BFA Colleges in Kanpur 2026

4 Colleges Found

Kanpur has 4 BFA colleges, including Haridas Mahavidyalaya (government) and IILM College (private). Admission depends on entrance exams like MHT CET, CUET, and merit-based selection.

Fees range from ₹40,000 to ₹70,000 annually. Haridas Mahavidyalaya offers lower fees. IILM College and Avadh University accept CUET scores for BFA admissions.

Haridas Mahavidyalaya holds NAAC accreditation. IILM College has NIRF rankings. Placement focus includes fine arts, visual communication, and creative design roles.

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AXIS Institute of Fashion Technology

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Axis Institute of Fashion Technology (AIFT), a premier private college in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was established in 2009. Affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, AIFT is known for its diverse design and fashion programs including B.Des and B.Voc, fostering creative talent within a dynamic academic environment.

Ranking
29th by India Today (Fashion Design)
Accreditations
AICTE
Courses
6
Exams
CUET
+2
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 40,000/year
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CSJM Kanpur University

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University is a distinguished public university established in 1966 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, often informally known as Kanpur University, offers a substantial 400+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. CSJMU is renowned; the institute has 7000+ students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Pharmacy, and other specialized fields across its 44 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University) is committed to academic excellence. The university has been placed =263 in the QS Asian University Rankings Southern Asia (2025). The institute was also ranked 29th by IIRF for Design (2025), and its Pharmacy program, offered by Kanpur University, secured a 101-125 band in the NIRF 2024 rankings.

Ranking
101-125 by NIRF (Pharmacy)
Accreditations
AICTE
+2
Courses
322
Exams
JEE Main
+9
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 57,143/year
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Axis Institute of Higher Education

4
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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Axis Institute of Higher Education, part of Axis Colleges established in 2009, is an institution in Kanpur. Affiliated with AKTU and CSJMU, it offers BBA, BCA, MBA, and MCA programs. The institute provides a learning environment on its large campus, focusing on holistic development.

Ranking
86th by India Today (Overall)
Accreditations
AICTE
Courses
42
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 45,000/year
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Dayanand Girls PG College

3.9
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Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Dayanand Girls' Post Graduate College, Kanpur, established in 1959, is a premier women's institution affiliated with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University. It offers a wide array of UG and PG programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Education, supported by 120 dedicated faculty members.

Accreditations
NAAC
+2
Courses
52
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 57,143/year

Colleges within 100 km of Kanpur

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University of Lucknow

4.4
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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University of Lucknow is a distinguished state university established in 1920 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The University of Lucknow offers a total of 270 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. LU is renowned; the institute has 16365 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (University of Lucknow) operates through more than 47 specialized departments with over 394 faculty members. LU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Ranked 14th in Law by India Today for 2023 (also 19th Arts, 16th Science), the University of Lucknow also featured in NIRF 2023's 101-150 band for universities. The Lucknow University campus, spanning 219 acres, supports several international collaborations and maintains a 1:34 faculty-student ratio.

Ranking
98th by NIRF (Overall)
Accreditations
AIU
+1
Courses
266
Exams
CAT
+9
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 6,554/year
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

3.8
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a distinguished public university established in 2000 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University offers a total of 208 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. AKTU is renowned; the institute has 400000 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Architecture, and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) operates through more than Multiple Schools and Faculties specialized departments. Notably, the university has been ranked 95th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Further, AKTU secured the 7th position by Outlook 2024 for Engineering and also 7th for Architecture. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), also holding an 86th rank in Overall India by EduRank 2025.

Accreditations
AIU
+2
Courses
211
Exams
CUET
+5
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 55,000/year
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Goel Institute of Higher Studies Mahavidyalaya

3.9
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Goel Institute of Higher Studies is a premier institution located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011 and affiliated with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, it offers key programs like B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. The institute is recognized for its focus on teacher education and vocational training.

Accreditations
AICTE
+1
Courses
9
Exams
CUET PG
+1
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 94,900/year
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Amity University Lucknow

4.2
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh is a premier private university campus established in 2004. Spread across 40 acres, it offers over 100 diverse programs in engineering, management, law, and more, fostering academic excellence and strong career outcomes.

Ranking
106th by India Today (B.Tech)
Accreditations
BCI
Courses
134
Exams
CAT
+8
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 1,54,000/year
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Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University

4.1
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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DR SHAKUNTALA MISRA NATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIVERSITY is a premier State University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2008. Spanning 131 acres, it focuses on rehabilitation sciences, special education, law, and computer science, fostering an inclusive academic environment and promoting specialized studies.

Accreditations
AIU
+1
Courses
87
Exams
CAT
+5
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 7,605/year
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J P Group of Institutions

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Accreditations
AICTE
Courses
34
Exams
JEECUP
+1
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 33,600/year
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Goel Group of Institutions

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Courses
51
Exams
CAT
+8
Session
2026

Fees

₹ 78,589/year