Acting Course: Fees 2025, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

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If you are looking for career prospects in Acting, then you have to work hard on your imagination power, physical expression, vocal projection according to the script, clarity of speech, emotional convenience and interpretation of situation etc. Various courses related to Acting are offered in film colleges, which familiarise the candidates with the nuances of Acting, train them for auditions and help them understand all the aspects related to this profession. There are many reputed film colleges in India like the National School of Drama (NSD), Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) etc which offer different level of courses in Acting. Apart from this, many big film personalities have also opened their academies for filmmaking and Acting courses like Whistling Woods International, Actor Prepares, Barry John Acting Studio etc.  All the courses offered in Acting have been discussed here in detail: 

Types of Acting Courses- UG and PG

Types of Acting courses can be categorised based on the mode of study and the specialisation. Here is a comprehensive guide for choosing the Acting course after Class 12 based on the mode of study and credentials imparted after the course.

Full-Time Acting 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 in Acting.

Online Acting Courses: Candidates not willing to pursue a full-time course in Acting can opt for for short-term online courses.

Acting Certificate Courses: These are the short-duration courses offered by the colleges. Candidates willing to pursue short-term courses focused on Acting can opt for such courses.

Popular Acting Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Acting courses are given below:

Popular Undergraduate Acting Courses Popular Postgraduate Acting Courses
BA (Hons) Acting MA in International Theatre
Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Fine Arts MFA in International Theatre
BA in Theatre and Performance Master's in Theatre and Performing Arts
BA in Performing Arts Master of Arts in Acting

Acting Degree Courses – UG

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

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognised board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 2 LPA - INR 5 LPA

Entrance Exams

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can start giving auditions or pursue a PG course in Acting,

The undergraduate courses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate Degree Courses in Acting
Bachelor of Acting Film & Television BA in Acting BA (Hons) in Drama Bachelor of Theatre Arts
BA (Hons) Acting Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Fine Arts BA in Theatre and Performance BA in Performing Arts
B.Sc in Cinema + Diploma in Acting BVoc in Acting Bachelor in Theatre BA Drama

Online Acting Courses-UG

Many renowned actors provide online acting courses on various websites or institutes. Candidates who do not wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate course can go for an online course. The fees for such courses range from INR 1,000 to INR 30,000. These are usually short-duration courses and the eligibility criteria for such courses is a 10+2 pass from a recognised board. The admissions to such courses are given on a merit basis. The courses are given below:

Online Acting Courses Institute
Online Theatre Acting Workshop Barry John Acting Studio
Manoj Bajpayee teaches Acting Unlu
A Masterclass with Akshay Kumar Socialswag
Online Acting Classes by Nawazuddin Siddiqui Celebrity School
Film & Theatre Acting Course Actor Prepares
Young Actors Training Programme Actor Prepares
Online Acting Classes Rajat Roy Acting School
Acting junior Ice Institute of Creative Excellence

Acting Diploma Courses-UG

The diploma courses of UG level in Acting are of one-year in duration. Candidates can take admission in UG courses after completing their 10+2 in any stream. The admission process for such courses is merit-based a first come first served basis. Candidates can pursue the below-mentioned diploma courses in Acting:

Diploma Acting Courses Institute
Diploma in Acting
  • Actor Prepares
  • Indian Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Institute of Creative Excellence
  • Livewires
  • Mumbai Digital Films Academy
Advance Diploma in Acting
  • Whistling Woods International
  • SIT Xpressn institute of Fashion and Modelling
Diploma in Acting and Drama
  • Barry John Acting Studio
  • Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts
  • Livewires
  • Institute of Creative Excellence
Diploma in Dramatic Arts
  • Subharti College of Fine Arts and Fashion Design
  • Institute of Visual and Performing
  • Southern Institute of Art and Design
  • Tamil University
  • Artemisia College of Arts & Design
Some other Diploma courses in Acting are: Diploma in Screen Acting, Diploma in Acting for Television, Diploma in Theatre, Acting & Film Production etc.

