Government College of Arts in Chandigarh is a public institution established in 1951. The college offers 4 courses, namely, BFA, MFA, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in Applied Arts, Graphics, Painting, and Sculpture. Admission to BFA and Diploma is made on marks obtained by the candidate in the Aptitude test conducted by the college. Admission to MFA and Advance Diploma is made on merits obtained in previous the previous qualifying examination and the portfolio of work presented by the candidates at the counseling. 

Government College of Chandigarh Highlights

Established | Type 1951 | Government
Affiliated to Panjab University
Courses offered UG, PG, and Diploma
Admission criteria Merit and Entrance
Application process Online and offline
Application fee INR 500
Official Website https://www.gcart.edu.in/index.php

Government College of Chandigarh Courses

Courses Details
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in 10+2
Specializations: Applied Arts, Graphics, Painting, and Sculpture
Intake: 15
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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in BFA
Specializations: Applied Art, Painting, Graphics (Printmaking), and Sculpture
Intake: 10
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Diploma in Fine Arts of Divyang (DFAD) Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: Applied Arts, Painting, Graphics, and Sculpture
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Advance Diploma in Fine Arts for Divyang (ADFAD) Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Pass in 4 years Diploma
Specializations: Applied Arts, Painting, Graphics, and Sculpture
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Government College of Arts Chandigarh Admission

Admissions at the college are entrance-based for BFA and Diploma, whereas, admission to the MFA and Advance Diploma is based on merits. Candidates are required to appear for the aptitude test for the BFA and Diploma admission.

Government College of Arts Chandigarh Aptitude Test

The aptitude test for admission is conducted by the college itself. The test consists of Object drawing and general knowledge of the student. The cut off for the admission is as follows:

Government College of Arts Chandigarh Cut off

Program Cut off
BFA (General) 40%
BFA (SC/ ST/ PWD) 35%
Diploma (General) 35%

Admission to MFA and Advance Diploma is merit-based. The students are required to pay an application fee of INR 500 along with all the required documents. Students are shortlisted for admission on the basis of a portfolio of work and marks in the previous qualifying examination. 

  • 60% Weightage is given to the portfolio of work of the student and 40% weightage is given to the merits in the previous qualifying examination.

Government College of Arts Chandigarh Scholarship

The institute offers two scholarships to students pursuing various courses at the university. One is the Merit Scholarship and the other is Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. These scholarships are for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students. No 1st-year student is eligible for the scholarship.

  • Merit Scholarship: The merit scholarship is given to the top 5% of students who score more than 60% marks in the last qualifying examination. An amount of INR 65 is given to each student per month.
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: This scholarship is given to the top 10% of students of the class who score 60% marks in the last qualifying examination. Another condition for this scholarship is that the annual income of the parents of these students should not exceed INR 9000. Students are awarded INR 100 per month under this scholarship.

Students may also avail other scholarships provided by the Panjab University:

  • Means-cum-Merit 
  • Sports 
  • Single Girl Child 
  • Physically Disabled 
  • Aids/ Cancer Patient

Government College of Arts Chandigarh Faculty

The faculty of the college is well-qualified in Applied Art, Painting, Graphics Painting, and Sculpture. Members of the faculty are experienced in their relevant fields. The strength of the faculty members at the college are as follows:

  • Professor: 
  • Associate Professor: 5
  • Assistant Professor: 13

Government College of Arts Chandigarh FAQ

Ques. What is the intake capacity for various programs?

Ans. The intake capacity for various programs is as follows:

Program Intake
BFA 60 (15 for each stream)
Diploma 4 (1 for each stream)
MFA in Applied Arts 10 (6 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST + 1 person with disabilities)
MFA in Painting 10 (6 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST)
MFA in Graphics (Print-making) 10 6 (General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST)
MFA in Sculpture 10 (5 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST)
Direct Descent of Kargil Martyrs 1 
EWS- General  1

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of MFA and Advance Diploma admission at Government College of Arts Chandigarh?

Ans. Documents required at the time of admission are:

  • Degree of Bachelor of Fine Art/ Diploma or equivalent examination
  • Detailed Marks Sheets of all the years of Bachelor of Fine Art/ Diploma
  • Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet in support of Date of Birth.
  • Documentary proof in support of reservation claimed under SC/ST/PH & another category
  • Registration Card in case if the candidate is registered with Panjab University
  • 500-word essay on their work and proposed program.
  • Character Certificate

Ques. What is the fee structure for the NRI students?

Ans. Fees charged against the NRI students is in the following manner:

Category Fees 
Seats against general category US$650
Foreign NRI/ NRI Sponsored Students irrespective of the lower examination passed by them from a foreign/ Indian university Board US$1000
Foreign student welfare fund (foreign students only) INR 700
P.U. Alumni House and Scholarship Fund INR 30
College Development Council Fee INR 80
Student Holiday home Fee INR 70
University Sports & University Sports Development Fee INR 210
Youth welfare fund Rs. 90/

Ques. What are the important dates for admission at Government College of Arts, Chandigarh?

Ans. Dates finalized for the admission process at Government College of Arts, Chandigarh is as follows:

Event Date
Last date of submission of application form 11th Sept 2020
Display of list of candidates called for Aptitude Test 16th Sept 2020
Aptitude Test for All India Pool, UT Pool, and DFAD 21st Sept 2020 - 28th Sept 2020
Declaration of Merit List 05.th Oct 2020
First Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD 12th Oct 2020 & 13th Oct 2020 
First Counselling for All India Pool 14th Oct 2020 & 15th Oct 2020
Commencement of Teaching  19th Oct 2020
Second Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD 04th Nov 2020
Second Counselling for All India Poo 05th Nov 2020
Third Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD 18th Nov 2020
Third Counselling for All India Pool 19th Nov 2020

Ques. What is the entrance exam pattern at Govt. College of Arts Chandigarh?

Ans. The exam pattern for the Aptitude test is as follows:

  • Object Drawing: Drawing of 2 or 3 objects with light and shade in pencil or charcoal on half imperial size paper.
    • Duration: 1 hr 30 minutes
    • Total Marks: BFA (130) and DFAD (150)
  • General Knowledge: General knowledge about Art & English Comprehension 
    • Mode: Written Paper
    • Duration: 1 hr
    • Marks: BFA (20)
    • Medium: English

Ques. Does the college provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, the college provides hostel facilities to students coming from far away places. The male students are accommodated in the Inter-national Hostel, Sector-15A, Chandigarh, and female students are accommodated in the College of Architecture, Sector-11.

Ques. Does Government College of Arts Chandigarh provide financial assistance to students?

Ans. Yes, the college provides financial assistance to the students who belong to the SC or OBC category of the Chandigarh Territory. 

Ques. What facilities are provided to students at the campus?

Ans. The students are facilitated with:

  • Hostel
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Scholarship
  • Financial Assistance

Ques. How can I contact GCAC for any query?

Ans. The contact details of GCAC are:

  • Address: Jan Marg, Sector 10 C, U.T. Chandigarh, Near Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh, 160019
  • Phone: 0172 274 0309
  • Email: gcart-chd@nic.in

Ques. Is there a reservation criterion at the college?

Ans. Yes, the college follows the below-given reservation criteria:

Category Percent
UT Pool
Scheduled Caste 15
Scheduled Tribe -
All India Pool
Scheduled Caste 15
Scheduled Tribe 5