Diploma in Digital Marketing 

at AAFT, Noida

AAFT Noida provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the overall key highlights of the AAFT Noida placement over the past three years:

AAFT is a private academy; however, it is approved by the UGC. The academy also has multiple associations with international universities such as New York University, USA, Oxford Business College, United Kingdom and Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1990, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), is a Media and Communication academy located in Delhi/ NCR. It is located in Film City Noida and is known for offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and short-term courses in the fields of Cinema, Mass Communication, Animation, Fashion and Photography.

At AAFT, admissions for the 2025 academic year for UG, PG Diploma and Certification courses are open. Interested candidates can check and apply through the official website. All these courses are offered through 11 schools, including the School of Cinema, Mass Communication, Music, Still-Photography, Fashion & Design, Interior Design, Animation, Digital Marketing, Advertising and Data Science, among others.

AAFT offers 10 specialisations for MSc programmes. The curriculum of all these specialisations is meant to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in their chosen specialisations. Below are the list of MSc specialisations offered at AAFT:

• Cinema (Cinematography)
• Data Science
• Game Design and Development
• Digital Marketing
• Animation and VFX
• Cinema (Direction)
• Fashion Design)
• Interior Design
• Cinema (Post Production)
• Cinema (Acting)

AAFT Noida placement cell organises in-house training sessions and internship programmes. As a part of the AAFT internship, the students get to learn the following aspects:

• Personality development workshops
• Developing the right aptitude and skill set
• Preparing students through mock interview sessions
• Industry training
• Assistance in crafting professional resumes
• Building professional connections

The AAFT placement process comprises seven steps. The step-by-step process is explained below:

AAFT Placement Process
Step 1	Register	Get registered with the placement cell
Step 2	Career Mapping	A career map is created on the basis of student's academic achievements
Step 3	Workshops	AAFT Noida organises workshops to develop the right aptitude and skill set
Step 4	Grooming Sessions	Personality development sessions are conducted to enhance the personality of each student
Step 5	Aptitude Test	This includes pre-placement talks and written test
Step 6	Mock Interviews	As part of the career guidance mock test are conducted
Step 7	Final Placement	Final on-campus or off-campus interviews are held

{Source: B.A. students & alumni}

Success Rate of Placement Cell for B.A. Students at AAFT

The success rate of the placement cell at AAFT for Bachelor's degree students is mixed. While the placement cell claims to secure jobs for all interested students, the reality appears to be different. According to some students' reviews:

* All students who are genuinely interested in getting placed receive 100% placement assistance.
* The placement cell conducts many interviews with reputed media houses, trying to place every student in reputed firms.
* Some students have received job offers in renowned organizations, such as ABP Network, with decent salaries ranging from INR5 Lacs Per Annum (LPA) to INR6 LPA.

However, others have reported that the placement cell faces challenges in placing all students, especially in certain courses where the demand is lower. One student mentioned that the placement numbers are "below average" in some courses, indicating that not all students may find employment immediately after graduation.

Despite these limitations, the placement cell seems to make a sincere effort to assist students in finding suitable jobs. With continuous improvement initiatives, the placement cell aims to enhance its services and increase the success rate over time.

Here's a summary of the key takeaways:

* Placement Assistance: All interested students receive 100% placement assistance.
* Job Opportunities: Students have secured job offers in reputed media houses, with salaries ranging from INR5 LPA to INR6 LPA.
* Challenges: Placement numbers are reportedly "below average" in some courses, indicating difficulties in placing all students.

Remember that individual experiences may vary depending on factors such as course choices, academic performance, and industry demands.

The institute has not released the 2024 list of recruiters.  The list of recruiters that have been a part of AAFT placements in the past years included renowned names, some of which are listed below:

AAFT Placements: Top Recruiters
Aaj Tak	AirAsia
Bhansali Productions	All India Radio Air Akashvani
Calvin Klein	Dharma Productions
Disney+ Hotstar	DoubleTree
Fabindia	First Frame Studio

On the official website of AAFT, there is no mention of sholarships. However, AAFT Noida offers various discount and loan facilities. In the past, AAFT has provided a few international scholarships to its students in association with the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to its students. A ULCA scholarship was also bagged by students at AAFT.

The AAFT Placement Cell facilitates placements and workshops in the fields of Media and Entertainment, Fashion, Animation, Performing Arts, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, etc., nurtured at this institute. According to the official website, over 2,000 hiring partners have been part of AAFT placements, and the institute has achieved a 95% placement rate in past recruitment drives. Some of the top recruiters who have visited the AAFT campus for placements were Hindustan Times, Dharma Production, ZARA, etc.