MFA in Central Universities 2027: 20 Courses, Seats, Fees

MFA specialisations

The bar shows how many Central Universities offer each one. Open a course to compare seats, fee and entrance university by university.

16 courses are offered at one Central University each

MFA (Graphic Art) (Print Making) JMI, 20 seats
MFA Art Education JMI, 15 seats
MFA Art History and Art Appreciation JMI, 10 seats
MFA Art History and Visual Studies University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MFA Art Management JMI, 10 seats
MFA Ceramics and Glass Design VBU, 14 seats
MFA Curatorial Practices JMI, 10 seats
MFA Graphic Art (Printmaking) VBU, 14 seats
MFA History of Art VBU, 8 seats
MFA Mural VBU, 8 seats
MFA Painting and Expanded Media University of Hyderabad, 17 seats
MFA Painting and Sculpture Tripura University, 17 seats
MFA Plastic Arts BHU, 17 seats
MFA Pottery and Ceramics BHU, 8 seats
MFA Print Making and Expanded Media University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MFA Sculpture and Expanded Media University of Hyderabad, 10 seats

Every MFA programme: seats, fee and entrance

University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Manipur UniversityImphal, Manipur	MFA (MFA)4 semesters Eligibility Four-year bachelor's degree with 45% marks in Honours or Major in Visual Arts or Fine Arts. Minimum for all two-year programmes: 50% in aggregate for UR and EWS candidates and 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. Full details at Manipur Univ	40	Rs. 8,260 at admission	CUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MFA Applied Arts2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Applied Arts as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Applied Arts at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts /Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Applied Arts with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. NOTE: Admission to this ... Full details at BHU	37	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP03
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	MFA (Painting)4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP	33	Rs. 5,550 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MFA Painting2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Painting as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Painting at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts /Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Painting with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. NOTE: Admission to this program will be ... Full details at BHU	31	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP15
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97	MFA (MVA) Eligibility Candidates who passed BVA / BFA from any University / Institution with at least 50% marks in aggregates and fulfil the CUET PG admission criteria of Assam University are eligible for admission in two years PG / MVA courses in Visual Arts. Full details at AUS	30	Rs. 17,450 payable at admission	CUET (PG)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	M.F.A.4 semesters Eligibility B.F.A.: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	30	Rs. 4,105 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP07
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, Puducherry	M.V.A. Painting Eligibility A four-year degree in Visual Arts or Fine Arts (Painting). The skill test has a portfolio review of 8 to 10 original artworks and sketchbooks, and a viva voce on artistic intent and the portfolio. Full details at Pondicherry	25	Not printed	CUET (PG) HUQP07
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshNIRF #10	M.V.A.4 Semesters Eligibility B.F.A. / B.V.A. (4 years) Course OR B.A.(Hons.) in Fine Arts with one year Pre-M.F.A. (Bridge Course) OR B.A.(Hons.) in Fine Arts with one year Diploma in Applied Arts with 55% marks in Applied Arts. Full details at AMU	23	Rs. 12,500 at admission	Departmental test
Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh	MFA (Sculpture)4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP	22	Rs. 5,550 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MFA Plastic Arts2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Plastics Arts as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Plastics Arts at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts/ Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Plastics Arts with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. NOTE: Admission to this ... Full details at BHU	17	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP17
Tripura UniversityAgartala, Tripura	M.F.A. (Painting and Sculpture)4 semesters Eligibility Passed B.V.A. or B.F.A. in Drawing and Painting and Modeling and Sculpture Or: appeared or appearing in final examination of B.V.A. or B.F.A in the above-mentioned discipline. Full details at Tripura University	17	Rs. 6,250 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP07
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.V.A. Painting and Expanded Media4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts BFA/BVA or BA (Fine Arts). Essential requirements at the time of application: i)Applicant must specify the stream (Painting/Print Making/Sculpture) on priority basis on which they wish to apply to the Department Of Fine Arts. After shortlisting based on CUET ranking , the Department will release the list of shortlisted candidates for the interview, along with A Google Form link will be provided ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	17	Rs. 11,030 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Applied Art)4 semesters Eligibility (M40-M41): Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 55% marks: For M39:Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 60% marks Full details at JMI	16	Rs. 17,900 a year	JMI entrance test, 30 April 2026
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Painting2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	16	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP15
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Art Education)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A. Degree course with at least 60% marks. Full details at JMI	15	Rs. 17,900 a year	JMI entrance test, 22 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Applied Art) (Self-Financed) (Evening)4 semesters Eligibility (M40-M41): Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 55% marks: For M39:Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 60% marks Full details at JMI	14	Rs. 92,700 a year	JMI entrance test, 30 April 2026
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Graphic Art (Printmaking)2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	14	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP07, HUQP15
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Ceramics and Glass Design2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	14	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP07
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Textile Design2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	14	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP07, HUQP23
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Sculpture2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	14	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP07, HUQP17
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	MFA, Painting2 years Eligibility BVA, BFA, B.A. Fine Arts or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Full details at CUK	11	Rs. 20,720 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh	M.F.A. (Master in Fine Arts) Eligibility B.F.A. with Applied Arts, Sculpture, Graphics, Textile Design or Painting as the specialised area, from a recognised university. B.F.A. in Painting with Graphic or Textile from Allahabad University is considered for the Graphic and Textile Design stream. Full details at Allahabad	10	Not printed	PGAT-II (university entrance test)
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Art History & Art Appreciation)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A. Degree course with at least 55% marks. Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 17,900 a year	JMI entrance test, 25 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Curatorial Practices) (Self-Financed)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A Degree course or B.A (Hons) in Humanities with at least 55% marks Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 48,550 a year	JMI entrance test, 23 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Art Management) (Self-Financed)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A Degree course or B.A (Hons) in Humanities with at least 55% marks Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 48,550 a year	JMI entrance test, 24 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Graphic Art) (Print Making)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A. Degree course with at least 55% marks. Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 17,900 a year	JMI entrance test, 24 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Graphic Art) (Print Making) (Self-Financed, Evening)4 semesters Eligibility Four Year B.F.A. Degree course with at least 55% marks. Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 48,550 a year	JMI entrance test, 24 May 2026
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Sculpture)4 semesters Eligibility (M40-M41): Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 55% marks: For M39:Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 60% marks Full details at JMI	10	Rs. 17,900 a year	JMI entrance test, 29 April 2026
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.V.A. Print Making and Expanded Media4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts BFA/BVA or BA (Fine Arts). Essential requirements at the time of application: i)Applicant must specify the stream (Painting/Print Making/Sculpture) on priority basis on which they wish to apply to the Department Of Fine Arts. After shortlisting based on CUET ranking , the Department will release the list of shortlisted candidates for the interview, along with A Google Form link will be provided ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 11,030 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.V.A. Sculpture and Expanded Media4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts BFA/BVA or BA (Fine Arts). Essential requirements at the time of application: i)Applicant must specify the stream (Painting/Print Making/Sculpture) on priority basis on which they wish to apply to the Department Of Fine Arts. After shortlisting based on CUET ranking , the Department will release the list of shortlisted candidates for the interview, along with A Google Form link will be provided ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 11,030 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.V.A. Art History and Visual Studies4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts: BFA, BVA or BA (Fine Arts). Candidates from related disciplines like Social Sciences, Sciences, Arts and Humanities may apply, provided they demonstrate evidence of aptitude in Art History, ability to interpret visual images, and knowledge of contemporary artistic practices. 50% marks in bachelor’s degree and 50% in History, OR 50% in bachelor’s degree and 55% in allied subjects, OR ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 11,030 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MFA Textile Design2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Textile Design as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Textile Design at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Textile Design Arts with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. NOTE: Admission ... Full details at BHU	8	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP23
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MFA Pottery and Ceramics2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility For NEP-based Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Pottery and Ceramics as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Pottery and Ceramics at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Bachelor of Fine Arts /Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Pottery & Ceramics with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. NOTE ... Full details at BHU	8	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP19
Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4	M.F.A. (Painting)4 semesters Eligibility (M40-M41): Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 55% marks: For M39:Four Year B.F.A Degree course with at least 60% marks Full details at JMI	8	Rs. 15,400 a year	JMI entrance test, 9 May 2026
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA Mural2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	8	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP07
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MFA History of Art2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	8	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	CUET (PG) and departmental test HUQP10
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi	MFA - Painting2 years Eligibility I. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting (From a recognized University) ii. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Mural Painting (From a recognized University) iii. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Print Making (From a recognized University) iv. Bachelor of Visual Arts- Painting (From a recognized University) v. Bachelor of Visual Arts- Mural Painting (From a recognized University) vi. Bachelor of Visual Arts- Print Making (From a recognized University). Full details at IGNOU	Not printed	Rs. 9,000 a year	Direct admission, no entrance test

