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Q:   Is College of Arts, University of Delhi good for placements?
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There is no placement cell in our college. None of the companies visits the campus for placements. However, students do get jobs easily after completing their courses. Faculty members try their best to help students in finding good jobs.

Yes, DU arrange annual placement Drive for every student in Faculty of Arts

College of Arts, University of Delhi Admission

BFA Admissions 2026

6 Courses4 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CUET
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3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
CUET 2026 Application ProcessOngoing
11 May '26 - 31 May '26
CUET 2026 Exam
Jul '26
CUET UG 2026 ResultTentative
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Q:   Can I get direct admission to MFA at College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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No, direct admissions into MFA courses at the College of Arts, University of Delhi, are not allowed. To get admission into this course, candidates are required to complete their BFA degree according to the chosen specialsiations. Moreover, the admission is based on CUET PG scores, followed by Practical-Test/ Viva Voce conducted by the college. Therefore, admissions into Masters of Fine Arts are done through CUET PG all over India.

Q:   Can I get direct admission to BFA at College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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No, direct admission to the BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) programme at the College of Arts, University of Delhi, is not possible. It is merit based admissions and CUET exam score which is considered. The admission process for the BFA programme includes an aptitude test or entrance examination conducted by the university. 

Admisison is thus done throught CUET all over India.

Q:   What is the admission process of College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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From the year 2023, admission to University of Delhi shall be based on a joint university entrance examination known as UBET for all UG and PG programmes. Delhi University has started taking admissions to UG courses through CUET from the previous year,  therefore PG admissions were based on the Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET).  CUET will be mandatory in all doctoral programmes of Delhi University from 2023 to 24.For the recruitment of UG students, a score from CUET will be taken into account in terms of admission to PG studies. Candidates for admission must appear for the respective examinations. Candidates who qualify the entrance examination will then be able to register on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for seat allocation. The seat allocation is carried out on a number of rounds by means of the CSAS portal.

Q:   How can students apply for admission to various courses at the College of Arts Delhi?
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Delhi College of Art was established in 1942, and is a privately cooperative learning institution. The College of Art, Delhi is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. The college offers only 1 course (BFA) at the undergraduate level and admission is done on the basis of the performance of the students in qualifying examination. There are also opportunities for students to benefit from scholarships. All courses offered at the College of Art are open to students on merit basis. The application process for admission to these courses starts in June, July each year. An application form is available at the College's Admission Office. To pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, candidates are required to completed their Class 12th from a recognised board or institute with a minimum score of 50-55%. Candidates are encouraged to request an application form for the BFA entrance test by visiting their intended institute's website also.

