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    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026, Section Wise Syllabus, Total Marks

    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026, Section Wise Syllabus, Total Marks

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 24 Feb 2026, 01:00 PM IST

    Jawaharalal University Architecture and Fine Arts University will release the JNAFAU FADEE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern on the official website - jnafau.ac.in. The exam pattern of JNAFAU FADEE 2026 lays down the structure and modalities of the JNAFAU FADEE entrance exam. The JNAFAU syllabus lays down the important topics in the exam. As per the JNAFAU paper pattern, there will be multiple papers on different subjects as per the programme. The university will conduct JNAFAU FADEE for different disciplines under the BFA programme and B.Design.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JNAFAU Syllabus 2026: Programmes-wise Papers
    2. JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus 2026 for B.F.A (Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture & Animation)
    3. JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus for B.F.A (Photography)
    4. JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus for B.Design (Interior Design)
    5. JNAFAU FADEE Exam Pattern 2026 Overview
    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026, Section Wise Syllabus, Total Marks
    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    Aspirants are advised to check the JNAFAU FADEE syllabus & exam pattern 2026 beforehand to prepare well for the entrance exam. Read the complete article to know more about the JNAFAU FADEE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern.

    JNAFAU Syllabus 2026: Programmes-wise Papers

    Programme

    Papers

    Types of questions asked

    B.F.A (Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture & Animation)

    Paper A

    Memory drawing and colouring

    Paper B

    Common objective-type paper

    Paper C

    Object drawing

    B.F.A (Photography)

    Paper D

    Composition & visual communication

    Paper E

    Objective-type paper

    B. Design (Interior Design)

    Paper F

    • GK & Current Affairs
    • General Art
    • Communication Skills
    • Illustrative, Analytical & Design Ability
    • Memory Drawing
    • Colour co-ordination

    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus 2026 for B.F.A (Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture & Animation)

    The questions of JNAFAU FADEE 2026 BFA ( Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture & Animation) consist of 3 papers - Paper A, Paper B, Paper C. Candidates can check the JNAFAU syllabus and exam pattern for the Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture & Animation course.

    JNAFAU FADEE Paper A Syllabus

    Drawing from memory, day-to-day life, consisting of human form, engaged in any activity, surrounded by nature, animals, birds, and manmade or natural environment. Examples include a potter at the wheel under a tree with an animal nearby, a vegetable market, railway station, and so on.

    Skills to be tested:

    • Memory drawing and colouring skills
    • Handling of coloured pencils as a medium
    • Choice of colour scheme
    • Application methods
    • Compositional sense and perspective of landscape.

    Size: 10” X16” space will be provided for drawing on cartridge paper.

    Note:

    1. No choice will be given.
    2. Only coloured pencils are allowed. Water colours and others are not allowed.
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    JNAFAU FADEE Paper B Syllabus & Pattern

    Paper B in FADEE is a common objective-type paper. Candidates will have to complete paper B of FADEE in 50 minutes. Total questions in JNAFAU FADEE paper B will be 50.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    GK & Current Affairs

    15

    English

    15

    General Art Oriented

    20

    JNAFAU FADEE Paper C Syllabus: Object drawing

    Objects will be placed in front of the candidates, and they will be required to draw and render them in pencils by observation, without the use of a ruler or any mechanical devices.

    Skills to be tested:

    • Drawing skills
    • Compositional sense
    • Understanding of the form, volume, and surface textures of the object
    • Ability to create a three-dimensional effect on a two-dimensional surface, through light and shade with lead pencils of various grades eg. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B etc.

    Size: 10”X15” space will be provided for drawing on cartridge paper.

    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus for B.F.A (Photography)

    Candidates can check the B.F.A syllabus for papers D and E which is mentioned below.

    JNAFAU FADEE Paper D Syllabus: Composition & Visual Communication

    The paper consists of three parts:

    • Drawing and compositional skills
    • Rendering in lead pencils to give the effect of light and shade.
    • Completing a given diagram by adding and drawing appropriate objects
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    JNAFAU FADEE Paper E Syllabus: Objective Type Paper

    BFA (Photography) paper for FADEE will consist of objective-type questions. Aspirants will have to complete the JNAFAU question paper for BFA Photography in 50 minutes.

    Sections

    Number of questions

    GK & Current Affairs

    15

    English

    15

    General Art Oriented

    20

    JNAFAU FADEE Syllabus for B.Design (Interior Design)

    For candidates applying for BDes in interior design, JNAFAU Paper F is conducted. The entrance exam is held for the duration of 180 minutes. Moreover, total JNAFAU FADEE marks are 200.

    The Paper F consists of six parts:

    • GK & Current Affairs
    • General Art
    • Communication Skills
    • Illustrative, Analytical, and Design Ability
    • Memory Drawing
    • Colour Co-ordination

    Section and Marks in FADEE Paper F

    Sections

    Total marks

    GK & Current Affairs

    20 marks

    General Art

    20 marks

    Communication Skills

    50 marks

    Illustrative, Analytical and Design Ability

    50 marks

    Memory Drawing

    30 marks

    Colour coordination

    30 marks

    JNAFAU FADEE Exam Pattern 2026 Overview

    The table below provides the paper-wise marks and duration for different papers which are part of the FADEE syllabus.

    JNAFAU FADEE Paper-Wise Marks

    Papers

    Duration

    Total Marks

    Paper A

    90 minutes

    100 marks

    Paper B

    50 minutes

    50 marks

    Paper C

    90 minutes

    100 marks

    Paper D

    90 minutes

    100 marks

    Paper E

    50 minutes

    50 marks

    Paper F

    180 minutes

    200 marks

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is JNAFAU FADEE syllabus 2026 out?
    A:

    No, the authorities are yet to release the JNAFAU FADEE 2026 syllabus at jnafau.ac.in and tsbfa.tsche.in.

    Q: What is JNAFAU FADEE total marks for JNAFAU FADEE BDes paper?
    A:

    JNAFAU FADEE BDes paper will be held for a total of 200 marks.

    Q: When is JNAFAU FADEE 2026?
    A:

    JNAFAU FADEE 2026 will be held tentatively in July 2026.

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