Best VFX Colleges in Chennai - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

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Here are some popular Online VFX certification options you can consider:

Course Name	Course Provider	Course Fee
Advanced Program in Visual Effects (ADVFX Plus)	Maya Academy	INR 3.08 Lakh
Advanced Program in 3D Animation (AD3D EDGE Plus)	Frameboxx 2.0	INR 2.25 Lakh
ACS-CGI and VFZ for Films (VFX Film making)	Arena Animation	INR 3.27 Lakh
Certificate in Graphics, Animation, VFX, and Gaming	Boston Institute of Analytics	INR 75,000
Professional Development Program In 3D Animation and VFX	Zee Institute of Creative Art	INR 3.3 Lakh

Note: The information is taken from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Students can pursue VFX courses through online mode of learning. Some of the popular courses are tabulated below:

Name of Online Courses	Course Provider	Duration
B.Sc. Animation and VFX	i-Nurture	36 months
VFX Plus	MAAC	432 hours
Arena Multimedia	Aptech	-
Motion Graphics	TCS ion	145 hours

Note: The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

The overall median package recorded during Loyola College placement 2024 was 5.88 LPA. According to NIRF report 2025, the median package offered to UG and PG students over the past three years is mentioned below: 

Course	Median Package 2022	Median Package 2023	Median Package 2024
UG 3-year	INR 4.09 LPA	INR 4.4 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA
PG 2-year	INR 5.86 LPA	INR 4.59 LPA	INR 4.76 LPA

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

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS), Coimbatore is a private institution managed by the Hindustan Educational and Charitable Trust. Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade, the Hindusthan College of Arts and Science was established in 1998. The college has secured accreditation from bharathia univerasity  for 33 Under Graduate Programmes, 16 Post Graduate Programmes, 10 Research Centers, 3 Diploma and 2 Certification. MBA and MCA Programmes have approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), validating its academic standards and curriculum.

VFX Media and Designs provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Visual Communication, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Direction, Game Design.

It's true that Women's Christian College (WCC), Chennai, has announced that, beginning with the 2022–2023 admissions cycle, they will accept CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores for admission to undergraduate programs.WCC will use CUET results to determine who gets admitted to their BCom, BSc, and BA programs.Taking and passing the CUET exam is a requirement for admission to these programs. Completing the WCC-established CUET eligibility requirements will be necessary.WCC will continue to use the results of their own entrance examinations as well as national exams like the GATE and TANCET for postgraduate programs. WCC does not accept the CUET for postgraduate admissions.

From past years data ,Women's Christian College (WCC) does not appear to accept the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores for admissions. The admission criteria primarily include standardized test scores such as ACT, SAT, PSAT, high school GPA, and other specific requirements.

ICAT Design And Media College has been rated 3.07 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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.

Davinci Media College provides programmes including M.Sc, Certificate, B.Sc, UG Diploma, After 10th Diploma in streams such as Animation, Mass Communication & Media, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Game Design, Visual Communication, Video Editing (Post Production).

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Madras Institute of Fashion Technology - MIFT is approximately INR 186000.

Global Institute of Gaming and Animation (GIGA Chennai) provides programmes including PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate, M.Sc, B.Sc. in streams such as Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Game Design.

Mahatma Gandhi University, Chennai provides programmes including Executive MBA/PGDM, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, MCA, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA in streams such as Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

Chennai Animation College provides programmes including B.Sc, M.Sc, Certificate in streams such as Animation, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Multimedia & Digital Media, Game Design.

Zee Institute of Creative Art, Chennai provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc. in streams such as Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Game Design.

L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai carried out the application process in online mode. To fill out the form applicants are required to visit the official website of the college. The candidates are required to pay a one-time application at the time of registration. Given below is the step-by-step application process for L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai.

Step 1: Go to the official website of L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai.

Step 2: Register as a new user.

Step 3: Verify the number or email ID by entering the received OTP.

Step 4: Log in with login credentials.

Step 5: Fill out the application form by entering all the details.

Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 500 and Submit the form.

Some of the eminent recruiters who were part of the recent School of Mass Communication, VELS Institute of Science Technology placements are TCS, Wipro, Amazon, Zoho, etc.

National College of Media and Communication is a renowned institution offering Certificate, M.A, UG Diploma, B.Sc. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media, Animation. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. National College of Media and Communication boasts an impressive review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 5 for Campus Life, 4 for Placements, 3 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

The top recruiting companies that hire students from some of the top Digital Marketing colleges in India are mentioned in the table below -

College Name	Top Recruiters
Master's Union Placements	McKinsey, Bain and Company, Google, Microsoft, Cognizant, Pwc, Deloitte, etc.
Shiv Nadar University Placements	Amazon, HCL Technologies, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Bodh Gaya Placements	HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Infosys, HCL, Amazon, Cognizant, etc.
New Delhi Institute of Management Placements	Reliance Jio, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Genpact, Colgate, Accenture, Spicejet, etc.
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Placements	Apollo, Cognizant, Infosys, Genpact, Bajaj, etc.

Source - Official site and may differ.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Chennai provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Animation, Architecture & Planning, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Final Cut Pro, 3DS Max, Maya, Game Design.

At the time of Anipix Animation Academy admission, students are advised to keep in hand several documents. This will help them in an easier admission process. Students are advised to ensure the validity of the credentials. Find below a general list of documents that you may have to provide at the time of college's admission process:

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof, such as Aadhaar Card
• Candidate's photograph 

Note: Students must note that this is only a general list of documents and may vary from the actual credentials required.

Arena Animation, Chennai - T.Nagar is a well-known institution for Certificate courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Arena Animation, Chennai - T.Nagar has a rating of 4.4 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3 on Campus Life, 5 on Placements, 5 on Faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

Web D School provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Animation, IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers.

Neon Computer Education provides programmes including ITIL, MCSA, UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as IT & Software, Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in UI / UX.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Creative Academy is approximately INR 30000 - INR 180000.

Cinthamani Entertainment Technologies Academy has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
Certificate	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.