Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA) is a private institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab, established in 1975 and affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. ACFA is accredited with a NAAC A+ grade and recognized as a “College with Potential for Excellence” by the UGC. The college has a student strength of approximately 3,000+ and offers a wide range of programs in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Design, Science, Commerce, Animation, and Technology. ACFA collaborates internationally with 6 partner universities and provides both need-based and merit-based scholarships to eligible students.
Apeejay College of Fine Arts Admission Deadlines
ACFA typically opens its application window for UG and PG programs in April–June 2025, with most admissions finalized by mid-July. For specialized programs, entrance tests and interviews are conducted in June 2025. The application process is primarily online, and late applications may be accepted until July 2025 for select courses. The application fee ranges from INR 500–1,000 depending on the program.
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Program |
Application Start |
Application End |
Entrance/Interview |
Application Fee |
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UG Courses |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
June 2025 |
INR 500–1,000 |
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PG Courses |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
June 2025 |
INR 500–1,000 |
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PhD |
May 2025 |
July 2025 |
July 2025 |
INR 1,000 |
Apeejay College of Fine Arts UG Admission
ACFA offers undergraduate programs in BFA, BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, and B.Design with a total intake of ~800 seats across all streams. The eligibility for UG admission is a minimum of 50% in 10+2 from a recognized board. For BFA and Design programs, candidates may need to appear for an aptitude test and/or interview, typically held in June 2025. The annual fee for UG courses ranges from INR 35,000–65,000 depending on the specialization.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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BFA (Fine Arts) |
10+2, 50% |
~120 |
Merit + Aptitude Test |
40,000–55,000 |
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BA (Various) |
10+2, 50% |
~250 |
Merit |
35,000–45,000 |
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B.Com |
10+2 (Commerce), 50% |
~180 |
Merit |
38,000–48,000 |
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B.Sc |
10+2 (Science), 50% |
~120 |
Merit |
40,000–50,000 |
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BCA |
10+2, 50% |
~80 |
Merit |
45,000–55,000 |
|
B.Design |
10+2, 50% |
~50 |
Merit + Aptitude Test |
55,000–65,000 |
Apeejay College of Fine Arts PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions at ACFA include programs such as MFA, MA, M.Com, M.Sc, and PG Diploma courses, with a total intake of ~350 seats. Eligibility for PG courses is a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. Selection for MFA and MA (Performing/Visual Arts) may involve an entrance test and/or portfolio review, usually scheduled for June 2025. PG annual fees range from INR 45,000–75,000 depending on the program.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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MFA (Fine Arts) |
BFA/BA (Fine Arts), 50% |
~60 |
Merit + Entrance Test/Portfolio |
55,000–75,000 |
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MA (Performing/Visual Arts) |
BA (Relevant), 50% |
~80 |
Merit + Entrance Test |
50,000–70,000 |
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M.Com |
B.Com, 50% |
~80 |
Merit |
45,000–55,000 |
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M.Sc |
B.Sc, 50% |
~80 |
Merit |
50,000–60,000 |
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PG Diploma |
Bachelor’s, 50% |
~50 |
Merit |
48,000–58,000 |
Apeejay College of Fine Arts PhD Admission
ACFA offers PhD programs in select disciplines including Fine Arts, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts with an intake of NA (varies by department, typically 2–5 seats per specialization). Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% and a valid score in the UGC NET/University Entrance Test. Interviews are conducted in July 2025 and annual fees are approximately INR 60,000–80,000.
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Discipline |
Eligibility |
Seats |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
|
Fine Arts |
Master’s, 55% + NET/Entrance |
2–5 |
Entrance + Interview |
60,000–80,000 |
|
Visual Arts |
Master’s, 55% + NET/Entrance |
2–5 |
Entrance + Interview |
60,000–80,000 |
|
Performing Arts |
Master’s, 55% + NET/Entrance |
2–5 |
Entrance + Interview |
60,000–80,000 |
Apeejay College of Fine Arts Application Process
The application process at ACFA is conducted primarily online via the official college portal. Candidates must register, fill in personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee (INR 500–1,000). Shortlisted candidates for skill-based programs are invited for aptitude tests or interviews in June–July 2025. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and need, with waivers up to 50% for top performers.
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Online registration and application submission
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Upload scanned documents (marksheets, ID, photos)
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Pay application fee online
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Appear for entrance/aptitude test or interview (if applicable)
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Scholarship application (optional, post-admission)
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Step |
Details |
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Registration |
Online via ACFA portal (April–June 2025) |
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Document Upload |
10th/12th/UG/PG marksheets, photo, signature |
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Fee Payment |
INR 500–1,000 (UG/PG), INR 1,000 (PhD) |
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Entrance/Aptitude Test |
For BFA, B.Design, MFA, MA (June–July 2025) |
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Scholarship Application |
Merit/Need-based, up to 50% waiver |