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

There are about 13 VFX colleges in Kerala and all colleges are owned by the Private sector. Some of the popular VFX colleges in Kerala are Arena Animation, Westford Institute of Film Technology, Reliance Education: VFX and Animation Academy and many more.

Arena Animation, Westford Institute of Film Technology, Reliance Education: VFX and Animation Academy are the best VFX colleges in Kerala

The following table lists the prerequisites for entrance to several VFX courses:

Level of Courses	Eligibility
Undergraduate (UG)	The students must have completed 12 with any stream from a recognised board.
Postgraduate (PG)	After completing the undergraduate course,  students can complete a post-graduation course in Animation and VFX. It is a two-year course.
PG Diploma	It is a one-year Diploma course done after a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Masters	This is a two-year’s master programme that can be completed after a bachelor’s degree.
Diploma	The minimum eligibility required for this course is 12 with 50% marks in any stream and from a recognised board.
Certificate	Certificate courses can be done at any level. The minimum eligibility for this course is the 12 standard.

Given below are the different fee ranges for top VFX colleges in Kerala:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	1
INR 1-2 lakh	4
INR 2-3 lakh	1

The isntitute has not released the official placement report or brochure. However, some of the students have reviewed the placement details on Shiksha. The important Arena Animation placement data is mentioned in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA - INR 4 LPA
the highest package	INR 10 LPA
Popular recruiters	Red Chillies VFX, Meditab Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., YRF Studios

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VFX and Animation is a flourishing sector, with several chances for exceptional animators that are proficient in VFX and Animation software. Some of the leading hiring companies are:

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Nickelodeon Animation Studios
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Basic abilities required to finish the VFX course include an understanding of graphics, familiarity with Photoshop and VFX applications, and knowledge of computer procedures. A VFX course is ineffective without knowledge, interest, drive, and abilities. To satisfy the needs of the current generation, applicants must be eager to learn more and widen their viewpoints. Certificates or degrees can be received only once. However, skills can be developed with time and exposure. If one does not wish to enhance their skills, a degree or certificate in VFX and Animation will be of little help.

Visual effects (VFX) are pictures created, manipulated, or augmented for film or other moving mediums that do not appear during live-action filming. VFX typically involves merging actual video with manipulated visuals to create realistic-looking environments for the context. They accomplish this using computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visual effects (VFX) software. 

Some of the most frequent software taught in VFX courses are Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Nuke, Fusion, and Silhouette. The best VFX software toolkit for beginners contains CamTrackAR for 3D tracking your footage so that effects can be applied, Blender for 3D modelling, animation, and physics simulation, and HitFilm for compositing, visual effects, and green screening. 

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

The main subjects in VFX Course are:

Main Subjects in VFX Course
Animation History	Keying
Concepts of Set Extension, CG Integration	Rotoscopy
Portfolio Developments	3D Designing
Video Editing & Compositing	3D Compositing
Digital Methodologies: Sound & Audio	Colour Correction
Render Layer	Frame Size & Composition
Day to Night Conversion	Cloth FX, pyrotechnics

Given below are the basic eligibility criteria that is followed by most Bsc in VFX colleges in India:

• Applicants must have successfully finished their 10+2 or an equivalent programme from an accredited educational board (A-Levels, IB Diploma, etc.).
• Students need to have passed their qualifying exam with at least a 50% to 55% aggregate score. Check with specific colleges as some may have higher cut-offs.
• Reputable universities may administer their own entrance examinations or take into account the results of national design entrance exams like as UCEED or NID DAT.
• A portfolio demonstrating artistic abilities, sketching prowess, or any past experience in animation or related industries may be requested by certain universities.
• Admission is frequently determined by a centralised admissions process or counselling after the qualifying exam.

Please refer below for the best entrance exams for admission to best BSc in VFX colleges in India:

• CUET: Common University Entrance Test is a national level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses offered by participating institutes.
• NID Entrance Exam: is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID) to shortlist candidates for admission to the NID of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) courses offered by the participating institutes.
• SUAT: Sharda University Admission Test is a university level entrance exam conducted by Sharda University, Greater Noida for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

Listed below is the schedule for the above mentioned exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule
NID2 style="height: 22.3958px;"> 15 May '24 - 31 May '24	CUET Schedule
NID DAT	MDes: 03 Mar '24 - 06 Apr '24 BDes: 27 Apr '24 - 28 Apr '24	NID DAT Schedule
SUAT	May '24 (Tentative)	SUAT Schedule

 

Given below are the best BSc in VFX colleges in different fee ranges:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges	Popular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	2	Mewar University, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication
INR 1-2 lakh	3	Loyola College, SHUATS, JSPM University, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	12	Amity University, Gujarat University, Amity University Kolkata, Amity University Jaipur, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	43	Parul University, Amity University Mumbai, Asian Academy of Film and Television, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	8	CU, ITM IDM, Sharda University, Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment, etc.

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:

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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.

Zee Institute of Creative Art, Kochi 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.

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.