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The number of students aspiring to take photography courses in India is constantly increasing. It is important for a student to first pursue a basic course in Photography and then choose a specialisation to become a professional photographer. Photography courses are offered by many colleges in India. The courses in this domain are mainly offered at UG, Diploma, Online and Certificate level. Aspirants looking for a professional career in Photography should take up an undergraduate course as this is a skill-based course focused on digital photography, image making etc. Candidates get to learn the technicalities as well as the skills needed to be a professional photographer. Some of the top specialisations in photography are Fashion Photography, Wildlife Photography, Wedding & Event Photography, Scroll down to know more details about Photography courses.

Types of Photography Courses- UG & PG

Types of Photography courses can be categorised based on the mode of study and the specialisation. Here is a comprehensive guide for choosing the Photography course after Class 12 based on the mode of study and credentials imparted after the course.

Full Time Photography Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree course that has a three-year course duration. After completing the course candidates can pursue PG degree or PG diploma courses in Photography.

Photography Certificate Courses: These are the short duration courses offered by the colleges. Candidates willing to pursue short term courses focused on a particular specialisation or area can opt for such courses. There are also photography courses conducted by imaging products' brands such as Nikon, Canon etc.

Popular Photography Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Photography courses are given below: 

Popular Undergraduate Photography Courses 

Popular Postgraduate Photography Courses

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Photography

BA in Photography Master of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Visual Arts PG Diploma in Photography

Photography Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Photography can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG Photography courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognised board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Admissions are granted on the basis of personal interviews or portfolio of photographs taken by the candidate, depending on the college requirements for admission. Some institutes also conduct entrance exams.

Course Fee

INR 65,000- INR 5 L 

Entrance Exams

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can pursue PG or Certificate specialisations in Photography or can start work in the field as Freelance photographer

The undergraduate courses in Photography are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Photography Courses 
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) BA in Photography
Bachelor of Visual Arts BFA in Applied Arts
B.A. in Visual Arts and Photography B.A. (Hons) Communication Design - Photography
BSc in Photography Bachelor of Film and Television Production Cinematography
BA in Still Photography BA (Hons) Photojournalism
BSc Film & Photography B.A. (Hons.) (Commercial Photography)

Photography Diploma Courses-UG

Diploma courses in Photography are very popular choice among the candidates. The duration of such courses ranges from three months to one year. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses is 10+2 passed in any stream. Usually there is no entrance test conducted for admission to diploma courses. Admission is given on a first come first serve basis. The Diploma courses in Photography are tabulated below:

UG Diploma Courses in Photography
Diploma in Photojournalism Diploma in Fashion Photography
Diploma in Photography Diploma in Wedding Photography
Diploma in Professional Photography Diploma in Digital Photography
Diploma in Still Photography Diploma in Wildlife Photography
Professional Diploma in Art of Photography Diploma in Tabletop Photography

Diploma in Travel and Nature Photography

Diploma in Photography & Videography
Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging --

Photography Certificate Courses-UG

A certificate is also a short term course. A candidate who wishes to pursue a short term or certificate course can opt for below mentioned courses:

Certificate Courses in Photography
Basic Course in Photography Still Photography Course Professional Certificate in Professional Photography, wedding photography, Fashion Photography, Contemporary photography Foundation Course in Photography
Certificate in Advanced Photography and Photojournalism Certificate in Photography Certificate in Digital Photography Certificate in Professional Photography
Certificate in Camera and Photography Black & White Photography Workshop with Iqbal Mohamed Wildlife Photography Workshop Certificate in Still Photography
Professional Travel and Nature Photography Advanced certificate in Photography    

Photography Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Photography can be pursued after completion of a UG course in Fine Arts or Photography. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Fine Arts or Photography from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Admissions are granted on the basis of personal interviews or portfolio of photographs taken by the candidate, depending on the college requirements for admission. Some institutes also conduct entrance exams.

Course Fee

INR 65,000- INR 5 L 

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Candidates can can work as a professional photographer 

The postgraduate courses in Photography are tabulated below:

Postgraduate Degree Photography Courses

MFA Applied Arts

MA Commercial Photography and Cinematography

MA in Still Photography

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Master of Visual Arts

MFA Photography (PTPG)

MDes in Photography Design

 

Photography Diploma Courses – PG

PG diploma courses in Photography are the most popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. The eligibility criteria is the same as PG degree courses. The admissions to such courses are mostly on merit basis. Though some institutes may conduct the entrance exam. Some of the PG Diploma courses in Photography are:

PG Diploma Photography Courses

PG Diploma Still Photography Courses

PG Diploma in Professional Photography & Digital Filmmaking

PG Diploma in Travel, Nature & Wildlife Photography and Documentary Filmmaking

PG Diploma Photography

PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication 

Post Graduate Diploma in Commercial Photography

Advanced Diploma in Photography

 

FAQs on Photography Courses

Q. Which are the most popular courses in Photography?

A. If you are looking for an undergraduate course, you should a pursue Bachelor in Fine Arts (Photography). This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Photography and its aspects.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BFA (Photography)?

