BFA Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

11 Colleges Found

Updated on Apr 15, 2026

BFA colleges in Tamil Nadu include 9 private and 1 government institute. Key options are Government College of Fine Arts (₹1,700/year) and Kalakshetra Foundation (₹80,000/year). Admission is through entrance exams and direct application.

Fees across the 11 BFA colleges range from ₹1,700 to ₹560,000 annually. Entrance exams accepted include CUET, MHT CET, and MAH MBA CET. Private colleges mostly use CUET or internal tests for selection.

Government College of Fine Arts is a NAAC-accredited institute. Kalakshetra Foundation holds NAAC B grade. QS, NIRF, and The Week do not rank BFA colleges in Tamil Nadu.

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Annamalai University

4.5
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Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
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Annamalai University Post Graduate Extension Centre, Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu, serves as a key off-campus facility of the renowned Annamalai University. Located in Viluppuram, it primarily focuses on offering a range of post-graduate programs, extending quality higher education to the region''s students.

Ranking
CWUR
Accreditations
AICTE
+6
Courses
257
Session
2026
Fees₹ 25,010/year
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SASTRA University

4.2
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Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy is a distinguished Deemed-to-be-University established in 1984 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy offers a total of Over 100 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SASTRA is renowned; the institute has 13000+ students enrolled in various programs, spanning 232 acres, including Engineering (like B.Tech and M.Tech), Law (such as B.A. LLB and LLM), and Management (MBA) and other specialized fields across its 12 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy) operates through more than 12 specialized departments with over 1500+ faculty members, maintaining a 1:14 faculty-student ratio. SASTRA, a premier college, has been ranked 47th by NIRF 2024 (Overall) and secured 14th in Law, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Ranking
CWUR
Accreditations
AICTE
+6
Courses
102
Session
2026
Fees₹ 1,87,000/year
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Alagappa University

4.3
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Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
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Alagappa University is a distinguished State University established in 1985 in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. The Alagappa University (AU) offers a total of 114 courses across various disciplines, operating as a non-private institution. AU is quite renowned; the institute has 112000 students enrolled in diverse programs, including flagship offerings like MBA, MCA, and PhD, across its 44 specialized departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Alagappa University) operates with over 349 dedicated faculty members, maintaining a faculty-student ratio of 14.9. Alagappa University is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Notably, the university has been ranked 99th by NIRF 2023 (Overall), also securing 49th in the University category. Further, it holds a 501-550 rank in QS Asia University Rankings 2024. The sprawling campus spans 435.98 acres.

Ranking
NIRF
Accreditations
NAAC
+1
Courses
117
Session
2026
Fees₹ 7,000/year
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Stella Maris College

4.3
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Stella Maris College is a distinguished girls-only college established in 1947 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Stella Maris College offers a total of 53 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SMC (an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras) is renowned; the institute has 5886 students enrolled in various programs including Arts & Humanities, Science, and Management across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Stella Maris College) operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments with over 208 faculty members, maintaining a 1:28 faculty-student ratio. SMC is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Notably, Stella Maris College was ranked 3rd overall by Outlook-ICARE India Rankings 2023, also securing 1st in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. Further, The Week-Hansa Research Survey 2023 placed SMC 3rd nationally for Arts and Science Colleges. The college also has over 100 global strategic partnerships.

Ranking
India Today
Accreditations
NAAC
+1
Courses
53
Session
2026
Fees₹ 60,000/year
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MET Engineering College

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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M.E.T. Engineering College, Kanyakumari, is a premier AICTE-approved institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, established in 2009. It offers diverse B.E. and M.E. programs in Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, and Mechanical engineering, focusing on academic excellence and holistic student development.

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Anna University
Accreditations
AICTE
+2
Courses
30
Session
2026
Fees₹ 50,000/year
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Sri Annai Kamakshi Music and Fine Arts College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
12
Session
2026
Fees₹ 30,000/year
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Lalit Kalakshetra, Raviraj Institute for Art and Culture

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
33
Session
2026
Fees₹ 17,800/year
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LV Prasad Filmand TV Academy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Ranking
N/A
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
11
Session
2026
Fees₹ 3,50,000/year
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University of Madras, Institute of Distance Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Ranking
Outlook
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
62
Session
2026
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Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts

4.4
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Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, a premier institution in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, was established in 1991. Affiliated with Bharathidasan University, it is renowned for its diverse programs in Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, and Animation, fostering artistic excellence and holistic development.

Ranking
NIRF
Accreditations
AFFILIATION
+3
Courses
4
Session
2026
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Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
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Ranking
NIRF
Accreditations
N/A
Courses
53
Session
2026