Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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Animation courses are a great choice for you if you want to join the Arts field. Animators can bring characters to life in a changing setting. Animators work in so many fields like entertainment, education and even military flight or battle simulators. Nowadays, 3D animators are in great demand.

As a fresher who has just completed an Animation course, you can earn around Rs. 4 to 5 lakh. But the professionals at the mid-senior level can get approx Rs.6 to 8 lakh.  At the senior level professionals can earn Rs. 10 to 15 lakh.

Average Salary Based on Job Position

You can check the jobs with their average salary in the table below -

Job Profiles

Average CTC (INR)

2D Animator

INR 2 lakh to INR 6 lakh

3D Animator

INR 3 lakh to INR 8 lakh

Character Designer

INR 3 lakh to INR 7 lakh

Storyboard Artist

INR 3 lakh to INR 7lakh

VFX Artist

INR 4 lakh to INR 9 lakh

Technical Animator

INR 4 lakh to INR 9 lakh

Art Director

INR 6 lakh to INR 12 lakh

Animation Director

INR 7 lakh to INR 15 lakh

Note - The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Top Careers in Animation

You can take a look at the top job options along with their desciption below:

Job Profile

Description

Average CTC (INR)

2D Animator

Creates 2D animations for various media projects.

INR 2 lakh to INR 6 lakh

3D Animator

They are involved in developing 3D animations for films, games, etc.

INR 3 lakh to INR 8 lakh

Character Designer

Responsible for the appearance and personality of characters.

INR 3 lakh to INR 7 lakh

Storyboard Artist

Sketches visual narratives for animations and films.

INR 3 lakh to INR 7 lakh

VFX Artist

Creates digital effects and enhancements for media.

INR 4 lakh to INR 9 lakh

Rigging Artist

Builds the skeletons and controls for 3D characters.

INR 4 lakh to INR 8 lakh

Technical Animator

Focuses on the technical aspects of animation.

INR 4 lakh to INR 9 lakh

Art Director

Oversees the visual style and direction of projects.

INR 6 lakh to INR 12 lakh

Animation Director

Leads animation teams and manages projects.

INR 7 lakh to INR 15 lakh

Specialisation Wise Salary for Animation Graduates in India

You can see the salary for each specialisation in Animation field:

Specialization

Entry-Level (INR)

Mid-Level (INR)

Senior-Level (INR)

2D Animation

INR 2 lakh-4 lakh

INR 3 lakh-5.5 lakh

INR 4.5 lakh-9 lakh

3D Animation

INR 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

INR 3 lakh-6 lakh

INR 6 lakh-12 lakh

Character Design

INR 2.5 lakh-4 lakh

INR 3 lakh-7 lakh

INR 4.5 lakh-10 lakh

Storyboard Artist

INR 2.5 lakh-4.5 lakh

INR 3.6 lakh-6.5 lakh

INR 5 lakh-9 lakh

VFX Artist

INR 3 lakh-5.5 lakh

INR 4.5 lakh-8.5 lakh

INR 6.5 lakh-12 lakh

Rigging Artist

INR 3 lakh-5.5 lakh

INR 4.5 lakh-8 lakh

INR 6.5 lakh-11 lakh

Technical Animator

INR 3 lakh-5.5 lakh

INR 4.5 lakh-8 lakh

INR 6.5 lakh-11 lakh

Art Director

INR 4 lakh-7 lakh

INR 6 lakh-8 lakh

INR 8 lakh-15 lakh

Animation Director

INR 5 lakh-8 lakh

INR 7 lakh-12 lakh

INR 9 lakh-18 lakh

Note: The salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Top Recruiters for Animation Students

You can see the list of top recruiters below:

Top Employment Areas for Animation Graduates

Entertainment

Media Houses

News Channels

Films

Schools

Colleges

You can see the top recruiters for each specialisations below:

Entertainment Recruiters

Circle Creation Entertainment Rockstar Games Viga Entertainment
Walt Disney Crazy Animation Game Berry Labs

Academics Recruiters

Chandigarh University

Lucknow University

Parul University

XLRI

Amity University

Indian Institute of Management

Media Houses Recruiters

NDTV Aaj Tak BBC
India Tv Times Internet News Nation

Private Organisations

Accenture

Cognizant

Infosys

IBM India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Wipro

Top Animation College for Placements

You can check the list of colleges with high placements below:

