Central India School of Fine Arts, also known as ‘CISFA’, located in Mundle Public School Campus, Nagpur was established in 2005. The School of Fine Arts is affiliated to Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek and approved by the Government of Maharashtra. CISFA offers BFA, MFA and Certification courses in Arts, Design, Animation, Mass Communications. Admission to the courses offered will be done based on the candidate’s performance in entrance exams followed by a personal interview. The curriculum integrates the talents of students with their personal vision and aspirations with overarching goals of preparing them for professional employment in art & design careers.

Central India School of Fine Arts Courses

CISFA offers B.F.A. in three disciplines, M.F.A in four disciplines and Certification courses in three disciplines at the undergraduate level. The details of the courses offered are provided in the table given below: 

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
B.F.A Applied Arts, Painting, Sculpture Passed Class 12 in relevant discipline from a recognized board
M.F.A Applied Arts, Graphics, Painting, Sculpture Hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university
Certification Graphics, Photography, UI/ UX Design Passed Class 12 in relevant discipline from a recognized board

Central India School of Fine Arts Admission

The mode of application at CISFA is online. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps in order to apply to the courses offered by the institute: 

  • Visit the official website of CISFA
  • Fill the application form available online with correct details
  • Upload the necessary documents in a prescribed format
  • Pay the requisite amount of application fee
  • Submit the duly filled application form.

Central India School of Fine Arts Facilities

CISFA offers a number of facilities to its students. Some of the prominent ones are given below:

  • Class Infrastructure: Central India School of Fine Art (CISFA) provides advanced facilities for teaching-learning as well as ample exhibition space for an art gallery.
  • Studios: Studios are where design students study and nurture their creativity. Fully equipped material workshops at Central India School Of Fine Arts allow students to have conceptual and physical space to investigate and experiment with material, tools, processes, and ideas. 
  • Labs: Computer labs at Central India School Of Fine Arts are built to accommodate high-end graphics and development. This lab will have a wide range of design-related software with Wi-Fi internet connectivity* inspiring the students to achieve their highest potentials in originality, innovation, and creativity.
  • Library: Library stocks a large range of books and publications, including excellent periodicals and magazines.

Central India School of Fine Arts FAQs

Ques. Are accommodation facilities available to students at CISFA? 

Ans. Central India School of Fine Art (CISFA) does not provide the Residential Accommodation and Transportation Facility. Needy students are requested to contact the Central India School Of Fine Arts Office for the proper information about Boys/Girls Hostels in Nagpur and reliable private transportation. Hostel facilities will be provided at subsidized charges for rural or economically backward students by social organizations.

Ques. What is the duration of the Certification course at CISFA?

Ans. The duration of the Certification courses at Central India School of Fine Arts is 6 months. 

Ques. How are the faculty members at CISFA?

Ans. The faculty members at the Central India School of Fine Arts are highly experienced and knowledgeable and are experts in their respective fields of education.