DBUU B.F.A : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Dehradun, UttarakhandPrivate UniversityEstd 2005
Total fees
INR 4.47 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
university average CTC, all courses
Cutoff
45%
Class 12 minimum, General
Placement rate
80%
university record, all courses

About Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BFA

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU) in Dehradun offers a four-year, full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts on campus, over eight semesters. The course covers Painting and Applied Arts, with drawing, colour, art history and design software. Students from any Class 12 stream with 45% marks can apply, and no entrance test decides the seat. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.47 Lakhs, and INR 8.92 Lakhs with a shared hostel room, mess and laundry. The DBUU CET is optional and only sets your scholarship. DBUU does not publish BFA pay. Its placement page lists an 80% placement record and an average CTC of INR 6 LPA for all courses. The next batch is expected to join in Aug 2027.

DBUU BFA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 8.92 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.47 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.60 Lakhs of that, at INR 45,000 a semester. You pay it semester by semester, eight times in all. DBUU fixed these fees for the 2026-27 batch, and the 2027 fees are not out yet. The hostel fee covers mess and laundry, and you pay it only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 3.60 LakhsINR 45,000 a semester, 8 semesters
One-time admission feesINR 21,400Once, in year 1: registration, admission, enrolment and uniform
Exam, welfare and library feesINR 64,000INR 8,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Alumni and degree feeINR 2,000Once, in the final semester
Hostel, mess and laundryINR 4.40 LakhsINR 1.10 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Hostel registrationINR 5,000Once, when you first take a room
Total, no hostelINR 4.47 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.92 LakhsFull course

DBUU BFA Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch finished academic reporting on 16 to 17 Aug 2026, so the next intake is 2027. Forms for 2027 are expected by Mar 2027. DBUU has not announced the 2027 dates, so the table follows the 2026 pattern. Keep your Class 12 mark sheet ready, because the university checks it before it confirms the seat.

EventDateStatus
Online application and DBUU CET registration openMar 2027Tentative
DBUU CET phase 1 (scholarship test)Mar 2027Tentative
Counselling and campus visitApr 2027Tentative
Merit check and admission confirmationApr 2027Tentative
Last DBUU CET phase (scholarship test)Jul 2027Tentative
Early bird fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Scholarship claim, last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
Hostel reportingAug 2027Tentative
Academic reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Orientation and classes startAug 2027Tentative

DBUU BFA Eligibility

You need 45% marks in Class 12 from any stream, or 40% if you are from a reserved category. No entrance test decides the seat. If your marks are below the floor, you cannot join the BFA this year, so check your mark sheet before you apply.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 streamAny stream, from a recognised board
Class 12 marks45% for General, 40% for a reserved category
Entrance testNone for the seat; the DBUU CET is only for a scholarship
Course length4 years, full-time, on campus

DBUU BFA Admission Process

You register online, pick the admission form, upload your documents and pay the INR 7,000 admission fee. DBUU then sends a confirmation with your application number. Your admission is complete only after the document check on campus, so bring your originals on the reporting day.

StepWhat you do
1. RegisterFill your name, phone and course on apply.dbuu.ac.in
2. Pick the formChoose the Admission Form for direct admission, or add a CET date
3. Upload documentsAadhaar and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, online or at the campus
4. Pay the admission feeINR 7,000, or INR 8,500 with the CET; not refunded
5. ReportOriginal document check and joining on campus

DBUU BFA Cutoff

The BFA seat has no rank cutoff: the floor is 45% in Class 12 for General and 40% for a reserved category. These are the 2026-27 rules, and the seat goes on Class 12 marks, not on a test rank. A higher DBUU CET score changes only your scholarship.

CategoryMinimum Class 12 marksYear
General45%2026-27
Reserved category40%2026-27

DBUU BFA Placements

DBUU does not publish BFA pay or a BFA placement rate. Across all courses, its placement page lists an 80% placement record and an average CTC of INR 6 LPA. The course page names illustrator, graphic designer, art director, animator and art teacher as common jobs. It also lists freelance work, so build a portfolio from year 1.