A. Candidates must pass class 12 in any stream from a recognised board to pursue the BFA (photography) course.

Q. Which are the popular specialisations in Photography?

A. The popular specialisations are Fashion Photography, Nature and Wildlife Photography, Wedding & Event Photography etc.

Q. Is it mandatory to pursue advanced courses in Photography?

A. Photography is a genre in which learning never stops. So always try to sharpen your skills by enrolling in new and advanced level courses.

Q. What is the scope of diploma level courses in Photography?

A. Diploma level courses give you the basic outline of a Photography course. If you aspire to become a professional photographer, you should pursue an internship or work as a freelancer.

Q. Which are the popular colleges in India for a Photography course?

Q. What skills are required for becoming a good photographer?

A. To be a good photographer candidates must know the technique and nuances of Photography, they should have a creative mind, who can draw the best from the viewed object and they must possess a keen eye to observe things and capture them in the lenses.

Q. Which are the important entrance exams for pursuing a photography course?

A. Although many colleges offer students admission on the basis of portfolio review and personal interview, some of the institutes conduct the entrance examination as well. These are:
  • Delhi School of Photography Entrance Exam
  • Andhra University - AU Entrance Exam
  • Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film Entrance Exam

Q. Which topics are mainly covered in the undergraduate photography courses?

A. The topics included in the curriculum are History of Photography, Introduction to Image-Making, Basics of Digital Photography, Basics of Photoshop, Basics of Printing, Street Photography and Photojournalism etc.

Q. Are the internships provided by the institutes in the undergraduate Photography courses?

A. This depends on the institute from which a candidate is pursuing the undergraduate Photography course. Some colleges provide the internships in various media houses whereas some only guide students about how to get hands-on training in this field.

Q. What are the career prospects after pursuing a Photography course?

A. Candidates can work as photojournalists in the print media, digital media, fashion photographer for magazines, video photographer for digital media, wildlife photographer etc.

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Popular Photography UG Courses

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UG Courses

Popular Photography PG Courses

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Popular Photography Specializations

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Answered 2 weeks ago

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Though both are related to visual art, their subject and focused areas differ. Photography focuses on still images, while Cinematography is focused on moving film. The purpose of a photograph is to document an expression or action, while cinematography creates a story and experiences.

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Gunjan Dhawan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Nature Photography and Wildlife photography are different specializations Photography that are closely linked but not the same.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to differentiate between Nature Photography and Wildlife Photography:

Nature Photography

Wildlife Photography

It majorly covers natural elements around us.

It majorly covers the life in wilderness.

Its focus is more on water, land, trees, flowers etc.

Its focus is more on animals, birds, insects etc.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Listed below are the various courses offered by top Photography colleges in Pune:

Top CoursesNo. of Colleges
Certificate36
UG Diploma11
BA4
MA2

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Joining the top Photography colleges in Pune can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Average Fees

Average Package

MIT-WPU Courses

INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 8.4 Lakh

INR 4.35 LPA - INR 5.5 LPA

Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography Courses

INR 20,000 - INR 13.23 lakh

INR 5.5 LPA - INR 7.5 LPA

Frameboxx 2.0 Animation and Visual Effects, FC Road Courses

INR 15,000 - INR 50,000

INR 1.8 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

If you truly want to become a professional Photographer then you really need to concern about some criterias like understanding exposure of people and different locations, composition approaches, and mastering the fundamentals are some of the steps in starting a professional photography path.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, there are many private Photography colleges in Pune. SOme of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Average Fees

Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute Admission

INR 13,920

Samskara Academy Admission

INR 25,000

School of Media Activity Research and Technology Admission

INR 40,000

Symbiosis Summer School Admission

INR 45,000

Ajeenkya DY Patil University Seamedu Admission

INR 46,500 - INR 1.77 Lakh

Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography Admission

INR 20,000 - INR 13.23 lakh

MIT-WPU Admission

INR 1.3 Lacs - INR 8.4 Lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

No prior knowledge or experience is necessary for a basic photography course. However, if you are willing to go through an advanced course, you need to have a sound knowledge of cameras, lighting, and frames.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The selection criteria for admission to various Photography colleges in Pune vary depending on the university and the level at which the student wishes to pursue the Photography course. The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best Photography colleges in Mumbai (All) are mentioned belo

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There are many different typer of Photography student can pursue. Some of them are mentoned below:

  • Portrait Photography
  • Macro Photography
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Landscape Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Street Photography
  • Architectural Photography
  • Fashion Photography

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

As per popularity basis, listed below are thetop Photography colleges in Pune along with their tuition fees:

Top CollegesTuition Fee
MIT-WPUINR 1 Lacs - INR 8 lakh
Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and PhotographyINR 13 lakh
Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of PhotographyINR 20,000 - INR 13 lakh
Ajeenkya DY Patil University SeameduINR 47,000 - INR 2 lakh
Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training InstituteINR 14,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

