JNAFAU: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

JNAFAU Admission Dates 2026

JNAFAU admissions for the 2026-27 academic year operated across two separate tracks: B.Arch and B.Tech admissions through NATA and TG EAPCET, and BFA and B.Des admissions through the FADEE (Fine Arts and Design Entrance Examination). Both tracks for 2026-27 have concluded.

BFA and B.Des admissions follow a separate FADEE-based timeline. The table below shows the 2026-27 FADEE schedule.

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted for each programme family.

JNAFAU Courses and Fees

JNAFAU offers 14 programmes across its two schools. The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) focuses on built environment disciplines, while the College of Fine Arts (CFA) covers fine arts, design, and visual communication. Total fees range from INR 1,40,000 to INR 3,75,000 for UG programmes and INR 1,50,000 to INR 1,80,000 for PG programmes.

M.Arch is available in four specialisations: Construction Management, Environmental Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The B.Tech specialisations in Digital Techniques and Facilities and Services Planning are relatively rare engineering paths that combine design sensibility with technology, differentiating JNAFAU from standard engineering universities.

JNAFAU Admission Process

JNAFAU runs separate admission processes for its two schools. SPA programmes are governed by national and state-level engineering and architecture entrance exams. CFA programmes use the JNAFAU-conducted FADEE test.

B.Arch Admission

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (MPC) with minimum 50% marks
• Entrance: Valid NATA score (Council of Architecture mandated)
• Selection: Merit in NATA + 10+2 marks, followed by centralised counselling through TS EAPCET authority
• Seats: 40 Government quota seats + 5 National Integration Scheme (NIS) supernumerary seats
• EWS: 10% supernumerary seats reserved under Economically Weaker Section category

Typical NATA score requirements for General Category admission to JNAFAU range from 95 to 110 out of 200, based on previous years’ closing scores.

BFA and B.Des Admission

• Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 from any recognised board (no stream restriction)
• Entrance: FADEE (Fine Arts and Design Entrance Examination) conducted by JNAFAU
• FADEE format: Practical drawing and aptitude-based test assessing spatial reasoning, design thinking, and observational skills
• Selection: FADEE merit rank followed by JNAFAU counselling

B.Tech Admission (Planning, Digital Techniques, Facilities)

• Eligibility: 10+2 with MPC from a recognised board
• Entrance: TG EAPCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)
• Selection: TG EAPCET rank-based counselling through TSCHE

PG Admissions (M.Arch, M.Tech, MFA)

• M.Arch and M.Tech: TGPGECET score + B.Arch or B.Tech (relevant discipline) with 50% marks
• MFA: JNAFAU University Entrance Test + corresponding BFA degree
• Ph.D: PhD entrance written test + Group Discussion and Interview. Eligible candidates must hold PG degree with 55% (50% for reserved categories)

JNAFAU Placements and Career Outcomes

JNAFAU has dedicated placement coordinators for both the College of Fine Arts and the School of Planning and Architecture. Architecture graduates find opportunities in architectural design firms, real estate developers, urban local bodies, housing authorities (such as HMDA, GHMC), and central government bodies like CPWD. Planning graduates are recruited by urban development authorities, metropolitan planning organisations, and central ministries.

Fine arts graduates take up careers in animation and VFX production studios, graphic design firms, advertising agencies, print and digital media, interior design firms, and art education. JNAFAU’s Animation and Visual Communication BFA graduates are particularly sought by the growing Hyderabad-based media and entertainment industry. MFA graduates also pursue art education and research at colleges and art schools.

Architecture graduates typically enter practice at salaries of INR 3 to 6 LPA at junior design roles in firms. Planning graduates see starting packages of INR 3 to 5 LPA at urban consultancies and government bodies. Fine arts salaries vary widely based on discipline, from INR 2.5 to 7 LPA depending on the specialisation.

JNAFAU Campus and Infrastructure

JNAFAU is located at Masab Tank, Hyderabad, one of the city’s central areas. The campus houses the College of Fine Arts and the School of Planning and Architecture under one roof, enabling cross-disciplinary interaction between architecture and fine arts students. Studios and drawing halls are the core infrastructure for both schools. Computer labs support digital design, CAD, GIS, and animation work. A central library provides reference material across architecture, planning, design, and fine arts disciplines.

A Boys Hostel is available at Abids, a location separate from the Masab Tank main campus. Hostel fees for boys range up to INR 6,000 per year. There is no on-campus girls hostel currently available. The campus also has workshop facilities and landscaped areas designed to support studio and outdoor art practice.

JNAFAU vs SPA Delhi vs CEPT University Ahmedabad

Architecture and planning aspirants who consider JNAFAU typically also consider SPA Delhi (School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi) and CEPT University, Ahmedabad , both are prominent institutes focusing on the built environment with a similar applicant base of 10+2 MPC candidates qualified in NATA.

JNAFAU is the most affordable option of the three and is the only one that integrates fine arts with architecture and planning. SPA Delhi draws applicants seeking a national institution with the longest track record in architecture education. CEPT University is preferred for its diverse programme range and strong industry connect in Ahmedabad. Telangana-domicile applicants often prefer JNAFAU for its fee structure and location advantage.