MetricValue
BFA payNot published
Placement record, all courses80%
Average CTC, all coursesINR 6 LPA
Highest package 2026, all coursesINR 44.4 LPA
Jobs the course page listsIllustrator, graphic designer, art director, animator, art teacher

DBUU BFA Scholarships

Your home state scholarship takes INR 9,000 to INR 55,800 off the course fee, and the Uttarakhand one gives the most. A Class 12 merit award adds up to INR 40,500 in year 1. DBUU gives these awards only when you pay the full semester fee. Bring your domicile certificate, because the university checks it before it cuts the fee.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Uttarakhand domicileUttarakhand domicile, or Class 10 and 12 passed in UttarakhandINR 55,800 over the course
Hill state domicileListed hill states, Darjeeling and KalimpongINR 36,000 over the course
Diversity scholarshipStudents from any other stateINR 9,000 in year 1
Class 12 merit award75% or more in Class 12INR 7,605 to INR 40,500 in year 1
DBUU CET award60% or more in the DBUU CET, in place of the Class 12 award10% to 100% of the year 1 fee

DBUU BFA Ranking

DBUU shows no NIRF 2025 rank and no NAAC grade on its own website. Collegedunia has not ranked its BFA yet. The university is a private state university listed by UGC. Check the NIRF and NAAC websites before you trust any rank you see in an advert.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF2025No rank shown on the DBUU NIRF page
NAACNot publishedNo grade on the DBUU website
Collegedunia BFA ranking2026Not ranked
UGC2026Listed as a private university

DBUU BFA Course Structure

The course has two main parts, Painting and Applied Arts, with art history and design software alongside. You learn Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW for ad and brand work. The department holds workshops and exhibitions, and the Rangsaz art camp brings visiting artists.

PartWhat you study
PaintingDrawing, colour, composition, oil, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media
Applied ArtsAdvertising, illustration, graphic design and branding
SoftwareAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW
TheoryArt history and aesthetics
Studio and eventsStudios, campus galleries, workshops and the Rangsaz art camp

DBUU BFA Hostel and Campus

A three-seater non-AC room with an attached washroom costs INR 1.10 Lakhs a year, with mess and laundry. Rooms go first come first served, one year at a time. The hostel fee covers ten months, so summer classes cost extra. If you leave after classes start, the hostel keeps the room fee.

ItemDetail
Three-seater room, attached washroomINR 1.10 Lakhs a year, boys and girls
Cheapest boys' roomINR 85,000 a year, three-seater, shared washroom
AC roomINR 1.25 Lakhs to INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
Hostel registrationINR 5,000, once
Months covered10 months, Aug to May

Should you pick BFA at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University?

This course suits students who want to draw, paint and design, and who can build a portfolio without a placement promise.

Pick it if:
You want art and design skills together: the course covers Painting and Applied Arts, and you learn Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW for ad work.
You want to show your work early: the department holds exhibitions in its campus galleries, and the Rangsaz art camp brings visiting artists.
You are from Uttarakhand: the domicile scholarship cuts each semester fee from INR 45,000 to INR 38,025, so claim it before the last date.
Your Class 12 marks are modest: 45% gets a General seat with no test, and a good DBUU CET score can still cut the fee.
Skip it if:
You want proof of BFA jobs before you pay: DBUU publishes no BFA pay, and its 80% placement record covers all courses, not this one.
You want only painting: the course splits its time between Painting and Applied Arts, so expect design and software work too.
You need the hostel in summer: the hostel fee covers ten months, and you pay extra for days spent on summer classes or back papers.
You may change your mind after joining: DBUU gives no refund in most cases, and the hostel keeps the room fee after classes start.
Counsellor's advice
If you are from Uttarakhand, pay the full first semester fee before the scholarship last date. If you want a job right after the course, ask the department for BFA job records first.
BFA Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in any stream from a recognised board. 40% for a reserved category.
Stream: Arts, science and commerce students can all apply.
Entrance test: None for the seat. The DBUU CET (the university's own test) only decides your scholarship.
Course length: 4 years, full-time, on the Dehradun campus.
Documents: Aadhaar card and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for the document check.
BFA Admission Process▾
Register online: Fill your details on apply.dbuu.ac.in and log in to the admission portal.
Pick the form: Choose the Admission Form for direct admission. Add a DBUU CET date if you want a scholarship.
Upload documents: Aadhaar and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, online or at the campus.
Pay the admission fee: INR 7,000, or INR 8,500 with the CET. This fee is not refunded.
Confirm and report: DBUU sends your application number. Then bring originals to the campus for the document check.

