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

No there should not be any hassle in case of admission after a gap year in private universities. Every year many students take gap year or some like to call it a drop year to take their time to reflect and decide on their eventual career path

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.

Because of the convenience and flexibility, online VFX courses are becoming popular day by day. In an online programme, lectures are given via video conferencing, while notes, exams, and checking are done via an LMS.

One can enrol in an Online courses while residing in another city because there are no on-site classes. It also gives an opportunity to the students to learn and perform at their own pace and take their career to further growth.

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Yes, students can get admission in Artemisia College of Art and Design Diploma courses with 60% in Class 12. There is no minimum percentage specified by the college. As there are no entrance exams, a student having 60% in Class 12 is eligible.

Many colleges in India also offer VFX courses and certifications online. You can check out the list of the best online VFX courses in India in the table below -

VFX Course Online	Course Provider	Course Fees
Certificate in Graphics, Animation, VFX, and Gaming	Boston Institute of Analytics	INR 75,000
PG Diploma in Motion Graphic Design	AND Academy	INR 1 Lakh
Online BBA in Animation and VFX Management	Jain Deemed-to-be University	INR 1.65 Lakh
Program in Visual Effects (VFX Plus)	Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity	INR 1.92 Lakh
Bachelor of Arts in VFX and Animation	Arena Animation	INR 3.07 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the institute.

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Of course, you can. The basic eligibility requirement to pursue a PG degree or Diploma course is to have a bachelor's degree only. Irrespective of the discipline you got your degree from, you are eligible to pursue a PG degree or Diploma course in VFX. Though you'll need to crack entrance exams for some PG degree courses.

Yes, Sankalchand Patel University Visnagar offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with a total student capacity of 1700. The hostels can accommodate 700 boys and 1000 girls with all the amenities for students away from home to adjust to their student life on campus.

ITM Institute of Design & Media conducts the ITM IDM Entrance Test that a student must clear to secure admission. The test comprises of 3 rounds:

• Creative Intelligence Test (CIT)
• Design Impromptu Test (DIT)
• Personal Interview

Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Accessory Designer, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Game Designer, and Furniture Designer are some of the job profiles available after studying design courses. Designer pay may vary depending on a number of factors, including cities or demand. Your degree's worth may differ between cities. There are more offices and enterprises in big cities, which increases your chances of finding work.

Graduates in design have a wide range of employment possibilities.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Fashion Designer	INR 3.5 LPA
Textile Designer	INR 4.2 LPA
Graphic Designer	INR 3.0 LPA
Interior Designer	INR 3.1 LPA
UI/UX Designer	INR 5.5 LPA

Pearl Academy Bangalore offers PG and undergraduate programmes to students. These programmes are given across the Design, Management, and various other streams. At the PG (postgraduate) level, the college offers MDes, a 2-year MBA, and other programmes to students. Pearl Academy courses also include certificate & Diploma programmes. At the UG (undergraduate) level, the college offers BDes & other programmes to students. 

Silver Oak College of Animation and Multimedia Ahmedabad admission are merit-based. To join the candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria and currently being enrolled or have completed Class 12 from the recognised board.

The mode of application for Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Bangalore is both online and offline. Students can apply through the institute page. There is also offline mode of applications where students can visit the campus and purchase the application form. 

Dev Bhoomi School of Architecture and Design offers both undergraduate and graduate courses in architecture and design. The key programs include

Bachelor of Architecture B.Arch A comprehensive five year course covering architectural design, construction and urban planning.

Bachelor of Design B.Des A four year programme with specializations in interior design, product design and graphic design.

Master of Architecture M.Arch A two year advanced course for postgraduate studies in architecture.

Diploma in Architecture A shorter programme providing foundational knowledge, in architecture and design.

The school focuses on practical learning through studio work, internships and partnerships with the industry to equip students for diverse careers in design and architecture.

Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment offers three-year BA and four-year BA (Hons)/ Research course at the UG level. Candidates can apply for below BA specialisations after completing Class 12:

• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Film, Television & OTT Production

School of Design, MIT WPU Pune the highest package for 2025 is INR 20 LPA. The institute has decent placements and invites companies from different sectors to conduct the placement process at the Campus premises. 

