Narmada College of Fine Arts

An Institute of Arts & Design (Affiliated to Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University, Gwalior)

Your Canvas… Your Calling!

Welcome to the home of the creatively curious, where each day, we are transforming passion into profession. Because at NCFA, the future of art begins — and it begins with you.

About us: Where Art Breathes, and the Soul Speaks

Once upon a canvas of dreams, in the heart of Bhopal, a vision was born — to craft a sanctuary where art would not only be taught, but lived. In 2011, under the gentle guidance of Maa Narmada Education of Fine Arts & Welfare Society, NCFA came into being — not as a school, but as a sadhana, a devotion to beauty, culture, and creative spirit. What began as a whisper of inspiration has now echoed into the lives of countless students since our first graduating batch in 2015, led with unwavering passion by Dr. (Mrs.) Aparna Laad.

Here at NCFA, every corridor holds a rhythm, every studio a story. We do not bind art to brushstrokes or boundaries — we let it fly, fluid and fearless. With an interdisciplinary heart, we weave together painting and performance, sculpture and sound, digital visions and handmade dreams. Our students explore, fail, rise, and create again — guided by master artists, nurtured by tradition, and powered by modern tools. Each piece of work is a mirror of self, a message to the world, a moment of transformation.

Affiliated with Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University, our journey is ever-evolving. We celebrate the rebel spirit, the quiet observer, the bold innovator. Our award-winning alumni, our community-driven projects, our festivals and showcases — all echo one truth: that art can move minds, shape societies, and stir the soul. At NCFA, we don’t just shape artists. We awaken storytellers, visionaries, and change makers — because we believe, deeply, that the future of art begins here. And it begins with you.

This is not just an admission… it’s an initiation

From the delicate brushstrokes of Renaissance masters to the bold pixels of digital frontiers

our programs are bridges between the artist you are and the legend you’ll become.

Choose your Discipline Craft Your Destiny

About Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University

Nestled in the heart of Gwalior, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and musical legacy, Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and scholarly pursuit. Established with the vision to preserve, promote, and innovate within India’s diverse artistic traditions, the university is named after the great patron of music and the arts, Maharaja Mansingh Tomar — whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

Offering comprehensive programs in classical and folk music, dance, fine arts, theatre, and allied disciplines, the university serves as a vibrant hub where creativity thrives and traditions are reimagined. Here, students not only master their chosen art forms but also imbibe the timeless values of discipline, devotion, and cultural consciousness.

With a dedicated faculty of accomplished artists and scholars, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dynamic environment that celebrates both heritage and experimentation, Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University invites aspiring artists and visionaries to shape the future of India’s artistic landscape.