Government College of Arts in Chandigarh is a public institution established in 1951. The college offers 4 courses, namely, BFA, MFA, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in Applied Arts, Graphics, Painting, and Sculpture. Admission to BFA and Diploma is made on marks obtained by the candidate in the Aptitude test conducted by the college. Admission to MFA and Advance Diploma is made on merits obtained in previous the previous qualifying examination and the portfolio of work presented by the candidates at the counseling.
Established | Type | 1951 | Government |
Affiliated to | Panjab University |
Courses offered | UG, PG, and Diploma |
Admission criteria | Merit and Entrance |
Application process | Online and offline |
Application fee | INR 500 |
Official Website | https://www.gcart.edu.in/index.php |
Courses | Details |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 Specializations: Applied Arts, Graphics, Painting, and Sculpture Intake: 15 Read More |
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 50% aggregate marks in BFA Specializations: Applied Art, Painting, Graphics (Printmaking), and Sculpture Intake: 10 Read More |
Diploma in Fine Arts of Divyang (DFAD) | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: 10+2 Specializations: Applied Arts, Painting, Graphics, and Sculpture Read More |
Advance Diploma in Fine Arts for Divyang (ADFAD) | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Pass in 4 years Diploma Specializations: Applied Arts, Painting, Graphics, and Sculpture Read More |
Check More: Government College of Arts, Chandigarh Fee Structure
Admissions at the college are entrance-based for BFA and Diploma, whereas, admission to the MFA and Advance Diploma is based on merits. Candidates are required to appear for the aptitude test for the BFA and Diploma admission.
The aptitude test for admission is conducted by the college itself. The test consists of Object drawing and general knowledge of the student. The cut off for the admission is as follows:
Program | Cut off |
BFA (General) | 40% |
BFA (SC/ ST/ PWD) | 35% |
Diploma (General) | 35% |
Admission to MFA and Advance Diploma is merit-based. The students are required to pay an application fee of INR 500 along with all the required documents. Students are shortlisted for admission on the basis of a portfolio of work and marks in the previous qualifying examination.
The institute offers two scholarships to students pursuing various courses at the university. One is the Merit Scholarship and the other is Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. These scholarships are for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students. No 1st-year student is eligible for the scholarship.
Students may also avail other scholarships provided by the Panjab University:
The faculty of the college is well-qualified in Applied Art, Painting, Graphics Painting, and Sculpture. Members of the faculty are experienced in their relevant fields. The strength of the faculty members at the college are as follows:
Ques. What is the intake capacity for various programs?
Ans. The intake capacity for various programs is as follows:
Program | Intake |
BFA | 60 (15 for each stream) |
Diploma | 4 (1 for each stream) |
MFA in Applied Arts | 10 (6 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST + 1 person with disabilities) |
MFA in Painting | 10 (6 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST) |
MFA in Graphics (Print-making) | 10 6 (General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST) |
MFA in Sculpture | 10 (5 General + 2 Sponsored + 2 SC/ ST) |
Direct Descent of Kargil Martyrs | 1 |
EWS- General | 1 |
Ques. What are the documents required at the time of MFA and Advance Diploma admission at Government College of Arts Chandigarh?
Ans. Documents required at the time of admission are:
Ques. What is the fee structure for the NRI students?
Ans. Fees charged against the NRI students is in the following manner:
Category | Fees |
Seats against general category | US$650 |
Foreign NRI/ NRI Sponsored Students irrespective of the lower examination passed by them from a foreign/ Indian university Board | US$1000 |
Foreign student welfare fund (foreign students only) | INR 700 |
P.U. Alumni House and Scholarship Fund | INR 30 |
College Development Council Fee | INR 80 |
Student Holiday home Fee | INR 70 |
University Sports & University Sports Development Fee | INR 210 |
Youth welfare fund | Rs. 90/ |
Ques. What are the important dates for admission at Government College of Arts, Chandigarh?
Ans. Dates finalized for the admission process at Government College of Arts, Chandigarh is as follows:
Event | Date |
Last date of submission of application form | 11th Sept 2020 |
Display of list of candidates called for Aptitude Test | 16th Sept 2020 |
Aptitude Test for All India Pool, UT Pool, and DFAD | 21st Sept 2020 - 28th Sept 2020 |
Declaration of Merit List | 05.th Oct 2020 |
First Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD | 12th Oct 2020 & 13th Oct 2020 |
First Counselling for All India Pool | 14th Oct 2020 & 15th Oct 2020 |
Commencement of Teaching | 19th Oct 2020 |
Second Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD | 04th Nov 2020 |
Second Counselling for All India Poo | 05th Nov 2020 |
Third Counselling for UT Pool and DFAD | 18th Nov 2020 |
Third Counselling for All India Pool | 19th Nov 2020 |
Ques. What is the entrance exam pattern at Govt. College of Arts Chandigarh?
Ans. The exam pattern for the Aptitude test is as follows:
Ques. Does the college provide hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, the college provides hostel facilities to students coming from far away places. The male students are accommodated in the Inter-national Hostel, Sector-15A, Chandigarh, and female students are accommodated in the College of Architecture, Sector-11.
Ques. Does Government College of Arts Chandigarh provide financial assistance to students?
Ans. Yes, the college provides financial assistance to the students who belong to the SC or OBC category of the Chandigarh Territory.
Ques. What facilities are provided to students at the campus?
Ans. The students are facilitated with:
Ques. How can I contact GCAC for any query?
Ans. The contact details of GCAC are:
Ques. Is there a reservation criterion at the college?
Ans. Yes, the college follows the below-given reservation criteria:
Category | Percent |
UT Pool | |
Scheduled Caste | 15 |
Scheduled Tribe | - |
All India Pool | |
Scheduled Caste | 15 |
Scheduled Tribe | 5 |
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
---|---|---|---|
B.F.A 4 Courses | ₹7,130 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 40% | |
MFA 4 Courses | ₹9,780 (1st Year Fees) | BFA with 50% | |
Advanced Diploma 1 Course | ₹9,780 (1st Year Fees) | Diploma | |
Diploma 1 Course | ₹7,130 (1st Year Fees) | 10th with 35% |
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