Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art Mumbai Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Kala Ghoda Fort, MumbaiEstd 1935 Mumbai University, Mumbai

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art Mumbai Latest Updates and News

30 Jan, 2026 MAH AAC CET 2026 Registration has begun @cetcell.mahacet.org. The last date to apply is March 3, 2026. The exam is expected to be held on April 10, 2026. For more details, check here.

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art was started as a part of Sir JJ School of Art in year 1935 in Mumbai. It got separated as a separate institution and is now affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art offers Under graduation course in Bachelors of Fine Arts and Post-Graduation in Masters of Fine Arts. The college also offer part time Apprentice training courses in 2 fields.

  • The minimum eligibility for BFA is 10+2 examination or HSC with minimum 45% marks.
  • For BFA program, candidate must appear for MH-AAC-CET entrance examination.
  • Outside Maharashtra Candidates can apply for admission through institute level seats.
  • For MFA Degree, candidate must pass in BFA Degree from any recognized institution or university.
  • Admission to MFA is done on the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination and interview conducted by the institute.
  • For UG admission, no candidate will report to institute directly.
  • For Apprentice Training Course, candidate with SSC with Arts or SSC or Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination are eligible for admission.

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Highlight Table of Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts

Name of College Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art
College Type Government College
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Exam – BFA Merit Based - MFA
Application Mode Online
Name of Entrance Exam MH-AAC-CET (BFA)
Entrance Mode Offline
Counselling State Level
Scholarship Yes

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts BFA Admission 2023

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art offers an Under-Graduation course of four-year duration in Bachelors of Fine Arts.

Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with minimum 45% marks. Admission is done on the basis of MH-AAC-CET entrance examination. Candidates from Maharashtra and Outside Maharashtra (OMS) are both eligible to apply for this entrance exam, provided OMS candidates cannot apply for CAP counselling conducted by the Maharashtra candidates. OMS Candidate can apply through institute level seats. CAP counselling is conducted for Maharashtra state candidates on the basis of entrance score for final admission.

Eligibility Table

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
BFA Applied Art 10+2 or HSC examination with minimum 45% marks Based on marks obtained MH-AAC-CET exam

Key Points:

  • Relaxation of 5% marks is given to reserved category candidates.
  • There will be three practical subjects of 50 marks each and one objective type paper of 40 marks.

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts MFA Admission 2023

The college offers MFA degree in five specializations. The minimum eligibility for this degree is BFA degree from a recognized university or institute.

Admission to this program is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination followed by interview conducted by the institute.

Eligibility Table

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
MFA Illustration Passed BFA degree from a recognized university On the basis of merit followed by interview
Typography
Photography
Computer Graphics
Exhibition

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts Apprentice Training Admission 2023

The college offers two basic Apprentice Training Courses in Photography and Interior Decoration, which are both part-term courses for a one-year duration.

There are no separate qualification criteria for joining, but candidates with SSC with Arts or SSC or Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination are eligible for admission. Admission is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Eligibility Table

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
Apprentice Training Course Photography Candidates with SSC with Arts or SSC or Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination On the basis of merit
Interior Decoration

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts Application Process 2023

The application form must be filled and submitted through online process only. The application fees must also be paid online.

  • Candidates must visit the official website of DOA to apply online.
  • Fill the asked information and enter a password and click on Next.
  • Candidate will receive a confirmation email confirming the registration of the candidate.
  • After editing and checking the details, upload current passport photograph and signature in jpg/jpeg format in ‘Upload Photograph & Signature’ and click on Submit.  
  • Pay the application fees via online gateway, select the mode of payment and click on Pay.
  • After payment, click on Generate MH-AAC-CET Registration Confirmation Page and save it for future reference.
  • Application Fees: INR 1700 for general category and INR 1200 for reserved category

Attested copies of documents to be submitted with Application Form:

  • Mark list of HSSC examination or equivalent
  • Passing Certificate
  • Jr. College/ College Leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate/ No Objection Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Caste Validity Certificate
  • Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination Certificate (Original or Provisional)

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts Reservation Criteria

The following reservation pattern is followed based on the Government of Maharashtra as:

Category Reservation %
Open Category 50%
OBC 19%
SC & Nav Buddha 13%
ST 07%
Children of Defence Personnel/ Ex-Servicemen 05%
Vimukta Jati 03%
Person with Disabilities 03%
Nomadic Tribes (NT-1) 2.5%
Nomadic Tribes (NT-2) (Dhangar as specified) 3.5%
Nomadic Tribes (NT-3) (Vanjara as specified) 2%
Female Candidate 30%

Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts Scholarships

  • There are scholarships offered to students based on their rank in qualifying exams.
  • BFA Degree students get a monthly scholarship of INR 75 based on their performance.
  • Further based on student conditions, the college offers other scholarships which can be enquired by contacting the college in person.

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Applied for rachna sansad and Viva . But I always heard about hmthis college to be the best in Maharashtra. It's a. Myth. All the toppers go in this college. But the college doesn't deserve the best artists of Maharashtra.
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admissions in the college is done by clearing an state level entrance examination i.e. MH-AAH-CET in which a candidate have to score a minimum percentage of marks to take admissions into it. the marks of your HSC or any previous qualifying examination equivalent to 10+2 is also considered while making the list of the final selected students.
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the admissions in BFA program of the college is done by the entrance exam which is conducted by the state body of Maharashtra i.e. MH-AAH-CET in which you have to score at least minimum marks to clear it, it is not an easy exam although. the merit list is prepared by the college after considering your scores of 12th.
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It's a art field not like other fields here you will get all facilities every times is not real but it's doesn't affect your study or progress as if you are going to become an artist you need to improve yourself on your own hardwork and dedication yeah bu
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