VIT Vellore offers B.Sc Animation and Multimedia as a three-year, full-time course at its School of Media, Arts and Technology. You study drawing, design, photography, video, 2D and 3D animation, visual effects and game design. VIT holds NAAC A++ and stands #14 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs, and INR 6.74 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room and mess. There is no entrance exam. VIT ranks you on your Class 12 marks and gives seats through online counselling. You need 60% in Class 12 in any stream. VIT's 3-year UG courses had a median pay of INR 2.4 LPA in the 2025 batch.
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.74 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 99,000 a year, or INR 2.97 Lakhs for three years. You pay the tuition fee once every year. The caution deposit of INR 5,000 comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess cost INR 3.62 Lakhs for three years in the cheapest room, plus a one-time hostel admission fee.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.97 Lakhs
INR 99,000 a year, 3 years
Caution deposit
INR 5,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room and mess
INR 3.62 Lakhs
INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, 3 years, six-bed non-AC room, veg mess
Hostel admission fee
INR 15,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 2.97 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 6.74 Lakhs
Full course
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Admission Dates 2027
The 2026 batch is in class, so these are the 2027 dates. VIT lists 31 May 2027 as the expected last date to apply. The rank list, choice filling and seat allotment follow in Jun 2027, going by the 2026 dates. If you miss the fee date in your allotment letter, you lose the seat.
Event
Date
Status
Online application, last date to apply
31 May 2027
Tentative
Selection on Class 12 marks
Jun 2027
Tentative
Result and merit rank list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Online counselling and choice filling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Seat allotment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Full fee payment
Jun 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Eligibility
You need 60% overall in Class 12 in any stream. SC, ST, J&K, Ladakh and North East students need 50%. A 3-year diploma after Class 10 with 60% also counts. If your marks are below this, you cannot apply for this course.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
60% overall, any stream
Relaxed marks
50% for SC, ST, J&K, Ladakh and North East students
Diploma route
3-year diploma after Class 10, with 60%
Entrance exam
None
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Admission Process
You apply online and pay the INR 600 form fee. VIT then makes a rank list from Class 12 marks. You fill your choices in online counselling and VIT gives the seat allotment. You pay the full fee to get the provisional admission letter. If you do not pay by the date in the allotment letter, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Rank list
VIT ranks you on your Class 12 marks
3. Choice filling
Rank your programme choices on the counselling portal
4. Seat allotment
Read the allotment letter and the fee steps on the portal
5. Pay and report
Pay the full fee, download the admission letter and report with originals
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Cutoff
General students need at least 60% in Class 12, and SC and ST students need 50%. VIT does not publish a closing mark for this course. The merit list decides who gets a seat, so higher marks give you an earlier pick.
Category
Minimum Class 12 marks
Rule
General, OBC, EWS
60%
Any stream
SC and ST
50%
10% relaxation
J&K and Ladakh
50%
10% relaxation
North East states
50%
10% relaxation
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Placements
VIT's 3-year UG courses placed 209 of 1,366 graduates in the 2025 batch at a median pay of INR 2.4 LPA. Another 649 went on to higher studies. These NIRF figures cover all of VIT's 3-year UG courses, not this course alone. The median fell from INR 3.6 LPA in the 2023 batch.
Metric
Value
Median pay, 2025 batch
INR 2.4 LPA
Median pay, 2024 batch
INR 3.06 LPA
Median pay, 2023 batch
INR 3.6 LPA
Students placed, 2025 batch
209 of 1,366
Higher studies, 2025 batch
649 students
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Scholarships
The Central Sector Scheme and the Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan scheme give INR 36,000 each over three years. GVSD gives INR 10,000 to students from four nearby districts. You cannot take the central scheme with another scholarship. You apply for it on the National Scholarship Portal.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
Central Sector Scheme
Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12, no other scholarship
INR 36,000 over the course
Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan
Studied Class 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government school
INR 36,000 over the course
GVSD scholarship
Class 12 in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur or Tiruvannamalai district
INR 10,000
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Ranking
VIT stands #14 among universities and #21 overall in NIRF 2025. It is #691 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and holds NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.66. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and outreach.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#14
NIRF Overall
2025
#21
QS World University Rankings
2027
#691
NAAC
Latest cycle
A++, CGPA 3.66
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Course Structure
Year 1 covers multimedia systems, drawing, design, graphic design and photography. Year 2 adds cinematography, video editing, 2D animation, 3D modeling, game prototyping and UI design. Year 3 covers visual effects, 3D animation, lighting and rendering. A fourth honours year needs extra credits, and its research option needs a 7.5 CGPA.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Multimedia systems, drawing and sketching, elements of design, graphic design, photography
Year 2
Digital cinematography, video editing, 2D animation, 3D modeling, game prototyping, UI and UX design
Year 3
Visual effects for film and TV, 3D animation, lighting and rendering, a project
Year 4, optional
Honours electives; the research option needs a 7.5 CGPA after year 3
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Hostel and Campus
The cheapest men's hostel room is a six-bed non-AC room with veg mess at INR 1.21 Lakhs a year. A two-bed AC room with special mess costs INR 2 Lakhs a year. The hostel fee includes laundry and goes up every year.
