Career After B.Des in Animation: Salary 2025, Jobs, Top Recruiters, Placements

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:23 IST
Sarjana Sinha

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Candidates who have a passion for creativity and possess certain skills required to express their thoughts and emotions through visuals and motion graphics can definitely make a fruitful career in this field of animation. BDes Animation has been proven to be top choices for such candidates who want to pursue their career in field of animation and design.

With rise of advanced technologies and softwares, this field of animation has grown rapidly over past few decades and aspirants can integrate their creative skills with modern equipments to produce high quality results that can be utilized to their highest potential. There is a high demand for professionals having relevant skills to experiment with their ideas and lead to new innovations which can impact this industry worldwide.

Some of widely chosen job profiles by candidates graduated in BDes Animation include 2D/3D Animator, VFX Artist, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Compositor, Lighting Artist, Motion Graphic Designer etc. Top Recruiters in field of BDes Animation include Adobe, Pixar, Maya Entertainment, UTV Toonz, Google Vision, Accenture, Acer, Walt Disney etc. Average salary of a BDes design graduate in India is approx INR 5-7 LPA.

Candidates interested to know more about career scope in BDes Animation Courses may continue reading further.

BDes Animation Jobs

Following are some potential areas of focus and career opportunities for candidates with a BDes in Animation:

Job Profile

Description

Average Salary (INR)

2D Animator

Creates animations using 2D drawing software, bringing characters and scenes to life.

3.7 LPA

3D Animator

Develops 3D models, textures, and animations using specialized software.

4.2 LPA

Character Artist

Designs and develops characters, defining their appearance, personality, and emotions.

4.3 LPA

Storyboard Artist

Creates visual storyboards that act as blueprints for animation projects.

4.1 LPA

Concept Artist

Generates initial visual concepts for characters, environments, and props for animation.

5.9 LPA

Motion Graphics Artist

Creates animated graphics for motion pictures, television, and online media.

5.3 LPA

VFX Artist (Animation)

Integrates visual effects with animation to create realistic or fantastical scenarios.

3.5 LPA

Rigger Artist

Creates digital skeletons and controls that allow for animation of 3D models.

3 LPA

Compositor

Combines various visual elements (animation, effects, backgrounds) into a final scene.

5.1 LPA

Lighting Artist

Creates realistic lighting effects to enhance visual quality of animation.

4 LPA

Technical Director (Animation)

Manages technical aspects of animation production, ensuring smooth workflows.

9.6 LPA

Animation Director

Oversees entire animation production process, ensuring creative vision is realized.

11 LPA

BDes Animation Courses Scope

Being termed as a bright career in future, students who graduate in BDes Animation are offered multiple opportunities and preferred over graduates of other fields. This is because demand of creative individuals is rising in industry and BDes Animation will be most sought courses in upcoming era of modernization.

Courses after BDes Animation

There are various options available for aspiring candidates who wish to opt for higher studies after completing BDes in Animation and VFX. Some of these are:

M.Des in Animation: Post Graduate program opted after graduation in BDes Animation.

Certificate courses: Short term programs focused on clearing core concepts and basics of animation.

Online Programs: Anyone having interest in animation can  enrol into online certifications programs irrespective of their educational background.

BDes Animation Recruiters

Demand for graphic professionals has increased, owing to a spike in number of Animation Studios. A few of top employers in this industry are Jadoo Works Pvt Ltd, Pentamedia Graphics, Maya Entertainment Ltd, UTV Toonz, Heart Entertainment Limited, Crest Animation Studios Ltd, and Silverton Studio.

India possesses creative energy and aptitude to produce world-class animations more than any other Asian nation. Even though India's animation industry is still in its infancy, it is set for rapid expansion.

Here is a list of top recruiters that hire professionals from field of Animation.

Top Recruiters for BDes Animation Graduates

Walt Disney Studio Animation

Pixar Animation Studios

Acer 

Google Inc

Amazon Global Vision

Pent media graphics

Accenture

Maya Entertainment

Adobe Systems Pvt. Ltd

Reliance media works Ltd.

Google vision

UTV Toonz

Best BDes Animation Colleges in India

While deciding which college to choose for pursuing BDes Animation, it is recommended to acknowledge fact that both government and private colleges offer specialisations in this course and enrolling into either of two institutions will surely prove to be beneficial for students in long run.

Candidates can refer to table below to gain insights on some popular government and private colleges that offer BDes Animation courses along with their packages offered. Candidates must note that colleges mentioned in table are listed alphabetically and not in any order of ranking hierarchy.

Top Colleges

Average Package Offered (in INR)

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur

3.2 LPA

IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi

3-4 LPA

IIT Bombay

23.5 LPA

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi

4.5 LPA

VIT Vellore

9.9 LPA

Parul University, Vadodara

4.5 LPA

Loyola college, Chennai

6 LPA

Chandigarh University

9.54 LPA

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

6-7 LPA

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Answered 23 hours ago

The Nift Daman cutoff 2026 closing rank for B.Des in Textile Design course was 3914 for the General AL category and 7254 for the OBC category in round 4.

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

NIFT Kannur cut-off 2026 was announced for Round 4 where cut off rank was between 733 to 3462 for General AI category students.

Students need to have at least a rank of 3462 to get admission into NIFT Kannur.

See the table below for more details about cut off ranks on the basis of categories:

CategoryThe NIFT Kannur round 4 closing rank 2026
General3462
OBC5193 
SC9881
EWS8163

 

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

NIFT Kangra Cutoff 2026 has been released upto round 4. The admissions for General AI were closed in Round 3 with the closing rank of 1135.

