Top Game Design Courses in India: B.Des, M.Des, Diploma & More

The gaming industry is booming all over the world. The advent of smartphones has revolutionized the business of video games. The interest of the students has increased in this field to such an extent that now they do not just want to be limited to playing video games, but are also looking at the career prospects in gaming. This boom in the gaming sector has also increased the demand for game designers worldwide. Keeping this in view, many universities and colleges are offering different level of courses in Game Design. If you want to do something different and see your future in the Game Design, check out the courses available in this field.

Types of Game Design Courses-UG & PG

The types of Game Design courses can be classified based on the mode of study. Candidates can pursue Game Design course after class 12 depending on the mode of study and credentials provided after the course. Although any specific subject is not required to study Game Design, having knowledge of Computer Application or Computer Science can help you understand a whole fundamentals related to Game Design. The types of courses available for Game Design are explained in detail below:

Full Time Game Design 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, which are generally of two-years in duration.

Part Time/Distance Learning Game Design Courses: These courses are generally offered by open universities and they are similar to a full-time degree course. The only difference is students can complete the course and get the credential without going to college

Game Design Certificate Courses: These are the short term courses offered by various colleges

Popular Game Design Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Game Design courses are given below. 

Popular Undergraduate Game Design Courses	Popular Postgraduate Game Design Courses
BSc in Gaming	MSc in Gaming
BSc Animation & Gaming	MSc in Game Design and Development
BSc in Graphics, Animation & Gaming	MSc in Multimedia and Animation
BSc in Animation Game Design and Development	Master in Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality
Bachelors in Media Animation & Design (BMAD)	Integrated M.Sc. in Multimedia & Animation with Game Art & Design

Game Design Degree Courses – UG

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

Duration of the course	3 years
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream
Admission Process	Entrance Exams/Merit-based
Course Fee	INR 1 LPA- 5 LPA
Entrance Exams	NID Entrance Exam UCEED NIFT Entrance Exam  Pearl Academy Entrance Exam  MITID DAT  UPES DAT  WWI Entrance Exam  MRNAT  JET  D-ART
What after Undergraduate Course?	Candidates can pursue PG courses in Game Design or can work in the industry as a Game Animator, Game Audio Engineer, Game Programmer, Game Artist, Creative Game Designer etc.

The undergradute courses in Game Design are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Game Design Courses
BSc in Gaming	BSc Animation & Gaming	Bachelors in Media Animation & Design (BMAD)
BA in Animation & Computer Graphics	BSc in Animation Game Design and Development	BTech in Computer Science and Game Development
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design	BSc in Graphics, Animation & Gaming
Bachelor of Information Technology/Art – User Experience Design	BDes in Game Design and Development	BA (Game Design)
BA Hons Multimedia (Game Design)	BCA in Gaming Technology	BSc in Gaming Application and Development
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Gaming Technology)	UG Programme in Game Design	BDes in Gaming

Distance Learning/Part Time Game Design Courses-UG

Candidates who cannot attend classes on a regular basis yet aspire to pusue a course in Game Design can go for Distance Education mode. It is similar to the regular course in terms of the structure of the curriculum. The eligibility criteria for such courses is 10+2 pass from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. The admissions to such courses are given on merit basis. The Distance/Part time Game Design courses are given below:

Distance Learning/Part Time Courses
Course	College	Duration
Graphics, Web Design and Development	Arena Animation, Rajouri Garden	15 months
Web Design Development	Arena Animation, Rajouri Garden	15 months
Certificate in Game Art and Design	Arena Animation, Rajouri Garden	15 months
BSc in Game Designing and Development	IIFA Multimedia, Mangalore	2 years
Diploma in Gaming	ANITECH College of Technology and Management, Bengaluru	1 year

Game Design Diploma Courses-UG

The duration of Diploma courses in Game Design ranges from 1-2 year. The eligibility criteria for such courses is similar to that of UG degree courses i.e. 10+2 passed in any stream. Usually the admission to such courses is given on merit basis. The Diploma courses in Game Design are tabulated below:

