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

Ans. The total course fee for the 4-year BFA Painting programme at GIHSM Lucknow is INR 379,600 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 selected. These hostel charges are not included in the course fee total and are paid separately at the time of hostel allotment at the beginning of each academic year.

Ans. Yes, admission to BFA Painting 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 is not handled directly by the college admissions office.

Ans. The BFA Painting programme under the University of Lucknow covers oil painting, watercolour, acrylic, tempera, fresco, and mixed-media techniques across four years of study. Students also study art history, aesthetics, and contemporary art theory alongside studio-based painting sessions each semester. This combination prepares graduates for professional careers in fine arts practice, art education, and independent studio work across India.

Ans. Graduates of BFA Painting from GIHSM can work as fine artists, art teachers, muralists, and illustrators, with opportunities in art galleries, museums, schools, and publishing firms. Many graduates enrol in MFA programmes or participate in national and state-level art exhibitions and fellowship programmes to build their professional reputation and establish an independent studio practice over the course of their career.

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 at the time of joining. The hostel accommodation is entirely optional and is charged in addition to the BFA Painting course fee. Students are advised to confirm hostel seat availability with the GIHSM admissions office well in advance of the joining date to secure a room on campus.