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Ph.D. (Fine Arts) is a Doctoral level course offered in various branches of Fine and Visual Arts such as Painting, Sculpting, Visual Communication, Applied Arts, Graphics, Print Making. As it is a Ph.D. program, it can be completed within 3-5 years if a student is studying full time. In some universities, the student first registers for an M.Phil program for two years before being considered for a Ph.D program which takes another three years.
The entrance tests for admission to Ph.D. (Fine Arts) are National Eligibility Test (NET) by NTA, Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST), Graduate Ph.D. program Test (GPAT) and other tests by various central and state universities. Most of the colleges and universities also prefer to look into the candidate’s performance in Masters in Fine Arts in order to grant a Ph.D. In the selection process, there is usually an interview round or an assessment of candidates’ portfolio and concepts.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Fine Arts or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Kolkata, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, JRF, DUET, MUET, JNUEE, JMI Entrance Exam |
1. The candidate must possess Master’s degree in relevant field (Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts) with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university.
2. Passing in the UGC-NET/JRF examination or other equivalent tests such as SLET/SET examination. There can be cases where certain universities have their own entrance exams as well.
3. Writing of a research proposal that needs to be submitted to the intended area of specialization at the PhD level. Proposal should show the ability to research.
4. Interview performance and assessment by the selection committee ensuring that the interested candidate is passionate about the subject area.
5. This will be complemented with publication in peer reviewed journals and presentation certificates which may enhance the candidature. Any prior experience in a related line of work is advantageous.
6. Written test and interview marks, academic performance, quality of proposals. Simply meeting the basic requirements of the course does not mean one will get an admission.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Art History | Indian Art, Western Art, Art Movements, Art Criticism |
| Aesthetics | Philosophy of Art, Beauty, Taste, Art and Society |
| Painting | Techniques, Materials, Composition, Color Theory |
| Sculpture | Materials, Techniques, Form, Space, Texture |
| Printmaking | Techniques, Materials, Printmaking Processes, Art and Design |
| Photography | History, Techniques, Composition, Lighting, Digital Photography |
| Graphics | Design, Visual Communication, Typography, Print Production |
| Applied Arts | Design, Craft, Material Culture, Art and Technology |
| Research Methodology | Research Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Writing |
| Art and Society | Art and Culture, Art and Politics, Art and Identity, Art and Technology |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Fine Arts) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar, Punjab | INR 406,000 |
| Amity University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 660,000 |
| Seacom Skills University | Birbhum, West Bengal | INR 530,000 |
| Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 103,000 |
| Shri Krishna University | Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh | INR 170,000 |
| Shyam University | Dausa, Rajasthan | INR 120,000 |
| YBN University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 169,500 |
| Eklavya University | Damoh, Madhya Pradesh | INR 130,630 |
| Bir Tikendrajit University | Imphal, Manipur | INR 240,000 |
| Amity University | Gurgaon, Haryana | INR 638,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 6 Government Ph.D. (Fine Arts) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 162,160 |
| Kurukshetra University | Kurukshetra, Haryana | INR 86,700 |
| Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune, Maharashtra | INR 121,200 |
| Tripura University | West Tripura, Tripura | INR 60,300 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh | INR 2,350,100 |
| Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 27,200 |
