Best 2D / 3D Animation Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

CMD College is a reputed institute for M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, M.Ed, B.Ed, PG Diploma, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA Courses. Students can opt for these programs to pursue their career in Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, Teaching & Education, Business & Management Studies, Animation. The Institute has trained and experienced faculty members who deliver these programs. CMD College has a review rating of 3.64 on the basis of Shiksha reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.35 on Campus Life, 3.19 on Placements, 3.48 on Faculty and 3.44 on Infrastructure.

Aspirants can apply for all courses with their Class 12 score. The minimum aggregate required to apply for Certificate and UG Diploma programmes at MAAC, South Extension is to complete Class 12. Hence, aspirants with 50% in Class 12 can get admission provided they also fulfill the selection requirements. 

Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming and Technology is a tier 2 institute offering courses at UG and PG levels, in affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU). The Institute has an Accelerator Program is designed to equip Backstage Pass students with the skills, mentorship, and resources needed to develop industry-ready games. This programme enhances students' game development skills while fostering teamwork, creativity, and innovation. The Program combines practical experience, expert mentorship, and industry exposure to prepare students for success in the global gaming market.  Apart from this, the Institute has been awarded by various institutions and offers placement assistance to students through various collaborations. 

Pixelloid Studios has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Animation.

National Institute of Learning and Academics (NILA) offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Karnataka Urban Water Supply & Drainage Board, Appstane Technologies, Rahat Mahila Gramin Sahakari Path Sanstha Marya Butibori, Angel Inter College Pbh, Urmila Publicity And Printing, Madaan Accounts, Magnet Telelinks Pvt Ltd, Mahad Midc Distraigad, Mahaganapathi Distributers, Maharashtra Seamless Ltd Dp Group Of Industry, Maharashtra Security Force, Mail Hosieries P Ltd, Maintances, Mallikarjuna Rao (Somayajulu& Associates), Mankind Resarch Centre, Manocha Mediclals Pvt Ltd.

Arena Animation, South Extension-1 is a well-known institution for Certificate courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Arena Animation, South Extension-1 has a rating of 4.64 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.5 on Campus Life, 4.61 on Placements, 4.78 on Faculty and 4.67 on Infrastructure.

Echelon Institute of Technology courses are offered to students at the UG and PG levels. The college offers a wide range of programmes to students in various streams, such as Engineering, Computer Applications, Management, etc. Echelon Institute of Technology popular programmes are BTech and MBA. Further, the BTech and MBA students are placed in top companies such as Nagarro,  PILC,  and others. 

DICS Computer Education provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate, PG Diploma in streams such as IT & Software, Animation, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Java, PHP, .NET, MS Excel, AutoCAD.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur Centre, previously known as The Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India (CEDTI), was established in 1989. This college operates as an autonomous scientific society under the direction of the Indian government's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It provides a wide variety of recognised 'O' and 'A' level courses in the software, bioinformatics, and hardware fields. The institute provides 55 courses across 5 streams, including M.E./M.Tech, CCNA, MCSE, UG Diploma, and Certificate. 

You can read more information about the Institute on the following site - https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-electronics-information-technology-gorakhpur-22175

Zee Institute Of Creative Art- ZICA Hazratganj Lucknow offers various professional and short-term courses at Diploma and Certificate levels. The duration of the programmes vary from each other. Tabulated below are all the courses along with duration offered at Zee Institute Of Creative Art- ZICA Hazratganj Lucknow:

Course Name	Duration
Professional Development programme In 3D Animation & Visual Effects (vfx)	24
Professional Development Program In VFX and Film Making	24
Professional Program In 3D Animation	12
Professional Program In Vfx	12
Professional Program In Graphic Design	12
Professional Program In Digital Design & marketing	12
Program In Graphic Design	6
Program InWeb Design & Development	6
Program In Digital Marketiong	6
Program In Audio & Video Editing	3
Program In Compositing	6
Program In Motion Graphics	6
Program In Architectural & Interior Design	3
Program In Digital Photography	6
Short Term Courses	2