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The National Testing Agency will notify the list of BFA colleges accepting CUET 2026 scores on its official website - cuet.nta.nic.in. The NTA conducts the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG design exam for admission into undergraduate design and fine arts programmes of participating colleges. The CUET BFA colleges will conduct their admission separately as there is no centralised counselling. In this article, get the list of BFA colleges accepting CUET 2026.
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Candidates need to check the CUET BFA syllabus 2026 required by the respective BFA colleges in CUET, in which the candidate desires to seek admission. BFA courses through CUET UG design 2026 are offered by various colleges such as Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, and more. Through this article, candidates can check the list of BFA colleges through CUET, along with the required CUET subject, eligibility, and admission process.
BFA is a 4 year undergraduate programme that focuses on the study of visual and performing arts. Students seeking admission to BFA programmes can apply for the CUET entrance examination.
Institutes | BFA Courses | Subject Codes | Eligibility Criteria |
BFA | Subject Test – Fine Arts / Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting) (312) Note: The Final admission merit for these courses will have both CUET (UG) + Practical Examination (conducted in BHU). |
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BFA (Sculpture) BFA (Painting) | BFA Fine Arts |
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B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) | Any One Language from Section IA (Hindi or English) + General Test from Section III |
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BFA | General Test (501) English (101) Any one from (301-327) |
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BFA | Section IA (Language) English or Hindi Section II (Domain subjects) Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Compulsory) Section III (General Test)" |
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BFA | Anyone from Section I + Any Section III |
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BFA | General, English |
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BA FINE ARTS | General Test |
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B.A. Fine Arts | Fine Arts/Visual Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts | General Test (501) |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art) | Fine Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting and Sculpture | English, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) | Fine Arts Animation |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication | Section I A (English) + Section II (Fine Art / Visual Arts (Sculpture - Painting) / Commercial Art) |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Fine Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA | Fine Arts/ Visual Arts |
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BFA - Painting, Sculpture & Applied Arts | 312-Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art 501- General Test |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) | General Test |
(Any stream)
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Bachelor of Fine Arts | General Test |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts | Any one from Section I + Section III |
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Bachelor Of Fine Arts | Any one subject from Domain (Section 2) |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | English, General test |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Section-IA (Languages) - English OR Section II - Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art OR Section-III - General test |
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Bachelor in Fine Arts | General Test, Mathematics, English |
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA-APPLIED ARTS) | General Test |
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BFA (Applied Art) | General Test |
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BFA (Foundation, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture & Applied Arts) | General Test |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art) | History of Fine Arts, Color and Design, Fundamentals of Art |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art / Painting / Printmaking / Sculpture) | General Test |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts | General Test |
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Bachelors in Fine Arts | Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) / Foundation programme (Common for all) 1st Year /Painting /Sculpture /Applied Arts/Fashion Designing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Animation | Section 1A: Code 101 English; Section II : Code 312 Fine Arts/ Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts | General Test |
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Although CUET is not a mandatory entrance exam for BFA admission, many top colleges consider CUET scores. Aspirants seeking BFA admission through CUET can check the process to apply for colleges after appearing for the Common University Entrance Test.
Candidates need to register by visiting the official website of the college.
After getting registered, candidates must fill out the application form before the deadline.
Candidates must upload the required documents prescribed by the university to meet the eligibility criteria.
To complete the BFA CUET admission process 2026, candidates have to pay the amount prescribed by the institution.
In order to get admission to BFA colleges in India through CUET, candidates are required to meet the eligibility conditions laid down by CUET authorities as well as preferred institute. Although the eligibility criteria for each institute may vary, there are certain general requirements that aspirants must meet.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates having a valid CUET score can apply for BFA colleges.
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh provides the following specialisation for BFA courses:
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks. Eligibility varies as per college.
BFA is a 4 year undergraduate degree programme.
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