B.Sc. in Cinema (Acting) 

at AAFT, Noida

To be eligible for BSc course admission, aspirants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam. The Certificate shall be issued by a recognised board (CBSE/ICSE/IGCSE/IB or state board). In addition, at the time of form filling or admission, the candidate must have the attested copy of the mark sheet and pass Certificate of Class 12. Candidates appearing for the class 12 final exams are also eligible to apply. 

The AAFT highest package recorded for the academic year 2023-24 was INR 12 LPA. The same is presented below:

The key highlights related to Asian Academy of Film and Television placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 12 LPA
Average package	INR 3.50 LPA
Total placements	710+
Placement rate	90%

Yes, for admission to all of its courses, the college conducts an in-house entrance exam, i.e., the AAFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE). This exam is a mandatory and common step in the selection process. It is an aptitude test that includes objective-type questions based on general topics related to the applied course. Only the students who pass this exam are called for interview rounds and become eligible for admission.

The total fee of different courses at AAFT ranges between INR 1.2 Lacs and INR 6.12 lakh. However, this fee is as per the data available on unofficial sources and hence is subject to change. Further, during the form-filling process, applicants have to submit a sum of INR 20,600 as the registration fee. It is a one-time refundable deposit, which is deducted at the time of course fee payment. For any fees and payment-related queries, students can reach out to the AAFT admission office officials. The office is open six days a week (Monday to Saturday) from 10 am to 6 pm.

AAFT offers 10 specialisations for MSc programmes. The curriculum of all these specialisations is meant to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in their chosen specialisations. Below are the list of MSc specialisations offered at AAFT:

• Cinema (Cinematography)
• Data Science
• Game Design and Development
• Digital Marketing
• Animation and VFX
• Cinema (Direction)
• Fashion Design)
• Interior Design
• Cinema (Post Production)
• Cinema (Acting)

No, candidates who are looking for UG Diploma course at AAFT need to appear and clear entrance exam. The student should have completed AAFT GEE + PI to get admission for UG diploma. However, the aspirants who have passed for class 12 or equivalent exam (or are appearing for the exam) from a recognised board (CBSE/ICSE/IGCSE/IB or state board) are eligible for admission.

The students can pay the fees for AAFT through various mediums. It is allowed to either make the payment online or by DD/ NEFT/ RTGS from the accounts office with prior acceptance of candidates; therefore, the facility of choosing a mode that suits best is available to the students. All instructions issued by the institution regarding payment should be closely followed for proper payment.

{Source: B.A. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Teaching Quality:
* Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable.
* Faculty is better than good, with some being the best.
* Teachers are supportive and help students in each aspect.

Infrastructure:
* The college infrastructure is good, with modern newsrooms, radio stations, editing labs, TV studios, and multimedia labs.
* However, some areas need improvement, such as wi-fi connectivity and lack of libraries.

Placement Cell:
* The placement cell is effective, with 50% of students getting placements.
* Top companies like Sony, Canon, Nikon, NAT Geo, and Discovery visit the campus.
* Salary packages range from INR5,000 to INR80,000 per month.

Course Relevance:
* The course is relevant, making students industry-ready.
* Students receive hands-on experience, with exposure to different technologies and equipment.
* Practical exposure is crucial, helping students develop essential skills.

Campus Life:
* The campus is relatively small, but the college encourages extracurricular activities and hosts events.
* Facilities like sports, medical services, and hostels are available.

Overall Feedback:
* Most students appreciate the college's faculty, infrastructure, and relevance of the course.
* However, some areas require improvement, such as infrastructure maintenance, placement rates, and college management.

Considering these factors, pursuing a B.A. at AAFT may be worth considering for students interested in the media and photography fields. While the college faces challenges, its strengths in teaching quality, infrastructure, and course relevance make it a viable option.

The institute offers multiple UG, PG, Diploma, and certificate courses. These courses are taught across multiple specialisations at 13 schools. Additionally, the courses are offered in different streams such as Animation, Design, Cinema, Music, Hospitality & Tourism, etc. Admission to all the courses is entrance-based. Hence, aspirants are required to secure passing marks in the AAFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE). Read more about offered courses here.