National Institute of Photography
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  • Estd. 1983
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Overview

Duration

5 weeks

Credential

Certificate

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is there an entrance exam for certificate courses at the National Institute of Photography?
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There is no written entry test for certificate courses in the National Institute of Photography. They consider merit, review of portfolio, and a Creative Visualization & Personal Interaction (CVPI) round for admission. The students have to demonstrate creativity and interest in photography. They take the final call after reviewing all rounds of selection.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for certificate courses at the National Institute of Photography?
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To be considered for certificate courses at the National Institute of Photography, applicants should have passed Class 10 and 12 from a recognised board. No stream requirement is needed for eligibility. Final admission depends on portfolio evaluation and SIU's verification. Shortlisted candidates only are allowed to pay fees.

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Q:   What are the certificate courses offered by the National Institute of Photography in 2025?
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The National Institute of Photography provides certificate courses in Visual Arts and Photography. These are intended to offer practical, industry-centric training. The course focuses on hands-on learning with inputs from trained professionals. The intake of the course is a total of 50 students.

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Q:   What are the career opportunities after taking a Certificate course from the National Institute of Photography?
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Through its Certificate courses, the National Institute of Photography provides comprehensive learning and training in various fields of photography, including fashion and wedding photography. Candidates can take an add-on course to enhance their skills. By pursuing a Certificate course from NIP Mumbai, candidates can explore photography career options in the following sectors:

  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Environment
  • Product photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Fashion
  • Science photography
  • Wedding photography
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Q:   What is the Certificate course duration at the National Institute of Photography Certificate?
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The duration of the Certificate programme at the National Institute of Photography is 16 lectures (4 hours each). If candidates take classes on Saturday and Sunday, then the duration will be eight weekends. However, if the candidates take classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (alternative days), then the course duration will be five to six weeks.

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Highlights

  • Offline Classroom Sessions and prerecorded classes also available on their official mobile app.
  • Duration for weekdays batch is 5-6 weeks which consists of 3 classes per week.
  • Duration for weekend batch is 8 weeks which consists of 2 classes per week
  • Timing of Weekday Batch is 11 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Timing of Weekend Batch is 9 am to 1 pm.
  • 1-Year live support sessions will be there for doubt solving and this 1 year will start after your offline sessions are over.
  • Students will get to attend 2 LIVE Support Sessions per month which will cover Doubt Solving & Image Reviews for the images they click.
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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Our college looks like a family.
Placements: As a photographer, our college gives many placement in the photography industry. Many students of our senior batch are doing this jobs and salary is above of 30000/-, 99% students of our college are having job placement. Many of photography companies are visiting our college for giving campus placements.
Infrastructure: Our college is providing good faculty and course curriculum. For beginners, they have started their beginning course as a certificate course. The teachers in our college teaches very carefully.
Faculty: Our college have a free Wi-Fi facility. And have a photography lab for doing any experiment and having many classrooms all above of 30 rooms. Our college have playground where all students are plying many game for some enjoy. And have medical room for any small treatment and for some food, canteen is also there.
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Students also asked

Q:   Which entrance exam scores are accepted by National Institute of Photography for admission?
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National Institute of Photography Accepts CBSE 12th Board Examination & Maharashtra HSC Result as a Mimium Eligibility Citeria for doing their UG Diploma Courses.

This Institution also Offers Some Certificate Courses like - Digital Photo Editing Techniques, Conventional Video, arts Cinematic, Foundation Course in Photo Graphy, Crash Course on Photography, Certificate in Basic Course in photography, Certificate in Advance Course in Photography.

  •  Tution Fees Varies between 10K - 75K for Certificate Courses.

UG Diploma Courses :

Diploma In Weeding and Event Photography, Diploma in Fashion Photography, Diploma in Table top Photography

Eligibility : You Must have Completed Class 12 th from any Recognized Board Such as - Maharashtra Board Or CBSE for taking admission in Such Courses.

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Q:   Is National Institute of Photography a good option?
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The present world offers a lot of opportunities in the creative fields that are far more adventurous and challenging. The same applies to a career in photography – it is a quantified and a well-paid profession.

The National Institute of Photography received the Educational Leadership Award by the Dewang Mehta Foundation. Students can pursue crash courses, Diploma courses and advanced Diploma courses in various fields of photography, including fashion and wedding photography. The average salary package offered here is Rs 30,000 per month. Here the placement rate is approved 99%, which is quite good rate. There are total 10 courses in this institute and 7 certificate courses.Total fees for 45 days is Rs 17,000.

 

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Q:   Can I join National Institute of Photography directly?
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The eligibility requirement for the UG and postgraduate students are that they must be a graduate from any discipline & must have passed all the available subjects. The National Institute of Photography students must have a keen interest in photography with basic knowledge of taking a photograph.

While one do not technically need any formal qualifications to call yourself a professional photographer, a higher education program, online photography course, or university degree really can help you to hone your skills, build good practices, & gain imp. industry connections.

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Q:   Who are the top recruiters of National Institute of Photography?
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The specific information about the top recruiters for the National Institute of Photography may not be readily available. The recruitment scenario might shift over time, and universities may not always publicly provide full information about their placement partners.

However, Make my trip, Aaj Tak, NewsX, IndiaTV, NDTV, VEDANTA, MindFlame, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and The Times of India are some of the top recruiters of photography colleges in India. 

 You can always do freelancing or any other jobs or self jobs after the completion of your degree. You can work as a wildlife photographer, fashion photographer, wedding photographer, travel photographer, commercial photographer and much more. Photographers can work in the advertising industry for newspaper publishers, press and magazines.

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Q:   Is National Institute of Photography as good as Master's Digital Photography School?
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National Institute of Photography :

  • There are total 10 courses in this institute and 7 certificate courses.
  • Total fees for 45 days is Rs  17,000.

Master's Digital Photography School :

  • There are total Courses 6 courses and 5 certificate courses in this institute.
  • Total fees for 1 month is Rs 7000.
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Admission Process

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Answered 7 years ago

Of course, you are eligible for this course, as you have completed one of the best degrees. So, all the best for your bright future. Work hard and smart to get success. Thank you.

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Anandvaradhan Goud

Guide-Level 12

Answered 7 years ago

Hi, No age bar has been mentioned on the institute's official website. I would advise you to contact the institute directly for the information.

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Ananya Dev

Guide-Level 14

Answered 7 years ago

You can visit our office and enrol yourself for the course. Our office timings are 10 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Saturday. You can pay the fee via cheque/cash/card. You would need to fill up a form and submit a copy of photo-ID proof and a passport size photograph.

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Beginner-Level 3

Answered 8 years ago

Hi Khushagra, You can look at the following institutes to study photography, however, I would suggest going for Cinematography which uses photography as a base and goes into motion pictures: 1. New York Film Academy. 2. Vancouver Film School. 3. FTII Pune. 4. Institute of Creative Arts.

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Sankhadeep Ghosh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 9 years ago

The Bachelors Degree courses falls under the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts categories. Bachelor of Science courses are available too. Visual Communication is a course that covers the art of photography. Pursuing that course will also help one gain photography skills and knowledge. Let u

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Contact Information

Address

Room no 1, 2nd floor, Gananath CHS, Dr Dsilva Rd, Opp. Dadar Rly Stn, Dadar West
Mumbai ( Maharashtra)

Phone
9029643364

(For general query)

9820109479

(For admission query)

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