Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University MFA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The MFA at MAHGU is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate programme in fine arts. It covers studio practice in painting, sculpture, and applied arts alongside art history, aesthetics, and contemporary art theory. The curriculum emphasises hands-on studio work, critique sessions, and a dissertation project in the final semester, equipping graduates with both technical skills and critical frameworks for professional practice.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 87,500 over two years, which works out to INR 43,750 per year. Students with Uttarakhand domicile are eligible for a 31% fee concession as per the university’s state-student policy. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately if availed. Confirm the current fee schedule on hgu.ac.in before applying, as fees are subject to revision each session.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or equivalent undergraduate degree in fine arts, visual arts, or a related discipline from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum percentage as prescribed by MAHGU. Final-year BFA students awaiting results may apply provisionally. Admission is based on CUET-PG scores or merit in the qualifying examination, depending on the academic year’s admissions process.

Ans. MAHGU admits MFA students primarily through CUET-PG (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes). CUET-PG 2026 registration ran from December 14, 2025 to January 25, 2026, with the exam conducted between March 6 and March 27, 2026. Results were declared on April 24, 2026. Candidates who missed CUET-PG may be considered through merit-based admission if seats remain vacant after the CUET round.

Ans. MFA graduates can work as studio artists, art educators, gallery curators, art therapists, and cultural administrators. In Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand-focused institutions, there is demand for arts faculty at degree colleges and cultural documentation roles. Graduates also pursue independent studio practice, exhibit at state and national art fairs, or apply for government lecturer and cultural officer positions requiring postgraduate qualifications.

Ans. Central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are available based on category and family income. Uttarakhand state scholarships support eligible domicile students. MAHGU may offer internal merit-based awards each academic year. Candidates from SC, ST, and OBC categories can avail post-matric scholarship schemes. Verify current scholarship details and deadlines with the MAHGU admissions office before the session begins.