Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU), established in 2008 in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a premier state university specializing in architecture, fine arts, and design. Originally founded in 1940 as the College of Fine Arts, it evolved into a university under the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature Act No. 31 of 2008. Accredited by NAAC and recognized by the UGC, JNAFAU comprises two constituent colleges: the College of Fine Arts and the School of Planning and Architecture. The university offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, and doctoral programs, with admissions based on entrance exams like NATA, TS EAMCET, FADEE, and TS PGECET, or merit for select courses. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including design studios, labs, and a library, JNAFAU achieved an 80% placement rate in 2023, with a median package of INR 3 LPA for UG 5-year programs. Below are the details for eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates for JNAFAU admission 2025.
Particulars | JNAFAU Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Ph.D |
Popular Courses | B.Arch, BFA, B.Des, B.Tech, M.Arch, MFA, M.Tech |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-based (most courses); Merit-based (select courses) |
Entrance Exams Accepted | NATA, TS EAMCET, FADEE, TS PGECET, JNAFAU PEET |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.jnafau.ac.in |
Event | Date |
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UG Application Start Date | June 1, 2025* (Tentative) |
UG Application Last Date | July 15, 2025* (Tentative) |
PG Application Start Date | May 1, 2025* (Tentative) |
PG Application Last Date | June 30, 2025* (Tentative) |
Ph.D Application Start Date | March 1, 2025* (Tentative) |
Ph.D Application Last Date | April 30, 2025* (Tentative) |
NATA Exam Date | April 2025* (Tentative) |
TS EAMCET Exam Date | May 2025* (Tentative) |
FADEE Exam Date | To be announced |
TS PGECET Exam Date | June 2025* (Tentative) |
UG/PG/Ph.D Merit List Release | To be announced |
Counseling | To be announced |
*Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should check the official website for exact dates.
B.Arch is a 5-year full-time UG program. Admission is based on NATA scores, requiring 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 31,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Arch |
Duration | 5 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 with PCM, 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Valid NATA score |
Selection Criteria | NATA score + Counseling |
Counselling | University-level counseling |
Total Fees | INR 155,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
BFA is a 4-year full-time UG program offered in specializations like Painting, Sculpture, Animation, and Photography. Admission requires a Fine Arts and Design Entrance Exam (FADEE) score and 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 20,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BFA |
Duration | 4 years |
Specializations | Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Photography, Applied Art |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); Valid FADEE score |
Selection Criteria | FADEE score (min. 35%) + Counseling |
Counselling | University-level counseling |
Total Fees | INR 80,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
B.Des (Interior Design) is a 4-year full-time UG program. Admission is based on FADEE scores, requiring 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 31,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Des (Interior Design) |
Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); Valid FADEE score |
Selection Criteria | FADEE score (min. 35%) + Counseling |
Counselling | University-level counseling |
Total Fees | INR 124,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
B.Tech is a 4-year full-time UG program offered in specializations like Digital Techniques for Design and Planning (DTDP) and Facilities & Services Planning (FSP). Admission is based on TS EAMCET scores, requiring 10+2 with PCM and at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 31,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Tech |
Duration | 4 years |
Specializations | DTDP, FSP |
Eligibility | 10+2 with PCM, 45% marks (40% for SC/ST); Valid TS EAMCET score |
Selection Criteria | TS EAMCET score + Counseling |
Counselling | TS EAMCET counseling |
Total Fees | INR 124,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
M.Arch is a 2-year full-time PG program offered in specializations like Interior Design and Environmental Design. Admission is based on TS PGECET scores, requiring a B.Arch degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 70,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Arch |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Interior Design, Environmental Design |
Eligibility | B.Arch with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Valid TS PGECET score |
Selection Criteria | TS PGECET score + Counseling |
Counselling | TS PGECET counseling |
Total Fees | INR 140,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
MFA is a 2-year full-time PG program offered in specializations like Painting, Sculpture, and Applied Art. Admission is based on a university-conducted entrance exam, requiring a BFA or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 70,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MFA |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art |
Eligibility | BFA or equivalent with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Valid entrance exam score |
Selection Criteria | JNAFAU Entrance Exam + Counseling |
Counselling | University-level counseling |
Total Fees | INR 140,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
M.Tech (Planning) is a 2-year full-time PG program. Admission is based on TS PGECET scores, requiring a B.Tech/B.Plan/B.Arch degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 70,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Tech (Planning) |
Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Tech/B.Plan/B.Arch with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Valid TS PGECET score |
Selection Criteria | TS PGECET score + Counseling |
Counselling | TS PGECET counseling |
Total Fees | INR 140,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | 20 |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
Diploma programs are 1–2-year full-time courses in areas like Interior Design. Admission is merit-based, requiring 10+2 with Mathematics and at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 31,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Diploma |
Duration | 1–2 years |
Specializations | Interior Design, others |
Eligibility | 10+2 with Mathematics, 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit-based |
Counselling | Not applicable |
Total Fees | INR 31,000–62,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
Ph.D is a 3–6-year full-time research program in architecture, fine arts, and planning. Admission is based on the JNAFAU Pre-Ph.D. Entrance Exam (PEET) and interview, requiring a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Fees range from INR 20,000 to 40,000 per year. More details are tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Ph.D |
Duration | 3–6 years |
Specializations | Architecture, Fine Arts, Planning |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); Valid PEET score |
Selection Criteria | PEET + Interview |
Counselling | Not applicable |
Total Fees | INR 60,000–240,000 (approx., entire course) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 1,000–2,500 (varies by category) |
How to apply | Apply online at www.jnafau.ac.in |
GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
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