B.A. in Commercial Photography & Moving Images 

at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School of Photography, Dhankawadi

Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Photography seat reservation policy is as per the guidelines provided by the government of Maharashtra. There are a total of 45 seats for this course. Some of the seats are reserved for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS and PH (Physically Handicapped)  candidates. Find below the category-wise reservation percentage:

After completing a BA in Commercial Photography or a BA in Photography and Cinematography, students can pursue various job roles in the photography and cinematography industries such as:

• Commercial Photographer: Specialising in creating images for commercial purposes such as advertising, product promotion, fashion, and editorial shoots.
• Photojournalist: Documenting news events, human interest stories, and current affairs through photographs for newspapers, magazines, or online publications.
• Portrait Photographer: Capturing portraits of individuals or groups for personal or professional purposes, including family portraits, senior portraits, and corporate headshots.
• Wedding Photographer: Photographing weddings and related events to create lasting memories for couples and their families.
• Cinematographer: Collaborating with directors and production teams to capture footage for films, television shows, documentaries, and other visual media.
• Video Editor: Editing raw video footage to create polished and engaging final products for various platforms such as television, film, online streaming, and social media.

The eligibility criteria for admission to BA programme at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School of Photography (BVSP), candidates must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board of Education with a minimum passing grade, regardless of their stream (Science, Arts, Commerce). Additionally, candidates need to undergo an online personal interview and portfolio assessment as part of the admission process.

The placement process for BA students at Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Photography  involves several steps such as:

Career Counselling
Career Counselling is a facility that is accessible to all of the students of BVDU. Through career counselling, the students can discuss their plans regarding their career and future goals. The facility will also be dedicated to supporting the students in all of their career requirements, such as career plans, the building of skills, securing job opportunities and more. 
Corporate Connect
BVDU works to ensure that there are effective placement numbers every year for the benefit of the students. Through corporate connect, the students are trained to fill the gap of the skilled workforce and be updated with the latest soft skills and techniques required by the industries.
Campus to Corporate
Students will be connected to various recruiters through an organized process. During the process, the students will be informed about the job opportunities that will be available at the affiliated companies and organisations.
Employability Enhancement
In the current globalized world, the need for skilled employees has led to tough competition in the recruitment process. BVDU offers many facilities through which the students can work on enhancing their chances of employability. 

BA admission at Bhartiya Vidyapeeth's School of Photography takes place through the BVSP CET exam. The entrance exam is not a written exam but it includes proposal submission and personal interview. Candidates applying for admission into the BA programme should make sure that they have a portfolio of photographs that they can submit and be prepared to talk about their craft as part of the personal interview.

Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Photography application forms are out for the academic year 2025-2026 for all courses. Candidates seeking admission to any courses can apply online through the official website of Bharati Vidyapeeth university before the last date. The admission to the course is merit and entrance-based. Additionally, applicants must have to full fill out the basic eligibility criteria for their desired courses.

The submission guidelines for photography and cinematography admissions are as follows:

•  15 Photos or 5 Videos captured by the candidate.
•  These images/ videos can be shot by any camera. (Mobile or DSLR camera).
•  They can be from any genre.
•  Videos are mandatory for students seeking admission in cinematography programs
•  Portfolio must be submitted in a single PDF or PPT file.
•  Videos can be embedded in the file or shared as links.
•  The 1st page should have your resume with your recent photograph.
•  There should be only 1 image/ Video per page.
•  The title of your PDF file should be "FirstnameLastname-CourseName.pdf".
•  The PDF should not be more than 15 MB in size.
  
  Candidates should make sure they adhere to the above guidelines for admission into the BVSP Pune.

Getting accepted into the BA in Commercial Photography programme at Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography (BVSP) is a little difficult. A valid BVSP CET 2024 score is one of the eligibility requirements, and it is followed by a personal interview (PI). The three-year BA programme has an annual cost of Rs 3,50,000, or a total of Rs 10,50,000. Due to the program's high cost, middle-class and less wealthy students may find it difficult to pay for it.

Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography is a premier institute to learn photography and cinematography. The institute offers UG, PG, Diploma and short-term certificate programmes in photography and cinematography. The university conducts study tours and events such as Albus Atrum Annual Exhibition which helps students build a photography portfolio and showcase their work annually in an exhibition format. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for students to work on their craft as part of the curriculum.

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