Acting Certificate Courses-UG

A certificate course is also a short-term course. Candidates pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate courses can also opt for a certificate course in Acting. The eligibility for such courses is 10+2 in any stream and the admission is given on a first come first seat basis. The certificate courses in Acting are given below:

Certificate Courses in Acting Institute
Certificate Course in Acting
  • Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment
  • ZIMA - Zee Institute of Media Arts
Certificate in Acting
  • AIFT - Atharva Institute of Film and Television Courses
  • Balaji ICE Institute
  • The ITA School of Performing Arts
Certificate in Advance Acting
  • Balaji ICE Institute
Certificate in Film Acting
  • Annapurna College of Film and Media
Acting for Cinema
  • L. V. Prasad Film and TV Academy
Certificate in Theatre, Acting and Film Production
  • New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Media Studies and Information Technology
Crash Course in Acting
  • Roshan Taneja School of Acting
Acting and Presentation
  • AAFT - Asian Academy of Film And Television

Acting Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Acting 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 from a recognised university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams

Course Fee

INR 1 LPA - INR 4 LPA

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Candidates can work in the industry as an actor, model, writer etc.

The PG courses in Acting are given below:

Postgraduate Acting Courses
MFA in Drama MFA in International Theatre MA in International Theatre Master's in Theatre and Performing Arts
Master of Arts in Acting Master of Theatre and Television MA Indian Theatre MA Arts and Aesthetics
MA Dramatics MA Theatrical Arts and Aesthetics M.Sc in Cinema + PG Diploma in Acting --

Acting Diploma Courses – PG

The PG diploma courses in Acting are very popular among candidates. Various popular institutes offer admission to such courses based on an entrance examination. These courses are of two-year duration. Candidates can opt for below mentioned PG Diploma courses:

  • PG Diploma in Dramatic Arts
  • PG Diploma in Screen Acting
  • PG Diploma in Film Acting
  • PG Diploma in Acting
  • PG Diploma in Acting and Modelling

FAQs on Acting Courses

Q. Which course I should pursue to be an actor?

A. Candidates can pursue courses like Bachelor of Acting Film & Television, MFA in Drama, M.Sc in Cinema + PG Diploma in Acting, B.Sc in Cinema + Diploma in Acting etc.

Q. What skills are required for becoming a good actor?

A. Candidates must possess skills like confidence, creativity, a good understanding of emotions and scenes, good acting techniques, ability to memorise lines, ability to engage with the audience.

Q. What is the eligibility to pursue a bachelor's in Acting?

A. Candidates must have passed class 12 in any stream from a recognised board to pursue a bachelor's course in Acting.

Q. Can I opt for a certificate course after bachelor's?

A. Yes, candidates can pursue certificate courses in Acting after the bachelor's course as well. These certificate courses are of short duration.

Q. Which has more scope a certificate course or an online course?

A. Both the courses have their own importance. Online courses focus on the fundamentals of drama, while certificate courses are based on a specific curriculum.

Q. Is doing short-term courses better than doing bachelor's course?

A. The bachelor's course is a full-time regular course divided into six semesters. These semesters have a curriculum based on different aspects of Acting. Whereas short-term courses focus on part of method acting. 

Q. What subjects are required to pursue a Master's course in Acting?

A. There is no subject requirement for taking admission in a PG course in Acting.

Q. I am a working professional, can I pursue an Acting course?

A. Yes, working candidates can also pursue an Acting course.

Q. What is the admission process for Acting courses?

A. Candidates are given admission on the basis of the entrance examination. Some entrance examinations are given below: 
  • NSD Entrance Exam
  • FTII Entrance Exam
  • JMI Entrance Exam
  • KIITEE Exam

Q. What are the topics covered in an undergraduate Acting course?

A. The topics taught in a UG course are:
  • Introduction to Acting
  • Introduction to Theatre Techniques & Design
  • Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics
  • Specialisation in Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design

Q. What other job profiles are there other than becoming an actor after completing Acting course?

A. Some of the popular job profiles for Actors include Assistant Event Manager, Theatre Writer, Acting Consultant, Producer, Professor etc.
Table of content
  • Popular Acting Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Acting Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Acting UG Courses
  • Popular Acting PG Courses

Popular Acting Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Acting. Students interested in pursuing a career on Acting, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular Acting UG Courses

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