Acting colleges in India

PU University Patiala is consistently ranked by national bodies such as the National Institute Ranking Framework. As per the NIRF 2025, Punjabi University Patiala has been ranked at the 59th place in the 'Pharmacy' category.

No, you cannot join Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment directly. The candidates are required to go through an entrance test to secure a place at Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment. Being one of the best film schools in India, RSACE has its entrance test- FMEAT. You can find more about the test on the college's website. The candidates need to qualify for the entrance with sufficient marks and sit for an interview to get admission into RSACE. You can apply through the official RSACE website. 

National College of Media and Communication is a renowned institution offering Certificate, M.A, UG Diploma, B.Sc. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media, Animation. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. National College of Media and Communication boasts an impressive review rating of 4 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 5 for Campus Life, 4 for Placements, 3 for Faculty, and 4 for Infrastructure.

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is highly ranked in pharmacy & general categories featuring 54th rank in Pharmacy & 151-200 range in  University category according to NIRF 2025. Institution holds NAAC 'A' grade & is recognised by UGC.

CREO Valley faculty have years of experience in the related field. The faculty engages the students with the latest activities and innovative teaching and quality research. CREO Valley appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical learning and offers quality education to the students. 

SRM Ramapuram is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by (National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A+ Grade. Moreover, during SRM Ramapuram placements 2023, the highest package offered stood at INR 1.1 crore per annum. Further, more than 140 companies made offers so far and made over 12,000 total offers to the students.

The library at Banasthali Vidyapeeth provides comprehensive resources to support research, teaching and learning needs. The Central Library of  Banasthali is very rich in its contents to facilitate research. Internet access is provided to the library by way of Campus Networking and by connecting to INFLIBNET. Access to more than 9300 full-text online journals is also made available under the UGC INFONET scheme. There is are adequate number of books, magazines, journals and other sources to support the aim of academic excellence. The library commits to:

• Build collections and create tools to support research and learning;
• Maximise access to and promote the use of internal as well as external information resources;
• Ensure the preservation and long-lasting availability of library resources;
• Create attractive and comfortable  physical and virtual environments for study and research;
• Collaborate with Vidyapith faculty and researchers to enrich the collection services.

National Academy of Cinema and Television provides programmes including UG Diploma in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction, Acting.

For those considering programs at the Global Indian Institute of Filmmaking, the fees are approximately INR 30000 - INR 700000.

Both Clusters Media College and Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA) offer good job opportunities. Clusters Media College is considered India's best industry-integrated campus. ZICA is the first full-fledged classical and digital animation training academy in the country. 

Clusters Media College: 

Courses: Multimedia and animation

Features: Has its own production company, has signed an MOU with FTII

Reviews:

Placements: 2.5

Infrastructure: 3.5

Faculty and course: 4

Campus life: 2.5

Value for money: 3

Zee Institute of Creative Arts: 

Courses: Classical and digital animation

Features: Animation and VFX academy

Reviews:

Best animation institute in Mumbai

Awesome place to learn

Yes, admissions are open at AAFT University of Media And Arts. AFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE) is a requirement for students applying to AAFT. Depending on the applicant's chosen subject, the exam consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview (through offline or online modes). Online submissions for AAFT programme applications are accepted.

Zebra Institute provide good facilities all around the campus such as Labs, Library.

For faculty, Zee Institute of Media Arts, Jaipur has been rated 3 as per reviews.

Central India Institutes of Mass Communication is a good institution for UG Diploma, M.A, M.Des, MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, B.Des, BBA, B.A, B.J. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Central India Institutes of Mass Communication are Apparel Design, Textile Design, Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Acting.

L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai carried out the application process in online mode. To fill out the form applicants are required to visit the official website of the college. The candidates are required to pay a one-time application at the time of registration. Given below is the step-by-step application process for L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai.

Step 1: Go to the official website of L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies Chennai.

Step 2: Register as a new user.

Step 3: Verify the number or email ID by entering the received OTP.

Step 4: Log in with login credentials.

Step 5: Fill out the application form by entering all the details.

Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 500 and Submit the form.

College provides good facilities and infrastructure such as A/C Classrooms, Dance Room, Labs, Music Roomto the students.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Blue Ocean Film and Television Academy is around INR 225000 - INR 550000.

For those considering programs at the Department of Film Arts, MGM University, the fees are approximately INR 150000 - INR 450000.

Livewires - The Media Institute, Mumbai offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Value Consulting, Pave Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, Sts Auto Components, Vedanta Sterlite Copper With Ucs Pvt Ltd, Nm Institute Engineering Technology, Any Field, Geotechnical Engineer, Arrive Technologies Pvt Ltd Pune, Asis Company.

Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television has courses such as UG Diploma, Certificate to offer. These courses are in the stream of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media. Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in Direction, Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing (Post Production), Certificate specializations in Direction, Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing (Post Production).

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology is a Deemed-to-be University in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.  In the 'Overall' category, KIIT is ranked 25 by NIRF 2025. As per the Times Higher Education, 'World University Ranking 2026' recognizes it among the rank-band of 501-600. The University is recognised from national as well as international bodies including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK and ABET, USA. It also received accreditation from the NBA and Washington Accord. The highest package offered was INR 44.52 LPA in 2026 placements. A total of 272 companies like Infosys, Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini and many more were a part of the 2026 placements. Overall, it is highlighy ranked, widely recognised institute that offers good placement oppoetunities.

Candidates cannot get direct admission to the UIFM.  Unitedworld Institute of Films & Media (UIFM) admissions are based on performance in both Karnavati University Film & Media Admission Test (KUFMAT) followed by a Personal Interview (PI). Also, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria.

The seats availability for offered courses at Editworks School of Mass Communication & Animation goes up to 180.