Compare BFA and DNB: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
DNB is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 1.6 L vs ₹ 7.7 L for BFA). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.6 L.
BFA admits via CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam and 6 more; DNB admits via Neet PG.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
DNB leads on lower average fees (₹ 1.6 L). None of the compared parameters favour BFA, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
University
Delhi University
Fees: ₹ 21.8 K
Salary: ₹ 8.5 L
Courses: 4
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 5.2 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 1
University
Aligarh Muslim University
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 5.7 L
Courses: 1
University
Andhra University Visakhapatnam
Fees: ₹ 40.8 K
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 1
Private
Manipal University Jaipur
Fees: ₹ 13.6 L
Salary: ₹ 8.0 L
Courses: 1
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 13.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.5 L - ₹ 9.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.5 K - ₹ 15.4 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Fees
₹ 39.0 K - ₹ 2.9 L
Top Recruiters
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For BFA, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, UGAT, NID DAT, NIFTEE, UCEED, SAT, ACT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For DNB, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: Neet PG. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
DNB has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹39,000 – ₹2,85,000) than BFA (₹1,460 – ₹15,36,000).
The most common duration shown is 4 years for BFA and 3 years for DNB.