How MFA seats are filled

Programmes by the route of admission the university names.

Universities with the most MFA programmes

JMI10 programmes

VBU7 programmes

BHU5 programmes

University of Hyderabad4 programmes

CUHP2 programmes

Allahabad1 programmes

AMU1 programmes

AUS1 programmes

CUK1 programmes

DHSGU1 programmes

IGNOU1 programmes

Manipur Univ1 programmes

Questions about MFA

How many Central Universities offer MFA?

14 Central Universities offer MFA in 2026-27, in 37 programmes with 590 seats counted.

Which MFA subjects are offered at the most Central Universities?

By the number of universities offering them: MFA Painting (7), MFA Sculpture (3), MFA Applied Art (2) and MFA Textile Design (2). Each has its own page with seats, fee and entrance of every university.

Which entrance exam is needed for MFA in Central Universities?

MFA programmes are filled through CUET (PG) (24 programmes), the university's own entrance test (12 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 programme). The route is fixed programme by programme, so two universities can use different tests for the same degree.

Which Central University has the most MFA programmes?

By the number of MFA programmes on offer: JMI (10), VBU (7), BHU (5) and University of Hyderabad (4).

Is the MFA fee the same at every Central University?

No. Every university fixes its own fee and prints it on its own basis: a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme. The tables here give each fee as printed, with its basis, so that no two different bases are compared by mistake.

How to read these figures

Seats are the intake the university has printed for the programme. Where a university prints none, the cell says so and the programme is left out of the totals.
Fee is shown exactly as printed, with its basis (a semester, a year, at admission, the whole programme or a credit). Two fees on different bases are not ranked against each other.
Entrance is the route the university names for that programme this year. The CUET (PG) paper code is shown where the university lists one.
Each row opens the programme's own page on this site, with its seat matrix, eligibility and the document the figures were read from.
Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet. Last data update: 13 November 2026.

MFA specialisations

Every MFA programme: seats, fee and entrance

How MFA seats are filled

Universities with the most MFA programmes

Other degrees after graduation

Questions about MFA