Chennai, 24th July, 2017: MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS), a Telugu Minority institute in Chennai held its Graduation Day event for their first batch of students (Batch 2011-2016). The Graduation ceremony was presided by Mr. GRK Reddy Chairman & Managing Director MARG Group and Mrs. Rajini Reddy – Director of Swarnabhoomi Academic Institution in the presence of Chief Guest, Dr. Bala V Balachandran – Founder and Dean – Great Lakes Institute of Management and Guest of Honor and Dr. C.Velan – CEO & Executive Director – Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd, InfoPark SEZ.
The first batch of students from MIDAS secured seven university ranks in the Anna University, Chennai examinations amongst all affiliated colleges, including two Gold Medals, received by Mr Vijay Rathod and Ms. Mira for B. Arch. (Architecture) and B. Arch (Interior Design) respectively. Anna University, Chennai that conducted the Bachelors of Architecture examinations, released the rank list on the official website of the University recently.
Anna University rank-holders from MIDAS Architecture College 2011-16 batch include:
Ms. B. Samyuktha, B. Arch. Architecture emerged as Tenth rank holder with 8.48 CGPA under First Class category.
Ms. Jeyashri Chandrasekaran, B. Arch. Architecture, and H. Cayser Hussain B. Arch. Architecture, bagged Eleventh rank with 8.36 CGPA under First Class category.
B. Geeva Chandana, B. Arch. Architecture, bagged Fifteenth rank with 8.31 CGPA under First Class category.
Don Paul Remigious, B. Arch. Architecture, bagged Twenty-fourth rank with 8.14 CGPA under First Class category.
MIDAS has been a pioneer in initiating innovative teaching methodology in the field of Architecture Education. Some of its achievements over the year are nurturing winners of Best Thesis Award by Construction Industry, winners of “Society Interior Award” for the design, winner of best in class professors from across the world; enabling students to gain extensive knowledge on International Architectural Standards by conducting workshops on various aspects of architecture and design, encouraging participation in various architectural events.
MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS) is poised to address the global need for high quality architects. With an aim to provide excellence in architecture it focuses on nurturing, inspiring, and equipping students with the best of knowledge, tools and training. Located at the green haven of Swarnabhoomi along with top notch learning centers, students gain extensive industry exposure while learning. MIDAS is approved by Council of Architecture and Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Student at MIDAS have firsthand experience of industry at the 22.9 million sq.ft. live-lab, which gives them an enviable edge over other students.
Admissions for batch 2017-18 are open at MIDAS; contact us on 8754412325 / 7358600536.

About Swarnabhoomi Academic Institutions (SAI)
Swarnabhoomi Academic Institutions (SAI) is a Company registered under Section 25 of Companies Act, 1956. It is an education initiative aimed at connecting the industry with academia while shaping young minds to create knowledge based society and bring about profound harmony and prosperity.
At present the following institutions are operational under the purview of SAI:
(S.A.M.) Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music
(MIDAS) MIDAS Architecture College
(MNV) MARG Navajyothi Vidyalaya
The institutions are located at Swarnabhoomi, off the scenic ECR near Kalpakkam, Chennai.