Best Design Colleges in India for Animation & VFX 2026

Updated on - Sep 22, 2025 11:04 PM IST

There are 172 colleges in India offering Certificate, Diploma, UG, PG, Ph.D programs in Animation & VFX. Choose from 4 government and 147 private colleges for Animation & VFX, with the fees ranging from INR 20,000 - INR 5,00,000. Admissions to top Animation & VFX colleges are done via merit or entrance exams like SAAT, Kerala 12th, CGBSE 12th, GSEB 10th, Maharashtra HSC, Tamilnadu 12th, CEED, Mumbai University Admission, UK 12th, UP 12th. Top Animation & VFX colleges in India include Zee Institute of Creative Art, Picasso Animation College (PAC), New Delhi, Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore, ROOTS Collegium, Wiztoonz College of Media & Design, Koshys Group of Institutions, Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College, De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur, IMS Kolkata.

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Zee Institute of Creative Art

Cochin, Kerala
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Zee Institute of Creative Art is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 2020. Zee Institute of Creative Art offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Picasso Animation College (PAC), New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams

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

Shortlisted by 101+ students

Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Picasso Animation College (PAC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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ROOTS Collegium

3.9
(28 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private

1,30,000 - 1,80,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 TSBIE , NCHM , JEE

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

Shortlisted by 39191+ students

Wiztoonz College of Media & Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 UGC

Wiztoonz College of Media & Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Wiztoonz College of Media & Design offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Koshys Group of Institutions

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Indian Nur
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,06,250 Design
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KMAT Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , Karnataka PGCET , NEET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Koshys Group of Institutions is one of the premier institutes in Bangalore, Karnataka, incepted in 2003 and approved by AICTE and NAAC. KGI provides a platform for excellent education in the fields of Nursing. It is approved by Indian Nursing Council. The popular nursing courses include General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science in nursing (BScN), Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBBSC), and Master of Science in Nursing (MScN). For all the UG courses, the candidate must have 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 and for PG courses candidate should have completed a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate. Top recruiting companies are Fortis, Manipal Hospitals, Columbia Asia, etc.

Shortlisted by 24433+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1973. Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 442+ students

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,44,000 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CMAT

De Paul Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Apex Institute of Management & Science (AIMS), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BCA, Diploma, Certificate, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1350+ students

IMS Kolkata

4.0
(23 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , MAKAUT WB

1,04,750 - 1,40,250 Design
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JEMAT Exams
...+2 NEET , MAT

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

Shortlisted by 42607+ students

GEC Panipat

4.4
(111 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
DTE
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

30,000 - 6,24,000 Design
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CUET , HSTES

GEC Panipat is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 2008. GEC Panipat offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 701+ students

Career College Bhopal

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private (Autonomous)
NAAC

40,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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India Exams
...+6 AILET , CET , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CLAT , NEET

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

Shortlisted by 30759+ students

KVA DAV college for women

Karnal, Haryana
Government
NAAC
...+2 Govt. of India , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,000 Design
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KVA DAV college for women is a Government Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 1959. KVA DAV college for women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 264+ students

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar

4.2
(17 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+4 govt. of odisha , Govt. of India , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Odisha CHSE , OJEE , JEE Main , GATE

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1999. College of Engineering Bhubaneswar offers Regular, Distance, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9913+ students

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

Vidhyadeep University

4.1
(49 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private Unaided
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,30,000 - 2,00,000 Design
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Vidhyadeep University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2011. Vidhyadeep University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67838+ students

Doon University : School of Design

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Doon University : School of Design is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Doon University : School of Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

National Institute of Learning and Academics

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
Other

1,48,000 - 1,48,333 Design
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

National Institute of Learning and Academics is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1989. National Institute of Learning and Academics offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Global School of Animation and Games.

