Bachelor of Fine Arts at Patna University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Fine Arts, Patna University in Patna runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹960.

Patna University is a other institute, founded in 1917. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Patna University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

To be considered for Bachelor of Fine Arts, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Patna University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 Patna University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Patna University on its website (pup.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 latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹3.6 lakh at Patna University. 120 of 6,000 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.

Patna University runs 2 BFA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• BFA in Painting

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

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Fine Arts genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹960 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 Patna University compare with other colleges offering BFA in and around Patna?