Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University College of Fine Arts (JNAFAU CFA), Hyderabad, being an established institution for its liberal fine arts training, the college conducts various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams of fine arts. Admission process at JNAFAU CFA is meant to identify and develop artistic talent through a series of step-by-step selection process.

The college admits undergraduate (BFA) and postgraduate (MFA) students every year. The admission process typically takes place following the academic calendar, which is usually between August and September. While the dates may vary occasionally, students should prepare at least two months in advance.

Eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses (BFA) are usually that the applicants have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized institution. For postgraduate courses (MFA), applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in fine arts subject. Eligibility criteria can be special for other courses, and applicants can see the details on the official website.

Application Process

Application process of JNAFAU CFA is carried out to provide candidates with a proper and unbiased test. Below is the step-by-step application process:

1. Notification: Admission notice, usually on the college official website is published announcing the start of the application process.

2. Application Form: The applicant has to fill in the application form, available on the college website. Fill in all details accurately.

3. Submission of Documents: Submission of documents along with the application form, which can be:

• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
• Graduation certificate and mark sheets (in the case of MFA students)
• Passport size photos
• Any other documents/certificates as mentioned in the admission notification

4. Application Fee: Submit the application fee as indicated. Mode of payment and fee will be mentioned in the admission notification.

5. Entrance Test: All shortlisted candidates must appear for the entrance test organized by JNAFAU CFA. The test is organized to assess the artistic skill and competence of the candidates.

6. Declaration of Result: Upon organizing the entrance test, result will be declared by the college, usually on the official web site of the college.

7. Counselling and Admission: Shortlisted students will be called for counselling session in which they can select their preferred course according to rank and seat availability.

8. Fee Payment: Shortlisted students are requested to pay course fee for confirmation of admission. Fee is different for different courses:

• BFA courses: Rs. 1,40,000 (total)
• MFA courses: Rs. 1,50,000 (total)

9. Documents Verification: Admission is confirmed after verification of all original documents.

Degree wise Admission Process

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts): JNAFAU CFA provides BFA courses in Sculpture, Animation, Applied Arts, Painting and Visual Communication, and Photography. Admission to all BFA courses is done through an entrance test. The college provides an adjustable intake capacity for different BFA courses:

• BFA Applied Arts: 35
• BFA Photography: 30
• BFA Painting: 20
• BFA Sculpture: 10

MFA (Master of Fine Arts): MFA Painting, Applied Arts, Photography, and Sculpture courses are provided by the college. Entrance test is also the basis for admission to MFA courses. Seats in MFA courses are allocated as follows:

• MFA Applied Arts: 25
• MFA Painting: 15
• MFA Photography: 20
• MFA Sculpture: 20