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Sound Engineering teached use of musical instruments and technology to produce sound for film, radio, television, etc. Courses are offered at the UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate levels. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand the concepts of Sound Engineering courses. Candidates should know that syllabus and the curriculum can be different according to the course levels. Course duration can be from 6 months to 3 years but then again it depends on the course level.

Types of Sound Engineering Courses- UG & PG

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Courses Details
Full Time Courses This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue various Diploma or PG diploma courses in Sound Engineering. 
Online/Distance Learning Courses There are many platforms offering online Sound Engineering courses such as Coursera, Udemy, Lynda.com, Classcentral, Skillshare etc. These are better options for those candidates who are short of time. These online courses are of both long and short duration. Many distance education universities also offer UG and PG distance learning courses in Sound Engineering. 
Certificate Courses These courses are usually offered as short-term courses. The duration of these courses ranges from three to nine months duration. Candidates can do certificate courses in Sound Engineering based on different job profiles.

Popular Sound Engineering Courses- UG and PG

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Popular Sound Engineering Courses

PG Diploma in Sound Recording & Sound Design

BSc in Sound Design

Advanced Certificate Course in Sound Engineering

NCVTE Diploma in Sound Engineering

BSc in Sound Engineering

Certificate in Sound Recording & Editing

Diploma in Sound Engineering

BPA in Audio Engineering and Sound Programming

Video Editing & Sound Editing

Certificate in Sound Designing

Certificate in Sound Engineering

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Sound Engineering Degree Courses – UG

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Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Entrance Exams

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can pursue PG courses in Sound Engineering.

Part Time and Online Sound Engineering Courses-UG

Candidates can see the table below:

Part Time Sound Engineering Courses Institute
Certificate in Sound Engineering
  • Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
  • ZIMA - Zee Institute of Media Arts
Certificate in Sound Recording

Balaji ICE Institute

Certificate in Sound Engineering and Design

Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies

Online Certificate in Sound Design

WWI Virtual Academy

Advanced Sound Engineering Crypto Cipher Academy
Diploma in Sound Engineering FA School of Media & Films
Weekend Certificate Course In Sound Engineering The Audio Guys Institute

Sound Engineering Degree Courses – PG

Candidates can see the table below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree in Sound Engineering or allied subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Candidates can can work in the industry as Sound Engineers.
Table of contents
  • Popular Sound Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Sound Engineering Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Sound Engineering UG Courses

Popular Sound Engineering Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Sound Engineering Colleges in India. Learn more about these Sound Engineering colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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3.5 LPA
1.52 L - 2.75 L
3 Courses
88.5 K - 9 L
2 Courses
2.95 L - 12 L
3.4
16 L
1 Course
6.18 L

Popular Private Sound Engineering Colleges in India

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10.42 LPA

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7.8 L
3.5 LPA
1.52 L - 2.75 L
3 Courses
88.5 K - 9 L
2 Courses
2.95 L - 12 L
3.4
16 L

Popular Exams

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

Mar '26 - Apr '26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

TENTATIVE

Apr '26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Correction Win...

TENTATIVE

27 Feb ' 26

Last date to apply for March Attempt

14 Mar ' 26

SAT India exam (March attempt)

Nov '25

FTII JET 2025 Commencement of Classes

TENTATIVE

10 Nov ' 25

Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee (Extended)

1 Nov ' 25 - 29 Dec ' 25

CGCUET 2026 Registration

Most Popular Courses

Following are the most popular Sound Engineering courses, based on alumni reviews. Explore these reviews to choose the best course in Sound Engineering.

Popular Sound Engineering UG Courses

Following are the most popular Sound Engineering UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

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