About Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) was established by Act No. 31 of 2008 by the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature to provide systematic education in art and architecture. Headquartered at Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, it is the first specialized university of its kind in India, focusing on fine arts and the built environment. JNAFAU offers traditional disciplines such as architecture, painting, sculpture, applied art, and photography, while also introducing new departments in response to technological and societal developments, including urban and regional planning, facilities and services planning, interior design, animation, and digital techniques, catering to the evolving creative needs of society.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University Highlights
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| Particulars | Details |
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| Name | Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University |
| Established | Institute Type | 2008 |
| Approved By | Government of Andhra Pradesh; established by state legislation |
| Accredited By | UGC-recognized state university; verify current NAAC status and programme-specific approvals |
| NIRF Rank | () |
| Popular Courses | Architecture; planning; fine arts; applied arts; design; photography; animation; sculpture; painting and related creative disciplines |
| Application Mode | Online through university admission portal as notified |
| Admission Criteria | Programme-specific academic eligibility; portfolio, aptitude test or entrance requirements may apply where notified |
| Official Website | https://jnafau.ac.in/ |
| Address | Masab Tank, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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