It is estimated that joining the top Photography colleges in Pune can be affordable as most Photography institute in Pune have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography FeesINR 20,000 - INR 25,000
Ajeenkya DY Patil University Seamedu FeesINR 47,000 - INR 60,000
Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance and Training Institute FeesINR 14,000
Samskara Acadmy FeesINR 25,000
School of Media Activity Research and Technology FeesINR 40,000

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

There are about 40+ best Photography colleges in Pune. Of these,  28 colleges are privately owned and 1 college is owned by public-private entities. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards. Some of the top Photography colleges in Pune include MIT-WPU, Fergusson College, Symbiosis

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

It is estimated that joining the top Photography colleges in Kolkata can be affordable, as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are the colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
West Bengal State University FeesINR 7,200
Surendranath College FeesINR 1,000
National Academy of Photography (NAP Kolkata) FeesINR 4,000 - INR 18,000
National Academy of Media and Events, Kolkata FeesINR 40,000 - INR 65,000
Gurukul Edutech Education and Research Foundation FeesINR 12,000

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Photography starts as a passion, becomes a hobby, and eventually, you learn and grow along the way. Actually, it is not the degree but the number of hours spent behind the camera that makes you a great photographer. Here are some of the ways you can pursue a career in photography.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The top recruiters for Photography include various industries which hire photographers for their commissions. They seek candidates who can produce large volumes of images and capture the true picture and effectiveness of their companies. Some of these industries include:

  • Journalism- Newspapers and Ma

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Here, we have prepared a table to provide some idea about the Careers in Photography. Also, students can check the average annual salary of different types of photographers:

Job Profile

Average Annual Salary

Fashion PhotographerINR 3 LPA-INR 5 LPA
Advertising PhotographerINR 5 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Portrait PhotographerINR 4 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Editorial PhotographerINR 3 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Fine Art PhotographerINR 4 LPA-INR 7 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 20+ Photography colleges in Mumbai that offer Diploma courses to their students. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Le Mark School of Art

INR 1.53 Lacs – INR 3.3 lakh

Master's Digital Photography School

INR 55,000

Big Art Institute

INR 65,000 – INR 1 lakh

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vile Parle West

INR 85,000

Seamedu - School of Pro-Expressionism, Mumbai

INR 1.74 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are 2 top Photography colleges in Mumbai that are expensive and have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. Listed below are the colleges along with their tuition fees:

Expensive Photography Colleges

Tuition Fee

Seamedu - School of Pro-Expressionism, Mumbai

INR 6 lakh

The Shari Academy of Professional Photography and Digital Imaging

INR 7.45 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

In this digital age, candidates can gain essential knowledge required for pursuing Photography as a career through online Photography courses. These courses enable a candidate to learn about basic concepts of Photography, editing software and other skills. Candidates can find below some Photography

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 40+ top Photography colleges in Mumbai that offered certificate courses to their students. Some of the colleges are mentioned below:

  • National Institute of Photography
  • ICE Balaji Telefilms - Institute of Creative Excellence
  • Le Mark School of Art
  • Master's Digital Photography School
  • L.S

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 15+ top Photography colleges in Mumbai. Listed below are the colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges

Tuition Fee

Le Mark School of Art

INR 12,000 – INR 75,000

Master's Digital Photography School

INR 7,000 – INR 55,000

Big Art Institute

INR 65,000

Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment

INR 10,000 – INR 25,000

Udaan School of Photography

INR 30,000 – INR 60,000

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 30+ top private Photography colleges in Mumbai. Some of them are mentioned below:

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Le Mark School of Art

INR 12,000 – INR 3 lakh

Big Art Institute

INR 65,000 – INR 1 lakh

Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment

INR 10,000 – INR 25,000

Udaan School of Photography

INR 30,000 – INR 60,000

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vile Parle West

INR 85,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The eligibility criteria for the best Photography courses in Mumbai vary depending on the course, institute, and level (beginning, intermediate, or advanced). However, here's a general summary:

  • Candidates must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board.
  • Students who have completed Class 10 can al

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

About 50+ top Photography colleges are there in Mumbai. Of these, 39 colleges are privately owned and 1 is owned by public/government organisation. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards. Some of the best Photography colleges in Mumbai include National Institute of Photography,

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 9 top Photography colleges in Ahmedabad offered certificate courses. Some of the colleges are mentioned below:

  • Kalapurnam Institute
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University
  • Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio (BRDS)
  • Skyblue Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
  • International School of Design, Ahmedab

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Here, we have prepared a table to provide some idea about the Careers in Photography. Also, students can check the average annual salary of different types of photographers:

Job Profile

Average Annual Salary

Fashion PhotographerINR 3 LPA-INR 5 LPA
Advertising PhotographerINR 5 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Portrait PhotographerINR 4 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Editorial PhotographerINR 3 LPA-INR 6 LPA
Fine Art PhotographerINR 4 LPA-INR 7 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 2 top Photography colleges in Ahmedabad. Listed below are the colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges

Tuition Fee

Skyblue Institute of Design, Ahmedabad Fees

INR 80,000

International School of Design, Ahmedabad Fees

INR 51,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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