Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
- COURSES: BFA / MFA
- ADMISSIONS: Through Aptitude Test conducted by the college.
- FEE: Subsidised as it is a Government Institution.
- ACCOMMODATION: Not Available
- LOCATION: Mumbai
- ADDRESS: JJ School of Arts, Dhun Building, D.Naoroji Road, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai-1, PHONE: 022-22621118
Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art, or J.J.School of Art is one of the oldest art schools in India founded in 1857 in Mumbai by Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy. It was first instituted to take up drawing classes and the classes were held in Elphinstone Institution. The Governement of India took over the school in 1866 and started 3 different courses viz.(i) Decorative Painting (ii) Modelling and (iii) Ornamental Wrought Iron Work. It was in 1878 that the school moved into its own building where it is currently situated. The building also known as Deans Bunglow is classified as Heritage II site by the Government of Maharashtra. The school is famous for its alumnii MF Hussain, Dadasaheb Phalke and Laxman Pai to just name a few.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
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Painting, Sculpture, Metal Work, Textile Design, Interior Decoration, Ceramics.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
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Painting
Eligibility
The candidate needs to have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (State Board of Higher Secondary Education)/ an Examination of another University or Board recognised as equivalent thereto, with not less than 50 per cent marks in aggregate (45 per cent marks in the case of backward class candidate from Maharashtra State only). The candidate needs to have passed Intermediate Drawing Grade Examination of Directorate of Art, Maharashtra State (This does not apply to foreign candidates, who instead need to appear for Entrance test for first year). The candidate should pass an Entrance Aptitude Test conducted by the College.
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There would be a common entrance test for the six degree courses mentioned above. The structure of the entrance test will remain as follows: XIIth Standard aggregate total 50 per cent of the actual percentage Intermediate Drawing Grade – ‘A’ Grade 10 marks ‘B’ Grade 5 marks ‘C’ Grade – Nil. Entrance Test – out of 40.
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The result of the entrance test will be declared and put only on the notice board of this institute.
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Candidates appearing for the entrance test should declare their preference on the application form by putting tick mark in the box shown against the degree course. Without this preference the application will be treated as invalid. Candidates at their option may put tick mark against as many courses they wish. Admissions, however, will be considered on purely merit basis.
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Prescribed application form duly filled in must be submitted to the office of the Dean, within seven days from the date of declaration of HSC result of this State.
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The result of the entrance test will be declared separately for each degree course and according to the merit secured by the candidates at the entrance test.
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This admission will be purely provisional and it will be confirmed by University of Mumbai in due course. This provisional admission should be taken by the candidate within the specific period declared on the notice board to pay the fees and submit the required certificate in original with attested photocopies. After this specific period no candidate can claim for the specific degree course.
Eligibility Certificate
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A student from another Board/State will be required to produce a Certificate of Eligibility from the Registrar, University of Mumbai for the purpose of admission to the BFA/MFA degree course. Candidates are advised to obtain Certificate of Eligibility. Information regarding equivalent of examination and particulars and form of application of the certificate of Eligibility may be obtained from: The Registrar, University of Mumbai.
MFA Painting
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Candidate for being eligible for admission to the Master of Fine Arts (Painting) degree course must have passed the examination of this University or an examination of another university recognised by Mumbai University as equivalent thereto.
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The admission to the course will be made purely on the merits of the candidate at the qualifying examination and on the performance of the candidate in an interview to be held by the Dean. Every candidate for the MFA Degree shall have to register as a post graduate student of the university. The duration of the course for the Degree of Master of Fine Arts (Painting) by papers shall be two academic years.
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A student from another Board/State will b required to produce a certificate of Eligibility from the Registrar of Mumbai University for the purpose of admission to the MFA Degree Course. Candidates are advised to obtain the certificate of eligibility.
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A student who has studied in this institute in the previous year but fails to take admission on or before commencement of the first term of every academic year will lose his/her claim for the seat and vacancies will be finalised by giving admission on the basis of the application received in time.
