Allahabad University BFA: Admission 2026, Fees, Eligibility & Cutoff

Allahabad University BFA is a 4-year undergraduate program in visual arts, offering training in painting, sculpture, and applied arts. With 78 seats in 2026, it blends traditional art with digital design, ensuring industry-ready portfolios.

• Placement Rate (2025): 75% (Arts UG overall)

• Median Salary: INR 6.96 LPA

• Top Recruiters: Advertising agencies, design studios, galleries, TCS (design roles)

• Program Highlights: Oil painting, sculpture, digital design, portfolio exhibitions

This course is ideal for students aspiring to careers in art, advertising, design, or galleries.

BFA Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Qualification: 10+2 pass in any stream

• Marks Required: 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC)

• Age Limit: Below 24 years (as of July 1, 2026)

• Entrance Exam: CUET UG mandatory

• Note: Prior drawing/art skills improve CUET success (70% of 2025 selected students had them)

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Admission Process 2026

1. Register for CUET UG on nta.ac.in (fee: INR 800).

2. Appear for exam in May 2026 (GK, aptitude, drawing test).

3. Secure 450+ marks (General) for safe admission.

4. Participate in July counseling on Samarth Portal.

5. Upload 10+2 marksheet, photo ID, and pay INR 1,000 confirmation fee.

In 2025, 500 applicants competed for 78 seats, with 95% seat fill rate.

Fees Structure 2025–2026

 Affordable fee structure unchanged since 2024.
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Cutoff 2025 (CUET UG)

Drawing section held 50% weightage in CUET.
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Syllabus Overview (8 Semesters)

• Year 1: Sketching, Color Theory, Indian Art History

• Year 2: Printmaking, Human Anatomy, Western Art History

• Year 3: Sculpture Techniques, Graphic Design, Photography (elective)

• Year 4: Portfolio Development, Exhibition Project, Contemporary Art

 Balance: 60% practical + 40% theory
 NEP 2025 update: 20% digital arts integration

Placements 2025 (Arts UG Data)

 Creative roles saw 20% higher hiring than 2024.
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Scholarships 2025

 15 BFA students benefited in 2025, reducing fees by 50%.
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Ranking 2025

• NIRF University Rank: 46/200

• India Today Arts Rank: 15/44

• Strengths: 20+ faculty exhibitions, alumni in top galleries

Seats 2026

• Total: 78 seats

• Reservation: 39 General, 21 OBC, 12 SC, 6 ST

• Competition: 6:1 applicant-to-seat ratio in 2025

Career Options After BFA

• Graphic Designer: INR 4–7 LPA

• Illustrator: INR 5–8 LPA

• Curator: INR 6–10 LPA

• Freelance Artist: INR 5 LPA average

 50% pursued MFA in 2025; 30% became freelancers.

Faculty & Facilities

• Faculty: 10 PhD-qualified professors with 15+ years’ experience

• Studios: Equipped with easels, kilns, sculpture tools

• Digital Labs: 50+ design software tools

• Library: 7,500+ art books, research journals