B.A. in Animation Colleges in India

Yes, A career in animation is one of the most highly-paying jobs in this digital world, especially for those who have good creative and drawing skills. The highest-paying companies for animation artists are The Walt Disney Company and Microsoft according to our most recent salary estimates.

In addition, companies like Blur Studio and Pixar Animation Studios report highly competitive wages for animation artists. The average salary for an Animator is INR 7 to 20 Lacs per annum in India. Animators make INR 63,55,835 per year on average, or INR 3,055 per hour, in the USA.

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There are 75+ BA in Animation colleges in India that offer the degree at the UG course level. Some of the top BA in Animation colleges in India include colleges like Amity University, Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, MIT Institute of Design, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Vishwakarma University, Sacred Heart College, etc.

No, BA is an undergraduate degree. Students can pursue it after completing their Class 12 from any stream. Most colleges allow students from any stream to pursue this course.

There are many Diploma and certificate courses in Animation that students can pursue after Class 10.

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No, it is not mandatory to take entrance exams in order to secure admission to a BA in Animation course in India. Most colleges accept the scores of Class 12. However, some colleges may also accept the scores of all-India-level entrance examinations. The details about these examinations are mentioned in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
CUET	May 8-June 1, 2025	CUET Schedule	CUET Syllabus
SAT India	May 3, 2025	SAT India Schedule	SAT India Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

You can treat long term as long term or lifelong commitment towards a particular industry. Those who want to have a career in animation, prefer to study long term course. They either start when they have completed class 12th by entering in a reputed college for animation UG degree program. However, there are few short term Animation courses available to develop a particular skill or if someone wants to test whether they are good enough to have a career in animation. In India many passionate youngsters are forced to get into short term course because they do not get total support from their family to choose animation as a career and the students think at least a short term course could help them get closer to their passion.

Sure! Students can go through the table below for some information about the top BA colleges in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of BA in Animation Colleges in India	76 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 1 college INR 1-2 Lakh: 7 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 Lakh: 11 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 15 colleges
Top BA in Animation Colleges in India	Amity University, Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, MIT Institute of Design, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Vishwakarma University, Sacred Heart College, etc.
Top BA in Animation Specializations	Multimedia & Digital Media, Game Design, Graphic Design, Graphic/Web Design, Communication Design, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based and CUET, SAT India, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, students can study BA in Animation at government colleges in India. Some of the best Government BA in Animation colleges in India are listed below, along with their eligibility for a BA in Animaton course.

College Name	Eligibility/Entrance Exams
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Admission	Merit-Based
MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University Admission	Merit-Based
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development Admission	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Students can check the table below to know about the average course fees at some of the top BA Animation colleges in India.

College Name	Average Fees
Amity University, Mumbai Admission	INR 3 Lakh
Vishwakarma University Admission	INR 6 Lakh
Sacred Heart College Admission	INR 2.15 Lakh
Shoolini University Admission	INR 3.3 Lakh
SHUATS - Sam Higginbottom University Admission	INR 1.52 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Amity University Noida offers a three year BA Hons course across 23 specialisations. The university also offers BA (General), which is only restricted to Girl candidates only. Find below all the BA specialisations offered at Amity Noida:

BA (Hons) Specialisation
German	History	Philosophy
Journalism & Mass Communication (3 Continent)	Mass Communication (International)	Economics
Business Economics	Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)	English
French	German	Spanish
Applied Psychology	Applied Psychology -3 Continent	Applied Psychology -International
Public Administration	Sanskrit	International Relations -3 Continent
Political Science	Sociology	Geography
International Relations	Journalism & Mass Communication	-

Yes, there are many websites where you can obtain free animation courses. Online resources such as Skillshare, Blender Cloud, YouTube, and Khan Academy provide free animation tutorials that cover the fundamentals. Basic animation classes can be found at Khan Academy, and a variety of free training can be found on YouTube from channels like Blender Guru and Cartoon Block.

Blender is an open-source programme, and Blender Cloud offers several free tutorials for 3D modelling and animation with it. Furthermore, auditing is free for certain courses on sites like Coursera, but access to certifications and graded assignments could cost money. Additionally, keep an eye out for deals or free course offers on websites like Udemy. Make sure the prerequisites and course material match your needs and ability level by carefully reviewing them. Click to learn Free Online Courses in Animation.

Yes, animators are in demand. You can refer below for the career options below: 

• Advertising
• Online and Print News Media
• Film & Television
• Cartoon production
• Theater
• Video Gaming
• E-learning

Scope of Animation: 

• Storyboarding Artists
• Character Animators
• Rigging Artists
• Texture Artists
• Layout Artists
• Compositor
• Roto Artists
• Match Moving Artists

Globally the animation industry is huge and as an animation artist, applicants have great scope both in India and abroad. Animation as a profession is a very high-paying job. The animation industry in India as well as abroad is expected to grow at a pace faster than the Information Technology industry. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Animation page. (https://www.shiksha.com/animation-chp). I hope this will help you.

Students can calculate the ROI of a BA in Animation course, from colleges in India, by comparing the average course fees they are required to pay, with the average salary they can expect to receive after completing their degree.

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Jain Deemed-to-be University BA	INR 13 Lakh	INR 7.2 LPA
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development BA	INR 12 Lakh	INR 6 LPA
Vishwakarma University BA	INR 6 Lakh	INR 6 LPA
Vishwakarma6 University, Mumbai BA	INR 3 Lakh	INR 4.6 LPA
School of Liberal Studies and Media, UPES BA	INR 7.33 Lakh	INR 4.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Students can take a look at the table below to know about the placement salary and top recruiting companies for various BA Animation colleges in India.