BFA Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027
Online application and DBUU CET registration open
Forms for 2026 were open before the first CET phase in March.
Tentative
Mar 2027
DBUU CET phase 1 (scholarship test)
The test sets your scholarship, not your seat. The 2026 phases were held from March to July.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Counselling and campus visit
The admission team explains the course and the fees before you confirm.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Merit check and admission confirmation
DBUU checks your Class 12 marks and sends a confirmation with your application number.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last DBUU CET phase (scholarship test)
The 2026 test closed with its last phase on 25 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Early bird fee payment
In 2026, paying the fee before 25 Jul gave up to 5% extra off.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Scholarship claim, last date to apply
The 2026 last date was 31 Jul 2026. Pay the full semester fee to keep the award.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Hostel reporting
In 2026, BFA students moved into the hostel on 14 to 15 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Academic reporting and document check
Bring originals of your Aadhaar and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Orientation and classes start
In 2026, classes began after academic reporting on 16 to 17 Aug.

Source: DBUU admission, scholarship and orientation pages for 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BFA Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, from the 2026-27 fee table; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and laundry.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 45,000 a semester
INR 3.60 Lakhs
One-time admission fees
One time, in year 1: registration, admission, enrolment and uniform
INR 21,400
Exam, welfare and library fees
Per semester × 8, INR 8,000 a semester
INR 64,000
Alumni and degree fee
One time, in the final semester
INR 2,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel, mess and laundry
Per year × 4, INR 1.10 Lakhs a year, three-seater room
INR 4.40 Lakhs
Hostel registration
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 4.47 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + one-time + semester fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.92 Lakhs
4 years · all fees + hostel, mess and laundry
Education loan EMI
INR 7,543
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Paid in year 1
INR 1.27 Lakhs
two semesters + one-time fees
Education loan EMI
INR 15,046
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Paid in year 1
INR 2.42 Lakhs
with the first hostel year

Source: DBUU BFA fee structure 2026-27 and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a BFA seat at DBUU?

Pick your category and your Class 12 marks. No test rank decides this seat: your Class 12 marks do.

Category
Class 12 marks
General · 45% or more
Yes, you are in. Apply online and pay the INR 7,000 admission fee to start your admission.
General · 40% to 44%
Not yet. General students need 45% in Class 12, so you cannot join the BFA this year.
General · Below 40%
Not yet. You are below the 45% floor for General students.
Reserved category · 45% or more
Yes, you are in. Bring your category certificate to the document check.
Reserved category · 40% to 44%
Almost there: 40% is your floor, so you can join if your category certificate is valid. Bring it to the document check.
Reserved category · Below 40%
Not yet. A reserved category student needs at least 40% in Class 12.
EDITOR'S NOTE

No test rank decides this seat. The DBUU CET only changes your scholarship, so a good score saves money but never costs you the seat.

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BFA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. A DBUU CET award can replace the Class 12 award, so confirm the final amount with DBUU.

Your home state
Class 12 marks
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies for it.

