🏛️ About the Institution – Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

The Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai, was originally started as the Madras School of Arts in 1850 by Dr. Alexander Hunter, a British surgeon. The main goal was to train students in both fine and industrial arts. Over the years, it became a center for artistic education in India.

In 1961, the school became a full-fledged college and began offering degree programs. Famous artists like E.B. Havell, N.R. Balakrishna Mudaliar, D.P. Roy Choudhury, and K.C.S. Paniker helped shape the institution’s growth. In 1991, the college came under the Department of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu, and in 2016, it was affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University.

🎓 Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs (BFA – 4 Years)

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Print Making
• Visual Communication Design
• Textile Design
• Ceramic Design

Eligibility: 12th pass (HSC or equivalent) + Entrance Exam

Postgraduate Programs (MFA – 2 Years)

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Visual Communication Design
• Ceramic Design
• Textile Design

Eligibility: BFA Degree + Entrance Exam & Portfolio Review

📝 Admission Process

💰 Fee Structure (Per Year)

• Tuition Fee: ₹1000 (BFA), ₹1500 (MFA) (SC/ST exempted)
• Special & Admission Fees: ₹200 – ₹500 approx.
• Library, Medical, Sports Fees: Additional ₹500 – ₹1000
• Self-financing BFA Seats: ₹10,000/year (including all)

Bank Details for Payment:
A/c No: 222037744
IFSC: TNSC0000001
Bank: TNSC Bank, Periyamet

🕘 College Timings

Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Lunch Break: 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Closed on: Saturdays, Sundays, Govt. holidays

📚 Facilities

Library & Smart Lab

• Over 6000 rare art books and digital resources
• Modern computer lab with animation, app development tools, smart projectors

🎨 Student Support

Scholarships & Free Materials

• Government scholarships for BC/MBC/SC/ST
• Top BFA students get ₹3,000; MFA students get ₹5,000
• Free art materials worth ₹2,000 for all students

Study Tours & Annual Exhibition

• Guided educational tours across India
• Annual exhibitions to showcase student talent with awards

💼 Career Opportunities

• Fine Arts teachers in schools & colleges
• IIT/NID admissions through CEED for PG specializations
• Freelance artist, designer, sculptor, or animator
• Art Director in film/ad industry
• Roles in Govt. sectors, private firms, MNCs
• Showcase creative work on social media platforms (Instagram, Behance, YouTube, etc.)

Application Form: https://artandculture.tn.gov.in/node/add/gov-college-of-fine-art-four-yrs