Goel Institute of Higher Studies Mahavidyalaya Lucknow B.F.A Applied Arts: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee for the 4-year BFA Applied Arts programme at GIHSM Lucknow is INR 3,79,600 for the complete duration. Optional hostel accommodation is charged separately at INR 70,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year depending on room type and occupancy. These hostel charges are not included in the course fee total and are paid separately at the time of hostel allotment each academic year.

Ans. Yes, admission to BFA Applied Arts at GIHSM is based on CUET-UG 2026 scores followed by University of Lucknow UG counselling. Candidates must register on the NTA portal, appear in the relevant CUET-UG paper, and then separately register on the LU counselling portal after results are declared. Seat allotment for GIHSM happens through this centralised LU counselling process and not directly through the college admissions office.

Ans. The BFA Applied Arts programme under the University of Lucknow covers illustration, typography, graphic design, advertising art, printmaking, colour theory, and visual communication across four academic years. The curriculum blends studio-based practical work with design theory and art history, preparing students to build professional portfolios and develop creative skills for careers in advertising agencies, media companies, and design studios across India.

Ans. Graduates of BFA Applied Arts from GIHSM can work as graphic designers, illustrators, art directors, and visual communication specialists in advertising agencies, publishing houses, media firms, and design studios across major Indian cities. Many students also pursue MFA programmes or postgraduate design diplomas from specialised institutions to advance into senior creative direction and art leadership positions in the industry.

Ans. Yes, GIHSM provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on its Lucknow campus. Annual hostel charges range from INR 70,000 to INR 1,20,000 depending on the room type and occupancy level chosen. The hostel accommodation is entirely optional and is charged in addition to the BFA Applied Arts course fee. Students are advised to confirm hostel seat availability directly with the GIHSM admissions office well in advance of the joining date to secure a room on campus.