Item
Detail
Cheapest room
Six-bed non-AC, veg mess, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year
Top regular room
Two-bed AC, special mess, INR 2 Lakhs a year
Hostel admission fee
INR 15,000, one time
Hostel caution deposit
INR 15,000, refundable
Laundry
Included, up to 44 washes a year
Should you pick B.Sc Animation and Multimedia at VIT Vellore?
This course suits students who want to make animation, video or game art and are ready to build a portfolio from year 1.
Pick it if:
You want to work in films, games or ads: you learn 3D animation and visual effects from teachers who worked at DreamWorks and Technicolor.
You want to try many media before you choose one: year 1 covers drawing, photography and graphic design, and year 2 adds video and 3D modeling.
You plan a master's degree after this: 649 students of VIT's last 3-year UG batch went on to higher studies, more than the 209 placed.
You finished Class 12 near Vellore: the GVSD scholarship gives INR 10,000 to students from Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts.
Skip it if:
You need a campus job after year 3: VIT's 3-year UG courses placed 209 of 1,366 graduates in the 2025 batch.
You expect the pay to rise: the median for VIT's 3-year UG courses fell from INR 3.6 LPA to INR 2.4 LPA in two years.
You want a studio internship during term: Vellore has few animation studios, so the school takes students on study tours to Chennai and Hyderabad.
You want a small hostel room at a low fee: the cheapest room is a six-bed non-AC room, and a two-bed AC room costs much more.
Counsellor's advice
If you want an animation or VFX job, take this seat and build a portfolio from year 1. If you need a campus job after year 3, check the placement figures first.
B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 60% overall in any stream: science, commerce or arts.
Relaxed marks: SC, ST, J&K, Ladakh and North East students get 10% off, so 50% is enough.
Diploma route: A 3-year diploma after Class 10 with 60% also counts.
Entrance exam: None. VIT ranks you on your Class 12 marks.
B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the VIT B.Sc form and pay the INR 600 form fee before the last date.
Merit list: VIT makes a rank list from Class 12 marks. There is no entrance exam.
Choice filling: Shortlisted students rank their programme choices in online counselling.
Seat allotment: The allotment letter and the fee steps come on the counselling portal.
Pay and report: Pay the full fee by the date given or you lose the seat. Then report with originals.
B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
31 May 2027
Online application form, last date to apply
VIT lists 31 May 2027 as the expected last date. The form fee is INR 600.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Selection on Class 12 marks
There is no entrance exam. Your board marks decide your place.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Result and merit rank list
In 2026 the result came on 11 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Online counselling and choice filling
You rank your programme choices on the counselling portal.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Seat allotment
In 2026 seats were given out on 14 Jun 2026.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Full fee payment
You lose the seat if the full fee is not paid by the date in your allotment letter.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your Class 12 mark sheet and other originals.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The 2026 batch started classes in Jul 2026.
Source: VIT UG Science and Humanities admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026-27 fees; turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 99,000 a year
INR 2.97 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel room and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.21 Lakhs a year, six-bed non-AC room, veg mess
INR 3.62 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Total course fee
INR 2.97 Lakhs
3 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.74 Lakhs
3 years · tuition fee + hostel room, mess and hostel admission fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,008
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
81%
median pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,366
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
36%
median pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VIT UG fee page and hostel fee sheet 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 marks get you a seat at VIT Vellore?
Pick your category and your Class 12 marks. VIT does not publish closing marks, so each card shows the minimum rule.
Category
Class 12 marks
You can apply. Your marks are well above the minimum.
VIT does not publish a closing mark, so the merit list decides. High marks give you an earlier pick in counselling.
You can apply. You clear the minimum.
General needs 60% and your category needs 60%. The merit list decides the seat, so fill every choice you would take.
Not this year. General needs 60% in Class 12.
You are below the minimum for this course. A 3-year diploma with 60% is the other route in.