Yes, Amity School of Media and Drama accept CBSE 12th score. The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 passed. For UG candidates scoring above 80%, a direct admission will be provided for them, Irrespective of the boards they belong to (CBSE/ISC/State-Boards).Students from any of the aboveboard can easily gain admission to the college.

Amity University, Bengaluru has a huge campus and provides modern facilities to students. Some of the facilities provided by the university are listed below:

• Well-stocked library
• Media and Entertainment Lab
• Seminar halls
• Indoor Sports Ground
• Medical facilities

Chandigarh University law degrees can be worth it if you are focused on corporate law, legal tech or need a budget-friendly alternative to elite NLUs. Traditional litigation & top tier law firm placements heavily favor older, more prestigious institutions.

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.

Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A+ by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 75 LPA during 2025. 

 

Quantum University Hostel fee For Male is INR 80 k to INR 1.04 lakh

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

Quantum University Hostel Fee For Female

Fee Structure:
Hostel Security (Refundable, One time payable at the time of admission): INR 5000
Hostel Fee: INR 45,000 per semester
Hostel Fee with Air Conditioning: INR 55,000 per semester

 

The most popular courses at Techno India University are BTech, BA (Hons) LLB and MBA. It is mandatory to appear for an accepted entrance exam to get admission in any of these courses. The exams one can appear for are WBJEE/ JEE Main/ TNJEE (BTech), CLAT (BA (Hons) LLB) and CAT/ MAT/ GMAT (MBA).

One course cannot be categorically declared the "best course" in the Manav Rachna Faculty of Architecture and Design. Because every program is tailored to meet the unique interests and career aspirations of its students, what is deemed "top" is entirely dependent upon your personal preferences and goals.To assist you in choosing which curriculum would be the greatest fit for you, I can offer you the following insights:Do you have a strong desire to design areas and alter surroundings? If so, the M.Sc. or B.Sc. programs in interior design could be wise choices.Do you like coming up with new ideas and solving problems? The M.Sc. or B.Des. in Product Design might therefore be a suitable fit.Do the technical facets of building design and construction appeal to you? If so, the B.Arch degree could be your best bet.

Yes, Pimpri Chinchwad University actually good for Engineering. The university offers BTech programme across various specialisations in CSE, AI & ML, Machine Learning, AI & Data Science, and others. The university has decent placements for the class of 2025 with the highest package offered was INR 61 LPA. The university has moderate fee structurefor BTech which range from INR 7.2 lakh- INR 9.6 lakh. 

The various courses at Kalapurnam Institute are offered across 4 departments of Multimedia, Design, Cinematic, and Marketing. These courses offer the students with a solid foundation in the Media and Design sector. Below mentioned are the various specializations at Kalapurnam Institute in the Multimedia domain:

Multimedia

Animation

Visual Effects

Graphic Design

Compositing & Editing

Web Design

Motion Graphics

UI/UX Design

Apex University is a member of Association of Commonwealth (ACU) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). BTech & MBA are the flagship courses. Top recruiters during the placements include Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, etc. It offers academic / merit scholarships to students pursuing Diploma / UG / PG programmes. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII /Diploma/Graduation (or equivalent). Overall, it is a good institute in terms of infrastructure, faculty, range of courses, etc. 

Yes, Students interested in IMS Kolkata admissions need not appear in the CAT exam. Institute of Management Study, Kolkata offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IMS Kolkata admissions are held mostly on the basis of merit. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and apply for their preferred exam on the basis of their scoring. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

United World Institute of Design, GD Goenka University provides good placements to its students. Top recruiters such as Deloitte, Wipro and Accenture visited the campus and made PPOs during the placement drive 2025.

ZICA Bhubaneshwar offers a solitary degree course. The institute offers a BVoc programme in Animation Visual Effects, the programme is for three years. Candidates who want to secure admission into the programme should make sure they have cleared their Class 12 exam. The institute does not provide any other degree programme and only offers Diploma and certificate programmes.