Master of Visual Arts in Painting is offered by Department of Painting

1.  Applicants seeking admission for M.V.A in PAINTING (CREATIVE PAINTING or MURAL) Program require BVA  

    Degree either from this Faculty or similar qualification from an institution recognized by The Maharaja  

    Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student.

    Please Note: Only Candidates with a BVA degree in (12+4) pattern are eligible for MVA in the Painting  

     Program. Those who are waiting to appear for the final year exam (BVA/BFA) due to current Covid-19

     situation can also apply provisionally.

2. Candidates with Diploma or 10+3 or 10+5 year courses are not eligible for MVA Program. They should apply for Post Diploma in Painting. Candidates who are weak in English are advised to apply for Post-Diploma (PDVA) course as  all Theory papers are to be answered in English only and it is not possible to switch from MVA to PDVA at a later date.

3. After completing the ONLINE Application Process candidates should Download and PRINT the Application  form, duly signed and send it to the address given below along with the following Documents:

A set of 10 photographs of recent works preferably in 7x4 inches  size with Title, Date and Medium and  Name  of the Applicant. All information can be provided at the back of the photographs.

A short statement of approximately 300 words about the works and areas of interest.

Self-Attested Photo copies:
    i.    10^th mark sheet and passing certificate/Credit Certificate.
    ii.   12^th mark sheet and passing certificate/Credit Certificate.
    iii.  School Leaving Certificate.
    iv.  Attempt Certificate (if any).
    v.   BVA Mark-sheet/ Certificate (if results are awaited then a letter from the Head of Institution stating that the  Candidate has appeared for BVA Final exam)
    vi.  Caste Certificate (only for Gujarat – Reserved category)
    vii. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
   viii. Certificate of last appearing examination if other than above
    ix.  Aadhaar Card.

4.     Please note a short listing of candidates will be done on the basis of the portfolio/ photos and the

        Statement (hard copy/pdf) sent. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by E-mail. Only short-listed candidates will be

        called for written test and personal Interview.

5.    Candidates must carry a portfolio of original works and original certificates at the time of the Personal    

       Interview (if short listed).