Animation Colleges in Kochi - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

In Kochi, there are about 14 colleges that offer animation courses. Among these,  7 are owned by the Private sector and 1 is owned by the Public sector. The best institutes for animation in Kochi are listed below:

• SHC
• ACTS CDAC, Software Training and Development Centre
• Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce
• De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Following are the Animation eligibility criteria that candidates can check to have a better idea.

• Aspirants who have cleared their Class 12 with passing marks in any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) can pursue an Animation course at the graduation level.
• However, most popular colleges allow candidates to take part in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a recognised board.
• On the other hand, to pursue a PG level Animation course, candidates should clear graduation from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum percentage (usually 45% - 60%).

Yes, candidates may enroll in short-term animation courses. Such courses might last anything from one month to a full year. A Diploma in Animation, a Certificate Course in VFX, a Certificate Course in Digital Compositing & Non-Linear Editing, etc. are some examples of short-term animation courses. Students can acquire fundamental animation knowledge or more specialised abilities in a particular subject through short-term certificate programmes in animation.

It is estimated studying animation courses in Kochi is affordable. Below table showcasing the number of colleges with their annual fee:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	2 (Centre for Open and Digital Education, ACTS CDAS)
INR 1-2 lakh	2 (AND Academy, DSiT)
INR 2-3 lakh	2 (SHC, Amrita School of Arts)

Students can apply for a course in Arena Animation Borivali as the institute accepts applications from those who have completed Class 10/Class 12 or any diploma/degree course. Students waiting for their results can also apply. Arena Animation admits student basis their interests in the field of Animation and related subjects. Students can visit the institute in person or submit an online enquiry. For complete detail, click here: Arena Animation Mumbai admission process.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Sacred Heart College - SHC is around INR 13460 - INR 287775.

Westford Institute of Film Technology has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The leading companies that visited the De Paul Institute of Science and Technology campus during the placement drive through the mentioned in the table below:

Zee Institute of Creative Art, Kochi is a good institution for UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at Zee Institute of Creative Art, Kochi are Game Design.

1.     Top companies that hire Art graduates are:

Top Companies for Arts Graduate
Microsoft Corporation	Robosoft Technologies
AAPC	Lowe Lintas
Cognizant	Saregama India Limited

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

Don Bosco Institute of Graphic Arts Communication Technology (Don Bosco IGACT) is a reputed institute for After 1th Diploma. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Animation. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Don Bosco Institute of Graphic Arts Communication Technology (Don Bosco IGACT) has a review rating of 4.8 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.8 on campuslife, 5 on placements, 4.8 on faculty and 5 on Infrastructure.

Reliance Education, Cochin provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Animation, Design, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Game Design, 3DS Max, Maya, Final Cut Pro.