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The Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts is a special school in Mavelikkara, Kerala, India. It teaches students about art, like how to create sculptures, paint, and make applied art. This college is run by the government and works with the University of Kerala. It's managed by the Directorate of Technical Education in Kerala.

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Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts
Type Public
Established 1915
Location
Mavelikkara, Alappuzha district
,
Kerala
,
690101
,
India

9°14′36″N 76°32′22″E / 9.2434°N 76.5395°E / 9.2434; 76.5395
Campus Urban
Language English
Affiliations University of Kerala
Website http://rrvcfa.in/


A Look Back: College History

This college was started in 1915 by Rama Varma. He was the son of the famous artist Raja Ravi Varma. At first, it was just a training school. After India became independent, it became a government school. In the year 2000, it was officially made a Fine Arts College.

How the College is Run

The college is managed by two main groups. These are the Department of Technical Education, Kerala, and the Department of Higher Education. The Raja Ravi Varma College also works closely with the University of Kerala.

How to Join the College

If you want to study at Raja Ravi Varma College, you need to take an entrance exam. This test is given by the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala. To apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) courses, you need to have finished Plus Two or an equal level of schooling.

What You Can Study Here

Every year, 41 new students are accepted into the college. They learn about painting, sculpture, and applied arts. When they finish, they get a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.

Here are the art courses you can choose from:

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art

Famous People from the College

Many talented people have studied or taught at this college. Here are some of them:

  • C. K. Ra
  • K. Shankar Pillai
  • Kattoor Narayana Pillai
  • N.N. Rimzon
  • P. K. Manthri
  • Sosa Joseph
  • Sreeraj Gopinathan
  • T.A.S Menon
  • T.R. Udayakumar

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