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Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Hyderabad, TelanganaEstd 2011 JNAFAU, Hyderabad

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Annapurna College of Film and Media was established in 2011 in the heart of Hyderabad. The institute is a full-time member of CILECT. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, namely, B.A. and M.A. in a variety of film, media, and liberal arts subjects. There are also weekday and weekend certificate courses, as well as dual specialization courses that cover various aspects of film-making. Candidates can apply for these courses by filling the online application. Admissions are based on marks scored in the qualifying exam, entrance exam, group discussion, and interview.

The college has Placement Partners like Annapurna Studios, Arka Media Works, Asandwhen, Boxcar Caravan, Digital Domain, First Show, Guru Films, India Ahead to provide students with ample opportunities.

Annapurna College of Film and Media Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	2011 \| Private
Affiliated to	Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
Entrance Exam	Institute’s own exam
Courses Offered	UG, PG, and Dual Majors
Popular Courses	B.A. and M.A.
Application Mode	Online and offline
Admission Criteria	Entrance exam, GD, Interview
Facilities Available	Library, Editing Lab, Seminars, Sports
Official Website	https://acfm.edu.in/

Annapurna College of Film and Media Courses

Given below are the details of the top academic programs offered by the college.

Course	Details
BA (Hons.) Film and Media	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in any stream Selection criteria: Based on marks scored in the qualifying exam, entrance exam, group discussion, presentation, and personal interview Specializations: Direction & Script Writing, Direction, Advertising & Digital Marketing, Direction & Production, Direction & Cinematography, Direction & Editing, and Direction & Sound Design Read more
BA Visual Arts	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in any stream Selection criteria: Based on marks scored in the qualifying exam, entrance exam, group discussion, presentation, and personal interview Specializations: Photography & Digital Imaging, Animation & VFX Read more
MA Film & Media	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in any field with 2-3 years of industry experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/ Visual Communication or a degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Selection criteria: Based on marks scored in the qualifying exam, entrance exam, group discussion, presentation, personal interview, and group practical activity Specializations: Direction & Script Writing, Direction & Production, Direction & Cinematography, Direction & Editing, Direction & Sound Design Read more
Certification	Duration: 3 months - 1 year Eligibility: Graduate in any stream Selection criteria: Based on scores obtained in the qualifying exam Specializations: 3D Animation and VFX, 3D Animation, Advance Compositing (VFX), Film Acting (Full-Time), Introduction to FilmMaking Read more
Certification (Part time)	Duration: 12 Saturdays/ weekends Specializations: Film Acting, Script Writing

Annapurna College of Film and Media Admission

Admissions to all the courses are based on an entrance exam conducted by the Institute. There is also an Interview conducted, in addition to a group discussion. The previous qualifying examination marks are also considered.

Step 1: Fill the Online Application Form

Provide accurate and complete details of the student
Provide a clear Statement of Purpose
Upload all the required documents - Educational Certificates, Government ID Proof, Passport size photo and Payment Receipt
Make the required payment of the Application Fee. The college is currently charging INR 2100 for Graduate and Post Graduate Programs & INR 1000 for Certificate Courses. These fees are subject to change.

Step 2: Attend and clear the All India Entrance Examination
In light of the current Covid-19 situation, the college is conducting the All India Entrance Examination Online. Students will be informed of the date in advance and are expected to abide by the rules of the Online Entrance Examination. These details will be shared with Students once they complete their Online Application.

Step 3: Group Discussion & Presentation
Once the Entrance Examination is cleared, the college will conduct a session for Group Discussion and Presentation. The modalities of the same will be communicated to the students via email.

Step 4: Personal Interview
The Final Selection Round involves a Personal Interview session with each student. Details of the same will be shared with the Shortlisted Candidates after the completion of Group Discussion and Presentation.

Note: Students are required to carry their portfolio of creative work during the Admission Interview.