To know the cutoff ranks in round 4 for other categories refer to the table below.

Category NIFT Kangra Round 4 cutoff 2026
OBC5351
SC6296

 

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 5 days ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BDes students based on their UCEED rank. Below is the UCEED score requirement to get the scholarship:

Scholarship for AY 2026-27

UCEED Rank

Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%)

Upto 800 All India Rank

MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%)

801-2000 All India Rank

MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%)

2001 to 2500 All India Rank

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

The NIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 held a closing rank of 365 for B.Des. in Fashion Communication under General AI category.

Category- wise cutoff ranks are provided below :

CategoryNIFT Chennai cutoff 2026 round 4
General365 (2)
OBC1684 
SC3779 
EWS2989 
ST8429

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Riya Jeet

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 5 days ago

Admission to BDes at Amity Mumbai is done basis Merit and marks obtained in Class 12 exam.

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Satyendra Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Candidates who have passed Class 12 exam from a recognised board are eligible to apply for BDes at Amity University Mumbai.

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Chandra Thakur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers admission in BDes course based on scores of candidates in UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID or NATA. Aspirants can also appear for MIT-WPU CET conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pass personal interaction and portfolio review rounds for final admission in BDes.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

Candidates need to pass Class 12/ HSc or its equivalent examination in any stream with English subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra) to apply for BDes course at MIT-WPU, Pune.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers BDes for four-years at the UG level. This full-time programme is offered in six specialisations, including:

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

The total tuition fees for BDes is INR 17 lakh at MIT-WPU, Pune. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees. For students who find the fee expensive can apply for scholarships. The university offers up to 100% waiver in tuition fee based on MIT-WPU CET score or UCEED ra

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

MIT-WPU Pune allots seats in BDes course based on scores of candidates in NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, NID, NATA or MIT-WPU CET. The university also considers performance of aspirants in PI and portfolio review rounds for final selection.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 6 days ago

 IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026 was 16 for the General AI category in the last round. Hence, this category of students need a rank of at least 16 or lower to be qualified for admission. To know the IIT Bombay branch-wise cutoff 2026, students can check the table below. 

CategoryIIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2026
General16
OBC16
SC8
ST5
EWS5
OBC Non-Creamy PWD1

 

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

MIT ADT University does increase its annual fees for BDes courses every subsequent year. However, there is no fixed amount by which the BDes fees is increased annually.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, candidates who are still awaiting Class 12 board exam results can apply for BDes admissions at MIT ADT. Candidates can participate in all selection rounds before receiving Class 12 board exam score. Such candidates will be required to show proof of their passing from Class 12th to apply for BDe

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is no mention of MIT ADT University accepting UCEED scores for BDes admissions. Only selection procedure mentioned for BDes courses includes DAT+Studio Test+PI which are all conducted by MIT Institute of Design.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, MIT ADT University does not admit candidates directly into its BDes courses. Every candidate who applies for BDes courses are admitted after they undergo a Design Aptitude Test, Studio Test and a Personal interview.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, 20 might be an excellent rank for gaining admission to the IIT Delhi BDes course if you belong to the General or OBC AI category. For both these categories, the last round closing ranks were 28 and 32, respectively.

Students can check the table below to know the highest rank accepted by differe

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes. Galgotias University offers scholarships that can apply to B.Des students, subject to the particular programme's eligibility criteria. The university's current scholarship scheme includes merit-based tuition-fee waivers, including 25% for students scoring 95% or above in Class 12 and 15% for 90

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Jitendra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

You can get MIT MPU CET sample papers for B.Des from the official website of college. 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The programme requires two compulsory onsite summer industrial training and six months internship. These interactions give students a great exposure to the industry and hands-on learning experiences.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Learners become skilled in industry-specific tools and technology, like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Tukatech and CLO 3D. AI-powered education for 3D visualisation of apparel & its digital analysis is also part of syllabus.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

B.Des (Fashion Design) Candidates desirous of admission to the B.Des (Fashion Design) programme should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. Prospective students should consult the university's most recent admission criteria for complete eligibility information.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The B.Des (Fashion Design) programme is also industry exposed with tie-ups with popular organisations and brands like Raymond, Zara, Vero Moda, Reliance, Tommy Hilfiger, which provide students with practical insights of the fashion and retail industry.

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Total fees of the 4-Year BDes (Fashion Design) programme at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is INR 6.80 lakh. However, students can cut their academic costs by taking opportunity to apply for university scholarships. Eligible candidates can get scholarships up to 100% through CUCET, provided the

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The programme key highlights are 20% AI Integration, 25-30% Experiential Learning, Collaboration with Brands like Raymond, Zara, Vero Moda, Reliance, Tommy Hilfiger Specialised Design Labs. Practical training on tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Tukatech and CLO 3D. The programme is al

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the SIU Pune offers merit-based scholarships for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) students. These awards are funded through the Symbiosis Society Foundation and reward high academic achievement during the programme.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, SIU offer scholarship to BDes students. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has various scholarship schemes to reward meritorious BDes students. The scholarship is offered by the Symbiosis Society Foundation.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Symbiosis International provides five different hostels in the Viman Nagar campus for BDes students. However, out of those, only one hostel is provided for boys and rest all are for girls. Students can opt for triple or twin sharing rooms. The total hostel fee includes room charges, refundable secur

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, Symbiosis International, Pune has a seat reservation policy for different category students. Below are the details of Symbiosis International BDes seat reservation:

  • For Sanctioned intake: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), PwD (3%) and Defence category (5%)
  • Over and above sanctioned intake: Kashmiri Migrants (

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

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