The Indian College of Arts & Draftsmanship is one of the oldest surviving art institution in India. The Indian College of Arts & Draftsmanship, formerly known as Indian Art School, was established in 1893 by late Babu Monmathanath was also associated with the national Education movement of 1905 that was mobilized in view of the Partition of Bengal. The college inherits such glorious historical background. Monmathanath in his endeavour had received aid and liberal partronage from the then Indian native states as well as the Corporation of Kolkata. The School also received benevolent support from the public.

In 1966 the institution was granted affiliation by the Rabindra Bharati University. From 1996 onwards the university was pleased to introduce degree course.

From the beginning The Indian College of Arts & Draftsmanship set up her own schooling in teaching of Art as well as in the Art world. This tradition is being carring forward with a great contribution towards National Art.