MGR Government Film and Television Institute

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute UG Courses 2025

Taramani, Chennai

4.4 /5

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Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1945

Last updated on 18 Dec '24

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute Courses & Fees 2025

MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers a wide array of courses. Some of the courses offered by the institution include BVA and UG Diploma. This broad palette gives students a chance to pursue their interests across different streams, namely Mass Communication & Media, Animation and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), among others. Those who wish to know more can check out the table below to know the complete list of courses offered at MGR Government Film and Television Institute along with their eligibility criteria and fees:

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

MGR Government Film and Television Institute Fee Structure

Students seeking admission to any of the programmes must pay the fees as per the defined MGR Government Film and Television Institute fee structure. Some of the major elements included in the fee structure are tuition fees, hostel fees, caution deposits, admission fees, etc. Interested students can refer to the table below to view the MGR Government Film and Television Institute fee breakup across different courses:

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BVA

6 Courses

4.44 years

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₹74.98 K

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UG Diploma

6 Courses3 years

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₹45 K

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Diploma in Direction Screenplay Writing and Television Production

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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Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Cinematography)

3 years

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₹45 K

Diploma in Film Editing and Television Production

3 years

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₹45 K

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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Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Film Processing)

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

BVA in Audiography

4 years

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₹74.98 K

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Diploma in Film Technology (Animation and Visual effects)

3 years

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₹45 K

BVA in Digital Intermediate

4 years

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₹74.98 K

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute
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Value for Money5

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BVA in Cinematography - Batch of 2021

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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

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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

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Sir/Mam, I need basics information about entrance exam

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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:

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Shiv Kumar

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

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

Atul Mishra

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

Answered 9 months ago

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 revie

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Atul Mishra

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How is the faculty at MGR Government Film and Television Institute?

Answered 9 months ago

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.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

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

Answered 9 months ago

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.

Atul Mishra

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