Institute

Average Annual Salary in 2023

Bangalore University

INR 6.87 LPA

Gujarat University

INR 5.4 LPA

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

INR 6.3 LPA

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

INR 6.6 LPA

Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

INR 3.6 LPA

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

INR 4.7 LPA

Parul University, Vadodara

INR 5.7 LPA

Amity University, Noida

INR 8.7 LPA

Loyola College, Chennai

INR 9.4 LPA

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik

INR 5 LPA

Top Indian Cities to Get Lucrative Jobs After Animation

You can see the list of top cities for Animation jobs below: 

City

Job Opportunities

Average Annual Salary

Delhi

Animation Studios, VFX Companies, Schools, etc.

INR 3 lakh- INR 6 lakh

Mumbai

Colleges, Schools, Production Houses, etc.

INR 3 lakh - INR 6 lakh

Pune

VFX Industry, Schools, Colleges, etc.

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 5 lakh

Hyderabad

Colleges, Media Houses, etc.

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 5 lakh

Bangalore

VFX Industry, Schools, Animation Studios, Colleges, etc.

INR 3 lakh- INR 5.5 lakh

Chennai

Photo Studios, VFX Industry, Colleges, etc.

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 6 lakh

Chandigarh

VFX Industry, Schools, Colleges, etc.

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 4.5 lakh

Kolkata

Animation Studios, Colleges, Hospitals, etc

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 5 lakh

Ahmedabad

Private Organisations, Hospitals, VFX Industry, etc.

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 4.5 lakh

Jaipur

Colleges, Media Houses, Private Organisations, etc

INR 2.5 lakh- INR 4.5 lakh

Animation Salary Abroad

You can see the salary of Animation professionals abroad below:

Country

Salary Offered

USA

  • Entry-Level: $40,000 to $60,000 per year
  • Mid-Level: $60,000 to $90,000 per year
  • Senior-Level: $90,000 to $150,000+ per year

United Kingdom

  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): £20,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): £30,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): £50,000 to £1,00,000 or more per year.

Canada

  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): CAD 40,000 to CAD 60,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): CAD 60,000 to CAD 90,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): CAD 90,000 to CAD 1,50,000 or more per year.

Germany

  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): €30,000 to €45,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): €45,000 to €70,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): €70,000 to €1,50,000 or more per year.

Australia

  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): AUD 40,000 to AUD 60,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): AUD 60,000 to AUD 90,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): AUD 90,000 to AUD 1,50,000 or more per year.

Note - The salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Popular Specializations

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UG Courses

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Answered 12 hours ago

Many colleges in India also offer VFX courses and certifications online. You can check out the list of the best online VFX courses in India in the table below -

VFX Course OnlineCourse ProviderCourse Fees
Certificate in Graphics, Animation, VFX, and GamingBoston Institute of AnalyticsINR 75,000
PG Diploma in Motion Graphic DesignAND AcademyINR 1 Lakh
Online BBA in Animation and VFX Management Jain Deemed-to-be UniversityINR 1.65 Lakh
Program in Visual Effects (VFX Plus) Maya Academy of Advanced CreativityINR 1.92 Lakh
Bachelor of Arts in VFX and AnimationArena AnimationINR 3.07 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the institute.

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Answered 12 hours ago

The Entry level salaries in Animation and VFX at ITM Institute of Design and Media start from INR 4 LPA, depending on skills and portfolio. At ITM Institute of Design & Media, stydents gain hands-on exposure to 35+ AI tools, which helps in building advanced industry-relevant portfolios to stand out

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Find the course comparison in the table below - 

