MGR Government Film and Television Institute

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute

Taramani, Chennai

4.4 /5

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Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1945

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute Highlights 2025
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Popular programs
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Application Process
MGR Government Film and Television Institute College comparison
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Student Reviews
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Courses and Fees 2025
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Faculty Details
MGR Government Film and Television Institute Specializations
MGR Government Film and Television Institute FAQs

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Highlights 2025

MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a public institute. Established in 1945, it is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institute offers 12 courses in total, including UG Diploma and BVA. The 8 specialisations provided by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute include Direction, Editing, Electronic Cinematography, Screenplay Writing, Sound Editing, Sound Recording, Video Editing (Post Production). The total seats present in the institute are 154. Additionally, the institute offers UG courses, delivering Degree and Diploma to the students.

MGR Government Film and Television Institute placements are decent, when compared with other institutes. Considering fees as an important decision-making factor, the average fees to be paid in the institute ranges between INR 45,000-74,980. MGR Government Film and Television Institute courses are listed in a total of 3 streams, including Animation, Mass Communication & Media and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ). Furthermore, MGR Government Film and Television Institute Chennai, Tamil Nadu courses are taught in Full Time mode.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Courses Offered	UG
No. of Seats	154
Median Salary	-
Fees Range	INR 45,000-74,980

Year of establishment	1945
Ownership	Public/Government
UGC Approved	no
AIU MemberShip	no
Institute of national importance	no
Website	Go to Website

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Q: Is MGR Government Film and Television Institute a good college/Institute?

MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a well-known institution for UG Diploma, BVA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, MGR Government Film and Television Institute has a rating of 4.6 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 5 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 4.5 on Faculty and 4.5 on Infrastructure.

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Q: How is the placement facility at MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

As per Shiksha verified reviews, MGR Government Film and Television Institute has an impressive review rating of 4 by 2 students.

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Q: What is the fees range for courses offerred by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

The fees range for courses offerred by the MGR Government Film and Television Institute is around INR 45000 - INR 74980.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute
Popular programs

Diploma in Direction Screenplay Writing and Television Production

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Editing and Television Production

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Sound Recording and Sound Engineering)

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Cinematography)

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Film Processing)

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Technology (Animation and Visual effects)

3 years

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₹45 K

BVA in Direction and Screenplay Writing

4 years

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₹74.98 K

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BVA in Cinematography

4.44 years

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₹74.98 K

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BVA in Animation and Visual Effects

4 years

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₹74.98 K

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BVA in Film Editing

4 years

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₹74.98 K

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute Application Process

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.
BVA	Candidate must have passed in class 10+2 from a recognized board with mandatory subjects. SC/ST Candidates just have to be passed in class 10+2.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
MGR Government Film and Television Institute	-/-	₹ 74.98 K	-/-
ICAT Design and Media College Compare	-/-	₹ 4.4 L - 6 L	-/-
Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bangalore Compare	-/-	₹ 6 L	-/-
Animaster Design College Compare	-/-	-/-	-/-
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Compare	-/-	-/-	-/-
Vogue Institute of Art and Design Compare	-/-	₹ 9.1 L	-/-

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Placements4

Infrastructure4

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life5

Value for Money5

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BVA in Cinematography - Batch of 2021

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is a really useful place to become a filmmaker.

Placements: Some students are studying in this course, and they get placed in television channels and features films as an assistant technician or main technician according to their wish. Salary packages offered to students depend on the job and designation chosen by them.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities offered here are very good. Classes are taught more practically with the latest high-end equipment. Theatres are available with well-equipped sound systems to screen the projects and movies done by our students. The library is constantly updated with books, which provides us with knowledge about the latest techniques used in film-making.

Faculty: Lecturers employed here are well-knowledgeable. Their way of teaching is more practical, which makes us understand the concepts very well. The syllabus has the latest technologies which are used in the industry, which in turn makes students industry-ready.

Other: I have chosen this course because my ambition was to become a cinematographer. The best thing about our course is that high-end equipment (cameras and lights) provided for practical classes.

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BVA in Animation and Visual Effects - Batch of 2022

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

An excellent place to study about Cinema.

Placements: 1. There are only 14 students for a course. 2. As a fresher we can get above 10k and after it will increase according to field we choose. 3. There are more companies for visual effects and animations. 4. VFX supervisor role offered. 5. All the students can get internship according to their interest.

Infrastructure: In college campus there are practical labs for editing, digital intermediate, visual effects and audiography. And the classrooms are fully air conditioned with high class equipment for related course. Hostels are also very good maintained and with 24hrs of electricity and water supply.

Faculty: The teachers are very talented and very helpful. And they already worked on some movies and so they are very knowledgeable. This course related jobs are on demand on workers. Use of this course can work on media, cinema and other multimedia related industries.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute
Courses and Fees 2025

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
BVA(6 courses)	75 K	10+2 : 40 %
UG Diploma(6 courses)	45 K	Exams : CBSE 12th Tamilnadu 12th

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Q: Which courses does MGR Government Film and Television Institute offer?

MGR Government Film and Television Institute provides programmes including UG Diploma, BVA in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Cinematography, Sound Recording, Direction, Editing.

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Q: What specializations do MGR Government Film and Television Institute offer in their courses?

MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a good institution for UG Diploma, BVA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at MGR Government Film and Television Institute are Cinematography, Sound Recording, Direction, Editing.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute Faculty Details

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Principal/Principal In-Charge	1
Professor & Equivalent	4
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Assistant Professor	2
Associate Professor	-
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MGR Government Film and Television Institute has been rated 4.5 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute Specializations

MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers Specializations in fields of study such as;

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
UG Diploma	14	Direction
BVA	14	Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Electronic Cinematography, Screenplay Writing, Sound Editing, Sound Recording, Video Editing (Post Production)

MGR Government Film and Television Institute
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Q: What is the intake for offered courses at MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

The seats availability for offered courses at MGR Government Film and Television Institute goes up to 154.

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute

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Sir/Mam, I need basics information about entrance exam

Answered 2 weeks ago

The MGR Government Film and Television Institute in Chennai offers a 3-year Diploma in Direction, Screenplay Writing, and Television Production.

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: Completion of 12th grade from a recognized board (CBSE in your case).

Admission Process:

Application: Submit t

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Shiv Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

What is the admission procedure of this college?

Answered a year ago

The admission procedure generally involves the following steps: 1. Eligibility criteria: Candidates must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum percentage of marks as required by the college. 2. Application form: Candidates can obtain the applicatio

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YASH SHARMA

Scholar-Level 17

What is the syllabus for BVA animation and VFX at MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

Answered a year ago

Fees Details General 9.43 L Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary. Course Overview Bachelor of Visual Arts Film Editing is a full-time four-year undergraduate degree course offered by the Tamil Nadu Mus

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Mukesh D P

Beginner-Level 5

Can I do BVA in audiography with commerce background?

Answered a year ago

Yes you can do BVA. The eligibility for BVA is with a minimum of 50 percentage in class 12

Alwin Sabu

Contributor-Level 8

What is the eligibility for dftech Cinematography?

Answered a year ago

To become a cinematographer, formal education is not always necessary, but it can be helpful. Generally, a degree in film or a related field is preferred by employers. However, there are some technical aspects of cinematography that require knowledge of math and science, such as lighting and optics.

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