College of Fine Arts

Hyderabad, Telangana · Performing Arts · Government

NIRF, AICTE, UGC, COAEst. 1940

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About College of Fine Arts

College of Fine Arts is a government college in Hyderabad, Telangana, established in 1940. It is affiliated to Jawarharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Art University Hyderabad. Campusbells lists it under Performing Arts. Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, AICTE, UGC, COA.

With the objective of providing a systematic education in Art and Architecture catering to the present needs of society Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University was established by Act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature No. 31 of 2008. India is very rich in its culture and heritage and has a great mythological background.

Its culture and philosophy are highly regarded and valued by the rest of the world. Art and Architecture play an important role the cultural context. JNAFA University is the first of its kind in the entire country and was established in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana with headquarters at Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.

It is highly specialized and focuses on the fine arts and the built environment. The traditional disciplines in these fields like architecture, painting, sculpture, applied art and photography have been offered for several decades now. In addition, new departments in the creative fields have been added, in response to development in technology and changes in society.

As described on the institution’s website (jnafau.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established: 1940
Ownership: Public / Government
Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, AICTE, UGC, COA
Stream: Performing Arts
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Affiliated to: Jawarharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Art University Hyderabad
Institution type: Constituent / University College
Management: University
AISHE code: C-17028