One of the prominent universities that offers courses in architecture and fine arts is University. There are 5 departments at the university: engineering, arts, design, architecture, and animation. In addition to offering UG, PG, and Ph.D. degrees, it also provides PG Diploma and Certificate programs.
The institution offers B.Tech, B.Arch, BFA, and B.Des studies at the UG level. In order to be eligible for B Tech and B.Arch programs, candidates must pass the 12th level with Physics, Chemistry, Maths as one of the required topics. Students must complete intermediate graduation in order to get a BFA or B.Des.The TS EAMCET must be taken in order for candidates to be admitted to the B.Tech program. Admission to the B.Arch program at university is granted to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements, and the counselling process comes next. The official website offers the University B.Arch application form as well as information about the program. To be selected for admission to University BFA and B.DS programs, candidates must pass the FADEE entrance exam.
University provides PG degrees in M.Tech, MFA, and M.Arch. Students must complete B.Tech and B.Arch in order to be eligible for M.Tech and M.Arch. A reasonable TS PGECET score will be the basis for selection. Candidates for MFA must be BFA qualified. Students have to appear for a University entrance exam and interview in order to be selected.
In order to be admitted to the University Ph.D. program, candidates must have an MFA in applied arts with a cumulative GPA of at least 55%. A reasonable admission exam score is the basis for the selection procedure, which is then followed by an interview. Students who have already received a score in the JRF or UGC-NET are not required to take the admission exam.
Regarding UG Programs
- In order to be admitted to university B.Arch program, applicants must have completed their 12th grade in math and have a valid NATA or JEE score.
- For a B.Tech, the applicant needs to have received an EAMCET score of 12th.
- 12th graders who have completed the university's entrance exam are eligible for a bachelor's degree in design.
- A successful completion of the 12th grade and a university entrance exam are prerequisites for the BFA.
Regarding PG Programs
- Students wishing to enrol in PG courses at University must possess both a Bachelor's degree and a PGECET score card. Examples of these courses are M.tech and M.Arch.
- In addition to passing the university's entrance exam, candidates for PG in BFA must have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: sculpture, painting & visual communication, applied art & visual communication, or painting.
Regarding Ph.D. Programs
Also, the university provides Ph.D. programs with the following specialisations:
- Urban planning, architecture
- building Building and Supervision
- Studies on Housing and Habitat
- Interior Design
- Applied Arts Environmental Design
Students wishing to enrol in doctoral research programs must hold a master's degree with at least 55% of their coursework in a related field. Additionally, the candidate needs to have passed the university's entrance exam.
Admissions 2024 for B.Arch
Indian Candidates
- The candidates must be citizens of India and have completed their 12th (K12) schooling with Physics, Chemistry, Maths as one of their major subjects.
- Additionally, they must meet the "local resident" or "A.P. domicile" requirements.
International Candidates: These students' eligibility is determined by their Physics, Chemistry, Maths and 12th level test results.
Candidates for the University B.Arch program are shortlisted for counselling at after meeting the requirements above.
B.Arch Program at University
The 5-year B.Arch program is provided by 11 university-affiliated colleges. The further information is as follows:
- According to CoA clearance, Sri Venkateswara College of Architecture in Hyderabad has the greatest number of seats available, specifically 120 seats.
- The annual total fees of a B.Arch programme ranges from INR 65,000 to INR 97,000.
- Every year, more than 90% of students are given the chance to intern.
- 30 to forty percent of leading companies, including DLF, have placements. The maximum CTC ranges between INR 4 and 5 LPA.
- There are 7 B.Arch specialisations available. They are listed in the following order:
Architecture
| Housing
|
Urban & Regional Planning
| Landing Architecture
|
Environmental Design
| Urban Design
|
Conservation
| - |
Application Procedure for B.Arch
To partake in the B.Arch Admission Counselling in Telangana, candidates must adhere to the following online application procedures:
- Applicants must register for counselling at if their names appear in SAR.
- They need to finish the initial step of creating a password and login ID.
- Applicants can fill out their basic information with the credentials.
- Uploading certificates and documents is part of the second stage.
