BFA Painting: seats, fee and entrance at each university
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5 programmes
| University | Programme | Seats | Fee as printed | Entrance | Shortlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | BFA (Painting)8 semestersEligibilitySenior Secondary (Class 12) pass certificate or equivalent (Level 4) from a recognised board in India or abroad. Full details at CUHP | 33 | Rs. 2,690 in the first semester | CUET (UG) | |
 Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4 | B.F.A. (Painting)8 semestersEligibility(B15-B17): Candidates must possess a three- or four-year Diploma in the relevant or allied branch from a recognized Polytechnic or Technical Institute, along with a minimum of one year of professional experience after obtaining the Diploma in the concerned or related branch. The period of professional experience shall be calculated from the date of declaration of results or the date of issue of the marksheet of the qualifying ... Full details at JMI | 20 | Rs. 17,900 a year | JMI entrance test, 29 April 2026 | |
 Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, Maharashtra | Four-Year UG Programme in Painting4 years (8 semesters)EligibilityPassed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised central or state board in the Science or Arts stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and Divyang candidates) or an equivalent grade. Full details at MGAHV | 20 | Rs. 4,480 in the first semester | Merit of the qualifying examination | |
 Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, Puducherry | B.V.A. Painting8 semestersEligibilityPass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks. Full details at Pondicherry | 15 | Rs. 26,944 in the first semester | CUET (UG) | |
 Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal | BFA (Honours) Painting4 years (8 semesters)EligibilityAny 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU | 14 | Rs. 6,045 in the first year | CUET (UG) and aptitude test |
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How BFA Painting seats are filled
BFA Painting by state
Himachal Pradesh 1Delhi 1Maharashtra 1Puducherry 1West Bengal 1
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Questions about BFA Painting
How many Central Universities offer BFA Painting?
5 Central Universities offer BFA Painting in 2026-27: CUHP, JMI, MGAHV, Pondicherry and VBU.
How many seats does BFA Painting have in Central Universities?
102 seats are printed for BFA Painting at 5 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at CUHP (33), JMI (20), MGAHV (20), Pondicherry (15) and VBU (14).
Which entrance exam is needed for BFA Painting in Central Universities?
Admission to BFA Painting is through CUET (UG) (3 universities), the university's own entrance test (1 university) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 university).
What is the fee of BFA Painting in Central Universities?
Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 5 of the 5 programmes here have a printed fee.
In which states can I study BFA Painting at a Central University?
BFA Painting is offered at Central Universities in 5 states and union territories. The most choices are in Himachal Pradesh (1), Delhi (1), Maharashtra (1), Puducherry (1) and West Bengal (1).
What is the eligibility for BFA Painting?
Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.