CSMU MFA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MFA at CSMU is offered in three specialisations: Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Graphics Design. You select your preferred specialisation at the time of application. Each specialisation has its own studio-based curriculum and industry focus. Fashion Design focuses on garment construction, textile design, and fashion merchandising; Interior Design covers spatial planning, materials, and architectural detailing; Graphics Design deals with visual communication, typography, and digital media. Students in the Graphics Design stream are required to have their own laptops with prescribed specifications.

Ans. A BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree is not strictly mandatory. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in relevant subjects such as B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts), or equivalent design/arts degrees from a recognised university are also eligible. The minimum marks required are 45% in the qualifying degree (42% for OBC; 40% for SC/ST). Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply provisionally.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MFA programme at CSMU is INR 2,35,000 (including the one-time non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,000). The annual fee is INR 1,10,000 per year. Additionally, an application fee of INR 1,500 and an examination fee of INR 1,000 per exam are charged separately. Students in the Graphics Design stream will also need to budget for a laptop as per prescribed specifications. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 92,000 to INR 1,40,000 per year depending on the room type, with mess charges billed separately.

Ans. Yes, MFA students at CSMU are required to undertake mandatory internships in relevant industries as part of their curriculum. This is a key feature of the Design and Arts programmes at CSMU, providing students with real-world exposure and industry connections. The internship component is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice in the creative industries.

Ans. MFA graduates from CSMU can pursue careers as fashion designers, interior designers, graphic designers, art directors, visual merchandisers, UI/UX designers, and creative consultants. They can work with fashion houses, design studios, advertising agencies, media companies, hospitality firms, and retail brands. CSMU's location in Navi Mumbai, close to Mumbai's thriving fashion, media, and design industry, provides strong networking and placement opportunities. Graduates can also pursue doctoral research (Ph.D.) in Design and Arts.

Ans. CSMU has collaborations with various industry partners and has signed MoUs with companies in the creative and technology sectors. The Department of Design and Arts regularly invites industry professionals for guest lectures, workshops, and critique sessions. Students also benefit from CSMU's international collaborations with foreign universities, which offer opportunities for student exchange, joint seminars, and foreign internships in countries including Singapore, UAE, Germany, and the UK. The university's Training and Placement Cell actively facilitates campus placements and internship opportunities for design students.