AAFT University of Media and Arts (AAFT), Raipur, was established in the recent year 2018 and recognized with the status of Private University under the aegis of Marwah Studios and managed to become media frontier. The institute is a prime member of AAFT Group of Institutions which was instituted in 1993 at the prominent location of Film City, Noida. The university is fully recognized by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India, ICMEI (International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry), and Govt. of Chhatisgarh. Home to over 20,000 students from 180+ countries, AAFT offers courses in many genres at the Diploma, UG, PG, and PG Diploma levels.

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AAFT University of Media and Arts Highlights

Establishment Year 2018
Type of University Private University
Governing Body Marwah Studios
Affiliated to AAFT Group of Institutions
Approved by UGC, ICMEI, MHRD, Govt. of India Govt. of Chhatisgarh
Application mode Online
University Address Vill. Manth, Kharora, District – Raipur,
Chhattisgarh- 493225
Admission Office GF-18, Ground Floor, Shyam Plaza,
Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

AAFT University of Media and Arts Departments

AAFT delivers courses through the uniquely designed constituent Department such as follows:

  • School of Cinema
  • School of Mass Communication
  • School of Performing Arts
  • School of Fashion & Design
  • School of Interior Design
  • School of Animation
  • School of Photography
  • School of Digital Marketing
  • School of Advertising
  • School of Hospitality
  • School of Art And Humanities
  • School of Management
  • School of Language
  • School of Health & Wellness
  • School of Fine Arts
  • School of Data Science

AAFT University of Media and Arts Courses

The university provides many courses at Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PG Diploma levels in the fields of Cinema, Film and TV Production Direction, Acting, Camera & Lights Techniques, Hotel Management, Food Production, and MBA etc.

Programs Specialization Duration
B.A. Cinema, Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, Multimedia, Photography, PR & Events, Advertising & Brand Communication 3 Years
M.A. Cinema, Cinema + Diploma, Journalism and Mass Communication, Multimedia, Photography, PR & Events, Advertising & Brand Communication 2 Years
Diploma Acting for Film and TV, Camera & Lighting Techniques, Post Production,  Journalism and Mass communication, Digital Marketing, Dance, Music Production, Sound Design, Draping & Stitching, Jewellery Design, Fashion Communication, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Game Design & Development, VFX, Animation, Multimedia,  Photography, Digital Marketing, Public Relations & Events, Hotel Management, Tourism & Travel Management, Culinary Art, Food Production, Food Technology, Aviation, Tourism, Hospitality and customer services, Airline Ticketing, Naturopathy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Yoga, Fine Arts 1 Year
PG Diploma TV Journalism & Communication, Public Relations & Events, Advertising & Brand Communication, Hotel  Management, Tourism & Travel Management, Food Technology, Aviation, tourism, hospitality and customer services, Airline Ticketing, Business Administration (PGDBA), Naturopathy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Yoga
B.P.A. Performing Arts 4 Years
B.F.A. Fine Arts 
M.P.A. Performing Arts 2 Years
M.F.A. Fine Arts
MHM Hotel Management
B.Des. Fashion Design, Interior Design 4 Years
B.Sc. Fashion Communication, Interior Design, Fashion Design, 3D Animation and VFX, Digital Marketing, Data Science 3 Years
M. Sc. Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design, 3D Animation and VFX, Digital Marketing, Data Science 2 Years
M.Des. Fashion Design, Interior Design
BBA Digital Marketing, Media Management, International Business 3 Years
MBA Digital Marketing, Media Management, International Business, HR/Finance/Marketing, Executive MBA 2 Years
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics - 3 Years
BHM Hotel Management 4 Years
BTTM Tourism & Travel Management
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AAFT aspirants can download the application form from website without any application fee. AAFT Admission process requires students to undertake AAFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE). The Entrance Exam consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview (via offline or online mode) based on the aspirant’s chosen discipline. After downloading the Application Form, AAFT admission counselors will get in touch with candidates shortly.

AAFT University of Media and Arts Placements

The university has a massive impression upon the recruiting agencies in order to outburst as a fine institution erupting good individuals for various sectors of media and arts industries. There is a special Training & Placement Department at the university that mentors the students in many ways so that they can grab a job after the due completion of their respective courses. The department offers many seminars and workshops as preparatory sessions and the alumni network of the university has been placed so nicely in many renowned and elite companies throughout the nation. Some of the recruiting companies that have tie-ups with the university in terms of providing placement opportunities to the students are Sparsa, Visby, DK Films, Karmbhoomi, Sudarshan, Zee, NLC, Litmus Communication, Dainik Bhaskar, India TV, NDTV, Tradeindia.com, DNA, Ridhima Bhasin, JITM, House of Qidwa, Vedant, Mindframe, MakeMyTrip, Eros, and many more like them.

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AAFT University of Media and Arts Facilities

  • Workshops: There are various workshops on different topics related to academic courses studies at the university premises. Students are encouraged to take part in the workshops with full enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Celebrity Workshops: The university also provides many celebrity centered workshops in which students get a chance to learn from the experts of their respective genres. Students interact with their favorite celebs bring out the best in them by which they can tackle most of the hurdles come across to them in their forthcoming future career.
  • Fashion Shows: In order to boost the enthusiasm of the fashion industry students, the university organizes many fashion parades at different locations so that the students of the fashion school may learn efficiently and practically about their future work methodology.
  • Accommodation Facilities: The university also offers accommodation facilities in the form of hostels to outstation students. The hostels possess many modern amenities and basic facilities to support the students and give them a “Home Away from Home” feeling during their stay at the campus.

AAFT University of Media and Arts FAQs

Ques. Does AAFT offer research facilities for students?

Ans. AAFT University research focuses on Cinema studies, Broadcast television, Video art, Digital media, Fine arts, Visual arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, visual communication Fashion and Interior design, Photography, Animation and Media management for nurturing the next generation of artists and scholars.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is bestowed and awarded for advanced studies wherein the student demonstrates outstanding original scholarship. It connotes the student can conduct independent research and has both a broad basic knowledge of all areas of his or her field and rigorous and in-depth knowledge of one field in particular. Our students from the Media and Arts captivated and enthralled us with amazing research works.

Ques. What is the admission procedure for AAFT?

Ans. The first step is to fill out an Application Form which can be downloaded for free from the AAFT website.

  • After submitting the Application Form, aspirants are required to undertake AAFT GEE (AAFT Global Entrance Exam).
  • The first step in AAFT GEE is an Online Aptitude Test.
  • The next and final step in AAFT GEE is a Personal Interview (direct or online).
  • If students successfully clear the Online Test, they will be informed telephonically.
  • Candidates will then have to submit the registration amount (INR 20,600 for degree and INR 15,600 for diploma) before taking the final interview.
  • On successfully clearing the interview, students must submit the booking amount of INR 40,000/- within 3 days to lock the seat.
  • On successful payment of the seat booking amount, the candidate will be provided with the Admission Letter from the Admissions Department confirming his/ her admission to the opted program.
  • After this, the candidate is required to submit the 1st semester fees as per his/ her plan within a week.
  • The candidates will then be required to submit the educational certificates and other requisite documents, as conveyed by the Admissions Manager.
  • It is mandatory for the applicants to get the Receipt-cum-Acknowledgement duly signed by the Admissions Department.

Ques. When to apply for AAFT admissions in 2021?

Ans. Candidates can apply for the following programs:

  • UG Degree - (3/4 Years) July Batch
  • PG Degree - (2 Years) July Batch
  • Diploma UG/PG - (1 Year) July Batch
  • Certification - (3 Months) July Batch