Best Performing Arts Colleges in India for Fine Arts 2026

Updated on - Nov 11, 2025 12:03 PM IST

There are 158 colleges in India offering UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D programs in Fine Arts. Choose from 19 government and 146 private colleges for Fine Arts, with the fees ranging from INR 2,000 - INR 10,74,000. Admissions to top Fine Arts colleges are done via merit or entrance exams like Kerala 12th, CGBSE 12th, NIMCET, Odisha CHSE, Punjabi University Admission, Maharashtra HSC, PSEB 12th, CSIR NET, CET Delhi, UK 12th. Top Fine Arts colleges in India include Institute of Fine Arts, Goa College of Art, National Education Society of India, Alliance University-Department of Performing Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics, GCA Chandigarh, SARADA UKIL SCHOOL OF ART, College of Art & Design, Amity University Manesar, Amity University Mumbai.

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Institute of Fine Arts is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. Institute of Fine Arts offers Regular courses such as BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingPanaji, Goa
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    ...+1 Goa HSSC
Goa College of Art is a Government Institute located in Panaji, Goa. It was established in the year 1972. Goa College of Art offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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    National Education Society of India is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . National Education Society of India offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Alliance University-Department of Performing Arts is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Alliance University-Department of Performing Arts offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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      Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2009. Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Arts and Aesthetics offers Regular courses such as MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingChandigarh, Chandigarh
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        10,175 - 10,833 Performing Arts

      GCA Chandigarh is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1951. GCA Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as BFA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
      • RatingPrivate
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        20,000 Performing Arts

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        CET Delhi Exams

      SARADA UKIL SCHOOL OF ART is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1998. SARADA UKIL SCHOOL OF ART offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingBurdwan, West Bengal
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      College of Art & Design is a Private Unaided Institute located in Burdwan, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2004. College of Art & Design offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 4.1Rating
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      • RatingGurgaon, Haryana
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        ...+13 AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , RCI , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , INC , ACBSP , BCI , NAAC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , IET - UK , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , CCB
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        27,000 - 88,000 Performing Arts

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        NATA Exams

        ...+6 AILET , UGC NET , NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main
      Amity University Manesar is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Amity University Manesar offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 4.4Rating
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      • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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        ...+2 AIU , Government of Maharashtra
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        58,000 - 1,02,000 Performing Arts

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        ...+6 NEET , MAH AAC CET , ICAR AIEEA , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , MAH MBA CET

      Amity University Mumbai specialties

      • iconRanking : Recognized National & Regional Standing - NIRF 43rd (University), 37th (Engineering) - QS Asia #263
      • iconRegion : Financial Capital Advantage - Proximity to Mumbai's financial and entertainment hub - Enhanced indus
      • iconFees : High Investment -Rs 8.24-12.32 L (Total B.Tech) -Rs 9.44-11.44 L (Total MBA)
      • iconROI : Good Value - Competitive median packages for graduates - Strong industry alignment for career growth
      • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
      • iconSpecialization : Diverse Industry-Aligned Specializations - B.Tech in CSE, AI, Biotechnology - MBA in Banking & Finan
      • iconPlacement Focus : Robust Corporate Engagement - Industry-oriented curriculum design - Dedicated Corporate Resource Cen
      • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Amazon, TCS, IBM), Finance (HDFC Bank, SBI Card) - Consulting (Deloitte
      • iconDiversity : Global & Cultural Exposure - Students from across India and abroad - Foreign language training (Mand
      • iconInternship : Industry-Leading Internships - Interns at Shoppers Stop, Tata Strive Ltd - Projects in Retail, Finan
      • iconPartnerships/Exchange : International Academic Collaborations - Strong international affiliations - Offers '3 Continent' pro
      • iconAlumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Kulpreet Yadava (Actor, Screenwriter) - Dev Joshi (Actor), Irene Biru
      • iconGuest Lecturers : World-Class Faculty Engagement - Nobel Laureates as guest faculty - Top scientists and industry stal
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      • 4.6Rating
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      • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
      • RatingPrivate (State University)
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        ...+4 BCI , RCI , NAAC , COA
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        66,000 Performing Arts