1. recent image
2. The autographed NATCard
3. Score card for JEE Main (if necessary) - Lastly, the candidates would need to provide information about their academic history (class VI to XII), NATA/JEE Main score records, and evidence of residency.
- The necessary fee must be paid by applicants when these details are submitted.
1. OBC and general candidates: INR 1500
2. SC & ST applicants: 800 INR
Documents Required at the time of Counselling:
- Hall Ticket of NATA/JEE Main exam
- Score card of NATA/JEE Main exam
- Marksheet or Certificates of Intermediate (10+2)
- Class 10Th Marksheet for Proof of DOB
- Certificates of classes 6th-12th
- Transfer / Migration Certificate (if required)
- Residence Proof Certificate (of minimum 10 years)
- Parents’ Income Certificate
- Reservation Certificate, PH Certificate / Other Reserved Categories Certificate
- Category Certificate
Admissions 2024 for BFA & B.Des
In accordance with the prerequisites for admission, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must have completed any stream in 12th (K12) and passed the 12th exam.
- must be an Indian citizen and meet the requirements to be considered an Andhra Pradesh "local."
- Moreover, candidates must pass the University-conducted FADEE exam. It is offered for BFA and B.Des courses alike.
University for Interior Design Admission Test
The BFA admission exam and the B.Des entrance exam are not the same. There are a combination of objective and descriptive type questions on the test. The following subjects are covered in the paper:
Topics
| 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
|
Total
| 200 marks |
The admission exam for the B.Des program at university combines elements of abstract and modern art. To be admitted to the B.Des program, candidates must score 180 out of 200. The results of class 12th and FADEE are combined to create an admissions list.
Entrance Exam for BFA
The University BFA admission exam was held in the first week of November of the previous year. It comprises multiple-choice, description, and illustrative questions, totalling 100 marks. Typically, BFA takes place over 2 days:
- Applicants for Applied Art, Painting, and Sculpture have one day.
- Entry requirements are the same for all 3 of these specialisations.
- Photography is the only activity on the second day.
- Candidates must appear for Paper A and B if they are applying for Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture, and Animation.
- Candidates who want to apply for photography must take Papers D and E.
- A breakdown of all the test papers is provided in the following table:
Paper Code
| Paper
| Total Marks
| Duration
|
Paper A
| Memory Drawing & Colouring
| 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes
|
Paper B
| Objective Type
| 50 | 50 minutes
|
Paper C
| Object Drawing
| 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes
|
Paper D
| Composition & Visual Communication
| 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes
|
Paper E
| Objective Type
| 50 | 50 minutes
|
University BFA Entrance Exam Model Papers
The sample entrance exam questions are listed according to specialisation below:
- BFA in Painting, Sculpture, and Applied Art
- BFA in Photography
B.Tech program for 2024 are as follows:
- The applicants' 12Th education from an accredited Board, with Physics, Chemistry, Maths as a core subject, is required.
- In order to be invited to the counselling phase, they must also be eligible for the TS EAMCET exam.
Highlights of B.Tech course:
- University is offering this degree for 4 years, full time, on a self-financed basis.
- The application process typically opens in August of each year, and the fees is INR 50,000 each year. Verify: B.Tech Fee for JNAFAU.
- Only 160 spots are available at Hyderabad's Aurora's Design Academy.
- Furthermore, candidates can select from three primary specialisations. They are as follows:
1. Digital Design and Planning Techniques: 60 seats
2. 40 seats are planned.
3. Resources and Amenities 60 seats are planned. - Commonly, applications are only accepted via the TS EAMCET portal.
Admissions 2024 for M.Tech & M.Arch
The following courses' admission requirements are as follows:
Candidates for an M.Tech program must hold a B.Arch, B.Tech (Civil), or a master's degree in geography or economics from an accredited university.
M.Arch: In order to be eligible to apply for admission, candidates must have obtain B.Arch from an accredited university.
The following selection criteria apply to both courses:
- The PGECET exam is open to holders of the degrees mentioned above.
- Students who pass the entrance exam will be invited to the counselling round.
- Admission to JNAFAU-affiliated colleges is determined by counselling.
Details about M.Tech & M.Arch
- The M.Tech and M.Arch programs are full-time, 2-year programs.