Documents Required

Candidates will be required to have the following documents in PDF/JPG/PNG format only:

Scanned Passport Photograph
Scanned copy of Government ID Proof
Scanned copy of 10th Class Memo
Scanned copy of 12th Class Memo
Scanned copy of Graduation Memo (if applicable)

Annapurna College of Film and Media Placements

Annapurna College has been instrumental in creating successful career pathways for its students. Today the college has a large network of well-placed Alumni within the Global Film & Media Industry. The strong Film & Media legacy of the college coupled with its Internationally acclaimed board of Academic Advisors and Strong Industry Partnerships gives its students the right access to Learning and Placement Opportunities. Some of the top recruiters include:

Annapurna Studios	Arka Media Works	Pocket Aces	Asandwhen
Boxcar Caravan	Digital Domain	RED FM	First Show
Guru Films	India Ahead	Rock Salt Interactive	Paper House Production

Annapurna College of Film and Media Facilities

The college campus is located next to Annapurna Studio and is spread over an area of 22 acres. The institute is technically advanced with an integrated film and media hub. Some of the features include:

Library: The library is fully air-conditioned and consists of a stack room and a reading room. It has a rich collection of latest books, national and international magazines.
Infrastructure: This includes brand-new classrooms with the latest audio-visual equipment and acoustic treatments. A 100-seater preview theatre with digital projection. A 100-seat lecture hall is located inside a historic shooting floor and few conference rooms.
Hostel: The college provides a hostel facility, and have rented a PG for the same which is located at a distance from the college campus, however, transport is easily available. The rooms are on a twin sharing basis. Each student is provided with a bed and a cupboard. The rooms have Wi-Fi facilities and an AC.
Sports: The institute has sports facilities for several indoor and outdoor sports.
Production facilities: There are five non-AC and five AC sound stages each between 10,400 and 14,800 square feet. The campus also has some beautiful outdoor locations and permanent sets which include a modern luxurious house and a traditional village.
Post-production facilities: This includes an iMac computer lab with software like Final Cut Pro, Movie Magic, and AVID Editing Suites. There are two dubbing theatres, a Cintel Ditto 4K film scanner and a Mistika 4K DI suite for the students to use and learn.

Annapurna College of Film and Media Overall Review

The private institute is a renowned school of Film and Media in the country. The college offers B.A. and M.A. in various specialties. The best features of the college are as follows-

A team of experienced and renowned faculties
Internationally Renowned Academic Advisors and International Collaborations
Good exposure is provided to the students
A lively and professional environment for learning is provided
Internship and placement opportunities in renowned companies

Annapurna College of Film and Media FAQs

Ques. Are there any student clubs present in the college?

Ans. The students club on campus help students learn, network, and put their creativity to test. The various clubs are Rangmanch (theatre club), Nature club, Directors’ club, Photography club, Writer’s hangout, Dance club, Sports club, and more. The college also has an active Blog where articles on various aspects of entertainment are posted.

Ques. Does the college provide any financial aid?

Ans. Merit Scholarship depends not only on academic accolades but the final decision will be taken on the basis of the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE), Interview & Review of the Portfolio submitted by eligible students. This assessment is done by the esteemed Academic Group of the institute.

Ques. What is the evaluation pattern for B.A.?

Ans. The 3 years course is divided into 6 semesters with 3 internal assessments and 1 external assessment. All internal & external exams are for 50 marks each, while 10 marks for attendance is included in the internal marks.

Ques. Does the college follow a dress code?

Ans. Students are expected to wear trousers and collared shirts, knee-length shorts and T-shirts for men and kurta, churidar, knee-length dress or shorts, T-shirts, Kurtis, formal tops and trousers for women.

Ques. Does the college provide a transport facility for its students to commute from the hostel?

Ans. There are bicycles available on campus and a bus facility is also provided to commute between the college campus and hostel.

Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses

Course	Fees	Eligibility
(224 Views) Certification 6 Courses	₹40,400 - 1.55 Lakhs (Total Fees)	10+2
(198 Views) BA {Hons.} 9 Courses	₹3.3 Lakhs - 4.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50%
(94 Views) MA 6 Courses	₹5.25 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50%

Popular Part time Courses

Course	Fees	Action
Certificate Course in Script Writing	₹40,400 (Total Fees)

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Courses Offered By Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad 2025

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Streams :

Script WritingCinematographyActingAnimation and MultimediaFilm DirectionMedia StudiesPhotographyFilm ProductionVisual Effects - VFXAnimationGeneral

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CertificationBA {Hons.}MA

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Certification

Total Fees:₹40,400 - 1.55 Lakhs

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18 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}

1st Yr Fees:₹3.3 Lakhs - 4.1 Lakhs

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15 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10+2 with 50%

Certificate Course in Script Writing

Total Fees:₹40,400

1 Courses 3 MonthsPart Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Master of Arts [MA]

1st Yr Fees:₹5,25,000

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Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad

Dean - Academics

Mrs.Anuradha Rao

Dean - International Collaborations

Bala Rajasekharuni

Dean - International Collaborations

Associate Dean

Varunan Balasubramaniam

Associate Dean

Head of Department, Faculty of Direction

Arvind Ranjan Das

Faculty of Direction

Faculty Member, Department of MMBA

Mnvvk Chaitanya

Department of MMBA

Faculty Member, Department of Animation

P. Sasi Bhushan

Department of Animation

Faculty Member, Department of Liberal Arts & Business Communications

Padma Ramesh

Department of Liberal Arts & Business Communications

Faculty Member, Department of Editing

Rima Mazumdar

Department of Editing

Faculty Member, Department of Sound Designing

Sayandeb Mukherjee

Department of Sound Designing

Faculty Member, Department of Animation & VFX

Siva Krishna Pavan

Department of Animation & VFX

Faculty Member, Department of Sound Designing

Soumen Sarkar

Department of Sound Designing

Faculty Member, Department of Mass Communication

Tawheed Rehman

Department of Mass Communication

Faculty Member, Department of Acting

Dr. Vijaya Raghava Thatiparthy

Department of Acting

Faculty Member, Department of Animation & VFX

Vivek Kumar Pandey

Department of Animation & VFX

Faculty Member, Department of Animation & VFX

Santosh Kumar

Department of Animation & VFX

Faculty Member, Department of Photography

Jnana Dev

Department of Photography

Faculty Member, Department of Acting

Nitin Mane

Department of Acting

Faculty Member, Department of Cinematography

Milind Mahale

Department of Cinematography

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Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad College Details

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Inside Annapurna Studios,Rd 2, Banjara Hill,
Hyderabad - 500034
Telangana, India

Get SMS Contact: 1800-572-4736

Get Call Details: 1800-572-4736

Website Link: https://acfm.edu.in/

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Comments

Found 4 Comments

premkumar siripangi

Oct 19, 2024 14:36

How much is the fee for scriptwriting and direction course for 2 years and can't it get reduced

Sweta Kumari

Oct 21, 2024 00:07

The fee is mentioned below:

Years	year 1		year 2
Total Year Wise fees	5.25 Lakhs		5.20 Lakhs
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	265000	260000	260000	260000

harish kumar

Oct 1, 2023 11:27

I was interested in film direction. I only writed few scripts based on my own creative tory lines. . If I joining anapurna film studio colleges if it is possible to achieve my dream to becoming film director in TFI ?

Sweta Kumari

Nov 3, 2023 13:32

You can apply online from the official website of the Annapurna College of Film and Media.

venkata thrilok kotapati

Dec 8, 2022 09:53

Fee structure for B.A

Shikhar Srivas

Dec 10, 2022 17:57

You can check out the fee structure for various courses at ACFM Hyderabad BA Course & Fees.

sarah patnaik

Dec 7, 2022 22:12

im looking for admission in MA in direction and cinematography for the year 2023. i need a consultant to guide me through the admission process. i have completed my BA in journalism, english literature and psychology.

Shikhar Srivas

Dec 10, 2022 17:59

To know about the course-related details, you can check out ACFM Hyderabad MA Direction & cinematography. You can also register for the course at the same link to contact a consultant.

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