Best VFX Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

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

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).

Sister Nivedita University is a good choice for students interested in either the Engineering or Management streams with the university being ranked 113 and 105 in the Engineering and Management categories, respectively by Outlook Ranking 2025.

The university is also known for its other UG, PG, Diploma and certificate courses  with Sister Nivedita University Kolkata being a good choice overall for many students depending on their interests.

MAKAUT is a government college, while Techno India is a private college. MAKAUT also has a larger alumni network, but Techno India has more industry connections. Moreover, when compared according to the fees, MAKAUT B.Tech fees range between INR 24 K - INR 39.6 Lacs whereas Techno India B.Tech fees range between INR 2.68 Lacs - INR 6.32 Lacs. Both the colleges accept JEE Main WBJEE for B.Tech admissions.

Infrastructure/campus: Amity University Kolkata provides a vast, green campus with internationally benchmarked facilities.

Hostel: Amity University Kolkata provides an on-campus hostel facility to students. The hostel accommodates a total of 700 students including 336 seats for boys and 364 seats for girls. Admission to the Amity University Kolkata hostel is given on a first-come first-serve basis. The hostel annual fee is INR 1,20,000 along with a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Payment of hostel fees can be made in the online and offline modes.

Laboratories: Amity University Kolkata has sophisticated labs having the latest technology equipment required across courses in Engineering & Technology to help students gain hands-on experience.

Sports Complex: The university has a sports complex with amenities that support outdoor sports like badminton, basketball, cricket, hockey, and football.

Faculties: Amity University has 4500 academicians, scientists & researchers led by 11 former vice-chancellors and 607 patents. Amity Kolkata faculty members are highly qualified and well-experienced. They guide and help their students by sharing their knowledge and experiences. 

Brainware University is famous for its technical programmes. The university has a industry-oriented curriculum. When compared to other similar private universities, BU has a rather affordable fee structure and decent placement packages. The university has global tie-ups and recorded a 98% placement rate in 2025. Its BTech, BCA, and MBA programmes are among the most popular choices.

The Neotia University course admission is subject to clearance of the preset eligibility. The Neotia University Kolkata application process is conducted in both online and offline modes. Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission at TNU Kolkata below:

• Marksheet of Class 10 & 12
• Admit Card of Class 10 & 12
• School Leaving/ Migration/ TC (original)
• Income Certificate of the family from an A1 Gazetted Officer (For those seeking to apply for scholarships)
• Address Proof of the students from the A1 Gazetted Officer
• Passport-sized Color Photographs
• A valid passport of the student (for MRE & BNS applicants)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a DG Shipping-approved doctor (for MRE & BNS applicants)
• CET Rank document of the current year (for MRE & BNS applicants)

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.

Moople Institute of Animation & Design is operating under Moople Academy Pvt. Ltd. which provides multimedia courses through its 15+ centres of excellence. The institute offers UG and certificate programme in the fields of 2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Graphics & Media Design, and many others. At UG level Moople offers three-year full-time BSc programmes in 3D Animation Film Making. Also, the institute offers certificate programmes of multiple duration ranging from six to eighteen months depending upon the length of the syllabus and curriculum. Students can visit the institute’s official website for more details for more details.

Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies (IMCFTS) is a well-known institution for PG Diploma, Certificate, M.A, B.A. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies (IMCFTS) has a rating of 3.63 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.5 on Campus Life, 5 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 5 on Infrastructure.

Webel DQE Animation Academy offers a variety of courses in the field of animation. The duration of diploma courses is 12 months. The The courses are as follows:

• Diploma in 3D and VFX Film Making 
   
• Diploma in 3D Animation 
   
• Diploma in VFX Film Making 
   
• Short Term Courses such as Digital 2D Animation, Compositing (NUKE), Unity Game Development, and Rotoscopy.

Arena Animation Barrackpore popular programmes are certificate courses. Following are some of the USPs of Arena Animation Barrackpore:

• Job-oriented, industry-centric curriculum
• Hands-on practical training using the latest tools and software
• Laddered learning from the basic to the advanced level
• Projects at regular intervals
• Access to Onlinevarsity, our exclusive e-learning platform
• Specialisation and portfolio creation in the area of interest
• Access to Creosouls, a platform to show
• Exposure to industry interaction and workshops, and others
• Placement assistance
• Certified faculty

George College, George Group of Colleges offers UG programme across various streams such as Science, Management, Computer Application, and others. The fee strcture of the programme includes tuition fee, caution fees, one-time fees, registration fees etc. The below-mentioned are George College, George Group of Colleges fees: 

Courses	Fees
BBA	INR 2.2 lakh- 3.1 lakh
BSc	INR 2.2 lakh
BCA	INR 2.2 lakh

School of Animation, Digital Asia provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc. in streams such as Design, Animation, Mass Communication & Media, IT & Software, Architecture & Planning, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction, PHP.

The Indian Institute of Digital Art and Animation provides programmes including UG Diploma in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Design, IT & Software, Animation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction, Game Design.

MAAC Girish Park - Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Animation, Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Maya, 3DS Max, Game Design.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Kolkata 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, Game Design.