VFX Schools in India

Amity University (Animation Programs)

Creative minds, global reach

One of India's leading private universities offering B.Sc and B.Des in Animation and Multimedia, with strong industry connections and modern studio facilities.

Annapurna College of Film and Media

India's First Private Non-Profit Media School

Founded in 2011 by the Akkineni film dynasty (including actor Nagarjuna) at the legendary Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Advisory board includes Karan Johar, Mani Ratnam, Farah Khan, and Kamal Hassan. CILECT member inst…

Arena Animation

Empowering creativity through technology

One of India's largest multimedia and animation training networks with 500+ centres. Offers diploma and certificate programmes in animation, VFX, game design, and digital marketing.

Artemisia College of Art & Design (ACAD)

Nurturing creative talent in Central India

UGC-recognised design college in Indore offering 4-year B.Des in Animation & VFX, Game Design, and other design disciplines.

Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT)

Asia's largest media training academy

Part of the AAFT Group run by Marwah Studios at Noida Film City, offering diploma and degree programmes in animation, VFX, and film production across multiple Indian campuses.

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Animation & Multimedia)

Technical excellence meets creative media

Deemed university offering B.Sc and M.Sc programmes in Animation and Multimedia. Combines strong technical engineering foundations with creative media training across multiple campuses.

Chitkara University (Design School)

Shaping tomorrow's creative world

Private university in Punjab offering a 4-year B.Des in Animation Film Design covering 2D/3D animation, VFX, character design, and digital storytelling.

Frameboxx Animation & VFX

Turn your passion into a creative career

Pan-India animation and VFX training chain offering diploma and certificate programmes in 2D/3D animation, VFX, graphic design, and game development.

FTII (Film & Television Institute of India)

India's national film and television institute

Government of India's premier film institute in Pune, offering 3-year postgraduate diplomas in direction, cinematography, animation cinema, and other film disciplines. CILECT member.

ICAT Design & Media College

India's leading creative arts college

Design and media college with campuses in Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, offering B.Sc and M.Sc programs across 12+ creative disciplines.

IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay

Design thinking at India's top engineering institute

India's oldest and most respected design school at IIT Bombay, offering M.Des in Animation Design with a focus on complete filmmaking from concept to final output.

IIFA Multimedia (Indian Institute of Film & Animation)

Faith, commitment, and empowerment in creative arts

Part of the Lancaster Group of Institutions in Bangalore, offering degree programmes in animation, VFX, game design, and multimedia. UGC and AICTE approved.

Image Creative Education

India's No. 1 design and media college

Established animation and multimedia training institute with centres across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kerala, certified by NSDC and MESC with 100% placement assurance.

Jamia Millia Islamia - AJK MCRC

India's premier mass communication centre

Premier media institution at Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi, offering postgraduate and diploma programmes in mass communication, animation, and media production.

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Transforming education, transforming India

India's largest private university in Phagwara, Punjab offering B.Des, B.Sc, M.Des, and M.Sc programmes in Animation and VFX Design with strong industry partnerships.

Loyola College (B.Sc. Animation)

A century of academic excellence

Historic Jesuit college in Chennai celebrating its centenary, offering a 3-year B.Sc in 3D Animation and VFX covering modeling, rigging, compositing, and visual effects.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)

India's leading animation and VFX training brand

Part of the Aptech group, MAAC is India's most recognised brand in animation, VFX, and gaming education with 100+ centres offering placement-linked professional courses.

MIT Institute of Design (MIT Art, Design & Tech Univ)

Design education for creative innovators

Design institute in Pune offering B.Des programmes in Animation Design and Film & Video Design, covering VFX, CGI, character design, stop motion, and experimental filmmaking.

National Institute of Design (NID)

Where Indian design began

India's first and most prestigious design institution, established by the Government of India. Pioneered animation education in India with its Animation Film Design programme starting in 1980.

PA Inamdar College (VEDA College)

India's top multi-disciplinary design college

Part of Dr. P.A. Inamdar University in Pune, VEDA College offers internationally-acclaimed programmes in Animation, VFX, Game Design, and Visual Arts across 30+ courses.

Reliance Education (Reliance Animation)

World-class VFX and animation training by Reliance Entertainment

Part of Reliance Entertainment, this pan-India academy offers career and short-term courses in animation, VFX, game design, and motion graphics.

SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute)

India's premier cinema institute

Government-funded film and television institute named after legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, offering postgraduate programmes in cinema including Animation Cinema. A CILECT member.

St. Joseph College of Communication (SJCC)

South India's first media college

First university-affiliated media college in South India, located in Changanassery, Kerala. Offers BA and MA programmes in Animation & Graphic Design, Animation and Visual Effects.

Supinfocom RUBIKA (DSK RUBIKA)

French animation excellence in India

Indian campus of France's RUBIKA (formerly Supinfocom), established in Pune. Ranked India's #1 animation institute, offering a five-year programme in digital direction and CG animation.

Whistling Woods International - School of Animation

Where Bollywood meets animation

Founded by filmmaker Subhash Ghai in Mumbai's Film City complex, offering India's only BFA (Animation) degree approved by AICTE with cutting-edge studio facilities.

Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA)

India's first animation academy by Zee Group

India's first full-fledged classical and digital animation training academy, founded by Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra. Centres across India.