The College of Art is a public institution of higher education in fine arts located in New Delhi, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in visual arts and applied arts, and is one of the older art colleges in northern India. The college is presently affiliated to Dr B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD).
| Name | College of Art, Delhi |
|---|---|
| Type | Public art college |
| Location | Tilak Marg, New Delhi |
| Affiliation | Dr B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi |
| Discipline | Fine arts and applied arts |
| Country | India |
The College of Art traces its origins to art instruction begun in Delhi in the mid-twentieth century, evolving into a dedicated institution offering structured curricula in painting, sculpture, applied art, visual communication, art history and related disciplines. The college operates as a government institution under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
For much of its history the college was affiliated to the University of Delhi, with degrees awarded by that university. Its affiliation was subsequently transferred to Dr B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, which now confers the academic degrees of its students.
The college conducts a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programme and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme. The departments commonly include:
Admission is competitive and typically involves an entrance test that assesses drawing, composition and aptitude in the visual arts, followed by interview rounds for postgraduate streams.
The college is situated on Tilak Marg in central New Delhi, in proximity to several cultural and educational institutions of the capital, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, Lalit Kala Akademi and the India Habitat Centre. Its facilities include studios, workshops, a library and exhibition spaces used for student shows and the annual graduation display.
As one of the principal government-run art colleges in northern India, the College of Art has played a notable role in shaping practitioners, designers and educators in the visual arts. Its alumni and faculty have contributed to contemporary Indian art, design education, and the cultural life of Delhi. The college's annual exhibitions are a regular feature of the city's art calendar.