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        UGC NET Exams

        ...+6 NEET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , CSIR NET , Rajasthan JET Agriculture
      Amity University Jaipur is a Private (State University) Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Amity University Jaipur offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        64,000 - 88,000 Performing Arts

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        ...+6 AILET , NEET , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , CSIR NET

      Amity University, Lucknow specialties

      • iconRanking : Strong National Rankings - Ranked #20 in Engineering by Times of India 2025. - Ranked #24 in Archite
      • iconRegion : Capital City Advantage - Located in Lucknow, a major educational and administrative hub. - Proximity
      • iconFees : Mid to High Investment -Rs 72,000-14.88 L (Total) for various programs. - MBA total feesRs 9.44-10.4
      • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up to INR 45 LPA. - Average package around INR 8 LP
      • iconFlagship Course : Top-Rated Programs - B.Tech (CSE, Biotechnology) highly sought after. - Popular for MBA, BCA, and La
      • iconSpecialization : Future-Ready Specializations - B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science. - MBA in Digital Mar
      • iconPlacement Focus : Robust Corporate Placements - Dedicated cell for employment in leading organizations. - Skill-buildi
      • iconTop Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Amazon, Google, IBM, TCS, Wipro). - Consulting (Deloitte, EY), Fi
      • iconDiversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from various Indian states. - International students from 20+ co
      • iconInternship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internship opportunities with top companies like Amazon, Google. -
      • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Exposure - 100+ international university tie-ups. - Study Abroad Programs (SAP) to
      • iconAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Alumni in diverse roles across industries. - Provides career advice and
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      • 4.7Rating
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      • RatingLudhiana, Punjab
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        GNGC Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1970. GNGC Ludhiana offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingGuwahati, Assam
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          29,770 Performing Arts

        RGFTI Guwahati is a Private Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 1961. RGFTI Guwahati offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingGandhinagar, Gujarat
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          City Pulse Institute of Film & Television is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. City Pulse Institute of Film & Television offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            JJ Mumbai is a None Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. JJ Mumbai offers None courses such as MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.2Rating
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            • RatingKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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              ...+1 PCI
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              59,700 Performing Arts

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              NTA Exams

              ...+6 CMAT , NEET , JEE Main , NIFT , CBSE 12th , XAT
            Kanpur Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. Kanpur Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.0Rating
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            • RatingGuwahati, Assam
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              ...+4 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , AIU
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              70,000 - 85,000 Performing Arts

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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+5 XAT , CAT , CLAT , Assam CEE , AHSEC

            Royal Global University specialties

            • iconRanking : Recognized National Rankings - Rank #46 (Private) India Today 2023 - Rank #93 (Universities) NIRF 20
            • iconRegion : Strategic Northeast Gateway - Gateway to Southeast Asia - Proximity to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal
            • iconFees : Mid-Range Fee Structure - UGRs 3.36-10.53 L (Total) - PGRs 2.31-6.81 L (Total)
            • iconROI : Good Return on Investment - MBA 5-star value for money - Average packageRs 3 LPA
            • iconFlagship Course : Popular Industry-Focused Programs - B.Tech (CSE, AI), MBA - B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing
            • iconSpecialization : Multidisciplinary & Innovative Learning - Multidisciplinary, NEP 2020 aligned - Civil Service Coachi
            • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT, Finance, Manufacturing sectors - Top companies: TCS, Wipro, IBM
            • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (TCS, Wipro, IBM) - Banking (ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank)
            • iconDiversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from diverse Indian regions - Growing international student enr
            • iconInternship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships in Government, Private sectors - Companies: TVS Motors,
            • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global & National Collaborations - International: Mendel University, Czech Republic - National: IIT
            • iconAlumni : Active Alumni Network - Strong alumni network interactions - Guidance for career development
            • iconGuest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Regular corporate interaction sessions - Industry experts share insigh
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              25,000 - 30,000 Performing Arts

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              JEE Main Exams

