BFA in Painting at TNOU: overview

If you are looking at BFA in Painting, TNOU in Chennai runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 25 seats a year.

TNOU is a other institute, founded in 2004. This page brings together what is on record for this course at TNOU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

BFA in Painting fees at TNOU

TNOU has not published a fee for BFA in Painting 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.

BFA in Painting eligibility

To be considered for BFA in Painting, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at TNOU 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 TNOU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to BFA in Painting at TNOU

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 TNOU on its website (www.tnou.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.

BFA in Painting placements at TNOU

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹2.5 lakh at TNOU. 5,235 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.

Other BFA specialisations at TNOU

TNOU runs 3 BFA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

Is BFA in Painting at TNOU right for you?

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

  • Do the subjects of BFA in Painting 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 TNOU compare with other colleges offering BFA in and around Chennai?

BFA in Painting at TNOU: FAQs

How long is BFA in Painting at TNOU?

BFA in Painting at TNOU is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in BFA in Painting at TNOU?

TNOU has 25 seats in BFA in Painting each year.

What is the eligibility for BFA in Painting?

You usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

What are the placements like at TNOU?

In 2023, TNOU recorded an average package of ₹2.5 lakh. These are college-wide figures.

Which other BFA specialisations does TNOU offer?

Besides BFA in Painting, TNOU offers BFA in Industrial Design In Textile and BFA in Visual Communication Design.

Is TNOU a government or private college?

TNOU is a other institute, founded in 2004, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.