Uttarakhand domicile scholarship
INR 55,800
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
Cuts each semester fee from INR 45,000 to INR 38,025 for all eight semesters.
Who qualifies: Uttarakhand domicile, or Class 10 and 12 passed in UttarakhandApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Hill state domicile scholarship
INR 36,000
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
Cuts each semester fee from INR 45,000 to INR 40,500 for all eight semesters.
Who qualifies: J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, Sikkim, the North East states, Darjeeling or KalimpongApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Diversity scholarship
INR 9,000
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
Takes 10% off the year 1 fee, for year 1 only.
Who qualifies: students from any other stateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 75% to 79%, Uttarakhand
INR 7,605
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
10% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. No award from year 2.
Who qualifies: 75% to 79% in Class 12, Uttarakhand domicileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 80% to 89%, Uttarakhand
INR 11,408
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
15% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 10% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in Class 12, Uttarakhand domicileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 90% to 94%, Uttarakhand
INR 19,013
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
25% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 15% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 90% to 94% in Class 12, Uttarakhand domicileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 95% or more, Uttarakhand
INR 38,025
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
50% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 25% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 95% or more in Class 12, Uttarakhand domicileApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 75% to 79%, other states
INR 8,100
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
10% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. No award from year 2.
Who qualifies: 75% to 79% in Class 12, hill state or other stateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 80% to 89%, other states
INR 12,150
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
15% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 10% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in Class 12, hill state or other stateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 90% to 94%, other states
INR 20,250
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
25% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 15% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 90% to 94% in Class 12, hill state or other stateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Class 12 merit award, 95% or more, other states
INR 40,500
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
50% of the year 1 fee left after your home state scholarship. From year 2 you may get 25% if your marks stay in this range.
Who qualifies: 95% or more in Class 12, hill state or other stateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask DBUU about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,800
Your net course fee: INR 3.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 63,405
Your net course fee: INR 3.84 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 67,208
Your net course fee: INR 3.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 74,813
Your net course fee: INR 3.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 93,825
Your net course fee: INR 3.54 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 44,100
Your net course fee: INR 4.03 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,150
Your net course fee: INR 3.99 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 56,250
Your net course fee: INR 3.91 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 76,500
Your net course fee: INR 3.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 9,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 17,100
Your net course fee: INR 4.30 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 21,150
Your net course fee: INR 4.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 29,250
Your net course fee: INR 4.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 49,500
Your net course fee: INR 3.98 Lakhs

