MG University B.F.A Sculpture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BFA (Hons) Sculpture programme at RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura, is a full-time, on-campus, regular programme spanning 4 years. Students are required to attend college regularly and work in the sculpture studio. The first year is a common integrated/foundation year shared with BFA Painting and Applied Arts students, and specialisation in Sculpture begins from the second year. There is no distance or part-time mode available for this course at RLV College.

Ans. There are only 10 seats available for BFA (Hons) Sculpture at RLV College, making it the most limited intake among all BFA specialisations at the college (Painting has 15 seats, Applied Arts has 15 seats). Admission is based on a college-level aptitude test and interview. The extremely low seat count combined with the college's strong reputation makes this one of the most competitive fine arts admissions in Kerala. Candidates with demonstrated three-dimensional thinking, drawing skills, and a genuine interest in sculptural practice are preferred.

Ans. The BFA Sculpture programme at RLV College covers a wide range of sculptural mediums and techniques including clay modelling, plaster casting, stone carving, wood carving, metal work, and contemporary installation practices. Students work with live models for figure sculpture, which is a distinctive and important component of the programme. The college has well-equipped studios for sculptural practice. Students should be prepared to invest in personal sculptural materials and tools beyond what is provided by the college, as these costs are not included in the nominal fee structure.

Ans. Since RLV College is a government-aided institution affiliated to MGU, the fees are extremely nominal. The total annual fee for the first year is approximately Rs. 5,255 (including all college and university fees), and subsequent years cost approximately Rs. 3,640 per year. The total 4-year fee is approximately Rs. 16,175. However, students should budget separately for sculptural materials (clay, plaster, stone, metal, tools), which can be a significant additional expense depending on the scale and medium of projects undertaken.

Ans. No, RLV College of Music and Fine Arts does not have a hostel facility on campus. Students are required to arrange their own accommodation in Tripunithura or nearby areas of Ernakulam. Tripunithura is well-connected to Ernakulam city, and students typically find private rooms or shared accommodation in the vicinity. Accommodation costs in Ernakulam can range from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 8,000 per month depending on the type of accommodation chosen.

Ans. Graduates of BFA Sculpture from RLV College (MGU) can pursue careers as independent sculptors, installation artists, public art practitioners, art educators (after B.Ed. in Fine Arts), museum and gallery professionals, set designers for film and theatre, and ceramic/craft designers. Many alumni work in the contemporary art circuit, participating in national and international exhibitions and residencies. After BFA, students can pursue MFA (Sculpture) at RLV College itself or at other institutions such as MSU Baroda, BHU, or Jamia Millia Islamia. The proximity of the college to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale ecosystem provides excellent networking opportunities with national and international artists and curators.