Admissions into the first year of the following professional courses offered by Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa (State level specialized University) (Established under Sub Section (2) of the Section (1) of the Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (Amendment) Act, 2019 of A.P Legislature Act No.15 of 2020) by conducting computer based Art and Design Common Entrance Test-2022 (ADCET-2022) of Andhra Pradesh through Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa on behalf of APSCHE for the academic year 2022-2023

a) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting/ Sculpture/ Animation/ Applied Arts/ Photography/Art History

b) Bachelor of Design (B.Design) in Interior Design

Pattern of the Test

Courses: BFA (Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Applied Arts, Photography, Art History and Design (Interior Design)

Exam: Paper with MCQs

Duration: 120 minutes

BFA Paper with MCQs General knowledge, Art & Communication Skills General Knowledge in History of Art: General Knowledge about art, architecture and Indian culture and heritage. Topics on film, literature, music, theatre. English basic communication skills. Details of Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Photography, Design skills (Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Applied Arts, 100 120 minutes Photography, Art History) & B.Design (Interior Design)

Instructions for Test:

1. The Syllabi for the entrance test can be had from the University website www.ysrafu.ac.in

2. Candidates shall come to the Examination hall at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the Test.

3. Candidates will not be allowed into the examination hall without Hall-ticket or after the commencement of the Test i.e., 10:00 am.

They will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the stipulated time.

4. Calculators, pagers, cell phones, books, papers, logarithm tables, slide-rule or any other calculating aids are NOT ALLOWED into the Examination hall.

5. Candidates should write his name and hall ticket number only on the specified area in the OMR Answer sheet. If any candidate writes any other details than answers, he will be disqualified in ADCET-2022.

6. The Chief Superintendent of the test centre can take disciplinary action on candidates involved in indiscipline, malpractice, impersonation, etc., answer sheets of such candidates will not be valued.

Candidates who have passed 10+2 in any group (MPC/ MEC/ BiPC/ MBiPC/ CEC/ HEC or Equivalent Course,etc.) are eligible to appear for ADCET-2022. 

Candidates seeking admission into various courses of study should appear for ADCET-2022.

The minimum eligibility for admission into all courses is attaining qualifying marks (OC & BC - 25% , SC/ ST - No minimum qualifying marks ) in ADCET- 2022 and allotment of seats will be based on the rank obtained in ADCET-2022.

Medium of instructions in all coures will be in English. Hence the candidates shall write their subsquent examinations after admission in English only.

Syllabus for the test – General Knowledge, Art & Communication Skills, Technical details of Applied Art, Painting, Sculpture, Animation, Photography, Art History, Design skills – 100

MCQs - 100 Marks.

Model 1 Question Paper

Model 1 Question Paper

Without Late fee(on or before 03-08-2022:  OC -  Rs. 1,000/-, BC - Rs. 750/- and SC/ ST - Rs. 500/-

With First Late Fee (on or before 04-08-2022 to 08-08-2022): OC - Rs. 1,500/-, BC- Rs. 1,250/- and SC/ ST- Rs. 1,000/-

With Second Late Fee (on or before 09-08-2022 to 10- 08-2022): OC - Rs. 2,000/-, BC - Rs. 1,750/- and SC/ ST-  Rs. 1,500/-

Registration fee should be paid online through payment gateway/credit/debit card/net banking. Studentsshould follow the above said schedule in the chronological order. For up-to-date information please visit atwww.ysrafu.ac.in.

The candidates who wish to apply for the Art and Design Common Entrance Test – 2022 (ADCET-2022) are requested to fill the Online Application Form by by collecting the required information from the relevant certificates.

The following information must be kept ready for filling the online application form.

i. Hall ticket number of the qualifying examination (from the intermediate/10+2 Certificate (or) Equivalent certificate from the Concern Boards & Govt Agencies).

ii. Percentage of marks in qualifying examination (from marks memo of intermediate /10+2 Certificate (or) Equivalent Certificates)

iii. Hall ticket Number and Percentage of 10th Class (from 10th class Memo Certificate)

iv. Name & Date of Birth (from 10th Class Memo)

v. Caste in case of SC/ ST/ BC (from Caste Certificate issued by MRO)

vi. PH, NCC, Sports, CAP etc.(from certificate issued by competent authority)

vii. Income of parents (from latest ‘Income Certificate’ issued by MRO).

viii. Study / bonafide certificate from 6th class to Intermediate or residence certificate or relevant certificate for proof of local status (from study / bonafide certificates issued by School / College).

ix. Aadhar Card Details (from Aadhar card).

x. Recent passport size digital colour photograph (file size less than 100KB in JPEG file format) and signature of the candidate (file size less than 50KB in JPEG format) should be uploaded in the space provided.

xi. Candidate shall furnish a valid mobile number and Email ID. 4.All the entries should be correct and the candidate will be held personally responsible for any incorrect entry that he/she makes.

Candidate should download the Hall Ticket from the website www. ysrafu.ac.in

Art & Design Common Entrance Test -2022 (ADCET-2022) will be conducted at the following Test Centres & Codes:

Ananthapuramu (01),

Kadapa (02),

Kurnool (03),

Tirupati (04),

Nellore (05),

Rajamahendravaram (06),

Guntur (07),

Vijayawada (08),

Ongole (09),

Sri Kakulam (10),

Visakhapatnam (11),

Vizianagaram (12),

Eluru (13),

Hyderabad (14).

Candidate should mention the Centre code and name of his / her choice of Test Centre in Online Application Form.

Candidates applying for more than one test are advised to opt for the same Centre.

Requests for change of Test Centre and Subject opted by the candidate in the Application Form will not be considered under any circumstances.

Model 1 Question Paper Answer Key

Model 2 Question Paper Answer Key

1. All candidates appeared for the Entrance Test will be awarded ADCET-2022 test-wise Ranks as per marks secured in the test appeared.

2. In case of a tie between candidates securing the same mark in a test, the order of merit will be decided on the basis of date of birth of the candidate with priority to older candidate.

3. Candidate has to download Rank Card from the website only.

4. There is no provision for revaluation or personal verification of the answer sheet.

APADCET 2022 Dates/ Notification