Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at PDM University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at PDM University is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 40 seats. The total fee on record is ₹1.72 lakh, which works out to about ₹43,000 a year.

PDM University is a other institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at PDM University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. 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 PDM University before you pay anything.

For admission to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at PDM University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, 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 PDM University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to PDM University 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.72 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does PDM University compare with other colleges offering BFA?