BHU MFA admission 2023 is ongoing. The last date to register for MFA Mop-Up Round counseling is October 12, 2023. Candidates can register online through the official website @bhuonline.in. The Mop-Up Round Counselling result will be announced soon. Check BHU Admission 2023

BHU MFA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Mop-Up Round Registration Last Date October 12, 2023
Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment Result To be notified
Commencement of classes To be notified

BHU MFA Fees

Year Fees
1st Year 4,620
2nd Year 3,670

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BHU MFA Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for MFA admission at BHU, candidates have completed graduation in the selected field of study with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised university. All candidates are required to appear and clear the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG).

BHU MFA Admission Guidelines

Admission to MFA will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) conducted by NTA. Candidates must clear the CUET PG exam in order to get admission to MFA at BHU. The final selection will be based on the merit list released by the university on the basis of CUET PG marks. 

Also Check: CUET Exam Pattern 2023

BHU MFA Application Process 

Candidates applying for MFA admission at BHU must apply for CUET PG on the official website. The application process is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the link that reads, 'Registration for CUET (PG) - 2023.'
  • Register yourself and then login using your credentials.
  • Fill in the application form, upload the documents
  • Pay the application fees and submit the form
  • Download and print a copy for future references.

Documents Required

Photocopy and originals of the following documents are needed to be uploaded

  1. Scanned copy of Pass Certificates and Mark sheets.
  2. Age proof document.
  3. Passport size photographs
  4. Digital Signature.
  5. Caste and disability Certificate of the candidate issued by a competent authority.
  6. Scanned copy of Address proof documents.

Also Check: BHU Cutoff

BHU MFA Course Details

M.F.A in BHU is divided into a yearly curriculum with common courses and optional courses. Students are also required to select topics for practicals from a pool of options each year.

Theory (M.F.A Previous)

  • Paper I (Common Course)- Aesthetics and Principles of Art Appreciation
  • Paper-II History and technical Theory (subject concerned)

Theory (M.F.A Final )

  • Paper I (Common Course)- Aesthetics and Principles of Art Appreciation
  • Paper-II History and Technical Theory (subject concerned)
  • Paper III– Dissertation and Viva-voce

BHU MFA Syllabus

BHU MFA sepecialisation-wise syllabus is tabulated below:

M.F.A Painting 

Year Syllabus
Previous Background of Modern Painting in West Critical Appreciation of the twentieth-century movements in painting Background of modern painting in India The revival of Indian Art Western Impact on Contemporary Scenario Art circles of the Mid-twentieth century
Final Critical Appreciation of the Modern movement in Western Painting Present-day Important painters Art after 1945 to 75
M.F.A Textile Design
Year Syllabus
Previous History and development of carpet design/ Carpet weaving in Persia, Arabia, Central Asia and India History of the loom History of Persian, Arabian and Turkish textiles History of woven Tapestries History of Indian Costumes
Final History of Eastern Textile History of Southeast Asian Textile Painted and Printed Hanging from Deccan, Gujarat and Rajasthan Chintz The role of artists in the contemporary Indian textile designing

M.F.A Sculpture

Year Syllabus
Previous Origin of the Modern concept in Western Sculpture Major trends- Cubism, Constructivism, Dadaism Origin of modern concept in Indian Sculpture Major Exponents
Final Master of Modern Sculpture Masters of Indian Sculpture

M.F.A Ceramic/ Pottery

Year Syllabus
Previous Indus Valley: Creation in Clay Indian creation in clay - Maurya to Gupta period Egyptian Pottery, Sumerian Pottery, Aegian Pottery, Greek and Roman
Final Mughal/ Contemporary Studio Pottery/ Ceramic Mural Mexican-pre-Columbian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, German French and English

M.F.A Applied Arts

Year Syllabus
Previous Budgeting for Advertising and promotion approaches to budgeting Use of sales forecasts in budgeting influences Measuring the effectiveness of Advertising and Promotion Designing and Advertising effectiveness evaluation programme International Advertising and Promotion
Final The emerging role of marketing The marketing process Marketing information system Market and market segmentation Buyer behaviour

Practical Courses:

During both the years, students can choose the supervisor for his/ her practical subjects and work under his supervision. The topic of practical study shall be selected in consultation with the concerned supervisor at the end of each academic session.

M.F.A Painting

In addition to the common courses, students are supposed to select any one of the following practical subjects each year.

Creative painting

  • Mural
  • Portrait
  • Graphics

M.F.A Textile Design

Professional experience and practice in any one of the subject,

  • Textile Designing and Weaving
  • Dyeing and Printing

M.F.A Plastic Arts

Candidates have to choose two from the subjects,

  • Stone
  • Wood
  • Bronze
  • Terracotta
  • Welded Sculpture
  • Fibre Glass
  • Papermeshy
  • Mixed media

M.F.A Pottery Ceramics

  • Pottery Ceramics
  • Ceramic Mural/ Sculpture

M.F.A Applied Arts

  • Visualization and Campaign Planning
  • Book Design and Book Illustration

BHU MFA FAQs

Ques. Is BFA compulsory for BHU MFA admission?

Ans. Yes, Candidates are mandatorily required to complete BFA in the concerned subject with 50% of aggregate marks under 10+2+4 pattern or 10+5 pattern.

Ques. What is the entrance exam for BHU MFA admission?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to the BHU MFA program are required to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) conducted by NTA.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of CUET PG for BHU MFA?

Ans. CUET PG Exam 2023 will be conducted as a computer-based test mode. The exam will be conducted for 2 hours in two shifts. CUET PG 2023 Question Paper consists of 100 questions divided into two parts i.e. Part A for General papers and Part B for Domain knowledge. For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.

Ques. Is there negative marking for incorrect answers for the BHU MFA exam?

Ans. Yes, there will be negative marking for incorrect answers. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer from the total marks obtained.

Ques. How many seats are available for the BHU MFA program?

Ans. Seats allotted to each specialization is as follows,

  • Painting- 14
  • Applied Arts- 17
  • Plastic Arts- 08
  • Pottery Ceramics- 04
  • Textile Design- 04