Photography Courses After 12th - Eligibility, Specialisations
Aiming to become a professional photographer? Check out this list of some of the best photography courses after 12th. 
Becoming a photographer is an interesting and exciting career choice. People often fail to understand that photography is an extremely technical skill. Considering that, a good course in photography is a big step in becoming a successful photographer. Many renowned institutes in the country offer photography courses at different levels of education. They also offer quite a few specialisations. In this article, we will talk about photography courses at the graduation and postgraduate levels, as well as some diploma and certificate courses out there. Read on for more.
Specialisations in Photography
Photography courses are offered mainly in four specialisations. Candidates can check the detailed information about these specialisations below:
| Video Editing (Post Production) | Fashion Design |
| Photoshop | Food Photography & Food Writing |
Eligibility Criteria for Photography Courses After 12th
High school students interested in pursuing photography generally have to fulfil the following requirements.
- In order to pursue a Photography course, students must have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board or institute. Students can be from any stream like Commerce, Science or Arts.
- Students must also possess the ability to grasp technical skills fairly quickly.
- Other eligibility requirements may vary from institute to institute and course to course. However, diploma and certificate courses usually do not have many eligibility requirements.
Photography Courses After Class 12
There are various types of Photography courses available in India. Candidates can pursue photography courses after class 12th at various levels. Here we have listed some of the popular Photography courses after class 12th. Check out the space below to know some more types of Photography courses after class 12th.
Full-time Certificate Courses in Photography after 12th
Candidates can check the table below to learn in detail about some of the full-time certificate courses in Photography. The fees and duration of these courses vary in different colleges.
| Course | Total Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Certificate Course in Photography | 24.2 K |
| Certificate in Still Photography | 5 K |
| Certificate Course in Photography | 16.53 K |
Online Certificate Courses in Photography after class 12th
Candidates can check the below space to learn in detail about Online Photography courses offered at different colleges in India, their duration, fees and more. Check out the table below.
| Course | Total Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Online Certificate Program in Photography (Part-Time) | 15 K |
| Online Certificate in Photography | 46.5 K |
| Online Certificate in Digital Photography | 18 K |
| Online Certificate in Advanced Digital Photography | 10 K |
Diploma Courses in Photography after class 12th
Candidates can pursue these diploma courses after class 12th in full-time mode. Check out the table below to know in detail about these diplomae in photography courses, their duration, fees and more.
| Course Name | College | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Digital Photography | LPU - Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar | 1 year |
| Diploma in Still Photography | AAFT - Asian Academy of Film And Television, Noida | 1 year |
| Advanced Diploma in Photography | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Kelambakkam, Chennai | 1 year |
| Advance Diploma in Still Photography and Videography | Punjabi University, Patiala | 1 year |
| Diploma in Photography | Delhi School of Photography, Kalkaji, Delhi | 1 year |
| Course | Total Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Digital Photography | 81.2 K |
| Diploma in Still Photography | 2 L |
| Advance Diploma in Still Photography and Videography | 16.53 K |
Diploma Courses in Photography in Distance/ Correspondence after class 12th
Candidates can check the table below to know in detail about Diploma Courses in Photography in distance or correspondence mode that can be pursued after class 12th. Check out the table below to learn about the courses, colleges offering these courses, their duration and more.
| Course Name | College | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Photography | UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad | 1 year |
| Diploma in Videography and Photography | Craft Film School, Rohini, Delhi | 6 months |
| Diploma in Photo Journalism | Imperial Institute of Management, Andheri West, Mumbai | 1 year |
| Course | Total Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Photography | 4.7 K |
Note - The tuition fees provided above for courses are approximate. Aspiring students are advised they check the official websites of the institutes of their choice to get the exact or updated tuition fee information.
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