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Animation has emerged to become a very popular career choice among Indian students. Previously, this field was pretty much unknown to the masses of India, but in the last few years, this field has gained much attention and has since developed rapidly. The success of animation films and cartoons has greatly contributed to the growth of this field in India.

Eligibility Criteria:

The course needs to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria of 10+2 or equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate score of 55% from a recognized board.

Some of the best-known institutes are given below:

Arena Animation:

Established in 1998, Arena Animation Studio ranks 1 in the list of best animation schools in India. the school has been fabricating some of the best talents in the country from the last 16 years. Arena Animation Studio offers different multimedia and designing that are toning up with the latest software used globally. The institute has brilliant classrooms and labs that are equipped with world class technologies and facilities. With more than 4 lakhs students trained in a short period of 16 years, the institute has good placements in both national and international studios. With the different courses offered in 2D and 3D animation, the institute encourages young creative minds for a professional tomorrow.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic(MAAC)

Managed under the name of Aptech Computer Education, MAAC has established into a renowned animation school in India. With its dedicated and professional facilities, the animation studio also offers different courses in animation, VFX, film-making and gaming. Moreover, the institute was awarded as the studio with the best infrastructure in India and still pledges to provide quality education to its trainees. The institute also has career development training and guidance lectures that prove to be really helpful for talented and creative minds. With the latest software and well-equipped classrooms, the Institute expertise the students in a perfect job atmosphere.

Zee Institute of Creative Arts(ZICA):

ZICA is a leading animation studio in India and is well equipped with the latest animation software and technologies. The institute has distributed educational pattern, with over than thirty centres in the leading cities of India. Delivering the best production and designing education in the country, the institute also emphasizes on the importance of classical animation. All the institutes are upgraded with the latest animation facilities and have some of the best graphical labs in the country. The institute offers a bachelor degree program, diploma courses and certifications that are complimented with an excellent placement record.

 Picasso Animation College :

 Collaborated with Centennial College, Canada, Picasso Animation College is on the leading animation institutes in India. Blending the creative minds of young students, with latest technologies and dedicated facilities, the institute is attracting aspiring students from different corners of India. The institute offers a bachelors degree in Media and Animation that has a duration of 3 years. There are numerous other diploma courses and certifications in game art & designing, Palpha VFX or advanced film-making. Moreover, the collaborated college offers various skill development programs for the students and promises placements in some of the most renowned multimedia companies across the globe.

Animaster Academy:

Regarded as one of the best animation schools in India, Animaster Academy offers high-quality career programs in the field of designing and animation. Collaborated with KSOU (recognized University of DEC), the institute offers more than a hundred courses that can vary from certifications to post graduation degrees. The institute has spacious classrooms and labs that are operational with modern equipment and technologies. Moreover, the institute has some of the most experienced faculties from different fields which makes the trainees develop specialized skills in better ways than one. With the committed technical faculty and modern studio based training courses, the institute also ensures the trainees get good placements in renowned brands. 

Apeejay Institute of Design:

With more than 20 years of working experience in the fields of designing, multimedia and arts, Apeejay Institute of design is regarded as the leader of animation studio in India. The institute has its branches in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Noida. The institute is affiliated to the Guru Nanak University, Amritsar and offers several undergraduate and graduate level courses for graphic designing, visual editing and film-making. With experienced faculties and leading name in the field of animation and multimedia, the institute has some of the most amazing placement records in India.

Whistling Woods International Institute:

Established in 2006, Whistling Woods International Institute is Asia's largest film, communication, animation and media arts institute. The institute has some of the most brilliant professional faculties that have impressive teaching techniques and are complimented with spacious, well-equipped classrooms. Not only this, but the institute also offers several undergraduate courses in media and animation. The institute is affiliated to some of the most renowned universities like the Griffith University, Syracuse University and Deakin University. This provides the students with an exposure on the international level and thus, increases the chance to portray their creativity to the world.

As for the fees-structure, it largely varies and depends from ins