Not eligible. The lowest minimum is 50%.
Even with the 10% relaxation, below 50% does not meet the rule for this course.
You can apply. Your marks are well above the minimum.
VIT does not publish a closing mark, so the merit list decides. High marks give you an earlier pick in counselling.
You can apply. You clear the minimum.
General needs 60% and your category needs 50%. The merit list decides the seat, so fill every choice you would take.
You can apply. Your category needs only 50%.
The 10% relaxation makes you eligible. The merit list decides the seat, so apply before the last date.
Not eligible. The lowest minimum is 50%.
Even with the 10% relaxation, below 50% does not meet the rule for this course.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Clearing the minimum only lets you apply. VIT fills seats from the merit list, so a late form or an empty choice list can cost you the seat.
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Where you studied
Family income and Class 12 rank
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Central Sector Scheme
INR 36,000
Ministry of Education, through the National Scholarship Portal
INR 12,000 a year for each of the three years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: income below INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile, no other scholarshipApply on the National Scholarship Portal
Not eligible on your answers
Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan
INR 36,000
Government of Tamil Nadu
INR 1,000 a month for the three years, paid into your bank account.
Who qualifies: studied Class 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government schoolApply through VIT after you join
Not eligible on your answers
GVSD scholarship
INR 10,000
VIT, under the GVSD programme
One award of INR 10,000 from VIT; the college sets the terms.
Who qualifies: Class 12 in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur or Tiruvannamalai districtApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 36,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.97 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 10,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.87 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 46,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.51 Lakhs
VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to VIT Vellore. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better NIRF rank.
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Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
Compared with
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara
Compared with
Sharda University
Greater Noida
Compared with
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies
Chennai
Compared with
Graphic Era Hill University
Dehradun
Total fees3 years, tuition, no hostel
INR 2.97 Lakhs
tuition only
INR 8.40 Lakhs
INR 5.43 Lakhs more
INR 6.03 Lakhs
INR 3.06 Lakhs more
INR 3.33 Lakhs
INR 36,000 more
INR 4.95 Lakhs
INR 1.98 Lakhs more
Median payall 3-year UG courses, NIRF
INR 2.4 LPA
batch of 2025
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 2.4 LPA more, batch of 2024
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA more, batch of 2024
INR 4.1 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA more, batch of 2024
Not published
Placement rate3-year UG graduates placed
15%
batch of 2025
55%
40 points higher, batch of 2024
59%
44 points higher, batch of 2024
74%
59 points higher, batch of 2024
Not published
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
81%
on INR 2.4 LPA
57%
24 points lower
58%
23 points lower
124%
43 points higher
Not published
NIRF rankUniversity category, 2025
#14
University, 2025
#31
17 places lower
#87
73 places lower
Not published
Not published
In short
LPU placed a bigger share of its 3-year UG batch, but its fee is almost three times VIT Vellore's. If you cannot pay INR 8.40 Lakhs without a big loan, take the VIT Vellore seat.
In short
Sharda costs about twice as much and placed more of its 3-year UG batch. If the extra fee is hard for your family, take VIT Vellore, which also ranks higher in NIRF.
In short
VISTAS costs a little more but placed more of its 3-year UG batch at a higher median, and it is in Chennai. If you want a big city for studio work, keep VISTAS close to VIT Vellore in your list.
In short
GEHU costs more and publishes no placement figures for its 3-year courses. If you get both seats, take VIT Vellore unless you need a campus in Dehradun.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VIT Vellore B.Sc Animation and Multimedia
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Sc Animation and Multimedia at VIT Vellore worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a creative media career and can pay for it. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs, and the median pay for VIT's 3-year UG courses was INR 2.4 LPA in the 2025 batch. So the fee takes more than a year of that pay to come back. Check the ROI tile in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most roles are in animation, visual effects, video editing, game art, graphic design and UI design. The course covers each of these, from 2D animation in year 2 to visual effects in year 3. VIT does not publish a placement list for this course alone, so build a strong portfolio and ask the school which studios hired its last batch.
Who should not take this course at VIT?▾
Skip it if you need a campus job straight after year 3. VIT's 3-year UG courses placed 209 of 1,366 graduates in the 2025 batch. Skip it too if you want studio internships during term, because Vellore has few animation studios. If either matters most to you, keep a college in a studio city above this one.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes. 649 students from VIT's 2025 batch of 3-year UG courses went on to higher studies, more than the 209 placed. The course also has an optional fourth honours year, and its research option needs a 7.5 CGPA after year 3. If you plan a master's degree, keep your CGPA high from year 1.