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            SCOPE Global Skills University (SGSU) , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. SCOPE Global Skills University (SGSU) , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.7Rating
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            • RatingGautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
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              ...+2 AICTE , NAAC
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              2,05,000 Performing Arts

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              #85 NIRF Ranking

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              UCEED Exams

              ...+6 JEE Main , NIFT , CEED , AIEED , NID DAT , GATE

            Shiv Nadar University specialties

            • iconRanking : Top National & Asian Rankings - NIRF 2025: #57 (University), #85 (Overall) - QS Asia 2025: #369 (Asi
            • iconRegion : Strategic NCR Location - Proximity to Delhi NCR, major IT hubs - Access to industrial and corporate
            • iconFees : High Fees Structure - Rs 10.65-16 L (Total) for major programs
            • iconROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs 9.81 LPA against fees
            • iconFlagship Course : Strong Engineering & Management - Highly regarded B.Tech (CSE) and MBA programs - Research-oriented
            • iconSpecialization : Cutting-Edge Research Focus - Advanced research in AI, Data Science, Nanomaterials - Interdisciplina
            • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong presence in IT, Consulting, Finance sectors - Robust connection
            • iconTop Industries : Leading Recruiters Across Sectors - IT (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe) - Consulting & Finance (De
            • iconDiversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from 28 Indian states - Inclusive environment with internationa
            • iconInternship : Industry-Leading Internships - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Adobe, KPMG - Opportunities in FMCG
            • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic & Industry Ties - Collaborations with IIT Bombay, Mondragon University (Spain) - Int
            • iconAlumni : Impactful Global Alumni Network - Notable alumni: Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Rooms), Ananya Birla - Graduat
            • iconGuest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Regular guest lectures from industry leaders - Workshops and seminars
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            • 5.0Rating
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            • RatingBathinda, Punjab
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              5,040 Performing Arts

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              CCMT Exams

              ...+4 CUET PG , CUET , GPAT , GATE
            Central University Of Punjab is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bathinda, Punjab. It was established in the year 2009. Central University Of Punjab offers Regular courses such as MBA, MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.3Rating
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            • RatingMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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              ...+10 AICTE , DCI , BCI , MCI , PCI , IAO , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , Indian Nursing Council (INC) , NAAC
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              97,200 - 1,66,000 Performing Arts

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              NEET PG Exams

              ...+6 CBSE 10th , MAT , NIPER JEE , CBSE 12th , UPCET , CAT
            Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad is a Private Unaided Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.0Rating
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            • RatingKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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              ...+6 BCI , PCI , MHRD , BTE , NAAC , COA
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              99,650 Performing Arts

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              NATA Exams

              ...+6 CMAT , NEET , JEE Main , NIFT , CBSE 12th , XAT
            Axis Colleges is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Axis Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              57,000 Performing Arts

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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+1 CET Delhi
            Polytechnic For Women is a None Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1979. Polytechnic For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.0Rating
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            • RatingUjjain, Madhya Pradesh
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              ...+1 State National Board (Madhya Pradesh)
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              1,20,000 Performing Arts

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              Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Exams

              ...+5 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , MITID DAT , CEED , NIFT Entrance Exam
            Avantika University is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Avantika University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            William Carey University is a Private Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2005. William Carey University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
            • RatingPrivate
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              1,75,000 Performing Arts

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              XAT Exams

              ...+1 CAT
            IBSW bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2017. IBSW bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              9,000 - 14,000 Performing Arts

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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+2 JAC 12th , AJEE
            AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is a Private Institute located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2016. AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
            • RatingPrivate
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              45,000 - 10,74,000 Performing Arts

            DOT School of Design is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2020. DOT School of Design offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, PGD, M.Des, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.0Rating
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            • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
            • RatingPrivate
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              ...+2 AICTE , NAAC A+
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              1,75,000 Performing Arts

            Dedicated Campus for Design Programs only
            Qualified and experienced Faculties
            State-of-the-art labs and studios
            Offers competitive scholarships 
            300 hours of paid internships
            First in Indian design education to provide internships with BEML

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