AAFTU Raipur Admission 2026

AAFT University of Media and Arts

Raipur, Chhattisgarh · AAFTU Raipur · Estd. 2018

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

2026-27 admission cycle is open at aaft.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About AAFT University of Media and Arts

AAFT University of Media and Arts is a state private university located at Raipur in Chhattisgarh, established in 2018 by the AAFT University of Media and Arts, Chhattisgarh Act of the CG Legislative Assembly. The university is part of Marwah Studios / Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT) — one of India's oldest and largest film and media training schools — and is dedicated to media, performing arts, design and creative-industry programmes.

AAFTU offers UG (BA, B.Sc, BBA, BJMC, B.Des, BFA), PG (MA, M.Sc, MBA, MJMC, M.Des, MFA), Diploma, PG Diploma and Ph.D programmes across film-making, journalism & mass communication, animation, photography, fashion design, interior design, performing arts, advertising, public relations and event management. Admission is largely on the merit of the qualifying examination plus a portfolio review / audition / interview round.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at aaft.edu.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + portfolio / audition

Conducted by AAFT University of Media and Arts

AAFTU admits candidates on the merit of the qualifying examination plus a portfolio review / audition / personal interview round, particularly for film-making, performing arts, design and fine arts programmes.

Other accepted exams

Class 12 merit
Bachelor's merit
Portfolio / audition

Eligibility

UG (BJMC, B.Des, BFA, BA, B.Sc, BBA): 10+2 from a recognised board with the prescribed subject combination plus portfolio / audition / interview where applicable. PG (MJMC, M.Des, MFA, MA, M.Sc, MBA): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline plus portfolio / audition / interview. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens	TBA	application	AAFTU Raipur	Ongoing
Portfolio / audition + interview	TBA	exam	AAFTU Raipur	Upcoming
Admission confirmation	TBA	counselling	AAFTU Raipur	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the AAFTU notification

Visit aaft.edu.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and portfolio / audition details.
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Apply online

Register on the AAFTU online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload required documents and pay the application fee.
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Portfolio / audition + interview

Submit portfolio / attend audition for film, performing arts, design and fine arts programmes. Personal interview follows.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the AAFTU Raipur campus.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

AAFT merit scholarships, Marwah Studios industry-linked aid, CG State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

CG state reservation: SC 13%, ST 32%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at AAFT University of Media and Arts?

AAFT University of Media and Arts admits students primarily through Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + portfolio / audition. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at AAFT University of Media and Arts?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does AAFT University of Media and Arts declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at AAFT University of Media and Arts are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does AAFT University of Media and Arts accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + portfolio / audition scores?

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + portfolio / audition is the primary basis for admission at AAFT University of Media and Arts. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.