B.A. (Hons.) in Design (Graphic Design) at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University

If you are looking at B.A. (Hons.) in Design (Graphic Design), Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University in Hyderabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 40 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹11,000 – ₹7.5 lakh (roughly ₹4,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University is a other institute, founded in 1940. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BA programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.A. (Hons.) in Design (Graphic Design), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University on its website (www.hamstech.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹1.8 lakh at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University. 13 of 178 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University runs 33 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. (Hons.) in Visual Arts
• B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Visual Arts (Animation and VFX)
• B.A.(Hons.) in Multimedia, Animation and VFX
• B.A. (Hons.) in Multimedia
• B.A. (Hons.) in Game Art and Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Animation and VFX
• B.A. (Hons.) in Visual Arts (Animation and VFX)
• B.A (Hons.) Game Art and Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Photography and Digital Imaging
• B.A. (Hons.) in Photography and Digital Imaging
• B.A. (Hons.) in UI and UX Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Film and Media (Direction and Editing)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Film and Media (Direction and Script Writing)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Decoration and Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Interior Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Game Art and Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Arts (Visual Communication )
• B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Film and Media (Direction and Sound Design)
• B.A (Hons.) Game Art and Design
• B.A. (Hons.) in Animation and VFX
• B.A. (Hons.) in Multimedia
• B.A. (Hons.) in Visual Arts, Animation and VFX
• B.A. (Hons.) in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹11,000 – ₹7.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Hyderabad?