Lalit Kala Akademi Officer Syllabus 2027
Lalit Kala Akademi Programme Officer / Assistant Recruitment Exam – National Academy of Art
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fine Arts & Art History | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | General Studies & Indian Culture | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Arts Administration & Management | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Hindi / English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Fine Arts & Art History
Key topics covered as per the official Lalit Kala Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Fine Arts & Art History.
View Fine Arts & Art History Syllabus →General Studies & Indian Culture
Key topics covered as per the official Lalit Kala Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies & Indian Culture.
View General Studies & Indian Culture Syllabus →Arts Administration & Management
Key topics covered as per the official Lalit Kala Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Arts Administration & Management.
View Arts Administration & Management Syllabus →Hindi / English Language
Key topics covered as per the official Lalit Kala Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Hindi / English Language.
View Hindi / English Language Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Post-graduate degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Visual Arts, or related field; knowledge of Indian classical and contemporary art forms; age 21–35 years
ANumber of Attempts
As per recruitment notification
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As and when vacancies arise
Next Exam Date
To be announced
Registration Opens
To be announced
Preparation Tips
- 1Build a systematic knowledge of Indian art history from prehistoric to contemporary periods; create timeline-based notes linking art styles to historical periods, regions, and prominent artists.
- 2Visit or virtually explore major Indian art collections — National Gallery of Modern Art (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore), National Museum, and state-level art museums — to develop visual recognition of art movements and styles.
- 3Study all three national academies (Sahitya, Sangeet Natak, Lalit Kala) comparatively as arts administration questions often cover common institutional governance and cultural policy frameworks.
- 4Follow Lalit Kala Akademi award announcements, Triennale India catalogues, and national art exhibition publications to stay current on the contemporary Indian art landscape for interview preparation.
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