New Delhi, Delhi
Private

Global School of Animation and Games. is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2009. Global School of Animation and Games. offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Benson College of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6558+ students

Sushant University

4.4
(59 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

60,000 - 4,12,700 Design
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Sushant University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2012. Sushant University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133408+ students

Techno India University

4.2
(122 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,80,000 - 10,00,000 Design
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WB JECA Exams
...+6 WBJEE , NATA , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , JEE Main

Techno India University specialties

Ranking : Recognized National & Regional Rank - NIRF 101-150 band (University) - Rank #2 in Kolkata (Times Eng
Region : Strategic Kolkata Location - Proximity to Eastern India's IT Hub - Cultural and educational capital
Tier : Premium Institution Status - NIRF 101-150 band (University) - NAAC B++ accredited university
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech:Rs 3.57-9.6 L (Total) - UG courses:Rs 0.87-12 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Highest package up toRs 2 Cr - Average packageRs 6-11 LPA
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - B.Tech in AI & Machine Learning
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - Emerging Tech: AI, IoT, Data Science - B.Tech Hons in Cloud Computing
Placement Focus : Industry-Centric Placements - Strong IT/CSE placements - Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, TCS
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Reach - IT/Software (TCS, Microsoft, Amazon) - Consulting (Deloitte), Banking (HDFC
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from diverse backgrounds - Multicultural campus environment
Internship : Global Internship Opportunities - International internships (China, Germany) - Interns at Google, IB
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Student exchange programs (Vietnam, France) - Partnerships with Fr
Alumni : Strong Global Alumni Network - 5 lakh+ alumni in top MNCs - Successful entrepreneurs, tech trailblaz
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Academic Engagement - Eminent scholars at international conferences - Industry experts

Shortlisted by 11219+ students

SCOPE Global Skills University (SGSU) , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided

35,000 - 2,00,000 Design
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MP BE Exams
...+1 JEE Main

SCOPE Global Skills University (SGSU) , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. SCOPE Global Skills University (SGSU) , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2879+ students

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Amity University (AMITY) , Kolkata

4.7
(12 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
AICTE

1,00,000 - 1,27,000 Design
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Amity University is a None Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. . Amity University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 592+ students

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Arena Animation (AA), Delhi

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Other

65,000 - 2,45,000 Design
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Arena Animation (AA), Delhi is a None Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1990. Arena Animation (AA), Delhi offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

Alard University

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 PCI , DTE , NAAC

1,00,000 - 2,50,000 Design
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Alard University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Alard University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86735+ students

K.C Group Of Colleges

Nawanshahr, Punjab
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 PSEB 10th , CBSE 10th , GATE , PSEB 12th , CMAT

K.C Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Nawanshahr, Punjab. . K.C Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Quantum University

4.4
(136 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

68,500 - 1,44,500 Design
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CAT , UKSEE , MAT , JEE Main , GATE , UK 12th

Quantum University specialties

Rank : Recognized National & Regional - Ranked #44 Private University (India Today 2024) - Ranked #1 Private University Uttarakhand (Engineering 2024)
Region : Educational Hub Advantage - Located in Roorkee, a renowned educational hub - Serene campus environment, proximity to Dehradun
Fees : Mid-Range Affordability - Rs 2.8 L - Rs 7.6 L (Total) for popular programs
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Highest package INR 33.5 LPA - Average package INR 7.20 LPA
Flagship Courses : Popular B.Tech & MBA - B.Tech (CSE, AI & ML, Cyber Security) - MBA (various specializations)
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - B.Tech in AI & ML, Cyber Security, Full Stack Development - Interdisciplinary learning options available
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 85% placement rate in recent drives - Focus on IT, Banking, Manufacturing sectors
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Capgemini, TCS, Amazon, Oracle) - Banking (Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank)
Diversity : Multicultural Student Body - Students from various states and countries - Enriching cultural and academic environment
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships with leading companies like Genpact, Mahindra - Real-world projects in various industries
Partnerships/Exchange : Robust Industry Collaborations - Partnerships with L&T, Samatrix, inurture - Opportunities for research and training
Alumni : Successful Alumni Network - Alumni placed in Byju's, Oyo, Shell India - Extensive network primarily within India

Shortlisted by 89177+ students

Srinivas University

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NIC , NCTE

59,667 - 1,53,000 Design
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NATA Exams
...+6 UCEED , CET , JEE Main , GATE , UGC NET , AIEED

Srinivas University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Srinivas University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4515+ students

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

90,000 Design
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CUET PG Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CUET , RBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET Agriculture

Apex College For Girls, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Apex College For Girls, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, B.Ed, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5500+ students

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