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3.1/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.1
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.9
Money Review IconValue for Money3.7
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BFA in Applied Art - Batch of 2028
3.6
3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Average but still better than other colleges.
Placements: I'm studying at Mata Sundari College for Women at DU. To be honest, it's a good college compared to other colleges at DU. In terms of placements, the college is pretty average. And especially if you are a BFA student, then I guess it's pretty hard to secure a good placement. The placements cell of the college always tries to help but still, I would suggest that if you're coming to this college, focus on studying and enhancing your overall personality and skills. You can not solely rely on the placements.
Infrastructure: One thing I like about that my college is the infrastructure and sanitation. Despite the limited space, MSCW impressed with excellent infrastructure and sanitation facilities. The college has high standards in cleanliness and hygiene. The college provides Wi-Fi as well. And it has a beautiful library. It has an auditorium. And especially the canteen. The canteen has numerous options; I was kind of shocked at first. Overall, the limited space does not detract from the facilities provided. But yes, they don't allow to enter the ground. And you won't have a large sitting place. The campus is very small .
Faculty: The faculty is very good. They're always trying to help. I've seen a lot of teachers and their behavior has never bothered me. And yes, I guess the curriculum is indeed relevant. But you could opt for something else if you want. The B.A. programme exam pattern is very easy compared to the honours exam.
Other: Overall, the college is average. It provides good services, the faculty is good, and the infrastructure is pretty fine. But I wish the campus was a little bigger.
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BFA in Painting - Batch of 2024
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Our college doesn't provide placements, and the infrastructure is not good.
Placements: Our college doesn't provide placement opportunities. Companies don't visit our college, and the administration is not interested in providing placement opportunities.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good. Our college is among the top-3 fine arts colleges in India, but the condition of our campus is not good. It's a fine art college, so the expenses for making it look good are high. Our library has numerous good books. Wi-Fi is provided, but the bandwidth is very low. There are no hostel facilities. The canteen serves a variety of foods, but the quantity is less. Medical facilities are not available. We have a basketball court at our college.
Faculty: Some teachers take the responsibility very seriously, and some don't care at all. Many teachers are highly qualified as they are selected through UPSC. The course curriculum is outdated and does not make students industry-ready. The majority of teachers want their students to stick to the particular curriculum. Semester exams are not that easy. The pass percentage is 33%.
Other: I chose this course as I had a keen interest in fine arts. Our course has many excellent features. The course curriculum should be updated. Events are conducted by students. Fewer scholarships are provided. The campus crowd is good. Fests are not conducted but annual functions take place here. I do not recommend this college.
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BFA in Painting - Batch of 2024
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I would not recommend this college due to lack of placement and hostel facility.
Placements: The average marks scored by a student is above 50%. Sadly, there are no placements offered but the faculty works towards the skill and technical development of students.
Infrastructure: We don’t have hostel in our college but the facilities like library, gym, basketball court, etc are available. Canteen is clean and well maintained but the food available is not good. Sports activities are also conducted with in the campus and there are no intercollege matches.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful and knowledgeable. Extra-curricular activities are conducted which help the students to learn new things in. Different societies are also present like lake dance, poetry, singing, anime, etc. The exams are difficult to clear as the library does not have enough books but one can pass the exams because of the teaching process.
Other: I chose this college as it was in the list of “Best colleges in India for BFA”. College needs improvement to bring students together during extra-curricular activities. Scholarship is only applicable for financially weaken students and not for the students who are on the merit list.
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BFA in Applied Art - Batch of 2023
3.2
2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
This college is a place to start your art career.
Placements: Our college does not provide placements, but students get internships through their own skills. By doing internships, they gain more experience and have skill development. The internship helps students to be market ready and develop their skills. They can find jobs in various fields based on their experience.
Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure is good, but the facilities provided are not very good. Washrooms are not properly well-maintained, and Wi-Fi facilities are not good. The food provided in the canteen is good. Medical facilities are not provided, and while in a year they conduct sports day.
Faculty: Teachers here are qualified and helpful. Their teaching method is also good. Practical assignments are important for a good percentage. You have to complete your task in a given period. The curriculum is not very relevant, and it is old and should be updated.
Other: I chose applied art, and through this course, you can opt for the advertising field. In a year they organise a fest, but other events are not provided.
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BFA in Applied Art - Batch of 2023
3.6
2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
It is a place where your creativity gets enhanced.
Placements: There are no placements in our college. Students pass out, make their portfolios and get jobs on their own. The college doesn't provide any placements to the students. The students have to search for internships on their own. The top recruiting companies mainly fall under the advertisement agencies.
Infrastructure: The college of arts provides a well-maintained library to the students that offer various books and knowledge about art. The classrooms are quite well-structured and properly built for different departments of the college. Wi-Fi and a canteen with decent food are available. But there are no hostel or medical facilities available. The college organizes a sports day once a year.
Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified and helpful. Some teachers take very good initiatives and make efforts to make students. It is not difficult to pass the exams till 3rd year, but you need to focus more on exams in the 4th year. The curriculum is relevant up to 80%, but it doesn't make students industry-ready completely.
Other: I am passionate about arts, and I am more into digital ones. I wanted to learn more about it, so this made me pursue this as my career. The curriculum could be updated, and there should be extracurricular activities.
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There are no placements and curricular activities.
Placements: Basically, placements are not provided by our college, but you can apply for various jobs on your own or can start searching for internships. Having the experience to work in an official environment will help a lot for further jobs. Internships help a lot to gain skills and experience.
Infrastructure: There's no college hostel and medical facilities. Sports are not available here, but sports day is organised once a year. Due to some reason, canteen is closed in our college. The quality of some food items served in the canteen is fine, while for some items, it is not good. There is a library where a lot of good books are available for students to study.
Faculty: Teachers in this college are qualified, but some do not very actively interact with students. However, there are some very good teachers who actually make efforts for students. The course curriculum is slightly relevant that makes students industry-ready, but as there are no extracurricular activities that could give a lot of exposure, students do not get industry-ready even 90%. It is not hard to pass exams until 3rd year, but you need to focus in 4th year.
Other: I always wanted to do something in art, and when I got to know about this course, I was more than happy to pursue my passion as a career. The things that can be improved are curricular activities, holding various workshops and making students learn about the outside market. College life is amazing. You need to take the initiative.
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Placements 2026

