India has various animation & multimedia courses at both undergraduate & postgraduate levels. These courses have demand in the entertainment, gaming, and media industries. Here we will provide you course details and top institutions.
Top Animation and Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Courses
B.Sc in Animation and Multimedia
B.Des in Animation and Game Design
BFA in Animation
BA in Animation and VFX
Master’s Courses
M.Sc in Animation and Multimedia
M.Des in Animation and Visual Effects
MFA in Animation
PG Diploma in Animation/VFX
Diploma and Certification Courses
Diploma in 2D/3D Animation
Certificate in VFX and Motion Graphics
Advanced Diploma in Animation
Admission Details
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Courses:
10+2 in any stream from recognized board.
Minimum Marks may vary on the basis of institutes.
Postgraduate Courses:
Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Fine arts, Design,
Some institutes may require entrance exam score
Diploma/Certification Courses:
Class 10 or 12 depends on the programme.
Entrance Exams
NID DAT for animation courses at National Institute of Design
UCEED for admission in B. Des programs in IIT & other top institutes
CEED for admission in Master’s courses at top institutes
Institution Specific Exams such as MIT Institute of Design
Application Process
Step 1- Check eligibility criteria on the official website of institute
Step 2- In this step you register for entrance exam
Step 3- In this step you the application form with required documents and fees
Step 4- In this step you prepare for the entrance exams, interviews, or portfolio reviews
Top Institutes for Animation and Multimedia Courses
- National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
- Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic (MAAC)
- Arena Animation
- Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects
- Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
- MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
- Amity School of Communication, Noida
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
- Christ University, Bengaluru
Career Opportunities
- After the completion of course, graduate can explore careers such as-
- 2D/3D Animators
- VFX Artists
- Game Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Motion Graphics Artists
- Multimedia Specialists
- Film Editors
Average Fees and Salary
The fees of the courses range between INR 1, 00,000- 5, 00,000 & the starting salary ranges between INR 3, 00,000 – 8, 00,000 per annum.