BA Fine Arts Admission 2025: Eligibility, Exam Dates, Colleges, Application Process

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BA Fine Arts Latest Updates

16 Feb, 2026 Subject-Wise Schedule of CUET PG 2026 has been released. Click to Download 

29 Jan, 2026 NMIMS NPAT 2026 phase 1 registrations have started. Last date to apply is 22nd March. Check Here  

28 Jan, 2026 CUET PG Syllabus Out on the Official Website; Download PDF here

03 Jan, 2026 SET registration and payment last date has been extended to April 15, 2026. Check Here 

31 Dec, 2025 Test structure for SET/SITEEE 2026 has been released. Check Here 

BA Fine Arts Admission 2025 is based on merit as well as entrance exams. A few of the top entrance exams for BA Fine Arts Admission 2025 include LPU NEST, and CUET, etc. are a few of the top entrance exams conducted by various universities at the National and University levels.

BA Fine Arts is a 3-year undergraduate course where aspirants study the concepts of various forms of performing arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and poetry. Candidates who have completed 10+2 from any stream with a minimum of 50 - 55% marks are eligible for BA fine arts admission.

Kamla Nehru College for Women, Aligarh Muslim University, CSJMU, Sardar Patel University, etc are a few of the top BA Fine Arts Government Colleges while Lovely Professional University, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, IILM University, and Apex University are some of the top Private BA Fine Arts Colleges.

Top BA Fine Arts Colleges 2025

Below is a list of top BA Fine Arts colleges along with their application deadlines and admission process for 2025.

BA Fine Arts Entrance Exam Schedule 2025

The following list of entrance exams can be applied for admission to BA Fine Arts Courses 2025.

Exam Name Tentative Application Period Tentative Exam Date
CUET Feb 27 – April 5, 2025 May 15 – 31, 2025
IPU CET Feb 1 – April 10, 2025 April 27 – May 14, 2025
MAH AAC CET Jan 15 – Feb 13, 2025 April 5, 2025

BA Fine Arts Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the criteria below in order to appear in the entrance exam/admission procedure:

  • The candidate must pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized board.
  • Some institutes provide 5% relaxation to the following categories like SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates.
  • The qualifying marks however differ from one college to another, so students must visit the respective college websites to know the exact marks.

BA Fine Arts Admission Process 2025

For admission, the candidate first needs to fill the application form. You can follow the procedures below for admission to BA Fine Arts 2025.

  • First of all, visit the website of the concerned college/university.
  • Open the application form link/Download the form and read all the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully.
  • Fill all the details and information carefully and attach the required documents and proofs in the required format and dimensions.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form to complete the application.
  • The concerned university/college will release the admit card and exam date on its website.
  • The candidate must appear for the entrance exam (if required). Only the qualified students will enter into the next round (Aptitude test/ practical test/ Personal Interview).
  • Few institutes like Jamia Millia Islamia University also conduct a life study model test, practical design test. Candidates having a good portfolio always get a preference.
  • The final list of qualified candidates after the final round will be declared.
  • The selected candidates then must go through the document verification process on the given time date, pay their semester fee and secure their seat.

BA Fine Arts Admission Tips 2025

Admission to BA Fine Arts is done through merit and entrance exams. To crack the admission to top fine arts colleges/universities, one can follow the steps mentioned below:

  • First of all, prepare for the entrance/ practical tests conducted by the respective Colleges.
  • Revise your study material regularly and keep your focus more on the practical based subjects.
  • Download previous year's question papers and solve them to get an idea about the tests.
  • Decide what specialization you will choose and why?
  • Make a strong portfolio which reflects your best work and skills.
  • Make sure to check the fee structure of the concerned college before taking admission.
  • It is always good to check the rankings, reviews, and alumni status of a college.

BA Fine Arts Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques. What is the scholarship amount given to the students who have scored more than the cutoff marks in LPU NEST?

Ans. For the students who have qualified for the LPU NEST exam, and passed 10+2 with 90% or more, the scholarship amount is INR 11,600 per semester. Similarly, for 80% or above marks in 10+2, the scholarship amount is INR 8700, and for 70% or above marks in 10+2, the amount of the scholarship is INR 5800 per semester.

Ques. What is the course fee of BFA in Amity School of Fine Arts?

Ans. The average fee for BFA in Amity School of Fine Arts is around INR 1,08,000 per annum.

Ques. What are the specializations in the BFA program of the College of Arts, DU?

Ans. College of Arts, DU offers a fine art bachelor’s degree in following specializations:

  • Applied Arts
  • Art History
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Visual Communication

Ques. What is the practical exam of BHU UET?

Ans. In BHU UET, there will be two practical papers.

