For the first time in independent India, in June 1950, a programme of study was introduced to offer UG/Diploma, PG/Post-Diploma Courses at the Faculty of Fine Arts, a constituent institution of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Professor Markand Bhatt, N.S. Bendre, Pradosh Das Gupta, Shanko Chaudhury, Dr. Motichandra, Dr. Goetz, K.G. Subramanyan are amongst the pioneers. The alumni includes a large number of best known artists of the country.