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Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Build on strong animation foundations through an industry-aligned curriculum, so that every student learns in class what studios and gaming companies expect from a fresh graduate.
B.Sc (Hons) (Animation, VFX & Gaming)
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FormatOn CampusFull Time
Eligibility10+2 in any streammin 50% aggregate
Duration4 Years8 Semesters
About the Programme
B.Sc (Hons) Animation, VFX & Gaming
B.Sc (Hons) (Animation, VFX & Gaming)
The BSc Animation, VFX & Gaming program at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh is a unique multidisciplinary program that combines digital design, real-time rendering techniques, and simulation technology into one. Students work across 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, game development, and immersive tech like AR and VR, picking up both the artistic and technical sides of the craft. The course is taught through industry-standard software including Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine, covering modelling, texturing, rigging, rendering, motion capture, cinematography, compositing, and game mechanics - the actual building blocks behind the content you see in films, games, and virtual experiences today.
- Discipline
- Computing
- Duration
- 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Level
- Undergraduate
Scope
Entertainment, media, and gaming keep pulling in bigger audiences, and that growth is creating real demand for people who can actually build the content behind it. This BSc Animation, VFX & Gaming course is designed around exactly that shift, blending artistic creativity with advanced digital tools students can carry straight into the industry. Graduates step into fields spanning animation and film, visual effects, game development, and emerging technologies like AR, VR, and the metaverse. Studios and gaming companies are increasing their output, which means skilled animators, VFX artists, and game developers are in real demand in entertainment, advertising, and digital media industries alike.
Why Choose This Program?
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Exclusive Learning with Advanced Tools
Get genuine expertise with advanced tools and technologies by learning through direct practice rather than just watching demonstrations of software.
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Flexible Specialisations
Students choose from flexible specialisation tracks & shape their own path, whether their interest leans toward animation, VFX, or game design specifically.
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Immersive VFX Training
Get immersive training in advanced visual effects techniques & build a technical depth that separates a working VFX artist from someone who just knows the theory.
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Industry Internships & Real-Time Projects
Work on real-time projects and industry internships throughout the course & turn classroom learning into a portfolio-ready experience before graduation.
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Career Readiness & Placement Support
Get career readiness training and placement support built around top studios and gaming companies, & enter the industry with confidence.
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Global Exposure & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Access opportunities to global exposure and an entrepreneurial ecosystem that pushes past the classroom & encourage to think beyond employment & toward building something of your own.
Why Choose Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh?
AI-Integrated Multidisciplinary Education
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
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AI Expert Mentorship
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
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Centres of Excellence
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
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Exclusive Placements
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
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AI-Integrated Multidisciplinary Education
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
AI-Integrated Multidisciplinary Education
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AI Expert Mentorship
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
AI Expert Mentorship
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Centres of Excellence
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
Centres of Excellence
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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Exclusive Placements
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
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AI-Integrated Education
Gain proficiency in AI fundamentals and domain-specific advanced modules while engaging in multidisciplinary education across disciplines of engineering, management, sciences, law, tourism and humanities, preparing for an AI-driven workforce.
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AI Mentors
Get expert AI guidance from top professionals at leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, TCS and more, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the tech-driven future.
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Research Centres
Leverage advanced technologies at industry-collaborated Centres of Excellence to undertake groundbreaking research projects in diverse domains, like blockchain, cryptography, neurotechnology, genetic engineering, and more.
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Startup Ecosystem
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with our tech-powered incubation ecosystem and makerspace, where creativity and collaboration turn ideas into successful ventures.
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Exclusive Placements
Tap into an extensive network of 1300+ recruiters and land your dream job with the world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Walmart, Intel, Flipkart, IBM, Wipro, PwC, EY, Deloitte, ITC, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, Taj Hotels, Cipla, among others.
Top Companies Hiring B.Sc (Hons) (Animation, VFX & Gaming) Graduates
Companies named as top recruiters for this programme.
