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 19 Feb 2026, 06:13 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.

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.

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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

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
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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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