Annapurna College of Film and Media Hyderabad Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Annapurna College of Film and Media is one of India’s leading Film and Media Colleges situated inside Annapurna Studios. Established in 1975, Annapurna Studios is one of the most advanced one-stop Film Production Studios in the country where a filmmaker can walk into the studio with a script and walk out with a film! The 22-acre Annapurna Studios opened its gates to teaching every gamut of filmmaking in the year 2011 with the launch of Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad. It has to its unique advantage- Rich Film Production Heritage, Global Industry Affiliations, Internationally Renowned Academic Advisors, Simulated and Experiential Learning Methodologies.

Annapurna College of Film and Media is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU). It offers its students the unique opportunity to Graduate/ Post-Graduate with a Degree which gives them a clear headstart in their career. Most Filmmakers today don many hats by working in different departments. Students at Annapurna College gets to study and understand different aspects of the Filmmaking process and can pursue Dual Specialization in a variety of Film, Media and Liberal Arts Subjects- Script Writing, Production, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Advertising & Digital Marketing, Animation, VFX, Photography, and Digital Imaging.

Read more: Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad Fees Structure

Annapurna College of Film and Media​ Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the Institute Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad
Institute Type Private
Basic Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 2,100 & INR 1,000
Counselling Yes
Scholarship Yes

Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad UG Admissions 2024

The institute invites application form for admission to various UG courses. The minimum eligibility to apply for undergraduate courses is having passed HSC (10+2) examination from a recognized board in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Course Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.) Film & Media Direction & Script Writing (10+2) HSC examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Based on merit in qualifying exam as well as performance in the personal interview.
Direction & Editing
Direction & Sound Design
Direction & Cinematography
Direction & Production
Direction, Advertising & Digital Marketing
BA (Hons.) Visual Arts Photography and Digital Imaging 10+2/ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any discipline Selection will be based on the previous exam as well as the purpose statement and personal interview.
Animation & VFX

Key points:

  • The final selection of the candidates in under-graduate courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam.
  • Interested candidates will have to fill the application form available online at the official website.

Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad PG Admission 2024

Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad offers admission in a 2-year full-time postgraduate Master’s program in Film Making and Media.  The minimum eligibility to apply for the Master’s program is having passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Course Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA Film & Media Direction and Script Writing Bachelor’s Degree in any field with 2-3 years of industry experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/ Visual Communication or A Degree in a related discipline, with minimum marks of 50% The final selection will be based on merit in performance in the previous exam in addition to the personal interview.
Direction and Production
Direction and Sound Design
Direction and Cinematography
Direction and Editing

Interested candidates must fill and submit the inquiry form available online at the official website of the institute.

Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad Certificate Course Admission 2024

Annapurna College of Film and Media also offers admission to the certificate courses under many specializations. Graduation degree holder students can apply.

Course Specializations Eligibility
Certificate 3D Animation & VFX

Candidate should have passed the intermediate or 10+2 level from a recognized board.

3D Animation
Advance Compositing (VFX)
Film Acting
FilmMaking
Certificate (Part time) Script Writing

Good exposure to all kinds of films and fluent in English / Telugu.

Film Acting

Candidate should have passed the intermediate or 10+2 level from a recognized board 

Note: Students should be 18 years of age to pursue the above courses

Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad Admission Process 2024

Students applying for any of the Short-term, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s programs offered by the Annapurna College of Film and Media, Hyderabad must visit its official website to fill the application/ inquiry form.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. Does Annapurna College of Film and Media offer scholarships?

Ans. The scholarship will depend 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 ACFM.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of Annapurna College of Film and Media?

Ans. ACFM has a wide network of placement partners. Some of the potential employers are ARCA Media Works, Annapurna Studios, Boxcar Caravan, White Cloud, WTA, Inka, Digital Domain, VIU and many more.

Ques. What are the career opportunities of BA (Hons.) Visual Arts at Annapurna College of Film and Media?

Ans. The candidates who have opted for BA (Hons.) Visual Arts have the following career opportunities:

Concept Designer Storyboard Artist Character Design Layout Designer
Key Frame Animator Illustrator 3D Modeller Animator
VFX Artist Motion Graphic Artist Lighting & Tex Artist Rigger

Ques. How are the hostels at Annapurna College of Film and Media?

Ans. 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.

Ques. Why should I join Annapurna College of Film and Media?

Ans. The best features of ACFM 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

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Haresh Chaudhary
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Online registration and see students creative as that matters the most. Admission is easy. The person from college calls you and confirms all the details. Then we have to upload all our legal documents in their website.
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The Application can be filled by making a call to the college office phone number written on the website page. Or, you can search for @acfm_official on Instagram and DM them, they will reply within hours with details. There will be a test and then an interview, which are both pretty simple. You will have to know basics of film.
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The college management is very supportive in all the needful tasks to be done for college. They arrange programs to increase their self-confidence and creativity at least 2 times in a year as induction of course.
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This college was quite good on every level but still needs some improvement in management the campus can be more developed there was a lot of scope for improvement.
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Suryakant Patel
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The college management was up to mark. The faculty and seniors were also good and help when we need. The infrastructure of our college was very good.
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Ravi Raju
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The good remarks of the college the first was the library the college was a good collection of books. The library staff is also polite. Laboratory in college is well equipped.
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For admission, I applied through their web portal and then I got a call for GD/PI round then participated in Group activities and got the admission by clearing all the steps.
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I got admission through counseling. After completing the 12th, I was looking for the fine arts colleges in Hyderabad which focuses more on practicals so I chose this college.
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The college is very helpful. The staff and faculty were also very good. They guide and motivated me to do something new and also guide to our goal.
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The college is best of my knowledge and my learning experience is very good which provide an easy way of learning with example it is good to remark for this college.
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