  • In a paper first, there will be a question of object drawing in pencil with light and shade.
  • Second paper will have a question of memory drawing from the imagination; it can be in any of the following medium: Pencil, Colour Pencils, Water Colour, Pastels, Poster Colour, Crayons etc.

BA (Fine Arts) Admission Exams Dates List 2026

Exam NameDatesApplication Fees StateNotification
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
2 Feb 31 Mar 2026
registration
Ongoing
1500/- FeesDelhi NCR
Symbiosis Entrance Test
1 Jan 15 Apr 2026
registration
Ongoing
2250/- FeesAll India
Sports Management Admission Test
17 Feb 2026
registration
Ongoing
2149/- FeesAll India
Common Universities Entrance Test Post Graduate
9 Mar 2026
Tentative
800/- FeesAll India
Admission DatesBA (Fine Arts) CollegesTitleCutoff & ExamsState
30 Oct 2025 30 Mar 2026
Ongoing
Christ University, Bangalore
Admission Timeline [BA]
Karnataka
1 Dec 2025 30 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bangalore
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Karnataka
17 18 Feb 2026
Ongoing
St Joseph's University, Bangalore
Date of Interview for Cycle-II Admission 2026 [BA]
Karnataka
25 Dec 2025 21 Feb 2026
Ongoing
Kristu Jayanti University, Bangalore
Date for Admission Counselling & Interview for Session 2026-27 [BA]
Karnataka
28 Jan 22 Mar 2026
Ongoing
NMIMS School of Performing Arts - [NMIMS SOPA], Mumbai
Date of Online Registration for NPAT Phase 1 Admission 2026-27 [BA]
Maharashtra
15 Oct 2025 9 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Jain University, Bangalore
Online Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Karnataka
20 Feb 2026
Upcoming
Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar
Last Date of Admission for Session 2026 [BA]
Punjab
1 Jan 25 Mar 2026
Ongoing
GITAM, Visakhapatnam
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [BA]
Andhra Pradesh
31 Mar 2026
Tentative
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai
Dates for Submission of Application for Admission [BA]
Tamil Nadu
30 Mar 2026
Tentative
Parul University, Vadodara
Submission Date for Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Gujarat
19 Jan 30 Mar 2026
Ongoing
SASTRA University, Thanjavur
Submission Date of Application for Session 2026 [BA]
Tamil Nadu
15 Apr 2026
Tentative
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Submission Date of Application for Admission [BA]
Tamil Nadu
31 Mar 2026
Tentative
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus, Chennai
Dates for Submission of Application for Admission [BA]
Tamil Nadu
1 Jan 25 Mar 2026
Ongoing
GITAM, Hyderabad
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [BA]
Telangana
25 Jan 29 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies - [MRIIRS], Faridabad
Submission of Applications Dates for Admission [BA]
Haryana
1 Jan 25 Mar 2026
Ongoing
GITAM, Bangalore
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [BA]
Karnataka
19 Dec 2025 15 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Symbiosis International University - [SIU], Pune
Date of Registration and Payment for SET 2026 [BA]
Maharashtra
1 Jan 25 Mar 2026
Ongoing
GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hyderabad
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [BA]
Telangana
1 Jan 15 Mar 2026
Ongoing
Manipal University - [MUJ], Jaipur
Submission Date Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Rajasthan
28 Feb 2026
Upcoming
Chandigarh University - [CU], Mohali
Application Date for CUCET 2026 for Phase I Admission [BA]
Punjab
28 Feb 1 Mar 2026
Upcoming
SAGE University, Indore
Date for SEE Entrance Test for Admission 2026 [BA]
Madhya Pradesh
28 Jan 22 Mar 2026
Ongoing
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University], Mumbai
Date of Online Registration for NPAT Phase 1 Admission 2026-27 [BA]
Maharashtra
13 Mar 2026
Tentative
Alliance University, Bangalore
Submission Date of Online Application for Session 2026 [BA]
Karnataka
1 Nov 2025 30 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Sharda University, Greater Noida
Submission of Online Application Form for Session 2026 [BA]
Uttar Pradesh
28 Feb 2026
Upcoming
Vivekananda Global University - [VGU], Jaipur
Date of VGU CET Entrance Exam for Admission 2026 [BA]
Rajasthan
31 Mar 2026
Tentative
SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat
Dates for Submission of Application for Admission [BA]
Haryana
1 Dec 2025 15 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Uttarakhand
1 Aug 2025 31 Mar 2026
Ongoing
Jaipur National University - [JNU], Jaipur
Submission Date Application for Admission 2026 [BA]
Rajasthan
3 Mar 10 Apr 2026
Upcoming
University of Kashmir - [KU], Srinagar
Date of Online Application Submission for Admission 2026 [BA
Jammu and Kashmir
3 Dec 2025 4 Apr 2026
Ongoing
Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad
Date of Application Submission for Session 2026 [BA]
Uttar Pradesh

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