Best Sound & Video Editing Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are around 312 Sound and Video Editing colleges in India of which 8 is owned by the government and the rest 193 colleges are owned by private colleges. Please refer below for the various parameters and statistics for best Sound and Video Editing colleges in India:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	312
Total Tuition Fees	< INR 1 lakh: 64 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 9 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 3 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college > INR 5 lakh: 1 college
Top Specialisations	Video Editing (Post Production), Sound Editing, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Film Making, etc.
Ownership	Private colleges: 193 colleges Government colleges: 8 colleges

Given below are the best Sound and Video Editing colleges in India:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Punjabi University Patiala	INR 16,530	Merit-Based
CCSU	INR 35,000	Merit-Based
FTII	INR 48,310	Merit-Based

Please refer to the table below for the best Sound and video editing colleges in India in different fee ranges:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	64	Punjabi University Patiala, CCSU, FTII, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	9	Keltron Advanced Training Centre, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	3	Asian Institute of Design, George School of Animation, ITV School of Media and Management
INR 3-5 lakh	1	SACAC
> INR 5 lakh	1	Jagran Lakecity University

Given below are the best specialisations offered by the best Sound and Editing colleges in India:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Video Editing	110
Sound Editing	58
Editing	28
Final Cut Pro	14
Photoshop	12

Some of the leading companies that were part of Arena Animation placements in recent years are listed below:

Arena Animation Placements: Top Recruiters
Vasu Healthcare	Rockstar Games
Rede Design Studio	Prana Studios
Meditab Software	MPC Studios
Lakshya Digital	Golden Robot Animation
DQ Entertainment	Creatiosoft Solutions

Given below are the various courses offered by best Sound and Editing colleges in India:

Courses	No. of Colleges
Certificate	248
UG Diploma	72
PG Diploma	9
BSc	8
After 10th Diploma	6
MSc	5

Yes, you can pursue a Diploma or undergraduate degree in Sound and Video Editing following class twelve.

A professional education in Sound and Video Editing prepares you for a career in digital media, cinema and television, news channels, production, and more. 

Many major media companies, including Star India, Zed Network, Balaji Telefilms Limited, Cineyug Entertainments, and others, actively recruit sound and video editing candidates for their TV/radio networks and internet domains.

AAFT is a private academy; however, it is approved by the UGC. The academy also has multiple associations with international universities such as New York University, USA, Oxford Business College, United Kingdom and Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1990, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), is a Media and Communication academy located in Delhi/ NCR. It is located in Film City Noida and is known for offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and short-term courses in the fields of Cinema, Mass Communication, Animation, Fashion and Photography.

A candidate for an undergraduate programme must have completed their higher secondary education. However, for a postgraduate programme, a graduation degree in any field from an accredited university is required.

India has an abundance of work prospects because a huge quantity of material on OTT platforms, TV shows, and radio shows are produced and produced in the country.

There are numerous course in Sound and Video Editing. Some of the popular courses offered include:

• BVA in Film Editing
• BA in Editing
• BSc in Editing
• BA (Hons) Direction & Editing

Sound and Video Editing courses teach you how to take raw video and audio recordings and turn them into polished final products like movies, documentaries, commercials, and more. Additionally:-

Develops editing skills: Programs equip you with the technical skills to cut footage, add effects, synchronize sound and video, and create a cohesive final product.

Creative & technical blend: These courses go beyond just technical skills. They often emphasize aspects like creativity, storytelling, and visual communication to help you craft impactful narratives.

Sound & Video Editing Course Relevant Information:

Sound & Video Editing Colleges in India

BAOU provides more than 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, UG diploma, PG diploma, certificates, and doctoral programmes. The fees for the certificate and UG Diploma course range between INR 600 - 8 K, and INR 1.2 K - 22 K, respectively. Moreover, the details for some more courses are mentioned in the below table:

Candidates can enroll themselves in colleges given below:

·       Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi

·       Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi

·        Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

·        Jamia3 Shriram College for Women, New Delhi

Some university level or state level entrance exams are – NIMSEE, FTII JET, Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam and more.

The fee structure of a postgraduate course in Sound and Video Editing ranges from INR 1L to 8L.

Some of the popular colleges in this domain are:

• MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune
• Srishti Institute of Design Ahmedabad
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune
• Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad
• MGR Government Film and Television Institute Chennai
• Whistling Woods International Mumbai
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology Bangalore

YWCA Women's Training institute has been rated 3.8 on Infrastructure parameter. YWCA Women's Training institute has also been rated 3.3 for Campuslife.

No, students can not get direct admisison at Jagran Lakecity University. Admission is typically based on a combination of merit (qualifying exam scores) and performance in the JLU Entrance Test (JLUET) or other national-level entrance exams like CLAT, LSAT, or JEE Main for specific programs. Candidates are evaluated based on their performance in the qualifying examination. 

Image Creative Education is a well-known institution for UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Image Creative Education has a rating of 4.15 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.5 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 4.25 on Faculty and 3.88 on Infrastructure.

Media Village provides programmes including M.A, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, M.Com, B.A, B.Com in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction.

The fee for UG courses can go upto INR 2.8 Lacs at Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. The fee depends on the course and specialisation chosen by students. 

Students achieving 85% scoring in their Higher Secondary/10+2 exams can confidently apply for the CUET exam for college admission. Mahraja Agrasen College accepts admissions via the CUET entrance exam performance only. However, students can visit the official website of the college to learn of exceptions such as Sports/ECA quota, etc.

MGR Government Film and Television Institute provides programmes including UG Diploma, BVA in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Cinematography, Sound Recording, Direction, Editing.

Institute of Engineering and Management Studies has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized University.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
PG Diploma	Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised university.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.

Although Union Christian College has well maintained campus but St Joseph's College is more concerned in academic excellence. There is various programs offered in linguistics disciplines at St Joseph college.

Union college focus more on extra curricular activities whereas St Joseph college is more inclined towards academic excellence and overall development of candidates.

Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India does not considers entrance exam scores for admission. Candidates are selected for admission based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. The minimum qualification required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes. Once selected, aspirants are further called for a personal interview round for admission.

Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Hamstech Institute of Creative Education provides various  programmes in degrees, diplomas, certificate, and weekend progarmmes in Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Photography, Graphic Design, Baking, Culinary Arts, and Makeup Artistry. The details are mentioned below:

FashionDesign	Duration	No. of Seats
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MAKING (SBTET)	2 Yrs	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN	3 Yrs	60
Diploma in Textiles & Fashion Design	2 yrs	25
WEEKEND FASHION DESIGN COURSE	1 yr	25
Interior design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (SBTET)	1 Yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN	3 Mths	60
Diploma in Interior Design	1 Yr	25
WEEKEND INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE	1 Yr	25
Photography
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Short-Term Course in PHOTOGRAPHY	3 mths	25
BA Hons Degree in Photography & Digital Imaging	3 Yrs	60
WEEKEND COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Graphic Design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (JNAFAU)	1 yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN APPLIED ARTS (VISUAL COMMUNICATION)	3 Yrs	60
Makeup Artist
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY	3 Mths	25

National Academy of Cinema and Television provides programmes including UG Diploma in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction, Acting.

Yes, JD Institute of Fashion Technology is a good college as it is an educational division of JD Educational Trust. JD is affiliated with the Bengaluru Central University and has collaborated with the Sunrise University. The college was established in 1988 as a private institute. Further, it is a member of a renowned institute and has associated with various prestigious organisations such as Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cumulus, etc.

The seats availability for offered courses at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology goes up to 15.