For Diploma Courses
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The candidates seeking admission to the diploma course must have passed: SSC Examination held at the end of Xth standard conducted by the Maharshtra State Board of Secondary Education or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto with English as one of the subjects. Candidates seeking admission for A.T.D. (new course) must have passed HSC Examination of any branch and intermediate Drawing Graduate Examination. Diploma/Degree in Drawing and Painting or Sculpture and Modelling or applied Art, students will be admitted for Diploma in Art Education Course.
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Applications for the Diploma/Degree in Drawing courses along with the copies of relevant certificates referred to in the form of application for admission should reach the Dean, Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai 400 001 as stated in clause above.
hello sir,
i really wanted to know about the entrace the application form and other addmission procedure for the year 2010-2011
Hallo sir/Ma’am,
I am Jagannath Mohankudo.I am passed +2 exam & intrested in photography coures and please give me some
imformation of study of photography.My cell no-08018452143
dear sir/ma’am,
i am interested in the dip/deg course of photography 2011-2012. how do i go about it?
tahnkyou
regards
sheel parekh
I am interested in Degree course in Interior Design 2011-12. Please let me know how go about it.
When n how do we apply.
Hello.
I’m a student who is going togive my 12 th boards.
I would want to klnow if u plan to start any course in psychology?
Thank you
I am interested in Degree course in Interior Design 2011-12. Please let me know how go about it.
When n how do we apply.
Thanks & Regards
sharad
Dear sir/madam
I am interested to do the Interior Designing course 2011-2012, as I will be passing out my HSC exam this year.Please let know further procedures for the same, and also how and when to apply.
Thanking you
sayali
hello sir.
i completed my graduation from Gujarat university
n i want get admission in diploma/degree course in painting
so will please inform me how 2 get admission n from which date the admission start for 2011
thank you
hi sir….
wants to do calligrapfy ( applied arts )
wat to do…….?????
m confused…!!!
Hallo sir/Ma’am,
I am sourabh tripathi.I am passed +2 exam & intrested in photography coures and please give me some
imformation of study of photography. and how can i aply
and what is the date for admition
Thanks & Regards
SAURABH
i’m interested in Degree course in Interior Design 2011-12. Please let me know how go about it.
When n how do we apply.
thanking you,
pranay.
hi,
m appearing h.s.c this year from mithibai college.
m interested in interior designing cn ne1 tel me wats the exact procedure to get in???
Dear Sir,
I am ’m interested in Fine arts & commercial arts..
pleas give some information for get admission in your college,
Thanking you,
Nishant soni
Respected Sir, i’m just pursuing my bfa 4 th yr. in applied art i just want know abouy mfa in this field.
Thanking You,
nancy
i m now just in std 9th and wants to know abt the admissions in JJ school of arts.
i like painting and sketching.
plz help me.
when and what should i do.
plz explain in simple language.
I am in trested in BFA IN 2011 PLEASE let me know how go about it, i am from indore(madhya pradesh)how can i get addmission in it
i want to do degree in interior design….please let me know…when can i apply for it..
hello sir,
i really wanted to know about the entrace the application form and other addmission procedure for the year 2010-2011
as I am passed only 10th exam. what should i do to have studing jj school. Can i do 12th from other university. if yes then let me know the name of university.
and give detiled about the age limit.
waiting for ur reply.
thanking you.
presently i have completed 12th examination in art faculty
so i eagrly desire to take in admission in sir j.j. college of fine arts,so plz guide to me what procedure to get admission for it and what criteria.
i am Chairman of Non Government of Organisation.
Our NGO Runing Craft Teacher Program (C.T.C. Ded.)
I am interested New Program Start ART TEACHER DEPLOMA
please gide for affiliation
Kindly let me know about the procedure,duration of degree course of photography and when the admissions are commencing.
hello sir/madam,
i m HSC pass out with 65% bt the thing is i have nt given elementary as wel as intermediate exam, bt preparing 4 cet.
will i get admission please let me know.
thank you
i have completed my graduation from commerce stream and i m interested please Please let me know how go about it.
When n how do we apply.
hello sir/mam,
presently i am doing MA in fine arts. wanted to know whether JJ school offers any diploma courses. if so, pls let me know the details.
thankyou.
