College of Arts, located in Tilak Marg, (New Delhi) was established in 1942 with the objective of imparting advanced training in Visual Art (Creative and Applied). One of the leading colleges of fine arts, in the capital, College of Arts operates under the Faculty of Music & Fine Art, University of Delhi. The entire academic matters and administration is done by the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. With the approval of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, both undergraduate as well as post graduate courses are conducted by the institute in the discipline of fine arts. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) course is of four years duration, while Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a two-year programme. In 1980, College of Arts, with an aim to impart education in Fine Art to Deaf and Dumb students, instigated Diploma Course in Fine Art of four years duration for them.
Affiliated to: Delhi University
Courses:
Undergraduate:
The college offers Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in the following subjects:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Applied Art
- Print Making
- Visual Communication
- Art History
Diploma:
The college offers the following diploma course:• Diploma in Fine Arts
Post Graduate:
The college offers Master of Fine Art (MFA) in the following subjects:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Applied Art
- Print Making
- Visual Communication
Eligibility:
Undergraduate:
Candidates with pass in 10+2 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi or any other examination recognized as equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks are eligible. Relaxation of 5% is there in the minimum eligibility requirement for the candidates who have taken Fine Arts, ie., Painting, Sculpture or Applied Arts as one of the subjects in their qualifying examination, for SC/ST candidates, widows and/or children of Armed Personnel/ Para-military Forces and for Physically Challenged candidates.
Diploma:
Candidate must have passed 10th conducted by C.B.S.E, New Delhi or examination considered equivalent thereto.
Post Graduate:
Applicants must have passed the BFA Degree of four year duration after 10+2 offered by the University of Delhi or an examination recognized equivalent thereto with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility requirement is applicable for SC/ST and Physically Challenged candidates, and for widows and/or children of Armed Personnel/ Para-military Forces.
Admission Procedure:
Undergraduate:
Admission in the BFA course depends on the merit of the individual’s performance in the Aptitude Test conducted by the College.
Post Graduate:
For admission to the MFA Courses, performance in the viva-voce conducted by a Jury appointed by the University of Delhi is considered.
Diploma:
Candidates need to qualify the Aptitude Test only in practical subjects.
Facilities:
- Library
- Laboratories
- Workshops
- Cafeteria
- Extra Curricular Activities
- Computer lab
- Sports
- College Magazine
- Educational Tour
