DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 – The hall ticket for DTE Kerala BFA admission will be released on October 16, 2021. Whereas, DTE Kerala BFA written and practical exam date will be announced later. DTE Kerala conducts the entrance examination for admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree Course. The duration of the course is 4 years and candidates who have passed +2 or equivalent examination are eligible to take admission in the Fine Arts Degree course. The rank list for selected candidates will be made on the basis of an entrance and Practical examination. For more information related to DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 read this article below.
Latest – DTE Kerala BFA 2021 Admit Card will be available on October 16, 2021. Stay here for the latest updates.
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021
Guidelines for admission process are available on the websites: dtekerala.gov.in. Through below table you can get the idea of on going events of DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021.
Events | Dates |
Filling up and submission of online application form | 23 – 30 Sep 2021 |
Last date of rectifying defects of submitted application | 07 Oct 2021 (up to 5PM) |
Downloading of Hall Tickets from the website | |
Written and practical Examination | |
Publishing of Rank list, 1st allotment & downloading of allotment letter | |
Date of joining at the institution on the basis of 1st allotment | |
Re-arrangement of higher options | |
Commencement of classes | 02 Nov 2021 |
2nd allotment, downloading of allotment letter | 05 Nov 2021 |
Date of joining at the institution based on 2nd allotment | 09 and 10 Nov 2021 |
Date of closing of BFA Admission | 15 Nov 2021 |
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Application Form
Candidates have to submit the Application form through online only and submit other relevant certificates or documents as prescribed. The application must be filled with extreme care, as this information is used for preparing the rank list. Candidates should print the confirmation page after filling the online application form for further reference. Candidates are directed to produce all the original documents, when required by DTE/ admitting authority for verification. The direct link to apply for DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 is provided below.
Apply Online: Click here to fill the application form for DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021.
Application Fee:
Candidate have to pay the Application fee is Rs.300/- for general candidates and Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates. Applicants have to pay the fees through Internet Banking, UPI payments, Credit or Debit card transactions.
Documents to Upload while filling the Application Form

DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Eligibility Conditions
Before filling the form candidates must ensure the eligibility criteria for admission to BFA courses. You can check the it from below and fulfill the same. If any details related to eligibility criteria are not covered by the candidates, then his/her candidature will be cancelled at any time of admission.
- Candidates must have passed +2 or equivalent Examinations.
- Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as on the December 31, 2021. There is no upper age limit.
DTE Kerala BFA Entrance Exam 2021 Hall Ticket / Admit Card
The admit card of entrance examination for admission to BFA courses is available in online mode at official website. Before downloading the admit card applicants can check the details print on it, In case any information is wrong so immediately connect to officials. Candidates are advised to keep the Admit card safely, it might be use in the further admission process.
DTE Kerala BFA Entrance Exam 2021 Pattern
Get here the pattern of written test and Practical examination to perform excellent in them.
Exam Pattern: Click here to check the DTE Kerala BFA Written and Practical Exam Pattern 2021.
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Result
Result of written and practical exam will be prepared 2 times the number of total seats on the basis of overall marks obtained out of 325 marks. Candidates must note institution preference given in the application form is also used in making the rank list. Rank list contains the Name of candidate, Date of Birth, Registration number and Reservation Categories. The selection of candidate is done through the rank list and direct link to check the rank list will be provided below.
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Seat Allotment
Seat Allotment is done on the basis of Rank obtained in the Entrance Examination. Based on the institution preference of the candidates given in the application form, the selection is made from the rank list. Allotment process has been started and candidates can download the allotment letter from official web portal by using their user ID and Password. After the allotment candidates have to join the respective Fine arts colleges as per the schedule mentioned above.
Original Documents to be produced at the time of admission
- School Leaving Certificate (SSLC/CBSE/ICSE/THSLC)
- Mark List of qualifying examination as prescribed in the Prospectus.
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last institution studied.
- Course and Conduct Certificate.
- Non-creamy layer and Community Certificate in the case of Candidate allotted under reservation.
- 3 Passport size photographs (Same photograph uploaded in the website)
- Application Form downloaded from the Admission Portal.
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Selection Procedure
The selection procedure is done on the basis of an Entrance Examination (both written and practical). Candidates those name is appear in the rank list can take part in the allotment Process. The admission will be provisional and subject to the verification of the original documents by the Principal of the respective institution at the time of admission.
- The applicants seeking admission in BFA Art History and Visual Studies need to fill an additional field in the BFA application form itself to opt for Art History Specialization.
- The applicants who opt for Art History and Visual Studies programme shall write Part-I test, besides the Part II Common General Knowledge test in Art and Culture.
- The applicants who opt for Art History and Visual Studies programme along with other programmes in Art and Culture shall write Part-I test, besides the Part II, Part III, Part IV, and Part V.
- A separate list for Art History and Visual Studies programme shall be based on Part I (Written test in Creative Writing: 100 Marks) + Part II (common test – General Knowledge in Art and Culture: 25 marks),Total : 125 Marks.
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Institution and Seat Matrix
Institutions | Seat Intake |
College of Fine Arts, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 033 affiliated to University of Kerala | 43 students +1seat* |
Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts, Mavelikkara- 690 101 affiliated to University of Kerala | 40 students +1seat* |
College of Fine Arts, Thrissur- 680 020 affiliated to University of Calicut | 47 Students + 1seat* |
DTE Kerala BFA Admission 2021 Fee Structure
Below given fees structure is subject to modification as per Government decision.
Item | Fees |
Admission Fees | Rs 75/- |
Tuition Fees | Rs 1800/- per year (Payable in two installments) |
Special Fees | Rs 800/- per year + concerned University fee as applicable |
Caution Deposit | Rs 250/- |
Total | 2925/- + Concerned University Fee as Applicable |
Official Website: dtekerala.gov.in
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