Visual Effects (VFX)Graphic DesignGame Design & Development
Curriculum Focus
2D and 3D Animation, motion graphics, digital sculpting, and software proficiency. Typography, Motion Graphics, Visual Communication Techniques, Image Making, Design Software, Web Designing, etc.Game System Design and Logic, Sound Design, Player Psychology and Motivation, Core Game Mechanics and Challenge Dynamics, etc.
Skills Acquired
Technical skills like 3D Modeling, Compositing, Software proficiency, etc., along with creative and artistic skills. Typography, Advertising, Illustration, Visual Storytelling, UI Design, Design Software, etc.User experience, 3D modeling, audio, object physics, character design, prototyping, etc.
Course Fee
INR 8,000 - INR 27.8 LakhINR 3 Lacs – INR 20 lakhINR 1,400 - INR 40 Lakh
Top Colleges
Loyola College, Amity University, Atlas SkillTech University, AND Academy, Arena Animation, Chandigarh University, Maya Academy, etc.NIFT Delhi, Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, Arena Animation, NID Ahmedabad, JECRC University, School of Design UPES, etc.Amity University, Jain University, Galgotias University, Parul University, SGT Gurgaon, IIIT Nagpur, VIT Bhopal University, etc.
Career Paths
3D Modeler, Roto Artist, VFX Artist, Matte Painter, Lighting Artist, VR/AR Developer, Colorist, etc.

Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Illustrator, Multimedia Artist, Art Director, Product Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, Layout Designer, etc.

Game Designer, Creative Director, Game Producer, Game Animator, Game Writer, Audio Engineer, etc.

Employment Areas
Film, television, e-commerce, gaming, advertising, media, etc.Advertising & marketing, e-commerce, software & tech, publishing houses, entertainment, etc.Gaming companies, tech companies, Studios, product-based companies, etc.
Top Recruiters
Prime Focus Limited, Red Chillies VFX, Reliance Animation, DNEG India, Prana Studios, Yash Raj Films (VFX division), Rotomaker, etc.

Netflix, Meesho, Flipkart, Google, Amazon, Myntra, Accenture, The Times Group, etc.

NVIDIA, Rockstar Games, Capcom, Valve Corporation, Lila Games, Rockstar Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Square Enix, Sega, etc.

Average Salary
INR 3.5 LPAINR 4.4 LPAINR 10.7 LPA

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, info. may vary.

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Hi, yes, you can definitely get scholarship opportunities through LPUNEST for Animation programs at Lovely Professional University such as Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Multimedia courses. LPUNEST works as both an entrance exam and a scholarship test, so your scholarship amount depends on your perform

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Vihaan Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Dedicated 24/7 high end animation labs are not officially structured as always open spaces, but access is usually extended during capstone phases based on project needs. At LPU, labs are well-equipped with industry software and support intensive work, which helps in portfolio building and practical

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

There are currently 60 seats available for the Animation and VFX program. Because the number is limited, the selection process can be quite competitive. It is advisable to submit a strong application or portfolio to improve your chances. Artemisia College of Art and Design keeps the BDes batch sizes

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

For the first year, the total fee is INR 1,40,000. This amount reaches INR 1,50,000 by the 4th year. A registration fee of INR 3000 is also charged. Artemisia College of Art and Design uses these funds to maintain animation labs.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

In LPU Multimedia and Animation, tools like Maya and Adobe Creative Suite are used through regular lab work, project-based tasks, and portfolio building. Students practice on real style assignments which improves software handling and creativity. Industry workshops add practical exposure. A limitati

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

LPU has well-equipped animation labs with high-end systems and software for 2D/3D, VFX, and multimedia work. These labs support project work and portfolio development for students.

Access is usually extended during project periods, but 24/7 availability may vary depending on department rules.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Parul University BSc in Animation and VFX fees is INR 7.16 Lacs in 2026. This fees is charged at INR 1.79 Lacs per annum from every student. Each of these installments will be charged either before or at the beginning of every academic year within the duration of the course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Dear reader,

Indeed, LPU offers a well renowned B.Sc. in Design (Multimedia) that offers thorough instruction in VFX, digital storytelling, and 2D/3D animation. The curriculum is a great option for budding creatives because of its industry-standard iMac labs and solid placement record with prestigio

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Aston Martin

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore gives UG, PG and Diploma courses in animation. All these courses have different durations as given below:

S. No.Course TypeDuration
1.UG Courses3 Years/ 4 Years
2.PG Courses2 Years
3.Diploma Courses1-2 Years
4.Short-Term Courses3/6/9 Months

 

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore is a private institution that gives good education in Multimedia fields like Animation and VFX. Below are the reasons to choose IIFA Multimedia:

  • Good Placements: The college gives placements in companies like Technicolor, DQ Entertainment, Dash Animat

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Absolutely you can do a BBA in Marketing and also learn skills like digital marketing, graphic design, and AI separately. I think this approach is very much recommended because it combines strong business knowledge at foundation level with practical & technical skill that are in-demand. 