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BFA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to DBUU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a higher placement rate, a lower marks floor.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 4.47 Lakhs
tuition + other fees
INR 4.44 Lakhs
INR 3,000 less
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INR 69,000 more
INR 4.54 Lakhs
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Hostel + mess4 years, cheapest shared room
INR 4.40 Lakhs
three-seater, with mess
INR 4.54 Lakhs
INR 14,000 more
INR 4.92 Lakhs
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Not published
Total with hostel4 years, fees and hostel
INR 8.92 Lakhs
2026-27 fees
INR 8.98 Lakhs
INR 6,000 more
INR 10.08 Lakhs
INR 1.16 Lakhs more
INR 15.01 Lakhs
INR 6.09 Lakhs more
Not published
Placement rateuniversity-wide, latest published
80%
DBUU record, all courses
88%
8 points higher, NIRF, all 4-year UG
76%
4 points lower, NIRF, all 4-year UG
81%
1 point higher, NIRF, 2023-24 batch
74%
6 points lower, NIRF, all 4-year UG
Class 12 minimummarks for a General seat
45%
any stream
60%
15 points higher, with an entrance score
50%
5 points higher
50%
5 points higher
Not published
In short
LPU costs INR 3,000 less, but it asks for 60% in Class 12 and an entrance score. If your marks are below 60%, DBUU is the easier seat; if you clear both, compare the hostel costs first.
In short
Chandigarh University costs INR 69,000 more and its hostel costs more too. If cost decides it for you, DBUU is cheaper; if a CUCET score can cut your fee there, compare the final fees.
In short
MUJ costs INR 7,000 more, but its hostel and mess cost INR 6.07 Lakhs more over four years. If you need a hostel, DBUU costs far less; if you live at home in Jaipur, the gap is small.
In short
Chitkara costs INR 43,000 more and its hostel fee is not published for this comparison. If cost decides it, DBUU is cheaper; if you prefer Punjab, ask Chitkara for its hostel fee first.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University BFA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the BFA at DBUU worth the fee?▾
It can be, if you want art and design skills at a moderate fee. The full course costs INR 4.47 Lakhs without hostel, and DBUU does not publish BFA pay to weigh it against. Before you pay, ask the department where the last batch went, and build a portfolio from year 1 so your work helps you get hired.
What job will I get after a BFA from DBUU?▾
Most BFA jobs are in design, illustration, advertising and teaching. The course page lists illustrator, graphic designer, art director, animator and art teacher as common roles. DBUU's 80% placement record covers all courses, not this one, so ask how many BFA students were placed. Learn Photoshop and Illustrator well, because design firms test those skills.
Who should not take this course at DBUU?▾
Skip it if you need a published BFA placement record before you pay, or if you want only painting with no design work. DBUU publishes pay only for all courses together, and the course splits its time between Painting and Applied Arts. If either matters to you, ask the department for its BFA results before you apply.
Should I pick this BFA if I am from Uttarakhand?▾
Yes, the domicile scholarship makes it cheaper for you. It cuts each semester fee from INR 45,000 to INR 38,025, which saves INR 55,800 over the course. Claim it before the scholarship last date and pay the full semester fee, because DBUU gives the award only on full payment.
Is this BFA a good choice if I scored only 45% in Class 12?▾
Yes, 45% in Class 12 is enough for a General seat, and 40% is enough for a reserved category. No entrance test decides the seat. You will not get a Class 12 merit award at that score, so check the home state scholarship and take the DBUU CET, which can cut the fee if you score well.
Should I take the DBUU CET before I join?▾
Yes, if you can score 60% or more in it. The seat does not depend on the CET, but a score of 60% or more gives 10% to 100% off the year 1 fee. Pick a CET date when you apply, and compare its award with your Class 12 merit award, because only one of the two applies.
Is the BFA from DBUU good for higher studies?▾
Yes, a four-year BFA lets you apply for an MFA, and DBUU offers its own MFA and a Ph.D in Fine Arts. A DBUU graduate who joins a higher course at DBUU without a gap gets 10% extra off the academic fee. Plan your final-year work around the area you want to study next.
Should I stay in the DBUU hostel or rent a room outside?▾
Take the hostel if you want meals and laundry sorted. A three-seater non-AC room with an attached washroom costs INR 1.10 Lakhs a year with mess and laundry. Rooms go first come first served for one year at a time, so book early, and remember the hostel keeps the room fee if you leave after classes start.
How do I get admission to the BFA at DBUU?▾
Apply online on apply.dbuu.ac.in and choose the Admission Form. Upload your Aadhaar and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, then pay the INR 7,000 admission fee. DBUU sends a confirmation with your application number, and you finish admission with a document check on campus.
What is the full fee for the BFA at DBUU?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 4.47 Lakhs without hostel. With a three-seater room, mess and laundry it comes to INR 8.92 Lakhs. These are the 2026-27 figures, so check the 2027 fee table on the DBUU website before you pay.
Can I pay the BFA fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, INR 45,000 each time, plus INR 8,000 in other fees each semester. The one-time fees of INR 21,400 are due at admission. Scholarships apply only when you pay the full semester fee, so do not split a semester payment if you want the award.
Do I get my money back if I leave the course?▾
Mostly no. DBUU's payment rule says no refund in most cases once you pay, and the INR 7,000 admission fee is never refunded. For the hostel, only the registration fee is kept if you leave before classes start; after that the room fee is kept. Read the refund policy on the DBUU website before you pay.

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