The Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship

Somya Jain

The Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship was established in 1983 by  Lt. Monmathanath Chakraborty. Manmathanath Chakravarty, the famous photographer laid the foundation of 'The Indian School of Art' at 240A, Bowbazar Street, Calcutta with just three students. Mr. Shyamlal Chakraborty, his brother, took the chair of Principal of the School. The technical teaching aspect got obliterated slowly and steadily, syllabus contained Drawing, Painting, Commercial Art as well as Engraving, Photography, Sculpture and Art Painting and allied subjects. Degree course was introduced in 'Indian Art College'.The college has been enlisted under Sec. 2(f) and 12(b) of the U.G.C. act in 2004. The college is affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University. The college offers a bachelor's degree in painting, sculpture, applied art, and graphics.

Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship Quick Links:

• Highlights
• Departments
• Courses
• Fees
• Infrastructure Facilities
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission

Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship Highlights:

The college has been enlisted under Sec. 2(f) and 12(b) of the U.G.C. act in 2004. The college is affiliated to Rabindra Bharati University. Some of the highlights of the college are given in the table below:

Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship Departments:

• Painting Department
• Applied Art Department
• Graphics (Print Making) Department
• Sculpture Department

Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship Courses:

 The college offers a bachelor's degree in painting, sculpture, applied art, and graphics. The information is mentioned in the below table:

Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship Fees:

• The total fees to be paid for all specializations of the BFA course are 14700 per year.

ICAD Infrastructure Facilities:

• The college has a library of valuable reference books and journals chiefly relating to art.
• An exhibition with the works of the students is organized annually.

ICAD FAQs:

1. Does ICAD provide hostel facility?
   - No, the college does not have a hostel facility.

2. What are the specializations available in the college?
   - The BFA course specializations are applied arts, painting, sculpture, printmaking.

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ICAD Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for the course is given in the table below:

ICAD Admission:

Application form to be filled up online with valid self-attested documents scanned which are required to be submitted to the office at the time of interview. All applications must be accompanied by copies of the educational certificates, originals of which must be produced at the time of admission.