The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised school or board in India. The candidate must have passed Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university.

Candidates who has passed B.A. (Hons.) in Fine Arts with one year Pre-M.F.A. with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university are eligible to apply. 

Candidates who have passed B.A. (Hons.) in Fine Arts with one year Diploma in Applied Arts with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognised university are eligible to apply too.