Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University (also known as JNAFAU) came into existence in the year 1940 in Hyderabad, Telangana to provide higher education in the field of Architecture and Fine Arts. JNAFAU is approved & recognized by the University Grant Commission and AICTE. It offers UG, PG, and Doctoral level courses in architecture and fine arts. Its main campus is situated at Masab Tank, Hyderabad that is 9 km away from the Secunderabad Junction and the nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at a distance of 29 km from the university.
JNAFAU Courses
The courses are mentioned below:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts & Visual Communication, Painting & Visual Communication, Sculpture
The other UG courses include B.Tech, B.Arch, BA (Hons)
The PG program includes M.Arch, M.Tech, Master of Arts
The doctoral courses include Ph.D. in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Building Construction & Management, Housing & Habitat Studies, Applied Arts, Environmental Design specializations
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to B.Arch must have completed their Higher Secondary from a recognized board and have valid marks in the NATA/JEE exam
Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech need to clear EAMCET
Admission in PG is decided on the basis of the valid score in the PGECET
Admission to Ph.D. is decided by the valid marks in the entrance exam conducted by JNAFAU
Placement
Industry Consultancy Department and Entrepreneurship Development Cell are available in the university to improve student’s interpersonal skills for getting placed in the campus drive. Some of the top recruiters include TCS, ARDES, Nayan Hardware, ARCH+, HAFELE, BSD Architecture, Godrej, Khazana Group India, and many more.
Scholarship
Scholarships are provided to deserving students on the basis of performance in academic sessions and sports activities. Students who come from ST/SC/OBC are also eligible for the scholarship.
Other Facilities
The other necessary facilities include a Library, Research & Development Center, Cafeteria, Sports Venues, Laboratories, etc.