Diploma in Game Design	Diploma in Game Design and Integration	Diploma in Game Programming
Diploma in Production Gaming	Diploma in Animation and Special Effect	Diploma in Game Development
Diploma in Mobile Game Development	Diploma in Game Design and Integration: Gaming	--

Game Design 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 in Gaming	Certificate course in Game Art & Design	Crash Course in Unity Game Development and Certification
3D Digital Game Art Design	Program in Game Design and Integration	Specialist Certification Course in Game Development with Unity and AR and VR
Certificate in Game Art	---	---

Game Design Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Game Design can be pursued after completion of a UG course. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course	2 Years
Eligibility Criteria	Undergraduate degree or diploma in Game Design or related subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks
Admission Process	Entrance Exams/Merit-based
Course Fee	INR 50,000- INR 2 LPA
Entrance Exams	NID Entrance Exam UCEED NIFT Entrance Exam  Pearl Academy Entrance Exam  MITID DAT  UPES DAT  WWI Entrance Exam  MRNAT  JET  D-ART
What after Postgraduate Course?	Candidates can can work in the industry as Creative Game Designer, Game System Designer, 2D Game Designer, 2D Web & Graphics Designer, 3D Game Designer, 3D Web & Graphics Designer etc.

The postgraduate courses in Game Design are tabulated below:

Postgraduate Game Design Course
MSc in Gaming	MSc in Game Design and Development
MSc in Multimedia and Animation	Master in Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality
Integrated MSc in Multimedia & Animation with Game Art & Design	MSc (Game Technology)
MA Multimedia (Game Design)	MSc IT in Game Design and Development
Game Design and Development Course	--

Game Design Diploma Courses – PG

PG diploma courses in Game Design are also available. The eligibility criteria is same as PG degree courses. The admissions to such courses are mostly on a merit basis. Some of the courses are:

• Advance Diploma in Game Programming
• PGD in Gaming Design
• Advanced Diploma in 3D Game Content Creation

Upcoming Trends in Game Design

The gaming industry is not only booming but also evolving at a rapid clip. So someone who is interested to make a career in the gaming industry ought to be conversant with the latest and upcoming trends in the field.

Here are some of the hottest trends in the gaming industry:

Bridging the gender diversity - While most gamers are traditionally male, it has been found that women are not averse to mobile games. As per some estimates, 65% of women in the US play mobile games. 

In fact, there are certain games like Animal Crossing, which have managed to win the approval of women users. So, women-friendly games can be a game changer!

Exploring platforms outside Steam - While Steam has been the all-powerful platform for the PC game market, other platforms of late are also starting to catch up.

In its early days, Steam was the only platform that allowed gamers to browse, review, buy and play PC games. This allowed Steam to monopolize the market and create a huge empire.

But all that is changing, as most of the services offered by Steam are also available on other platforms as well. GOG.com and Epic games have managed to project themselves as worthy alternatives to Steam. 

Apple TV is here to stay - Apple TV is continuing to add more and more games to its platform, and is now a major player in the market.

Virtual reality back in business - This year, virtual reality has made a stunning comeback, so much so that it has kind of pushed augmented reality to the backburner. 

Some of the popular virtual reality games creating the buzz include Minecraft (from Gear), Oculus Rift, and one game by Steam.

Scope of Gaming Design in India

Until a few years back, the online gaming industry was almost non-existent in India. Fast forward to the present, and the whole scenario has changed as India today is ranked among the top five mobile gaming markets in the world. 

By 2025, the online gaming market in India is projected to reach a valuation of $3.9 billion. The number of gaming companies in the country now has gone past 400. 

The spurt in the gaming industry has been attributed to an increase in disposable income, a young population, and the omnipresence of gadgets like the smartphone. 

A growing industry means more jobs for skilled and qualified people, including gaming designers. The gaming design field in India is ripe at the moment, and so it is the right time to take up a gaming design course.

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