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Courses

1. BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Course duration

  • 4 years
    (Year I - Common Course + Year II, III & IV - Specialization in Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art)

 

Eligibility​​

  • Candidates must have passed +2 or equivalent Examinations.

  • Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2025.

  • No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed.
    (There is no upper age limit)

 

Seats​​

  • 50 Seats (49 + 1*)
    1* One supernumerary seat (over and above the sanctioned intake) in each institution is reserved exclusively for the candidates from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep vide GO (Ms) no: 53/2019/HEDN,dated 7.03.2019
    2* Two supernumerary seats are reserved for the Transgender students vide GO (Ms) no:542/2021/HEDN,dated 19.11.2021

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Course Details

First Year – Foundation Programme

Common for all newly admitted students.

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Subjects include basics of:

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking

Sculpting, Calligraphy

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Theory subjects introduce:

History and importance of art

Principles and functions of art objects

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Internal Assessments:

At the end of each term

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Annual Exam:

Conducted by the University of Kerala

Internal: 40%

University Exam: 60%

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Eligibility to appear:

Minimum 75% attendance

Minimum 35% in Practicals

Minimum 30% in Theory

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Specialization from Second Year

After passing First Year, students choose one specialization: Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art​

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Allocation based on:

Aptitude, Marks scored in First Year

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​Specialization ratio:

Sculpture:Painting:Applied Art = 1:2:3

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​Second to Final Year
Subjects become specialization-specific
(both Theory & Practical)

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Emphasis on:

Creative research, Self-learning,
Individual & group projects

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Assessments:

Term-end evaluations

  • II & III Year Exams: Conducted by the College

  • Final Year Exam: Conducted by the University
    of Kerala    ​

Additional Highlights
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  • All India Study Tour: Part of the course

  • Degree Show: Mandatory final exhibition for graduating students

  • Degree Awarded by: University of Kerala

How to Apply

  • Submit Online
    Applications must be submitted online via the DTE Website.

  • Fill with Care
    Enter all details accurately — this information will be used for preparing the rank list.

  • Upload Documents
    The application is complete only after uploading all required documents and certificates.

  • Keep a Copy
    Save and print the confirmation page for your records.
    Do not send the confirmation page or documents via post, email, or in person.

  • Document Verification
    Be ready to present original certificates when requested by DTE or the admitting authority.

Selections of Candidates

Selection will be made on the basis of an entrance examination (written/ practical). 1. The applicants seeking admission in BFA Art History and Visual Studies need to fill anadditional field in the BFA application form itself to opt for Art History Specialization. 2. The applicant who opt for BFA in Applied Art or Painting or Sculpture shall write Part I, Part II, and Part IV. 3. The applicants who opt for Art History and Visual Studies programme shall write Part-II test, besides the Part III Common General Knowledge test in Art and Culture. 4. The applicants who opt for Art History and Visual Studies programme along with other programmes in Applied Art/Painting and Sculpture shall write Part-I test, besides the Part II, Part III and Part IV. 5. A separate list for Art History and Visual Studies programme shall be based on Part II (Written test in Creative Writing: 80 Marks) and Part III (common test – General Knowledge in Art and Culture: 25 marks), Total: 105 Marks

2. MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Painting

Eligibility

BFA in Painting from a recognized institution with regular study.

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Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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Specialization

Creative Painting

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Theory Subjects

Modern Indian Art, Modern Western Art, Indian Aesthetics, Western Aesthetics


Learning Methods

Studio practice, Seminars, assignments & interdisciplinary sessions, Guided dissertation project in final semester


Assessment

  • Internal evaluations every semester

  • University exams at the end of each semester

  • Minimum 75% attendance required


Degree Show

Final display of selected works for evaluation

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Awarding Body

University of Kerala
 

3. MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Sculpture

Eligibility

BFA in Sculpture from a recognized institution with regular study.

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Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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Optional Specializations

Portrait Sculpture / Creative Sculpture

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Theory Subjects

Modern Indian Art, Modern Western Art, Indian Aesthetics, Western Aesthetics


Learning Methods

Studio practice, Seminars, assignments & interdisciplinary sessions, Guided dissertation project in final semester


Assessment

  • Internal evaluations every semester

  • University exams at the end of each semester

  • Minimum 75% attendance required


Degree Show

Final display of selected works for evaluation

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Awarding Body

University of Kerala
 

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