CourseMedian Salary
BFA
8.5 LPA
MFA
16 LPA
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College of Arts Delhi Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Are scholarships offered by the College of Arts Delhi?
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For each month the College awards Merit and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships of Rs. 75 which is up to 5% and 10% respectively of the total number of student as per rules. This is however, subject to the sanction by the Government.
The Inlaks Shivdasani scholarship is given to students to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in the field of Fine Arts and Visual Arts.
Some of the fine art scholarships are:-
Cultural talent search scholarship scheme 
Inlaksshivdasani scholarship 

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College of Arts Delhi Courses and Fees 2025

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
BFA(6 courses)
10+2 : 50 %
Exams : CUET
MFA(5 courses)
Exams : CUET-PG
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Q:   Can I join College of Arts, University of Delhi directly?
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No, you cannot join College of Arts, University of Delhi directly. The college follows a strict policy of admission which is only on the merit and aptitude test basis. Candidates applying for BFA admission at Delhi University must clear the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) . Those who qualify the entrance examination will be required to register on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for seat allocation. The admission process includes three phases, in the first phase aspirants are required to fill the CSAS portal by visiting the official website. Candidates seeking admission to affiliated colleges of Delhi University must register for CUET examination first and then on Delhi University’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS).

Q:   Can I join College of Arts, University of Delhi without CUCET?
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Candidates should appear in CUET under graduate  in the Languages/stream -Specific Subjects in which he/she is appearing or has passed in Class XII. For admission to University of Delhi, it is mandatory for the candidate to appear in CUET (UG) - in those subjects in which s (he) is appearing/has passed Class XII. It is very essential that students take the CUET test before being admitted to prestigious universities and colleges offered by central universities. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam, from all over India who wants to take admitted to some of the best universities in the nation have to appear at the CUET exam. If students appearing for the CUET clear the exam she/he can try in next subsequent year.

Q:   Can I get into College of Arts, University of Delhi with 70%?
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Yes, it is possible to get admission to the College of Arts, University of Delhi with 70%. To be eligible for admission to the University of Delhi, students must pass their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. There is no minimum age bar limit to get admission into an undergraduate course. Delhi University has 65 colleges that offer liberal courses in humanities, social sciences, and science. The Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. It is located in Netaji Nagar in the South campus of Delhi University and is ranked 34th in the Arts category by NIRF.

Q:   Is CUCET required for College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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Yes, CUCET is neccesary, the application cycle for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET 2022) which is now called CUCET is required for admission to Delhi University UG confirmation 2022-23.  Only a score from the CUET shall be relied upon for admission to each UG programme. The basic qualification measures to be applied for admission should be maintained by the upandcomers From the academic session of 2022, the admissions of undergraduate courses at Delhi University are totally based on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) scores.  Earlier, the university provided admissions based on the merit score obtained in class 12 board Admission to all the University of Delhi's undergraduate programmes will be based on the results obtained in the CUET UG 2022, except for admission to the School of Open Learning (SOL) Non Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) and Foreign Nationals. In order to be admitted to DU, a minimum score of 480 out of 800 in the CUET test is required.

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Q:   What are the facilities offered by the College of Arts Delhi?
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TheCollege of Arts Delh offers sports facilities to students indoors and outdoors. There are also a number of games for children, such as Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Basket Ball, Yoga and so on. The college has a cafeteria inside the campus that offers students, teachers and staff lunch and snack. The College also has a wide range of books in languages such as Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali and many others on fine art, applied art, history of art, Aesthetics, method & materials, santikal, visual communication fiction. In order to provide the entire campus with Internet connectivity, the College has an excellent IT infrastructure In the College of Art Delhi, laboratories provide practical experience to students so as to give them a better learning experience.

Q:   Does College of Arts, University of Delhi offer hostel facilities?
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No, there is no hostel facility in the College of Arts, University of Delhi.But there in a girls dormitory nearby just by walking for 10 minutes, nothing out of the college. The rooms and facilities are all right. There are PG where students who come from far places can stay. There are few hostels for working women where they also allow college of art students at a subsidized amount. There's also very cheap accommodation/hostels and mess. The hostels are clean and well maintained there's two and three bedroom rooms, but there are very few rooms available, and availability depends on the management criteria. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian food are provided in the hostels. They also provides students laundry services, gym and a wifi connection for every student.

