Government College of Fine Arts Admission 2026: The Government of Tamil Nadu’s Department of Art and Culture announces admissions for Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A. – 4 years) and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A. – 2 years) at colleges in Chennai, Kumbakonam, and Madurai. This UG admission is strictly for 12th Students.
Eligible candidates from across India can apply online at http://www.artandculture.tn.gov.in/. Online registration will open on 11.05.2026 and end on 08.06.2026. Interested and eligible Applicants can find the detailed Counselling procedure, eligibility criteria, and application links below.
Government College of Fine Arts Admissions 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Government College of Fine Arts |
| Course Category: BB.F.A. & M.F.A Degree |
| Academic Year: 2026-27 |
| Registration Starts: 11.05.2026 |
| Registration Close: 08.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: http://www.artandculture.tn.gov.in/ |
Programmes of Study:
- Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Painting)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Visual Communication Design)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Industrial Design in Ceramic)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Industrial Design in Textile)
- B.F.A. (Print Making)
- Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Painting)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Visual Communication Design)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Industrial Design in Ceramic)
- B.F.A. (Integrated Design)
- B.F.A. (Animation and Visual Effects)
- Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Painting)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Visual Communication Design)
- B.F.A. & M.F.A. (Industrial Design in Ceramic)
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- B.F.A. – Pass in 12th Standard (or equivalent).
- M.F.A. – Bachelor’s degree in the relevant Fine Arts field.
Age Limit:
- B.F.A. – Under 26 years for SC/ST; Under 23 years for others.
- M.F.A. – No age limit.
Selection Process:
Application Fee for Government College of Fine Arts:
- For ST/SC Applicants – Rs.250/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for Government College of Fine Arts Admissions 2026?
- Registration can be done only through online for all programmes. Scanned copies of educational qualifications should be enclosed. The filled in application along with the attachments must be downloaded and hard copy must be submitted at the time of admission. For eligibility criteria and instructions visit Official website https://artandculture.tn.gov.in/
Crucial Dates:
- Online Registration Start Date: 11.05.2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 08.06.2026




