Best Design Colleges in India for Animation 2026

Updated on - Sep 23, 2025 09:35 AM IST

There are 191 colleges in India offering UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma, Ph.D programs in Animation. Choose from 7 government and 145 private colleges for Animation, with the fees ranging from INR 5,000 - INR 10,64,500. Admissions to top Animation colleges are done via merit or entrance exams like WWI Entrance Exam, JET, UGC, Maharashtra HSC, PSEB 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, CEED, NATA, UBTER JEEP, UK 12th. Top Animation colleges in India include Kohinoor Technical Institute, Shaft Academy of Media Arts, LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi, DreamZone School of creative studies, IIT Roorkee, Suryadatta College of Management Information Research & Technology (SCMIRT), Pune, Kelvin Institute of Technology, Editworks School Of Mass Communication, Wings Creations College of Art media & Design, OXL Jalandhar.

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Kohinoor Technical Institute Pune or KTI is among the top engineering colleges in Pune. The institute was established in 1967 with a goal to offer high-quality education theoretically and practically. KTI Pune is a government-approved vocational training institute. It is the training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India. The institute offers training in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Certificate programs in various specializations including Computer Software, AC & Refrigeration, Paramedical, Electrical, Automobile, Electronics, Mechanical, Fashion and more.

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Shaft Academy of Media Arts is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Shaft Academy of Media Arts offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    1,20,000 - 1,80,000 Design

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LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2011. LISAA School of Design (LISAA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Suryadatta College of Management Information Research & Technology (SCMIRT), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Suryadatta College of Management Information Research & Technology (SCMIRT), Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Kelvin Institute of Technology is a Private Aided Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2012. Kelvin Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Editworks School Of Mass Communication is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2004. Editworks School Of Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Wings Creations College of Art media & Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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OXL Jalandhar is a Private Institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was established in the year 2009. OXL Jalandhar offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Manipal University-School of Communication is a University Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Manipal University-School of Communication offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Picasso Animation College (PAC), New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2005. Picasso Animation College (PAC), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    SJCC Changanassery is a Private Institute located in Changanassery, Kerala. It was established in the year 2004. SJCC Changanassery offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    ROOTS Collegium is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1991. ROOTS Collegium offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      24,000 - 45,900 Design

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    National Institute of Computer Arts is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. National Institute of Computer Arts offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      60,000 - 5,41,000 Design

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    Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      1,04,750 - 1,40,250 Design

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    IMS Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2006. IMS Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Jain Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Jain Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Alpha Arts and Science College (AASC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Akarapu Sharath Chandrika Devi Memorial College for Women is a Private Unaided Institute located in Warangal, Telangana. It was established in the year 2012. Akarapu Sharath Chandrika Devi Memorial College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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          40,000 - 2,50,000 Design

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        Career College Bhopal is a Private (Autonomous) Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1969. Career College Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          10,600 - 65,600 Design

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          Gujarat University Exams

          ...+4 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , CBSE 10th
        Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar is a Private Institute located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Swami Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya (SVM), Sagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        SLCS Madurai is a Private Unaided Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. SLCS Madurai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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          40,000 Design

        Aditya Degree College (ADC), Visakhapatnam is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. . Aditya Degree College (ADC), Visakhapatnam offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          M.C. Varghese College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2011. M.C. Varghese College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Sharada College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Sharada College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          DYPATIL Pimpri is a Private Institute located in Pimpri, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. DYPATIL Pimpri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Haridwar University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2010. Haridwar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          FAQs

          What are the top Animation Specialisations ?

          Top animation specializations include 2D animation, 3D animation, character animation, VFX, and motion graphics. Other popular areas include graphic design, game design, and medical animation.

          What are the top Animation Colleges fee ranges in India?

          The fee structure for top animation colleges in India varies considerably, ranging from approximately INR 70,000 to INR 15.72 Lakh for government colleges and up to INR 9.6 Lakh for private institutions. Some popular private colleges like Amity University and LPU offer programs with fees ranging from INR 2.88 Lakh to INR 9.6 Lakh. Government colleges like IIT Bombay and NID offer courses with fees ranging from INR 1.2 Lakh to INR 11.43 Lakh.

          Is Animator a high paying job?

          Yes, being an animator can be a high-paying job, especially with experience and advanced skills. Entry-level animators in India can earn between INR 2.5 to 7 lakhs per year, while senior animators in larger studios or with greater responsibilities can earn between INR 8 to 15 lakhs annually.

          What are the top entrance exams for Animation Colleges in India ?

          The candidates who are interested in taking admission in top animation colleges in India need to go through certain entrance exams such as NID DAT, UCEED, Pearl Entrance Exam, CUET, AIEED, MIT DAT, etc.

          Is Animation a course in IIT?

          Candidates who want to take admission in IIT in animation need to note that only "Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay" offers admission to animation courses through the UCEED exam

          What are the Top Animation Colleges in India ?

          The top animation colleges in India include UID Ahmedabad, MITID Pune, LISAA Bangalore, AID Delhi, Whistling Woods International, etc. These colleges offer various animation programs such as BSc in Animation, BDes in Animation, MDes in Animation, etc.

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