Best Music & Sound Production Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India does not considers entrance exam scores for admission. Candidates are selected for admission based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. The minimum qualification required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes. Once selected, aspirants are further called for a personal interview round for admission.

The seats availability for offered courses at Ramoji Krian Universe goes up to 2150.

Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts provides programmes including PG Diploma, UG Diploma, B.A, M.A. in streams such as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Animation, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Screenplay Writing, Cinematography, Editing, Direction, Sound Design, Production Design.

During the Universal AI University placements 2025, a total of 15 international offers were received. Check out the highest international packages offered during the placement drive held in 2025 presented below:

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.

Yes, Parul University Vadodara is considered to be on a moderately expensive side for most courses. While the lowest fee for a degree course stands at INR 32,000 (for MLib.Sc), the highest fee is INR 30.4 lakh (for BAMS) indicating a big difference in the fee range. Being a private university, the fee for various courses can be a little high. But students can apply for scholarships/ financial assistance which could reduce the fee to an extent, making courses somewhat affordable.  Further, students get global exposure, experience top-class infra & curriculum. The overall highest package was INR 60 LPA. Based on these parameters, the fees seems justifiable. 

Noise Head Quarters (NHQ) provides programmes including After 10th Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers.

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

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai is a good institution for UG Diploma, Certificate, PG Diploma, After 10th Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Government Polytechnic, Mumbai are AutoCAD, Video Editing (Post Production), Industrial Engineering, Sound Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Rubber Technology.

Arena Animation, Ranchi provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Animation, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Illustrator, Maya, AutoCAD.

The AAFT-Online courses include Diploma in  Nutrition & Dietetics, Fashion Design, Music Production, Interior Design, 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Jewellery Design, Event Management, Hospital Management, and Travel & Tourism. Moreover, the institute also provides certifications in Photography, Advertising PR & Corporate Communication, Screenwriting, Radio Jockey, DJing, Ad Film Making, Fashion Styling, and Makeup.

The seats availability for offered courses at Sri Guru Angad Dev College goes up to 4665.

Candidates who have completed their Class 12 are eligible to apply for various course admission at Sound Ideaz Academy. The courses are offered in full-time mode. The selection criteria for admission are based on merit.

Arena Animation, Siliguri is a renowned institution offering Certificate. Students can choose these courses to embark on their careers in the field of Animation, Design, Architecture & Planning, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), IT & Software. The institute is staffed with highly skilled and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering these programs. Arena Animation, Siliguri boasts an impressive review rating of 5 based on student feedback at Shiksha. Additionally, it has received a rating of 5 for Campus Life, 5 for Placements, 5 for Faculty, and 5 for Infrastructure.

TGC Animation and Multimedia is merit-based for most of the courses. Aspiring candidates can fill out the application form via online mode through the official website. Interested students must fill out the online application for the respective courses on the official website of the TGC Institute Delhi.

Party Map DJ Academy provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Radio Jockeying.

Sri Aurobindo Centre For Arts And Communication (SACAC) has been rated 4.8 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, a degree obtained from School of Future, Techno India University is valid. The institute is UGC-recognised and is a member of AIU. Further, the courses are approved by AICTE. Hence, any degree obtained from the institute will be considered valid across the country. Students can check the official site to know more about the approvals and validity.

The seats availability for offered courses at FTIH - Film And Television Institute of Hyderabad goes up to 380.

The Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore gives UG, PG and Diploma courses in animation. All these courses have different durations as given below:

S. No.	Course Type	Duration
1.	UG Courses	3 Years/ 4 Years
2.	PG Courses	2 Years
3.	Diploma Courses	1-2 Years
4.	Short-Term Courses	3/6/9 Months

 

The seats availability for offered courses at Centre for Development of Imaging Technology goes up to 15.