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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Art College Admissions Details

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Art College Application/Admission Process

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year at the College of Fine Arts (CFA), Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) in Bengaluru are currently open. This prestigious institution, affiliated with Bangalore City University, is consistently ranked among the top fine arts colleges in India.

Programs Offered

 

  • Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA): 4-year program (8 semesters).

  • Master of Visual Arts (MVA): 2-year program (4 semesters).

  • Specializations: Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art, Graphic Art (Printmaking), Art History, Ceramics, and Animation.

Eligibility Criteria

 

 BVA- Completion of PUC / 10+2 / CBSE / ISC or equivalent (12 years of formal schooling). Vocational Diplomas in commercial or visual arts are also accepted.
 
MVA- A BVA or BFA degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates).
 
Ph.D.- Master’s degree in Visual Arts; admission is typically routed through Bangalore University's research portal.
 

Application Details

  • How to Apply: Application forms can be downloaded from the official website or collected from the college office.

  • Application Fee: Approximately ?1,000 (payable via Demand Draft or online transfer).

  • Official Website: thecfa.art or karnatakachitrakalaparishath.com

Admission & Selection Process

Admission is merit-based and determined by a three-tier Entrance Test:

  1. Practical Test: A drawing/aptitude test to evaluate technical skills and creative vision.

  2. Portfolio Presentation: Mandatory for all applicants; you must showcase a collection of your previous artistic work.

  3. Viva-Voce (Interview): A personal interaction with faculty to assess your passion, communication, and creative thinking.

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