Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) at Kerala University

Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) as a 4-year undergraduate degree. There are 19 seats in each batch.

Kerala University is a other institute, founded in 1937. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kerala University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Kerala University has not published a fee for Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 4 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Kerala University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Kerala University on its website (www.keralauniversity.ac.in) 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 most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹3.15 lakh at Kerala University. 881 of 37 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.

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Kerala University compare with other colleges offering BFA in and around Thiruvananthapuram?