BFA Admission 2023: Application Dates, Entrance Exams, Eligibility, Top Colleges

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BFA Admission is done based on both merit and entrance exams. Top BFA colleges shortlist the candidates based on their performance in entrance exams like CUET, AUCET, etc. However, several colleges shortlist the students on a merit basis i.e. performance in 10+2.

DUET, BHU UET, UPCET, and JMI Entrance Test have been replaced with the CUET Exam from the academic year 2023 for BFA admission. Colleges that accept CUET scores for BFA admission 2023 will begin the counseling process after the CUET 2023 result have been announced. Read More: DU UG Admissions to be based on CUET

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BFA or Bachelor of Fine Arts is a 3 – 4 year undergraduate degree available in a number of specializations like Applied Arts, Painting, Visual Arts, etc. Candidates must have qualified class 10 & 12 exams with at least 45% marks from a recognized board to be eligible for BFA admission 2023.

Table of Content

BFA Admission 2023: Application Deadline
BFA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule
BFA Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
BFA Admission Process 2023

4.1 How to Apply?

Tips to Crack Entrance Exam
FAQs

BFA Admission 2023: Application Deadline

The list of Top BFA Colleges along with BFA admission 2023 deadlines are mentioned below. Colleges that will accept CUET scores for BFA admission 2023 will begin registration process for counseling after CUET 2023 Result.

Name of the Colleges	Admission Process	Exam/College Application Dates
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University	Entrance Based	June 2023
Kamla Nehru College for Women	CUET	July 2023
University of Delhi	CUET	July 2023
University of Lucknow	Entrance Based	July 2023
Osmania University	Merit Based	To be announced
Jamia Millia Islamia University	JMI Entrance Test	July 2023
Mumbai University	Entrance Based	June 2023
Savitribai Phule Pune University	Merit Based	July 2023
Amity University	Entrance Based	July 2023
Sir JJ School of Art	Entrance Based	To be announced

BFA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

BFA entrance exams like BHU UET, UPCET, JMI Entrance Test, DUET have been replaced with CUET exam from the academic year 2023. Hence, CUET is one of the most popular exams for BFA admission 2023.

Entrance Exams	Registration Dates	Exam Dates
CUET	February 09 – March 30, 2023	May 21 - 28, 2023

BFA Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to take admissions to Bachelor of Fine Arts must meet the following requirements to be accepted into universities and BFA colleges:

The minimum requirement is to complete 10+2 from a recognized board or university to get admission into BFA colleges.
Each college also has a minimum aggregate mark requirement. In general, it should be at least 45%.
English or Hindi must have been one of the core subjects in the candidate’s high school.

BFA Admission Process 2023

Make sure the candidate has qualified for the minimum requirement for the course.
A student with a minimum of 45% in 12th can apply for the BFA course. Applicants should pass the required age criteria. Then only he/she can appear.
Candidates can apply online for the BFA program in colleges and Universities offering the course and hence will have to appear for the entrance exam conducted by them.
Wait for the announcement of the merit results. Selection process is based on the entrance ranks.
Those who are shortlisted will be called by the Universities or colleges for Interviews.
Then the final list of selected candidates will be announced.
After getting qualified, accept the admission and pay the fee as mentioned by the University.

How to Apply?

An applicant must follow the steps mentioned below to apply for BFA admissions 2023.

Candidates can apply online.
Score good marks in the entrance exams and wait for the results.
The selection will solely be based on the merit ranks scored by them.
Thereafter may or may not have to appear for an interview.
After passing the final results, accept the admission.

BFA Admission Tips 2023

Prepare a Portfolio - Portfolio shows your creative abilities and commitment. Include your best representative works, and best creative works in different sections, it will help in your interviews.
Keep practicing free hand drawings, neat sketches, illustrations etc.
The main factor about fine arts is that you are into arts and therefore you should perform well along your art strength. So continue to practice the art forms, basically drawings and sketches, music lessons, designing and so on.
Try to observe and draw from memories.
Practice water coloring for daily surrounding pictures.
Get good knowledge of the guidelines and process of the interview so you can crack it easily.

BFA Admission 2023 FAQs

Ques. Does BFA have any future in INDIA?

Ans. Yes, BFA in India is the fastest growing programme. Candidates can choose to be Interior Designer, Graphic designer and more.

Ques. Does college matter for a BFA degree?

Ans. Yes, College matters for a BFA degree.

Ques. What do you do after BFA?

Ans. After completing a BFA degree you can pursue MFA or you can start working as a professional artist in the following fields.

Boutiques
Fashion House
Tv Industry
Entrepreneur
Art Studio
Software companies and more

Ques. Are there any government jobs for BFA?

Ans. Yes, BFA graduates can get jobs in the government sector too like banking, railway, finance, media, advertising, construction and more.

Ques. Can BFA BE done online as a part time course?

Ans. BFA is a 4-year program that can be pursued in part-time, online, distance-learning programmes or full-time.

Ques. Monthly salary of a BFA graduate?

Ans. The average salary of a BFA graduate is INR 2 Lacs to 9 Lakhs.

Ques. Can we do animation with BFA?

Ans. Candidates can pursue BFA in Animation and Multimedia.

Ques. Which one is better, a BFA in painting, a BFA in applied arts or a BFA in visual communication?

Ans. All these BFA specializations have their independent specialties. Depending on what interests you can choose any of these. BFA in applied and visual communication is helpful if you want a career in the media and communications , but if you want to be an artist you can choose BFA in painting .

Ques. Can you pass the BFA entrance without coaching?

Ans. Yes, you can pass the BFA entrance exam by self study.