Q:   Is hostel compulsory at College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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No, its is not compulsory at college of Arts, University of Delhi because as per the Delhi High Court rejected a plea to set up compulsory dormitory facilities for D.U. students and ruled that these provisions are not laid down in varsity rules. and also College of Arts, University of Delhi does not even have their own hostel facilities for there own students also. But if you want to live in hostel and enjoy the hostel life you can stay in hostels nearby the college of arts, University of Delhi or you can also stay in PGs nearby which provide good facililties at afforable prices range. There are also few independent houses nearby the college in which students who don't want to live in hostels and PGs can stay but have to do their stuffs themselves. Therefore it might be a little expensive but it totally depends on you that where do you want to live and the most important what is your budget.

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Q:   What is the cutoff of College of Arts, University of Delhi for admission 2023?
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 College of Art is an institution which was established in 1942 to provide advanced training in Visual Art, Creative and Applied, leading to a BA in Fine Arts degree in the University of Delhi, and further to provide advanced training in Master of Fine Arts degree in the field of Fine Art, other than Art History.The cutoff of college of Arts, University of Delhi is as follows:-

COURSESGENERAL PwD
B.A. (H)History76%45%
B.A. (H)Political science 85%45%
B.Com81.75%45%
B.Com (H)81%45%
Q:   Is College of Arts, University of Delhi good for BFA?
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Yes, it is good for BFA. The College of Arts at the University of Delhi is among the top 3 fine arts colleges in India. The college offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in six different specializations, including Applied Art, Art History, Painting, Print Marketing, Sculpture, and Visual Communication. The BFA program is recognized and valid in India. However, the condition of the campus is not good. The college follows a strict policy of admission, which is only on the merit and aptitude test basis. There are no direct admissions for the College of Arts, Delhi University BFA program. Delhi University BFA students are awarded Merit Scholarships and the College also awards Fee Concessions to deserving students according to the prescribed rules by the University.

 
Q:   What is the schedule for CUCET counselling?
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 The results of the 2025 CUET was published in July 2025, following a preliminary answer key release and consultation procedure that is provisionally scheduled for August 2025. In order to allocate seats to candidates that meet the eligibility criteria, universities involved will conduct a special counselling session. Applicants should make sure that they periodically check the university's official web pages for up to date information relating to counselling dates and procedures. This shall ensure that the students can be successfully admitted to courses of their choice and central universities.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BA at College of Arts, University of Delhi?
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In its 68 affiliated colleges, DU alone has 71,000 seats for more than 78 UG courses. In its affiliated colleges, the total number of students at DU for BA is more than 12,000. A candidate must have completed 12th from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to be eligible for the BA programme at Delhi University.The cutoff for BA at college of arts, University of Delhi  is as follows:-

COURSESCUT OFF SCORES
B.A (H)Economics98
B.A (H)English95.25
B.Com98
B.Com (H)97.75
B.A (H)History95.5
B.A (H)journalism97.55
B.A (H)Political science96.25
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Answered 8 months ago

The accurate time for the Practical Based Entrance Test for admissions to MFA courses at the College of Arts, University of Delhi, will be announced later on the website. However, check the other important details regarding the Practical Test in the below-mentioned pointers:

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Answered 8 months ago

At the time of applying for the MFA course at the College of Arts and at the time of document verification. There are certain important documents that candidates are required to submit. Some of them are as follows:

  • Senior School Certificate or equivalent. 
  • Category Certificate in case of SC/ST/OBC/EWS

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Answered 8 months ago

The College of Arts offers five specialisations in the MFA course. Moreover, the total number of seats offered in these specialisations are 45. To get a seat in the programme, candidates must complete their BFA degree. Additionally, for the admission process, the college accepts the valid scores of

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Krishnendu Kumar

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Answered 8 months ago

The college of Arts is affiliated with Delhi University, and it follows the seat reservation according to the Central Government of India. Check out detailed seat reservations for the MFA course below: 

  • SC (Scheduled Caste): 15% of the total seats. 
     
  • ST (Scheduled Tribe): 7.5% of the total seats. 
     
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The subjects offered in the first year of the MFA in Applied Art at the College of Arts are a combination of theoretical and practical subjects. Moreover, in some of the subjects, candidates have the choice to choose any one of the subjects according to their preferences. The list of the offered sub

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