MGR Government Film and Television Institute

2 Videos,

6 Photos

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Fees 2026

Taramani, Chennai

4.4 /5

(2 Reviews)

84 Student Q&A

Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1945

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Fees

Table of contents

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Fee Structure 2026
- MGR Government Film and Television Institute UG Diploma Fees 2026
- MGR Government Film and Television Institute BVA Fees 2026
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Student Reviews

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Fee Structure 2026

There are various courses offered by MGR Government Film and Television Institute in the admission session 2026. Candidates seeking admissions can choose from a variety of courses from fields of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication and Media and Animation, etc. The course fee varies with different MGR Government Film and Television Institute courses and course levels. Candidates who qualify through the MGR Government Film and Television Institute admission process can pay the fee of the opted course. The tuition fee ranges between INR 45,000 - 74,980 for MGR Government Film and Television Institute. Below is MGR Government Film and Television Institute fee for all courses:

Course	Total tuition fees
UG Diploma (6 Courses)	₹ 45 KGet Fee Details
BVA (6 Courses)	₹ 74.98 KGet Fee Details

The fees is for the entire duration of the respective courses.

Commonly asked questions
On Fees Overview

Q: Is MGR Government Film and Television Institute a good college/Institute?

MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a well-known institution for UG Diploma, BVA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, MGR Government Film and Television Institute has a rating of 4.6 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 5 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 4.5 on Faculty and 4.5 on Infrastructure.

Q: What is the fees range for courses offerred by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

The fees range for courses offerred by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute is around INR 45000 - INR 74980.

MGR Government Film and Television Institute UG Diploma Fees 2026

The fee for UG Diploma at MGR Government Film and Television Institute is valid for a duration of 3 years. Candidates need to pay a deposit at the time of admission to confirm their seat. Candidates must pay the tuition fee of INR 45,000 at the time of admission to confirm the seat in MGR Government Film and Television Institute. Below is MGR Government Film and Television Institute UG Diploma fee breakup:

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 45 K
Total fee	₹ 45 K

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

Get Admission Details

MGR Government Film and Television Institute
UG Diploma Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
MGR Government Film and Television Institute	45 K	-/-
Vista Institute of Design	40 K - 60 K	-/-
Indian Institute of Film and Animation	55 K - 1.6 L	-/-
Government Film and TV Technical Institute , Bangalore	12.81 K	-/-
Wiztoonz Academy of Media and Design	-/-	-/-

The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.

View comparisons

MGR Government Film and Television Institute BVA Fees 2026

The total course fee for BVA offered by MGR Government Film and Television Institute depends upon the specialisation opted by the candidate. The course fee is INR 74,980. The course duration for BVA is 4 years. The total course fee is the combination of various components, such as exam fee, practical session fee, etc. Check out the table below to learn more about MGR Government Film and Television Institute BVA fees:

Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition Above-mentioned hostel fees is only for boys. SC/ST students are exempted from tuition fees.	₹ 74.98 K
Hostel	₹ 1.02 K
Total fee	₹ 76 K

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (1 Reviews).View placement details

Get Admission Details

MGR Government Film and Television Institute
BVA Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
MGR Government Film and Television Institute	74.98 K	1.02 K
Cavalier Institutions	4 L	8 L
Indian Institute of Film and Animation	3.28 L - 6 L	-/-
Bharathiar Palkalaikoodam	20 K	-/-
Halabavi School of Arts	-/-	-/-

The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.

View comparisons

Recommended Colleges

Explore popular similar colleges

Students who showed interest in MGR Government Film and Television Institute - UG Diploma also showed interest in

Blue Ocean Film and Television Academy institute image

Chennai

Courses Offered9 courses

Total Fees₹3.50 L

St. Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Bangalore institute image

Bangalore

Courses Offered7 courses

Total Fees₹85.00 K

SAE Institute institute image

Bangalore

Courses Offered4 courses

Total FeesNA

National College of Media and Communication institute image

Chennai

Courses Offered9 courses4.0

Total FeesNA

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.

