Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports offers some mountaineering courses by which it has set its fees fairly competitive in comparison to most other institutes in India. For example, the Basic Mountaineering Course at NIMAS is for a period of 28 days at a fee of INR 27,090. Likewise, the Advanced Mountaineering Course is for 32 days at a fee of INR 30,010.

Other institutes have almost the same fee structure. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling charges INR 22,547 for a 28-day Basic Mountaineering Course. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) in Himachal Pradesh offers a 26-day Basic Mountaineering Course for INR 20,592.

Overall, the course fees of NIMAS are at par with other mountaineering institutes in India, and thus not very expensive for aspiring mountaineers.

Admission to the MBA programme at Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA) is relatively accessible. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. While there are no very stringent entrance exam requirements, candidates may be required to appear for an internal entrance test or submit scores from national exams like CAT, MAT, or CMAT. The selection process also includes a personal interview, where candidates' communication skills and overall personality are assessed. 

Compared to more competitive institutions, the process at ACFA is less rigorous, making it easier for qualified candidates to gain admission. However, securing a good score in the entrance exams and performing well in the interview can improve the chances of admission.