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
Amrita School of Arts, Humanities, and Commerce Placements	INR 7.24 LPA	IBM, Wipro, Google, Amazon, Ford Motors, Cognizant, Oracle, etc.
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development Placements	INR 6 L	TCS, Thomas Cook, Infosys, Wipro, etc.
Vishwakarma University Placements	INR 6 LPA	JP Morgan, Athenahealth, Bekaert, Accenture, IBM, MasterCard, HSBC Technology, BNY Mellon, etc.
Sacred Heart College Placements	INR 4.68 LPA	Infosys, Wipro, IBM, TCS, Cognizant, etc.
Amity University, Mumbai Placements	INR 4.6 LPA	HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, Samsung, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The university conducted SOET for all the UG and PG courses in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture and Pharmacy courses offered by it. For all the remaining courses, the university conducts online counselling based on past academic merit. 

The BA course at Manipal Institute of Communication is available for both three years and four years. The total fees of the BA programme at MIC include a number of components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, caution deposits and various one-time charges. The total tuition fee for a three-year BA course is INR 4.5 lakh. Students can pay the fees either annually or semester-wise.
Note: This MIC BA fee has been taken from the official website of the college. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Amity School of Film and Drama is India's leading Education Group, established over two decades ago. Amity School of Film and Drama, Greater Noida is a constituent institution of Amity University, Greater Noida. The basic values of Amity University Greater Noida campus are academic freedom, creativity, and social responsibility. The Amity School of Film and Drama offers three-course includes Bachelor of Visual Arts, Postgraduation Diploma, and Master of Visual Arts programs with different specializations.

CUET result 2026 will be declared tentatively in first week of July 2026. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download their CUET scorecard online when released. The link to download the CUET scorecard will be available at CUET results 2026. Candidates will be required to enter the login credentials to view the CUET 2026 scorecard online. CUET scores are used for admission to various universities/colleges that candidates has applied for while filling the application form. Candidates must download and take the print of the CUET 2026 results when released. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to May 31.

The modes of Jain (Deemed-to-be University) admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and scores of entrance tests. The colleges under the Jain (Deemed-to-be University) like the Center for Creative Arts and Design provides BA at the undergraduate level. Please check the official website for the fee-related information.

The total tuition fee to pursue a BA at Vishwakarma University is INR 36,000 to inr 6 lakh. This shows the variation of tuition fees charged by the university for different BA specialisations. This is as per verified sources. It can still vary.

Yes, BA is available at Amity University Mumbai. The UG-level course is offered in honors and reserach degree. The BA course is offered via the Amity Film School, School of Language, School of Communication, etc. The UG-level course lasts for three to four years per the BA specialisations candidates want to pursue. Amity University Mumbai offers BA in multiple specialisations, such as Applied Psychology,  Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Making,  French,  Liberal Arts, etc.

KIIT School of Film and Media is a private institute that is approved by organizations like UGC and gives good education to the students. Below given are the reasons to choose KIIT School of Film and Media:

• Easy admission: The admissions are based on class 12th merit and no entrance test is required. 
• Placement Opportunities: The institute has a placement cell and gives placement opportunities in companies like Nestle, Reliance Life Sciences, Lupin Limited, USV Limited etc..
• Scholarship Options: The institute also gives need and merit-based scholarships under KIIT University.

RTMNU BA placement 2024 data has not been declared by the University. However, according to the students' reviews on the Shiksha page, about 50 BA (Hons) Hindi students from the batch of 2022 got placed. RTMNU BA the highest package offered was INR 3 LPA, and the lowest package offered was INR 2 LPA.

Apart from that, from the batch of 2023, almost 70% of students got placed with the highest package offered was INR 10 LPA and,  RTMNU BA average package was INR 4 LPA. The lowest package offered was INR 3 LPA.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

There are a total of 8356 seats for the BA programme in MGU affiliated colleges. Some of the affiliated colleges along with the seat intake are mentioned below:

Institutes	Seats
Maharaja's College	430
NSS Hindu College	450
St. Peter's College, Kolenchery	247
Maharaja's4 Thomas College, Pala	274
Ettumanoorappan College	184

The new batch St. Xavier's College Ranchi starts after the completion of admission process. All the information regarding the start date of a batch, class timings, & subject wise schedule, will be given by the college. Students need to keep checking the college page or their e-mails for updates.

Yes, St. Joseph College of Communication (SJCC) offers BA in six specialisations. These specialisations include BA in Multimedia, BA in Animation and Graphic Design, BA in Sound Design and Visual Editing, etc. The duration of BA at SJCC is three years. However, if the students want to pursue an honours degree in the BA specialisations offered at the college, they will have to complete the four-year programme and earn additional credits. The degrees for all the BA courses is awarded by the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) as the college is affiliated with it.

To get a seat at Acharya School of Design, candidates should have passed Class 12 from any stream. Students must fill the application form either online/offline. Pay the course fee to confirm admission.

Candidates seeking GCIED BA admission must fill register and apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the institute. Those who meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the institute are eligible to apply. Once the application process is completed, the institute constitutes an admission committee that shortlists students.

The shortlisting criteria are based on marks in the online test conducted by the institute. These shortlisted students are further evaluated based on personal interview rounds. Those who pass the interview are provided with a unique ID no, with which they are required to pay a prescribed amount of fees to secure their admission. Students are successfully admitted upon payment of fees.