+ Add preferences

Government Film and TV Technical Institute , Bangalore institute image

Bangalore

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹12.81 K

Digitiser institute image

Chennai

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹44.90 K

Flash Frame Visuals Academy of Film and Television institute image

Bangalore

Courses Offered6 courses

Total Fees₹3.80 L

Aquariuss Animations Pvt Ltd institute image

Bangalore

Courses Offered5 courses

Total FeesNA

NIF Global Chennai institute image

Chennai

Courses Offered1 course

Total FeesNA

SinGem institute image

Kolkata

Courses Offered14 courses

Total FeesNA

Confused about which college or exam to opt for? assitentRcpRhsImage

Chat with our counselor
Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences

View allCollections

Is this recommendation relevant?

MGR Government Film and Television Institute
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

1 Verified Review Info Icon

4-5
1

Placements4.0

Infrastructure4.0

Faculty & Course4.0

Campus Life5.0

Value for Money5.0

Dharun Kumar M C Verified Icon

BVA in Cinematography - Batch of 2021

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It is a really useful place to become a filmmaker.

Placements: Some students are studying in this course, and they get placed in television channels and features films as an assistant technician or main technician according to their wish. Salary packages offered to students depend on the job and designation chosen by them.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities offered here are very good. Classes are taught more practically with the latest high-end equipment. Theatres are available with well-equipped sound systems to screen the projects and movies done by our students. The library is constantly updated with books, which provides us with knowledge about the latest techniques used in film-making.

Faculty: Lecturers employed here are well-knowledgeable. Their way of teaching is more practical, which makes us understand the concepts very well. The syllabus has the latest technologies which are used in the industry, which in turn makes students industry-ready.

Other: I have chosen this course because my ambition was to become a cinematographer. The best thing about our course is that high-end equipment (cameras and lights) provided for practical classes.

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2020Read More

(4)

4 people found this helpful

Dinesh Kumar

BVA in Animation and Visual Effects - Batch of 2022

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

An excellent place to study about Cinema.

Placements: 1. There are only 14 students for a course. 2. As a fresher we can get above 10k and after it will increase according to field we choose. 3. There are more companies for visual effects and animations. 4. VFX supervisor role offered. 5. All the students can get internship according to their interest.

Infrastructure: In college campus there are practical labs for editing, digital intermediate, visual effects and audiography. And the classrooms are fully air conditioned with high class equipment for related course. Hostels are also very good maintained and with 24hrs of electricity and water supply.

Faculty: The teachers are very talented and very helpful. And they already worked on some movies and so they are very knowledgeable. This course related jobs are on demand on workers. Use of this course can work on media, cinema and other multimedia related industries.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020Read More

(7)

7 people found this helpful

Confused about which college or exam to opt for?

Chat with our counselor
Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences

MGR Government Film and Television Institute

Student Forum

Anything you would want to ask experts?

Write here...

Can you share details about the four-year Cinematography course at MGR Film Institute?

Answered 11 months ago

The Government MGR film and Television institute offers a four year Bachelor of visual arts in cinematography.This is a full time course.The candidates should not exceed 24 years.The total fee is 74,890.The candidates should have passed 10+2. There is 14 seats available.

The institute is affiliated

nishwa Nm

Contributor-Level 10

Can you suggest some sample papers to prepare for M.G.R. Government Film and Television Institute entrance exam?

Answered 11 months ago

M.G.R. Government Film and Television Institute Entrance Exam Prep:

- *Use FTII sample papers* for practice (similar question patterns)

- *Focus on*:

- Creative skills (filmmaking, screenwriting)

- Aptitude tests (general knowledge, mental ability)

- Portfolio preparation (short films, script

Baskaran M

Contributor-Level 9

How to apply in MGR Film and Television Institute?

Answered a year ago

To apply for MGR Film and Television Institute, you can follow these steps:

• Visit the institute's official website (typically mgrfti.gov.in) and look for the Admissions section.

• Read through the eligibility criteria and important dates to ensure you qualify.

• Fill out the online application form

mridul shukla

Beginner-Level 5

What is the intake for offered courses at MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

Answered 2 years ago

The seats availability for offered courses at MGR Government Film and Television Institute goes up to 154.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

What are the courses that MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers?

Answered 2 years ago

MGR Government Film and Television Institute provides programmes including UG Diploma, BVA in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Cinematography, Sound

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Content authored by: