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Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED), Mumbai, a constituent institute under the University of Mumbai, offers a 3-year B.A. (Multimedia - Visual Effects) programme under Ordinance No. 6386, training students in the creative and technical skills required for the film, television, animation, and digital media industries. Located on the Vidyanagari Campus in Mumbai, GICED is positioned at the heart of India’s film and entertainment capital, providing students with direct industry connections and project-based learning opportunities. The programme spans six semesters covering 2D and 3D animation, compositing, visual effects pipelines, motion graphics, character rigging, colour grading, post-production techniques, and a final-semester capstone project. A 4-year Honours pathway is also available for students seeking advanced specialisation. Admission is through a college-level online written test and personal interview; only 20 seats are available per year. Total fees for the 3-year programme are ₹12,00,000 (paid semester-wise), with an additional refundable security deposit of ₹1,00,000.

Admissions for 2026-27 via online test and interview; only 20 seats; register at gicededu.co.in.

Key Points

3-year B.A. (Multimedia - Visual Effects) affiliated to University of Mumbai, Ordinance No. 6386.
Only 20 seats per year; admission via GICED online test and personal interview.
Open to 10+2 students from any stream with minimum 45 percent marks and English in Class 12.
4-year Honours pathway also available at ₹14,55,230 total.
Total fees: ₹12,00,000 (paid semester-wise) plus ₹1,00,000 refundable deposit.

GICED Mumbai BA (Visual Effects) Fees

BA (Visual Effects) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Semester I	₹2,51,870
Semester II	₹2,30,800
Semester III	₹2,31,300
Semester IV	₹2,30,800
Semester V	₹1,34,430
Semester VI	₹1,20,800
Total Fees (3 Years)	₹12,00,000

Total fees for the 3-year B.A. (Multimedia - Visual Effects) at GICED, Mumbai, are ₹12,00,000, paid semester-wise from ₹2,51,870 (Semester I) to ₹1,20,800 (Semester VI), as published on the official GICED website (gicededu.co.in).
A refundable security deposit of ₹1,00,000 is also payable at the time of admission and is returned at programme completion; this deposit is not included in the Total Fees above.
A 4-year B.A. (Multimedia - Visual Effects) Honours pathway is also available at ₹14,55,230 total. The figure above is for the 3-year programme.
The programme is affiliated to the University of Mumbai under Ordinance No. 6386. University examination fees are charged separately.
Hostel and transportation charges are levied separately. Total Fees (Hostel charges separate).

GICED Mumbai BA (Visual Effects) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
GICED Application Window	April to June 2026 (as per GICED notification)
Online Test and Personal Interview	June/July 2026
Admission and Fee Payment	July 2026
Academic Session Begins	July/August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
GICED Online Test and Interview	College-level selection	Online written test + personal interview	HSC any stream; English compulsory; 45% minimum

Admission to B.A. (Multimedia - Visual Effects) at GICED is through a college-level online written test and personal interview.
Candidates should monitor the official GICED website at gicededu.co.in for the 2026-27 admission schedule, application form, and eligibility requirements.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

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Admission Process

Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria: 10+2 (HSC) from any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent marks and English as a compulsory subject up to Class 12.
Apply online through the GICED admissions portal at gicededu.co.in.
Appear for the GICED online written test and personal interview.
Receive the admission offer based on test and interview performance.
Pay the Semester I fee of ₹2,51,870 and the refundable security deposit of ₹1,00,000; complete enrolment with the University of Mumbai.

GICED Mumbai BA (Visual Effects) Scholarships 2026

BA (Visual Effects) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Maharashtra Government EBC/OBC Scholarship	As per government norms	EBC/OBC/SBC students; apply via mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in
SC/ST/VJNT Scholarship (Maharashtra)	As per government norms	SC/ST/VJNT/OBC students; apply via DBT portal
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	As per government norms	Eligible categories; apply via scholarships.gov.in

Students from SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, EBC, and SBC categories should apply through the Maharashtra state scholarship portal (mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in) and the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for government scholarship benefits.
GICED students are also eligible for University of Mumbai merit scholarships; candidates should enquire at the GICED admissions office or visit gicededu.co.in for the current scholarship schedule.

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