JNAFAU Admission 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University

Hyderabad, Telangana · JNAFAU · Estd. 2008

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

JNAFAU 2026-27 B.Arch admissions through NATA + TSCHE counselling. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU), established in 2008 by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh state legislature (continued under Telangana state after 2014), is the state architecture and fine arts university of Telangana. Located at Mahaveer Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, JNAFAU is one of India's few dedicated architecture-and-arts state universities — affiliating government and private architecture, fine arts and design colleges across Telangana.

JNAFAU has departments of Architecture, Planning, Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts), Performing Arts, Industrial Design, and Interior Design. Offers B.Arch (5-year), B.Plan, BFA, MArch, MFA, MPlan and PhD programmes. Recognised by COA (Council of Architecture) and NCFA.

B.Arch admissions through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 with state counselling by TSCHE. BFA through JNAFAU entrance + portfolio review. MArch/MFA through JNAFAU PG entrance. PhD through JNAFAU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NATA / JEE Main / JNAFAU Entrance

Conducted by COA NATA / NTA / JNAFAU

B.Arch through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 with state counselling. BFA through JNAFAU entrance + portfolio. MArch/MFA through JNAFAU PG entrance. PhD through JNAFAU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Arch: Plus Two PCM 50% (45% SC/ST) + NATA. BFA: Plus Two + portfolio + entrance. PG: bachelor in relevant 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
NATA 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	nata.in	Closed
JNAFAU BFA Entrance 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	jnafau.ac.in	Upcoming
JNAFAU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	jnafau.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

JNAFAU scholarships, TS state scholarships, Central Sector, AICTE Pragati/Saksham, Inspire.

Reservations

TS state policy: SC 15%, ST 10%, BC 29%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University?

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University admits students primarily through NATA / JEE Main / JNAFAU Entrance. 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 Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University 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 Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University accept NATA / JEE Main / JNAFAU Entrance scores?

NATA / JEE Main / JNAFAU Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.