IGNOU PhD Fine Arts Admission 2025-26 | Fees, Eligibility & Last Date

IGNOU PhD Fine Arts Admission 2025-26: Indira Gandhi National Open University provides a PhD program in Fine Arts for applicants who are planning to pursue this doctoral degree in advanced research and study in creativity and arts. This doctoral degree in Fine arts is basically designed for the one who wants to make their career in fine arts, improve their skills in the real research field. IGNOU helps candidates to have flexible study in the field of artists, researchers and teachers while managing both career and learning commitments at the same time. 

To be eligible for this program of PhD Fine Arts candidates should have master degree in Fine arts or in similar field like Art, History or Visual Arts with minimum 55% of marks for general category and 50% for those who belong to other category students like (SC,ST,OBC)

Total fee range of this program of PhD Fine arts is generally INR 16,850 to INR 45,000. Applicants can pursue PhD Fine arts as a part time or in distance learning mode.

What is Fine Arts?

Fine Arts consists of creative activities like drawing, sculpture, painting and architecture which basically aims on practicing meaningful and beautiful work. In fine arts one can share his emotions, feelings in the form of art. Fine arts candidates are always appreciated for their originality and skill. They always try to create something emotionally and visually impactful. It includes drawing, music, painting, sculpture and printmaking.

Highlights for IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Admission

IGNOU PhD Fine Arts Admission 2025

IGNOU provides PhD in Fine Arts for session 2025. Applicants who want to enroll online for the IGNOU PhD Fine Arts admission can proceed with the application process before the due date by filling the necessary details in admission form and by meeting the eligibility criteria. For more detailed information check the IGNOU website as this doctoral program is for the one who wants to do research in Fine Arts.

IGNOU PhD Eligibility Criteria for Fine Arts 

To be eligible for the PhD in Fine Arts at IGNOU, candidates must have a master’s degree in Fine Arts or a related field with at least 55% marks. They should also meet any additional requirements set by the university, such as entrance exams or interviews, to qualify for admission into the program.

• Should have post graduate degree in fine arts or equivalent to that from a approved university
• Master degree in minimum 55% of marks is required and 50% for the reserved category students belonging from (SC,ST,OBC,PWD)
• National Level Entrance test is conducted for the applicants by IGNOU.
• After selection in entrance test you will be invited for the personal interview
•  Sometimes proposals of research are needed in selected areas of artistic portfolio,  fine arts and research publications.

IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Entrance Exam 2025

Entrance Exam of IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Entrance Exam will be done in offline mode and will take place in July 2025. Duration of the entrance test is 3 hours which consist of both fine art subject knowledge (50%) and Research Methodology.  (50%). Exams included in IGNOU Phd Fine Arts are GATE,GMAT or JRF. All applicants are advised to appear in the National Level Entrance Exam 

1. Shortlisted individuals have to visit the nearest IGNOU regional centre for the personal interview where they will check your Knowledge of subject, communication skills and knowledge of domain.
2. Admission in IGNOU Phd Fine Arts is merit based and only evaluated after checking the performance in personal interview and entrance test.

IGNOU PhD Fine Arts Fee Structure

IGNOU PhD Fine Arts Fee generally ranges from INR 17,850 per year. Total Program fee is included in this with the application fee but it can vary depending on the category one belongs to, for general category it is approx 1000 and INR 800 for reserved categories. IGNOU also provides flexible payment options for students. 

IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Admission Process (Online)

IGNOU Phd in Fine Arts admission process is done by online mode from University Admission Portal. Visit the official website of IGNOU (http://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in) to fill the application form, submit the important documents and then pay the application fee. After submitting the application form on the official website of IGNOU, wait for the entrance test and interview call. Now selected candidates have to visit the IGNOU website to complete the admission process online for the Phd Fine Arts.

Step 1: Visit the official website of IGNOU to submit the registration form for Phd Fine Arts program

Step 2: Select the “New Registration” and fill the required information to generate your username and password by your email ID and password.

Step 3: After registration you will get your username and password, 

Step 4: Get logged in with your username and password to fill the application form

Step 5: Fill out the necessary details of personal and academic information asked in the form

Step 6: Scan your signature, passport size photograph in JPEG format for the submission

Step 7: Check all the details carefully before submitting your application form

IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Admission Process (Offline)

Applicants who are interested to enroll in IGNOU Phd Fine Arts program, you need to give the entrance test and personal interview for this. Individuals will be shortlisted only on the basis of their performance in entrance tests. IGNOU Phd Fine Arts entrance test is the compulsory part.

Step 1: Visit the nearby IGNOU regional centre and visit the student service cell

Step 2: Get IGNOU prospectus and application form 

Step 3: Fill the application form with your educational and personal details

Step 4: Write the specialization of your program in the application form which you want to study from Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Step 5: Applicants are required to submit the important documents with the application form like 10th and 10+2 certificates, Category certificate for those who belong to (SC, ST, OBC), Master degree certificate and ID proof.

Documents Required for IGNOU Phd Fine Arts Admission:-

1. Master Degree Certificate
2. ID Proof ( Voter ID, Passport, Aadhar Card, Pan Card)
3. Passport Size Photograph
4. 10th Certificate
5. Scanned Signature
6. Research Proposal

FAQs: 

Que.1) What are the IGNOU PhD Fine arts fees?

Ans.) INR 17,850 per year is the fees for the Fine Arts PhD program at IGNOU.