It will impa

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Mohit Mishra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, hostel fees are not included in the animation course fees at LPU. Tuition covers the innovative curriculum with industry tools like Maya and Blender, plus hands-on VFX projects for real-world skills. Hostel costs start around Rs 80,000 yearly for basic rooms, separate to ensure flexible stays. S

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Miss kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Total cost for B.Sc. Animation at LPU comes to around 8.7 Lacs for the full 3-year program, including tuition of 8.4 Lacs plus extras like hostel fees near 80,000 yearly. B.Des versions range 9.6-11.6 Lacs over 4 years. Scholarships based on entrance exams often cut this down a lot. Curriculum stand

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Sampreet Kaur

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The B.Sc. in Animation and VFX Design at LPU takes 3 years to complete through its 6 semesters, while the B.Des. animation programme requires 4 years of study through its 8 semesters.

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Kahim

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes! LPU has animation studios and other facilities on campus for providing a facility for animation, VFX, graphic, and UI/UX training.

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Kahim

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

LPU contains green screen facilities which serve as chroma studios for VFX training purposes. The university operates dedicated facilities which include VFX laboratories and editing rooms and post-production studios.

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Kahim

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, Lovely Professional University does have dedicated labs for animation students, including systems that support rendering work.

These labs are equipped with required software and decent hardware for projects like 3D modeling, animation, and rendering.

However, for heavy rendering, students sometim

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Shilakha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The animation faculty at Lovely Professional University are generally quite good. Most have strong academic backgrounds, and some also have real industry experience, which is helpful for practical subjects.

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Shilakha

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Yeah, at LPU animation isn't just taught by regular faculty industry professionals are also involved, which makes a big difference. You get to learn from people who have actually worked on real projects, so they share practical insights, current trends, and real workflows instead of just theory. The

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vishnu harry

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, students can pursue M.Des, MFA, or specialised master's programs in Animation & VFX. Postgraduate diplomas and international courses are also available. Higher studies help in specialisation, research, teaching roles, and advancing into leadership or niche creative positions.

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Tanu Rao

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Entry-level salaries in Animation and VFX can start from INR 4–8 LPA, depending on skills and portfolio. At ITM Institute of Design and Media, students gain hands-on exposure to 35+ AI tools, giving them an added edge in building advanced, industry-relevant portfolios that help them stand out early

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Answered 3 weeks ago

BDes in Animation and VFX from ITM Institute of Design and Media exposes students to diverse sectors such as films, television, gaming, advertising, OTT platforms, and digital media. 

Students master 35+ AI tools during the course which lands them opportunities in futuristic, rapidly-evolving sectors

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 4 weeks ago

LPU regularly invites VFX artists and industry professionals to conduct workshops and sessions, especially for courses like B.Sc. Animation and VFX Design and other design programs. These events provide students with real insights into the industry and introduce the latest tools, techniques, and tre

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Shilakha

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Answered 4 weeks ago

No, entrance test is not required for admission in Graphic Design Certificate course at Arena Animation, Moradabad. Students can get direct admission. The selection criteria for admission is based on academic scores or selection is decided by the management.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a month ago

The Advance Gaming Course with Augmented Reality at Future Ai School of Animation involves building gaming skills with Unity 3D, C#, visual design, AR tracking, mobile deployment, and real-time 3D asset integration. The below given are some of the things in its curriculum:

Term 1 (4 months)

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Shruti Manchanda

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Answered a month ago

There are three courses of different durations under the Courses in Dynamics. These are stated as below:

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Answered a month ago

The Broadcast Prime course at Future Ai School of Animation is 1 year long. It has 2 terms of 6 months and covers  2D animation, motion graphics, color correction, broadcast design, and post-production techniques. Perfect for careers in TV, news media, advertising, and digital content creation.

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