Top B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India 2024- Bachelor of Science in animation deals with designing, drawing, and preparation of students for the animation industry. The course comprises the application of various software programs, photoshop, and computer-generated animations for the creation and designing of animations. Today, with the world crazy about animations as in movies, series, characters, etc., the scope and demand for individuals with skills in animations are highly in-demand globally. The course provides many specializations to its students by teaching them many software skills, computer art designing skills, creative abilities, lighting, drawing skills, and much more, preparing them to successfully pursue a career in any animation related field of work.

This article will provide a list of top colleges that offer BSc in Animation, along with the college information and the state it belongs to in order to make it easier for students looking for colleges in their respective zones of India.

Top B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India - Fee-Wise

The below table provides the private and government BSc animation colleges in India with their fee structures:

List of Top 5 Private B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India:

College Name	Fees
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Jaipur Campus (BIT Mesra) - Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Jaipur Campus	-
ILEAD Kolkata - Institute of Leadership Entrepreneurship and Development, Kolkata	Rs 2.95 Lakhs- Rs 5.40 Lakhs
ITM Dehradun - Institute of Technology and Management, Dehradun	Rs 1.95 Lakhs - Rs 2.25 Lakhs
Haridwar University, Roorkee	Rs 1.97 Lakhs - Rs 2.12 Lakhs
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar	Rs 1.50 Lakhs - Rs 3.80 Lakhs

List of Top 5 Public/ Government B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India:

College Name	Fees
Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	-
Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	Rs 1.21 Lakhs
R and R Education Foundation, Delhi	-

Best B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India - NIRF Ranking

Candidates can check the NIRF ranking colleges list for BSc animation course in India from the below table.

List of Top B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India (Based on NIRF)

Name of the Colleges	NIRF Ranking 2023
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	33
Fergusson College, Pune	79
LA - Loyola Academy, Secunderabad	151-200

BSc Animation - Eligibility Criteria

There are different eligibility criteria for different degrees of course study in animation as per the need of universities and colleges. The eligibility criteria are usually in terms of minimum marks in previous course study, merit based or entrance exam, etc. Let us look at the eligibility criteria for pursuing UG, PG, or Diploma degree in animation.

Candidates should score minimum marks of 55% in previous course study, i.e. class 12.
Candidates must have completed the previous study in science or arts stream (but not mandatory, individuals from any course background can apply) from a recognized board of studies.
Admissions are undertaken on merit basis or based on the entrance test score.

BSc Animation Admission Process

Admissions for BSc in Animation is usually preceded based on the merit of candidates by many universities and colleges. However, since there are only 225 colleges across India that offers BSc Animation course study, the entrance test is preferred by many prestigious colleges due to the limitation of seats and faculty. Many students opt to pursue this course study abroad since there are many colleges that provide this course study, but in India, the emergence of such course is still young compared to other courses of studies, thereby strict eligibility criteria of merit base or cut-off marks set by colleges, and entrance exams are required for admissions to BSc in animation course in India.

Popular Entrance Exams for BSc Animation Colleges in India

Some of the popular entrance exams for admissions to BSc in animation course is given below.

BIT Entrance Exam: Birla Institute of Technology conducts this entrance test for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in animation and multimedia. It is conducted once every year by the institution in an online mode of the exam with 90 minutes exam duration. The entrance test is followed by an interview for qualifying the admission process.

NID DAT: National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) is conducted in two parts, i.e. prelims and mains. Qualified candidates in prelims can access admissions in various colleges since some colleges accept the preliminary exam scores. The prelim exam is an offline mode, whereas the mains exam is conducted in an online mode.

Top B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India - Placement Wise

Below is the list of BSc animation colleges that provide placement opportunities in different companies which helps to settle in their careers.

List of Top B.Sc. in Animation Colleges in India:

College Name	Top Recruiter’s
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Jaipur Campus (BIT Mesra) Placements	Accenture Aricent HP TechMahindra Infosys Oracle
AAFT Noida Placements	Colors Dharma Productions Zee News Starbucks Aaj Tak Zara
ITM Dehradun Placements	Infosys Concentrix Convergys Hindustan Times Amazon Genpact Jaro Education Nucleus Global SBI Wipro Right Wave Teleperformance Deloitte Byju’s Capgemini Indigo HCL Extramarks Axis Bank Maruti Suzuki
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar Placements	Accenture Adani Byju’s Cognizant Capgemini ICICI Bank Cipla Axis Bank Infosys Oppo ITC Limited Wipro Just Dial Tech Mahindra Jio Jaro Education
Maharishi University of Information Technology, Noida Placements	Tata Consultancy Services Upgrad Wipro Accenture Spiders Infosys Justdial ICICI Bank Axis Bank HCL

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is BSc in Animation?

BSc in animation is an undergraduate degree of ‘Bachelor of Science in Animation’ course study, which focuses on the study of computer designing, creativity, graphic development, drawing, and creating animations with the help of various software programs.

2. Is it worth pursuing BSc in Animation?

The study of animation offers a variety of opportunities in the field of designing, art, editing, effects creator, media, and animation industry. Therefore, if an individual has a passion in creating, designing, or drawing and particularly in animation, it is worth pursuing a BSc in Animation, because doing what you love is a step ahead to success.

3. What are the subjects studied in BSc in Animation course?

A variety of subjects related to designing, technology, and animations are studied in BSc animation, and the course also includes practical use and creation of animations with software programs. Some of the core subjects of study in this course include elements of Information Technology, Basics of Animation, 3D Animation, Media Literacy, Composing and Editing, Production Process, Animation Software programs, and much more in order to provide all the necessary knowledge and skills of professional level, in the course studied for future use.

4. Which are the best college to pursue BSc in Animation in India?

There are various colleges in India that offer BSc in Animation course study. However, not all of them provide the best resources and facilities or subjects to their students. Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal, Birla Institute of Technology, Jain University Bangalore, and VELS University Chennai are one of the best colleges to pursue BSc in Animation in India.

5. Which animation course is best?

Even though there is a particular BSc in Animation course, under animation, there are various courses that one can choose to pursue. BA in Animation and Graphic Designing, Bachelor of Visual Arts, BA in Digital Filmmaking and Animation, are some of the best courses to consider pursuing in the animation field of course studies.

6. What is the admission procedure for BSc in Animation?

The admission procedure for admissions to BSc in Animation differs from college to college and university to university. Various eligibility criteria of marks, previous course subject and preference are given by colleges, but apart from that admission is done based on merit or cut-off mark or either entrance exam conducted by the university or national level for selecting the right candidates for pursuing the course study due to limited seats.

7. What are the job profiles for BSc in Animation?

Various job roles or profiles are available for students after completion of the course study. Some of the job profiles with a degree in BSc in Animation include 3D Modeler, Flash Animator, Compositing Artist, Stop Motion Animator, Filmmaking Animator, Graphic Designer, IT Operator, Animation Artist/creator, and much more.

8. What is the average salary of BSc in Animation?

The average salary differs from individual to individual in skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise in the field of study. The average salary with a degree in BSc in Animation ranges from Rs. 4 lakhs to Rs. 7 lakhs.

9. Which state provides the best BSc course in animation?

States like Maharashtra and Delhi offer the best colleges with BSc in Animation for aspirants.

10. Is BSc in Animation and VFX the same as BSc in Animation?

The study of Animation and VFX is more advanced than animation degree alone since it includes more subject details on both animation and VFX. However, they are both similar course studies and many aspirants in animation pursue either BSc in Animation alone or BSc in Animation and VFX as per their choice.

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