Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata M.Sc Multimedia And Animation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Animation programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 2,07,300 per the official 2026-27 fee structure. This includes a one-time admission fee of INR 25,000, skill development fee of INR 6,500, kit fee of INR 21,800, registration fee of INR 4,000, and four semester fees of INR 37,500 each. An exam fee of INR 1,000 per semester is charged separately. Confirm fees at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Multimedia, Animation, Fine Arts, or an allied discipline with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks from a recognised university. B.Sc or BCA graduates with a background in computer graphics or digital media are also eligible. Students in their final year of the qualifying degree may apply provisionally and submit the degree certificate at document verification.

Ans. The M.Sc Animation programme at SVU covers industry-standard tools including Autodesk Maya for 3D modelling and animation, Blender for open-source 3D work, Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro for compositing and video editing, Unity and Unreal Engine for game design, and ZBrush for character sculpting. Students build a portfolio of animation shorts, VFX projects, and game prototypes across the four semesters.

Ans. M.Sc Animation graduates from SVU can work as 3D animators, VFX artists, motion graphic designers, game developers, UI/UX designers for interactive media, and multimedia content creators in gaming studios, film and OTT production houses, advertising agencies, and IT firms. Growing demand from companies including Technicolor, Prime Focus, and Frames Animation provides career pathways in India and abroad.

Ans. West Bengal domicile M.Sc students at SVU can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) providing up to INR 8,000 per month for postgraduate students. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can apply for post-matric scholarships via WB state portals. The Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence provides INR 20,000 per year for eligible PG students through the National Scholarship Portal.