COA Approved Architecture Colleges in Kerala

This article lists some of the best COA-approved architecture colleges situated in Kerala, where creativity meets technical excellence to prepare future architects for impactful careers.
TN Education Desk

Updated Aug 23, 2025 | 07:39 PM IST

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Architecture is a diverse profession involving art, science, and engineering, with an objective of designing functional and inspiring spaces. For students in Kerala, pursuing architecture from a Council of Architecture (COA) approved college ensures quality education and a recognized degree. Some of the well known colleges include Avani Institute of Design, and SCMS School of Architecture and many more.
After the completion of an architecture degree, the students can work as architects for private firms, urban planners, interior designers, landscape architects or take up government positions available in housing and urban/town planning. Many architects are employed in the ever-developing form of smart cities where eco-friendliness is desired, and development of innovative design is a growing concern. Some graduates venture into research, teaching, or start their own design firms.
The following table lists 20 such COA approved architecture colleges in Kerala.(In no particular order)
S.no . College Location
1 Bishop Jerome Institute (BJGI) Kollam, Kerala
2 DC School of Architecture and Design (DCSAAD) Vagamon Idukki, Kerala
3 Mookambika Technical Campus School of Architecture Muvattupuzha, Kerala
4 College of Architecture Trivandrum (CAT) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5 Thejus College of Architecture (TCA) Vellarakkad Thrissur, Kerala
6 KMEA College of Architecture Aluva, Kerala
7 IES College of Architecture (IESCA) Thrissur, Kerala
8 Seed: APJ Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design Muvattupuzha, Kerala
9 Avani Institute of Design Calicut, Kerala
10 Marian College of Architecture and Planning Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
11 Global Institute of Architecture (GIA) Palakkad, Kerala
12 Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, Vyttila Kochi, Kerala
13 SCMS School of Architecture (SCMS) Ernakulam, Kerala
14 Devaki Amma’s Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, Chelambra Malappuram, Kerala
15 Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture Kollam, Kerala
16 Nehru College of Architecture Palakkad, Kerala
17 MES College of Architecture, Kakkodi Kozhikode, Kerala
18 Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture Malappuram, Kerala
19 Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning Kottayam, Kerala
20 KMCT College of Architecture, Manassery Kozhikode, Kerala
The above mentioned COA-approved architecture institutions provide strong academic foundations and help graduates build successful careers in India or internationally. They train them to be competent professionals in the field of architecture.

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