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

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

Sarjana SinhaContent Writer

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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Popular B.Des in Animation Colleges in India

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Popular B.Des in Animation Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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Answered 3 days ago

UCEED B. Des admission application counselling processing fee for all categories and genders is ₹ 4,000/-  (Rupees Four Thousand only). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, to sit in the Joint Counselling Process conducted by IIT Bombay, you must fill the B.Des Application. It is a common application form for admission to the BDes programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

NID will release the result for B.Des on April 07, 2026. The result be released on the website of NID.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, NIFT Mumbai is good for BDes programme. It is one of the 18 campuses of NIFT and has ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025. The college offers a BDes programme in full-time mode for 4 years. It is offered in several specialisations such as Fashion Communication

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Virajita Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 6 days ago

There are a total of 207 seats in the Symbiosis Institute of Design for B.Des programme.

SEED SpecializationIndian StudentsInternational StudentsTotal 
Communication DesignGraphic Design801292
User Experience Design
Animation Film Design
Video Film Design
Industrial DesignProduct Design45752
Interior Space Design
Fashion Design 29433
Fashion Communication 26430
 Total18027207

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The combined tuition fees for the B.Des that candidates have to pay in eight semesters in the academic session 2026- 2027 is 2,25,000 per semester. For semester 1, the total fees without hostel is 2,26,900 and for semester 2 is 2,25,500.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The top entrance exams for b.des admission in India are UCEED ( For IITs), NID for NID campuses, NIFT for NIFT campuses.

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered a week ago

MIT WPU Pune is offering the following B.Des specializations.

  1. Product design
  2. User experience design 
  3. Visual communication design 
  4. Fashion and apparel design 
  5. Animation and VFX design 
  6. Interior and space design 

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pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18

Answered a week ago

NIFT's 4-year tuition fee is around INR 13 Lakhs. While Woxsen University's tuition is similar (around INR 13.45 lakh), its mandatory hostel and meal plans add another INR 12.6 Lakhs, making NIFT significantly more affordable. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

NIFT is a government-funded statutory body providing a globally recognised degree at a lower cost (around INR 13 lakh). Pearl Academy is a private institute with higher fees (around INR 32 lakh+) but offers more flexible, industry-facing portfolios and international collaborations for students. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Candidates will be able to check the cutoff for NIFT Delhi on the website of NIFT: nift.admissions.nic.in. The opening and closing rank of all the programmes is given on this page. This year, NIFT 2026 cutoff is expected to be on the lower side.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, 15% of seats are reserved for students with a permanent domicile in Telangana. You will need to provide a valid state domicile certificate from the school.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The seat distribution (regular) for B.Des specialisations at NIFT Hyderabad campus is as follows:

B.Des Specialisation 

Regular Seats (All India)

Accessory Design (AD)

38

Fashion Communication (FC)

38

Fashion Design (FD)

38

Knitwear Design (KD)

38

Textile Design (TD)

38

Total B.Des Seats

190

Note: In addition to these, there are 5 supernumerary seats per academic programme reserved for NRI/Foreign National candidates, as well as domicile reservations

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

For its B.Des programme, the NIFT Hyderabad campus offers 266 seats across various B.Des specialisations.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, it is! The total tuition fee for NRI/Foreign National students is INR 43.3 Lacs per academic year, which is more than three times the costs paid by regular students, with no financial aid or concessions available.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Annual hostel charges at NIFT Hyderabad are as follows-

1. Hostel Fee: INR 35,500

2. Electricity & Water charges: INR 13,000

3. Service Charges (cleaning, security, etc., ): INR 12,000

4. Hostel Admission fee (One time): INR 2,500

5. Security Deposit (Refundable): INR 10,000

Total Hostel Fee: INR 72,500 (

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, students pay a one-time fee of roughly INR 21,900–INR 27,200, which includes a refundable security deposit, registration, and alumni fees.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee for B.Des at NIFT Hyderabad is approximately INR 12.96 Lacs for non-NRI students for 4 years.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Yes, the upper age limit of 24 years is relaxed by 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Person with Disability (PwD) categories.  

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

To apply for the BDes programme at NIFT Hyderabad, the maximum age for candidates must be less than 24 years as of August 1st of the admission year. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

B.Des programme at NIFT Hyderabad requires you to pass your class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. You must be under 24 years of age as of August 1st of the admission year (with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD), and qualify for the NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT & GAT). Candidates holding a 3

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

UCEED — needed for B.Des at many IITs / IIITDM (so apply to IIITDM Jabalpur and other UCEED colleges).

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Amity / SRM / Some private universities

MIT Institute of Design (MIT ADT) 

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Gaurav Bhatt

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

IIFA Lancaster Institute of Design selects students on a direct basis for the BDes programme. The selection is done on the following basis:

  • Academic merit + creative aptitude and interest in design + portfolio review + interview

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Anupama Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You will not be offered any direct admission to NIFT Delhi even if you are a class 12th topper. Candidates must fill the NIFT Entrance Application and appear for the exam. If they clear the cutoff, admission is offered.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

NIFT Kolkata BDes admission is competitive as cutoffs vary by specialisation, category, and campus. Ranks will extend to several thousand for some programmes. This shows a strong demand for design seats across NIFT campuses.

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There are many opportunities in fashion design, textile and accessory design, product development, and creative industries. BDes students can get jobs in fashion houses, retail brands, and design studios across India.

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Admission to NIFT Kolkata BDes is based on performance in NIFT Entrance Exam. This includes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). After this, there will be a Situation Test, interview, and document verification for final selection.

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

NIFT Kolkata BDes has many specialisations including: 

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication
  • Accessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Knitwear Design and
  • Leather Design

Choose one of the above specialisations based on creative interests and career goals.

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, 40 is a good marks for NIFT B.Des 2026 this year (expected). For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for the general category, for OBC, it will be around 30, for SC/ST, it will be around 30.

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The expected cutoff for NIFT 2026 for B.Des is:

CategoryExpected Cutoff for B.Des
Open30-80
EWS26-29
OBC26-29
SC22
ST19

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Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

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