Hi, I am a graduate, currently in service, I am very fond of painting & sketching, and want to sharpen my skills in the same. If possible is there any cource for batches on Sat-Sun so that I can attend. Please do reply.
hello sir now i am in tybms so i want to know about the interior desing beoz i am from the commerce fild
i want to do applied arts in 2010-2012..When r the exam dates????
Respected sir,
i will be pass my 12th in 2011 from science field.
i am interested in interior designing.Plz tell me detail about the enterance exam and addmision process.
Respected Sir,
I am appearing for my 12th exam in February 2011 in Mumbai. I am interested in doing animation , can I go for Degree in commercial fine arts? Just guide about the entrance exams to be conducted by you. How can I apply?
Thank you sir.
i completed my foundetion and ATD from solapur art college
n i want get admission in degree course in painting
so will please inform me how 2 get admission n from which date the admission start for 2011
thank you
Sir,
I’m graduated from IT , I have a keen interest in sketchings & paintings. I done HSC from science stream with grade ‘I’. I can take admission in BFA. please guide me, I dont know what has to be done in my situation.
Thank you.
I am in trested in BFA IN 2011 PLEASE let me know how go about it, i am from indore(madhya pradesh)how can i get addmission in it
Dear Sir,
I have completed my HSC. want to learn sketching.
i wnt to knw.. everythin abt this skul…. i’m in class 10 .. n i wnt to do i’m 11 and 12 frm this skul by taking arts….i wnt to do accesories designing..
sir,
i hv cleared my 12th n scored 94 in nata…i wish to do graphic designing.could u plz inform me the procedure,form,marks n everythng related 2 it…
thank u,
mohini
If you have taken management science in 11th standard which includes the subjects- Maths, economics, psychology, computer and english ..are they eligibile for any of these courses, if so then which courses ?
Respected Sir/M’dm,
I’ve passed HSC from Science stream this year & passed elementary & intermediate exams with grade “A”.Really want to make my career in artistic work, in Drawing sector.I want some help from you in choosing any stream related to my applications & my interests. Please help me Sir. I can give you my no. 9890070710/9028942046. Please contact me or mail me. urgently required your sugessions…
THANKYOU.
Sir/madam, i sneha gohil have completed my 12th and I am interested in photography course. can you please provide me the details of courses and the duration and do you provide a certificate and what kind of camera do you people prefer or do you provide.
sir,
i am pass 10th. i wanted to know difference betweenBAF & diploma in fine art. plz guide me what can i do next.
thank u.
I am currently doing a course on interior designing which is about 1 year and then i want to take admissions in j.j in interior designing so please tell me the needfull procedure and please guide me.
thank you
Sir,
i had completed BFA in chennai fine arts college 2010.i like to join MFA in your college. i don’t know how to apply. please inform me how to get apply.
thanking you.
Respctd sir / ma’am
hello! M +2 passd wid agg. 48% (obc), I wantd to knw abt the courses revailing wid interior designing n architecture…..
Plz give sum or the othr info. Abt it as i need so….
Cn i gt addmision as m gradin wid ‘A’ in intermidiatee xam…..
Plz let me knw d addm. Proccess nd itz addmn. Date………
Thank you!!!!!…..
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dear sir,
I would like to know the courses available for fields realted to art and design as well as the information needed for the admission forms of your college.
Thankyou.
dear sir,
A few years ago,we were able to get a BFA course after passing diploma course in fine arts in sir j.j. school of arts.now is it possible?
regards,
kiran
dear sir,
I would like to know which is the site to download the application form for the year 2012.Can i still apply for this year?
Thank you.
i want to know how many percentages are required for sculpture faculty or what should i do for admission in your school ?Please send information now
I want to know the courses of art direction?
so please inform about that. as early as possible.
My daughter want the admission for BFA applied art after 2 years. At what CET marks the admission closed this year? what you suggest to get an admission to JJ applied arts BFA degree?
I am 44yrs, i am interested in doing the diploma course in fine art,I am HSC passed. Is there any age limit for the course,what is the duration,time and fees.I am also a hobby teacher,I have done some paintings,tanjore work,murals & flowers,waterfalls. I also did workshops for pidilites(fevicryl).When does the course start ,kindly reply as early as possible.