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    List of BFA Colleges through CUET - Check Here

    List of BFA Colleges through CUET - Check Here

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    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 02 Dec 2025, 03:06 PM IST

    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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    1. List of BFA Colleges Accepting CUET 2026
    2. How to get admission to BFA colleges through CUET 2026?
    3. Eligibility for BFA through CUET 2026
    List of BFA Colleges through CUET - Check Here
    BFA Colleges through CUET

    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.

    List of BFA Colleges Accepting CUET 2026

    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.

    CUET BFA Admission 2026 Colleges

    Institutes

    BFA Courses

    Subject Codes

    Eligibility Criteria

    Banaras Hindu University

    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).

    • 10+2 or equivalent exam

    • 50% marks in aggregate


    Central University Of Himachal Pradesh

    BFA (Sculpture)


    BFA (Painting)

    BFA Fine Arts

    • 50% Marks or an equivalent grade

    • 10+2 (any stream) examination of a recognised board or an equivalent examination by an authorized state/ national level board

    Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

    B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

    Any One Language from Section IA (Hindi or English) + General Test from Section III

    • 10+2 in any discipline

    • EWS & OBC category candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA

    • A relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination will be given to the candidates in this program who belong to SC, ST, and PWD categories.

    Rajiv Gandhi University And Affiliated Colleges

    BFA

    General Test (501)

    English (101)

    Any one from (301-327)

    • Must pass 10+2 from any recognised board in any stream

    • Applicants will be required to appear for skill test in the Department of Fine Arts and Music, RGU

    University Of Allahabad

    BFA

    Section IA (Language) English or Hindi Section II (Domain subjects) Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Compulsory) Section III (General Test)"

    • Passed 10+2 or equivalent (any stream) of the Intermediate Examination conducted by the U.P. Board/C.B.S.E./I.C.S.E. or an examination by any State Board

    University Of Delhi

    BFA

    Anyone from Section I + Any Section III

    • Candidates must appear in both CUET and Practical-based test.

    Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

    BFA

    General, English

    • Candidate must have passed (with/without grace) intermediate examination of U.P. Board or 10+2 level examination or its equivalent with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics/ Biology subject

    Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University

    BA FINE ARTS

    General Test

    • 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board including Madrasa Board of all States with a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate for General/OBC and 33% for SC/ST candidates

    Vikram University

    B.A. Fine Arts

    Fine Arts/Visual Arts

    • 10+2 level examination in any stream or equivalent

    • 40% marks in aggregate

    IIS (Deemed To Be University), Jaipur

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    General Test (501)

    • 12th grade from any recognised Board of Education in India or abroad

    • 45% marks in aggregate, or any equivalent grade

    Abhyuday University, Khargone

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)


    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art)

    Fine Arts

    • Must have passed 10+2

    Alliance University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting and Sculpture

    English, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts

    • Must have passed 10+2

    • Minimum 50% aggregate marks

    • For SC/ST/Differently Abled a relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed

    Amity University Kolkata


    Bachelor of Fine Arts


    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)

    Fine Arts



    Animation

    • 10+2 or equivalent

    Amity University Noida

    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)

    • Completion of 10+2

    • Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate


    Assam Royal Global University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

    Fine Arts

    • 10+2 or equivalent 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade

    • 5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC -Non-Creamy Layer

    Avantika University, Ujjain

    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

    Fine Arts/ Visual Arts

    • 10+2 from any stream from any of the State Boards/ CBSE/ ICSE/ ISC/ CIE/ IB

    Chandigarh University

    BFA - Painting, Sculpture & Applied Arts

    312-Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art 501- General Test

    • 10+2

    • 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent

    Chitkara University, Punjab

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)

    General Test

    • Completion of 10+2

    (Any stream)

    • Personal Interview

    • Valid UCEED scores

    Eklavya University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    General Test

    • 10+2

    Guru Kashi University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    Any one from Section I + Section III

    • Completion of 10+2

    or

    • Passed 10th with Arts and craft Diploma with 45% aggregate marks

    IIMT University

    Bachelor Of Fine Arts

    Any one subject from Domain (Section 2)

    • 10+2 Arts from UP/CBSE/ICSE/any other recognised Central State Board

    • 40% marks in aggregate

    K.R. Mangalam University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

    English, General test

    • 10+2 examination or equivalent in any stream

    • Minimum 50% aggregate marks

    Lovely Professional University

    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

    • Pass in 12th grade or equivalent

    Mangalayatan University, Aligarh

    Bachelor in Fine Arts

    General Test, Mathematics, English

    • 10+2 in any stream

    • 45% marks in aggregate

    Manipal University Jaipur

    BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA-APPLIED ARTS)

    General Test

    • 10+2 from recognized board or equivalent qualification as recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other competent body in any stream

    • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate

    MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

    BFA (Applied Art)

    General Test

    • 12 grade


    Noida International University

    BFA (Foundation, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture & Applied Arts)

    General Test

    • 10+2

    • Minimum 50% aggregate marks


    Renaissance University Indore

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)


    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art)

    History of Fine Arts, Color and Design, Fundamentals of Art

    • 10+2

    Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art / Painting / Printmaking / Sculpture)

    General Test

    • 10+2 or equivalent in any stream

    Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    General Test

    • 10+2 examination or equivalent (any stream)

    • Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

    Sushant University

    Bachelors in Fine Arts

    Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts

    • 10+2 from any recognised board

    • 50% marks in aggregate


    Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

    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

    • 10+2 (any stream)

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    General Test

    • 10+2 in any stream


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    How to get admission to BFA colleges through CUET 2026?

    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.

    Eligibility for BFA through CUET 2026

    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)

    Q: Can I get admission to BFA colleges through CUET?
    A:

    Yes, candidates having a valid CUET score can apply for BFA colleges. 

    Q: What are the specialisations provided by the Central University Of Himachal Pradesh for BFA course?
    A:

    The Central University of Himachal Pradesh provides the following specialisation for BFA courses:

    • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art)
    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BFA through CUET?
    A:

    Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks. Eligibility varies as per college.

    Q: What is the duration of the BFA programme?
    A:

    BFA is a 4 year undergraduate degree programme.

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