Best Film Making Colleges in Maharashtra - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

The MIT School of Film & Television- MIT ADT University is an excellent choice for students who wish to build a career in the fields of Film, Theatre, Showmanship, etc. The institute has had many students who have won accolades for their student films made during their time at the institute.

Further one will find no better institute for hands-on learning in filmmaking or acting than MIT SFT within the State of Pune with top of the line infrastructure, equipment and tools at the access of students.

Shemaroo Institute of Film and Technology offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Sehgal Industrypvt Ltd, Keito Tech, Pi Square, Mcube Consultants.

SRTMUN offers various facilities to its students to provide the best environment. Some of the facilities are listed below:

Library: The University Library spread has a rich collection of books, Back Volumes, Periodicals, Various National and International Journals etc. Also, SOUL software version – 2 and OPEC search facilities, Reprographic facilities, are operational in the library functioning.

Hostel: The boys' hostel contains 212 rooms, while the girls' hostel has 246 rooms. Both are ventilated and supplied with fans, cots, tables, chairs, cupboards, tube lights, dustbins, and door mats, among other things.

Sports Complex: The University also holds a Sports hostel with 36 Rooms, a dining hall and a seminar hall. Also, the university offers these sports facilities for the overall physical development of students and to infuse sports spirit in them.

Getting admission to Le Mark Institute is not difficult as the selection process focuses on portfolio assessment and a personal interview.

The entire premises of the St Pauls Institute of Communication Education is under the CCTV surveillance, and all of the departments are wellconnected via intercom and several other facilities, enhancing security and communication efficiency. At every entry and the exit points, there are security professionals available. 

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex.

Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television 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.

For those considering programs at the Department of Film Arts, MGM University, the fees are approximately INR 150000 - INR 450000.

DES Pune University  (PU) is one of the renowned colleges in Maharashtra to offer quality education in the fields of Engineering, Business Management, Science, and Computer Applications. It was formed by the Deccan Education Society which was established in 1884 by renowned minds, including Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. The university is mainly concerned with the Engineering and Business Management streams. DES Pune University fee is set in such a way that there is easy accessibility to education and eligible students get the opportunity to gain suitable knowledge and skills in their respective fields of study. Apart from this, the university campus provides a vibrant environment to students and encourages them to participate in extra-curricular activities, including sports, cultural events, etc.

Saroj Institute of Films and Fashion, Mumbai has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.
B.Des	Candidate must have passes 12th from recognised board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.
BFM	Candidate must have passes 12th from recognised board.

School of Media Activity Research and Technology provides programmes including M.Sc, UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Voc in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Film Making, Acting, Radio Jockeying, Script Writing, Anchoring & Reporting.

Zee Institute of Media Arts, Mumbai offers Certificate courses including Certificate courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Zee Institute of Media Arts, Mumbai has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Sound Design, Anchoring & Reporting, Camera Handling & Lighting, Acting, Sound Engineering, Production Design, Film Making, Cinematography, Direction.

Film Academy of Cinematic Excellence offers courses such as Certificate. The courses are available in full-time mode. Film Academy of Cinematic Excellence has specializations such as Cinematography, Screenplay Writing, Video Editing (Post Production), Makeup & Beautician, Film Making, Direction, Acting.

DGMC arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. DGMC faculty motivates students to work on new skills and knowledge. DGMC faculty have years of experience in relevant field. DGMC arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. 

Actor Prepares has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

For those considering programs at the Global Indian Institute of Filmmaking, the fees are approximately INR 30000 - INR 700000.

Yes, Arena Animation, FC Road is a private college. Arena is the VFX, Animation, Web Designing, and Multimedia Education brand of Aptech Limited. Arena Animation Pune provides practical training in 2D and 3D animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Multimedia, and others.

1.     Top companies that hire Art graduates are:

Top Companies for Arts Graduate
Microsoft Corporation	Robosoft Technologies
AAPC	Lowe Lintas
Cognizant	Saregama India Limited

For faculty, Zee Institute of Media Arts, Jaipur has been rated 3 as per reviews.

FA School of Media & Films has a Faculty review rating of 5 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The institute offers BTech, BSc, BCA, MBA etc.courses at the UG and PG level. Apart from the UG and PG courses, the college also offers Diploma courses.Students can check the table presented below to know some of the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with a 45% aggregate with Physics & Mathematics (40% aggregate in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)	Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling Interview
MBA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)	STAC Interview and AICET Exam (Ajeenkya Common Entrance Test)/MAH CET for MCA / ACET for MBA/AICET
BSc	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)	STAC Interview
BBA	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)	STAC Interview
BA	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)	STAC Interview
MCA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category)	STAC Interview/MAH CET for MCA

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Nagpur is a well-known institution for Certificate courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Nagpur has a rating of 3.2 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 2 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 3 on Infrastructure.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Navi Mumbai provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Animation, Mass Communication & Media, Design, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online), Maya, 3DS Max, Game Design.