- For these courses, admissions open in August or September of each year.
- There are 25 M.Tech seats and 40 M.Arch seats available.
- Both courses fees INR 1.40 lakhs each. Verify: Fee for JNAFAU
- There are the following specialisations offered:
1. M.Tech: Arrangement
2. M.Arch: Environmental Architecture | Interior Design
Admission 2024 to MFA
Full-time and part-time MFA programs are available at University. The MFA admissions process has 56 slots. The annual university MFA fee is INR 56,000. Different specialisations are offered. They are as follows:
Regular MFA Specializations:
- Visual communication and applied art: 20 seats
- 15 seats for media communication and photography
- 15 seats for painting and visual communication
- 6 seats for sculpture
MFA specialisations part-time:
- Visual communication and applied art: 15 seats
- 15 seats for media communication and photography
MFA Requirements for Entrance at university
- Candidates may be admitted if they have completed three years of BFA education in the relevant specialisation.
- The applicant's entrance exam results would determine who gets selected. JNAFAU is in charge of entry.
- Those that made the short list would also be contacted for interviews.
JNAFAU MFA Entry Information - The selection process for the selected specialisation requires the fulfilment of the following requirements:
Entrance details for MFA Program
- There is a split of 30 marks for multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 50 marks for a single question in the practical test.
- The entrance exam lasts for 3 hours and 45 minutes in total.
Admissions 2024 for Ph.D.
There is just one specialisation available in this 4-year program: applied art. The annual University Ph.D. fee is INR 20,000.
Admission Requirements:
- To be eligible to apply, candidates must have an MFA in Applied Arts with at least a 55% aggregate.
- After an interview, admission decisions are made based on entrance exam results.
- National level entries are also accepted, such as the JRF and UGC-NET online applications.
Online Application at University
In order to apply for admission to University courses, candidates must do so online. Common applications are accepted for courses that require national level admission exams. On the other hand, candidates for the university or FADEE entrance exams must apply online at the University website. The following are the guidelines for submitting applications:
- Visit the university official website .
- For the purpose of creating credentials, click Apply and Register.
- Register with a working email address and set a password.
- Once you have your login information, you can access the application.
- Select the courses to fill in the details.
- Include any pertinent documentation and portfolio images.
- Complete the application, verify all the information, and pay the required fees.
Required Documents:
- The qualifying examination hall ticket number (class X, XII, graduation, masters)
- Name and Birthdate (from Certificate of Equivalency or Memo from 10th Class)
- SC/ST/OBC Caste Certificates provided by MRO PH, NCC, Sports, CAP The certificate was issued by an authorised authority.
- Parents' Income Certificate
- Proof of residency or a valid study or authentic certificate from a school or college is required to demonstrate one's local status.
- Aadhar Card
- current digital colour passport photo (less than 100 KB in JPEG file format)
- Candidate signature
Application procedure 2024
- The university provides candidates with an online application process. Take the actions listed below:
- Navigate to the 'Click Here to Apply Online' tab on the official university website.
- The aspirant must next click Click Here to Apply Online on the newly opened page.
- Complete the application, attach a passport-size photo, and sign it. Then, click Submit to send it in.
- After selecting the "Pay" option, use Net Banking, a debit or credit card, or both to pay the application fees.
- Download the completed application that was submitted.
Application fees: INR 800 for those who are SC/ST and INR 1500 for general candidates.
Admission Reservation
Admission enrollments at University depend upon the reservation of seats as per the guidelines. There are 85% seats reserved for local candidates who were admitted in the following institutions previously:
- Andhra University Area (Andhra)
- Osmania University Area (Telangana)
- Sri Venkateswara University Area (Rayalaseema)
Other 15% seats are unreserved. The percentage of seats available for reserved category and special category students are as follows:
Reserved Category Students
Categories
| Reservation Allotted
|
SC | 15% |
ST | 6% |
BC-A
| 7% |
BC-B
| 10% |
BC-C
| 1% |
BC-D
| 7% |
BC-E
| 4% |
Special Category Students
Categories
| Reservation Allotted
|
PH | 3% |
CAP | 2% |
NCC | 1% |
Sports
| 0.5% |