Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mahabalipuram: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Government College of Architecture and Sculpture established in Mahabalipuram in 1957 is a premier institution with specialised teaching of Art and architectural carve dedicated for conservation and practice of traditional art and architecture of India. Fortunately, Columbia is an affiliated college located in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu occupying 26 acres of land which provides a rich historical background and modern learning. The college has 211 students and 10 faculty members; thus, the college is compact enough to foster students’ talent for arts.

Government College of Architecture and Sculpture has a number of amenities that are meant to make the whole learning experience a more productive one. An information centre in the form of a library, and departmental practical laboratories supplement the knowledge imparted. IT department – A visit to this institution will show that the institution is a technological institution to the best of their ability by supporting an exceptional IT infrastructure. To meet the students physical needs in terms of health, there is provisions for sports activities within the campuses. In the same respect, it is important to note that the college provides and maintains the following accommodation facilities for both male and female students, In addition to boarding facilities, the college also provides separate hostels for male and female students including those from different regions of the country.

Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mahabalipuram has three Bachelors’s degree programmes which are all full time, four year program. These are B.Tech in Traditional Architecture, BFA in Traditional Sculpture and BFA in Traditional Drawing and Painting. Current, the college has a total intake capacity of sixty student for all the offered courses, among these the BFA in Traditional Sculpture course has the highest capacity of forty students. This format enables artisans to receive training in certain specific segments of old Indian artistic and architectural heritage.

This paper looks at the admission process of the Government College of Architecture and Sculpture, Mahabalipuram with a view of identifying how the institution selects students who are passionate and capable of practising traditional Indian arts. While specific exam details are not provided, prospective students are advised to regularly check the college's portal for more update and information .The fee of the college is cheap since every programme costs ₹13,640, thus all students should be able to acquire quality education in traditional arts. This unique institution remains on the forefront of sustaining the glorious Indian art tradition along with imparting education for students seeking Carrier in the ancient field of Architecture Sculpture and Painting.