Should I pick this or B.Sc Visual Communication at VIT?▾
Pick this course if you want to make animation, visual effects or game art. Pick Visual Communication if you want photography, film and advertising work. The same school at VIT Vellore teaches both. Read both syllabi on the VIT site, and choose the one whose year 2 and year 3 subjects you would enjoy most.
Will I get a campus placement after this course?▾
It is not certain. VIT's 3-year UG courses placed 209 of 1,366 graduates in the 2025 batch at a median pay of INR 2.4 LPA. These figures cover every 3-year UG course, not this one alone. Plan your own studio internship in the summer, and keep a portfolio ready before year 3 ends.
Is Vellore right for an animation student?▾
It is right for study but not for studio work during term. The campus has labs for animation, video and audio, but Vellore has few animation studios. The school takes students on study tours to Chennai and Hyderabad. If you want regular studio visits, plan summer internships in those cities.
Should I take this course if I cannot draw well?▾
Yes, if you are ready to practise. Year 1 has a drawing and sketching course and an elements of design course, so you learn from the basics. Many later subjects, like 3D modeling, video editing and lighting, use software more than hand drawing. Start a sketchbook before classes start in Jul 2027.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
There is no entrance exam. You fill the VIT B.Sc form online before the last date, expected on 31 May 2027. VIT ranks you on your Class 12 marks, and you fill choices in online counselling. After the seat allotment, pay the full fee by the date given or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full fee is INR 2.97 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.74 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room and mess. The cheapest room is a six-bed non-AC room with veg mess. Hostel fees go up every year, so use the toggle in the fee block and check the latest hostel sheet before you pay.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in a way. VIT charges the tuition fee once a year, INR 99,000 a year, so you pay three times over the course, not all at once. If you need an education loan, the EMI tile in the fee block shows the monthly amount. Ask the fee office about any smaller split before you pay.
Which scholarships can I get?▾
Three schemes fit this course. The Central Sector Scheme and the Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan scheme give INR 36,000 each over the course, and the central one cannot be taken with another. The GVSD scholarship gives INR 10,000 to students from four districts near Vellore. Use the scholarship calculator above to see which ones match your answers.
The reviewer initially faced challenges with admission due to limited seats despite meeting the minimum 12th board exam requirements, but eventually secured a place after an interview with the VIT chairman. The college offers a supportive learning environment with a favorable faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10 and notable faculty members like M Raja, Ramalaxmi, and Kamalanathan. The academic structure includes three exams per semester: two Continuous Assessment Tests (CAT1 and CAT2) and a Final Assessment Test (FAT).
While practical exams are generally straightforward, around 25% of students face difficulties with theory exams, which can lead to backlogs. The college's fee structure varies by program; B.Tech students pay approximately 1 lakh per year, while undergraduate programs cost around 50,000 rupees annually. During the latest placement season, companies such as Saffronics and Tata Elxsi offered salary packages between 4 to 8 lakh rupees per annum, with around 20% of students securing placements.
Others chose freelancing or further studies. Although the college doesn't provide official internships, students often find opportunities through platforms like Internshala and LinkedIn, completing capstone projects if internships aren't secured. For B.Tech admissions, students must take the VITEEE entrance exam, with scholarships available for top-ranking candidates. Tuition fees for B.Tech are 1 lakh rupees per year, excluding hostel costs of 1.27 lakhs per year for a 6-bedded room. Additional costs include a caution deposit and registration fees of about 15,000 rupees.
Scholarships for academic performance are also offered, with awards ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 rupees based on CGPA and class ranking.
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VIT Vellore: 2 Answered Questions
What courses are offered by VIT Vellore?
Varnika Raturi
VIT Vellore offers a vast number of UG and PG courses in the field of Science, Technology and Management. Here is a list of courses offered at VIT Vellore-
B.Tech- CSE, Biotechnology, Mechanical, Biomedical, Bioinformatics, ECE, Civil, and more.
BCA
BBA
BSc. Hons. in Agriculture
B.Des
MBA
MSc.- Data Science, Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biomedical Genetics, and Physics.
These are the various undergraduate and postgraduate level courses offered at VIT Vellore.
Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?
Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)
For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.
Admissions
Manipal University, Manipal:
Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.
VIT Vellore:
The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.
Placements
Manipal University, Manipal:
6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.
VIT Vellore:
713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.
Campus
Manipal University, Manipal:
The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.
VIT Vellore:
The campus size is about 250 acres.
Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.
If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.
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