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.
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i am completed my BFA from B S Bandekar college of fine art Sawantwadi 2007
i want to complete MFA is it possible to doing MFA external
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I am completed graduation in BMM & also designing software, I have no any art background, but I want to enter in this course, How can I start this?
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When forms 4. 2012. Release
hw to get the registration certificates i am studying in 12th {commerce student}
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I HAVE TO INFO ABOUT JJ SCHOOL OF ART COLLAGE ANTERANCE EXAM
Q1 I have given my 10th exam, in CBSE board.I want to take admission in BFA after 12th.
Is it required to take science and maths in 11th and 12th? Which is the best stream to be taken for this. please suggest
Q2 When is the entrance exam? What are the subjects and how should i apply?
can i do architecture by takin fiine arts aftr 12th
HELLO SIR,
M in 12th commerce wid maths. I wamt to know, Whch base admsn take place in JJ fine atr school n sum info about fees structure about fine arts and designs and rat courses wch is available in ur schooln wch courses/certificate r required.
Sir , I have just completed B.F.A (Painting) from Govt. College of Art & Craft. (Calcutta). How Can I apply in this college for M.F.A. in painting in this year . I want to Know about your MFA admission Process and also about admission form.
i want to knw abt the entrance exam date of 2012
sir i want to know the facility of mfa course our college.
hye. im just compliting 12th exam. ilove drowing so what can i do in after 12th…………..
Hello sir, i want to know sum information
and fees structure about the photography
course which is available in ur school.And
which courses/certificate are require
And duratio. Of this course
hi,,,,,
sir , i completed my foundation course ..and i was passed intermediate examination with passed . i want take addmitIon in SIR J..J. COLLEGE OF ART FOR BFA COURSE SIR PLEASE TELL ME THE PROCEDURE OF THE ADDMISSION
AND CET EXAMINATION
SIR, i was passed intermidiet exmination wiht A GRADE…. I WAS COMPLETED ATD COURSE . I WAS COMPLETE M.A. ( ENGLISH)
I AM FROM BANGLORE
hi, im just complit my exam of 12th so i love drowing so what can i do pls help mi……………….
sir i m from tripura and appeared 12th this year…. i wnt get admission in j.j institute… whatevr i have to do..?? i had got bisharad in painting too…
Sir I hav completed A.T.D and 3yrs experience of in the same and want to know about Art Master course is conducted in your institute and details about it
Thanking you,
Mithila
my daughter is appeared this year HSC exam she want admissionn in BFA so let me know detail about BFA admission she is belong to Maharashtra HSC
regards
sir when the entrence exam will be and from where to get addmision form
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i want to do fashion photography can u tel me the procedure of the admission and fee structure.
Thanku
Hello sir, i want to know sum information and fees structure about the photography or media design and art course which is available in ur school.And which courses/certificate are require
sir,i had completeed BFA ,can u tell me what is the procedure to get admission for the MFA in jj school of art.
please let me no whether my son is elgble he has passed 12th sience and diploma in interior decoration from maharastra state board higher secendary and technical board with 48% and belong to seduled caste and handiicap he is intrested degree couse in creativite
how can apply for m.f.a addmition
im instreated in interior design wat is the admission process