M.A. in Art History and Visual Studies 

at Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art, Vidya Vihar

The last date to fill out the Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art MA application form has been released on the official website of the school. The last date to fill out the application form is August 24, 2025. Candidates must fill out and submit their application form before this deadline.

MA (Master of Arts) is one of the most popular postgraduate-level courses undertaken by students after their bachelor's degree. Aspiring Candidates can choose any subject specialisation of their choice which can give them an edge over others, and eventually helps them decide their career paths accordingly.Students can check the list of career options available after completing MA from Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art:

Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art offers an MA programme in full-time mode for a duration of 2 years. The total fees of MA at Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art is around INR 3.5 lakh. Further, Dr Shantilal K SSA Mumbai offers an MA programme across several specialisations such as Art History & Visual Studies, Writing & Art Criticism, etc. 

Yes, Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art does offer MA courses for the duration of two years. Moreover, the school offers an MA in two very rare specialisations i.e., an MA in Writing Art & Criticism and an MA in Arts & Visual Studies. The eligibility requirements and admission process for both of the offered specialisations is almost similar. 

Dr Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art offers a two-year MBA programme at the PG level with multiple exit and entry options. Candidates have to decide which college is better compared to other colleges/ institutes. Comparing Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art with other colleges offering MA in the fields of Art Writing, Criticism, Art History, etc., candidates should understand the parameters they think are important. Candidates can compare the Return on Investment (ROI) that they can expect after the course. To do this, they need to compare course fees and placement records of different colleges.

Candidates can also compare the colleges based on the overall rankings and accreditation. Candidates can compare colleges by course structure, specialisation, curriculum, medium of instruction, offered specialisation in MA courses, etc.

Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art offers an MA programme to students as its top course. The college offers this programme to students at the PG level. Further, the college offers this programme for a duration of 2 years with a comprehensive curriculum. Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art offers an MA programme across several specialisations. 

The total fee for the MA course at Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art includes several components, such as tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, etc. The total tuition fee for the MA course is INR 3.5 lakh. Additionally, the hostel fee differs according to the accommodation selected by the candidates. Check out the hostel fee in the table below:

• Triple-sharing room: INR 20,131 per month (cost includes daily cleaning services)
• Double-sharing room: INR 30,198 per month (costs include daily cleaning services)
• Meal Plan: INR 6,000 per month (cost includes four meals a day)

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

Candidates can join the Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art, directly without any entrance exam. The selection criteria for the MA course admissions is merit-based.  The college offers MA programme at the postgraduate (PG) levels. The courses are offered in two specialisations, i.e., MA in Writing and Criticism and MA in Art History & Visual Studies.

Yes, Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art does offer scholarships of up to 75% based on need and eligibility. Candidates can apply for the scholarships through the official website of the school. Moreover, to know the detailed eligibility criteria to get the scholarships and other details, candidates should directly reach out to the concerned scholarship authorities. 

Yes, applications are open at Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art for various courses. The mode of application is online. Aspirants need to apply at the official website, i.e., application.somaiya.edu/widget/#/signup? groupId=2 for admission to the MA programme. Candidates can fill out the application form on the institute's official website.