AAFT Online Offers Upskilling Solutions To Address The Skill Gap In The Creative Field

September 12, 2022: With its 30-year-old start-up, AAFT Online, the AAFT Group hopes to close the skill gap in the creative industry by providing upskilling options to GenZ. With a variety of courses supported by the history of the brand and its reliable partners, AAFT Online is providing an Ed-tech-led platform. The platform offers courses in interior design, music production, animation & VFX, make-up artistry, event management, fashion design, nutritionist and dietetics, diploma in jewellery design, and diploma in fashion design.

Only one in five Indians are ‘skilled’ workers, according to data from the Human Development Report (HDR) 2020 that was recently published. According to a different estimate by Korn Ferry, the annual unrealized income due to a skills shortage in 2030 might reach nearly $8.5 trillion. Because of this, every newbie need an initial training programme to prepare them for the obstacles that are unique to the industry.

AAFT Group, a professional education organ

AAFT Online Offers Upskilling Solutions To Address The Skill Gap In The Creative Field

September 12, 2022: With its 30-year-old start-up, AAFT Online, the AAFT Group hopes to close the skill gap in the creative industry by providing upskilling options to GenZ. With a variety of courses supported by the history of the brand and its reliable partners, AAFT Online is providing an Ed-tech-led platform. The platform offers courses in interior design, music production, animation & VFX, make-up artistry, event management, fashion design, nutritionist and dietetics, diploma in jewellery design, and diploma in fashion design.

Only one in five Indians are ‘skilled’ workers, according to data from the Human Development Report (HDR) 2020 that was recently published. According to a different estimate by Korn Ferry, the annual unrealized income due to a skills shortage in 2030 might reach nearly $8.5 trillion. Because of this, every newbie need an initial training programme to prepare them for the obstacles that are unique to the industry.

AAFT Group, a professional education organisation founded in 1993 with a solid alumni network of 30,000 professionals, gave birth to the ed-tech-driven platform AAFT Online. With AAFT Online, the organisation is poised to recreate its dominant position in the EdTech industry where it has already left an enduring impression on the Indian creative arts education ecosystem.

Actor Suniel Shetty Attends The Orientation Programme Of AAFT University In Raipur

August 26, 2022: On August 25th, at the Marriott Hotel in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the Orientation Program was proudly held by AAFT University, a top media and arts university in India. The orientation programme was attended by more than 500 students.

Sandeep Marwah, the Chancellor of AAFT University, spoke with the students and urged them to overcome obstacles, study hard, and establish themselves as leaders in their professions. Suniel Shetty, an actor, businessman, and philanthropist, was the main guest at the gathering. As the actor spoke to university students about his entrepreneurial career and humanitarian endeavours, students had the chance to engage with him and learn from his experiences.

Ishan Mitra, a singer and director, Gaurav Birla, the co-founder and CTO of Studio Augmented, and Akhilesh Anand, a senior anchor and editor of ABP news, among others, spoke at length during the orientation programme. Other notable speakers included Dr Kiranmayee Nayak, the chairperson of the CG state women commission, Prof. Sanjeev Parshar, the chairperson of communications at IIM Raipur, and Prof. Sanjeev Par These workshops were designed to inform the students about the many career choices available, the necessary skills, and how AAFT can support their skill-based training.

With the goal of expanding its reach with cutting-edge and advanced-level courses, the university has established its ed-tech platform, AAFT Online, co-founded by Mohit Marwah and Akshay Marwah. Numerous media and creative art courses focused on the industry are available online through AAFT Online, including classes in photography, jewellery design, interior design, and more. It touts attributes like one-on-one mentoring sessions and learning from real-world applications. Its graduation programmes feature more than 60 famous speakers.

With a 30-year history, AAFT seeks to provide its students with the innovative skill-building programmes, high placement, and employability rates necessary to succeed in the global economy.

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Anshi Yadu | M.Des. in Fashion Design - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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Overall review of college.

Placements: The college provides placement through its dedicated placement cell, which guides students in career planning, resume preparation, and interviews. Students are also encouraged to take an internship to gain practical exposure. Various companies visited the campus for recruitment.

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Chaitanya Pawar | B.A. in Photography - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
My college is the best in the world.

Placements: 100 percent of students get placements with good packages. The salary offered is Rs. 40,000 per month in the best places. All students get 100% internships in the best companies like Amazon, Flipkart, etc., and production houses like Viva Production House and Dark White Studio.

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Aman Sahu | B.A. in Photography - Batch of 2027
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It has excellent infrastructure and practical learning with good industry exposure.

Placements: The course sees a strong placement rate of about 90 percent. The highest package offered is 12 LPA (requires an exceptional portfolio). The average package offered is 3.5 LPA. The lowest package offered starts around 2 LPA. Major companies for our course include media giants like Sony, Zee TV, NDTV, and Dharma Productions. Retail brands like Zara and Shopper Stop also hire for fashion shoots. The university offers nearly 100 percent internship support. Students usually intern with news channels ...

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Sumit Sharma | B.A. in Photography - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It offers a good learning environment with infrastructure and average placements.

Placements: The percentage of students who got placed in our course is 70 percent. The highest package offered is 5 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 2 LPA. To6p recruiting companies are fashion studios and media houses. 80 percent of students got internships in companies like fashion, photography, and product photography industries. The top roles offered in our course are photography and photo editing.

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Raj kumar pandey | Diploma in Photography - Batch of 2026
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
All things in this college are good.

Placements: 80-90 percent of students get placements every year. The highest package offered is 12 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 4 LPA. The college teaches us about how to deal with clients, and the communication skills between our clients that make us professional.

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Devansh chouhan | B.A. in Photography - Batch of 2026
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Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is my last year, and I get the opportunity to work in different domains.

Placements: Different companies come to the campus for interviews. Our faculty helps us understand how to interact with recruiters. How to present ourselves, how to face interviews, and how to answer questions properly so that companies hire us. They give us many opportunities, and it helps us get placements.

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Indeed, AAFT University of Media and Arts has established a solid reputation for placements, particularly in media-related and creative disciplines. The university actively assists students with internships, portfolio creation, practice interviews, and campus recruitment efforts through its speciali

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AAFT University of Media and Arts provides placement opportunities to its students, and this is a reality. The university has a dedicated placement cell that works continuously to support and guide students in building their careers. Some of the top recruiters include Zara, Sony TV, Zee News, Nykaa,

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Yes, AAFT University of Media & Arts is magnificiant in terms of placaements. University has tie-ups with remarkeable recruiters including Aaj Tak, Dharma Productions, SOTC, Times Network, Zara, Pocket Fm, Red Fm, PVR, Nykaa, Rhythm Records, Disney Hotstar. Behind all a well established career resou

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AAFT conducts its own entrance exam, the AAFT Global Entrance Test, which candidates must clear, followed by a personal interview. Students who have completed their education from recognised boards such as ICSE, CBSE, IGCSE, IB, State Boards are eligible to apply in AAFT University of Media and Arts

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