Message from the Head of Department
Engineering has always been about turning an idea into something that works. That could be a bridge, a machine, an electronic system, a manufacturing process, or a technology that solves an everyday problem.
At the School of Engineering, our focus is to give students the opportunity to experience this process themselves. We want students to spend time in laboratories, work on projects, understand how things work, interact with industry, and learn from practical experience—not just prepare for examinations.
I also believe that an engineering degree should help students become independent thinkers. There will be problems for which there is no ready-made answer. Learning how to approach such problems with patience, creativity, and confidence is an important part of becoming an engineer.
Our faculty will work closely with students to develop their technical abilities while also encouraging teamwork, communication and professional responsibility. My message to our students is simple: stay curious, keep experimenting, and never be afraid to ask why.
Message from the Head of Department
Engineering has always been about turning an idea into something that works. That could be a bridge, a machine, an electronic system, a manufacturing process, or a technology that solves an everyday problem.
At the School of Engineering, our focus is to give students the opportunity to experience this process themselves. We want students to spend time in laboratories, work on projects, understand how things work, interact with industry, and learn from practical experience—not just prepare for examinations.
I also believe that an engineering degree should help students become independent thinkers. There will be problems for which there is no ready-made answer. Learning how to approach such problems with patience, creativity, and confidence is an important part of becoming an engineer.
Our faculty will work closely with students to develop their technical abilities while also encouraging teamwork, communication and professional responsibility. My message to our students is simple: stay curious, keep experimenting, and never be afraid to ask why.
Dr. Charanjeet SinghDean Engineering and Computing
Programme Curriculum
| Course | L | T | P | C | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming Using C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Principles of Graphic Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Photoshop & Digital Image Editing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Foundations and Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Professional Communication & Story Telling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 24 |
L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours
| Course | L | T | P | C | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Multimedia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Data Structures and Algorithms using C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Branding & Logo Design | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Indian culture and art forms | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Universal Human Values & Professional Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 25 |
L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours
Programme Eligibility and Fee Details
10+2 with atleast 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council or three year diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology/Architecture with 50% marks.
| Program Fee | Amount (per semester) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Fee (For Indian Students) | 80000/- INR | 4.0 Years |
| SAARC Fee | — | |
| International Fee | — |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
CUCET Phase I
| Parameters | CUCET Scholarship Amount | Amount to pay after CUCET Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 90.01 – 100 | 80000 /- INR | NIL |
| 80 – 90 | 40000 /- INR | 40000 /- INR |
| 70 – 79.99 | 32000 /- INR | 48000 /- INR |
| 60 – 69.99 | 24000 /- INR | 56000 /- INR |
| 50 – 59.99 | 20000 /- INR | 60000 /- INR |
| 40 – 49.99 | 12000 /- INR | 68000 /- INR |
CUCET Phase II
| Parameters | CUCET Scholarship Amount | Amount to pay after CUCET Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 90.01 – 100 | 80000 /- INR | NIL |
| 80 – 90.00 | 32000 /- INR | 48000 /- INR |
| 70 – 79.99 | 24000 /- INR | 56000 /- INR |
| 60 – 69.99 | 16000 /- INR | 64000 /- INR |
| 50 – 59.99 | 12000 /- INR | 68000 /- INR |
| 40 – 49.99 | 8000 /- INR | 72000 /- INR |
Placements & Career Support
From choosing a direction to signing an offer, Chandigarh University’s career services work with you at every step of the job search.
Career Guidance
Faculty mentors help you choose a direction, from your specialisation to the first role you aim for.
Placement Assistance
Support through every campus drive: eligibility, applications, assessments and offers.
Industry Interaction
Guest sessions and time with recruiters and practitioners, so you know what the work asks for.
Resume Preparation
Build, review and sharpen a resume and profile aimed at the roles you want.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and group discussions with feedback, before the real ones.
Career Counselling
One-to-one conversations about your plans, your options and your next step.
Events & News
Milestones and projects across Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh — open to students of every school.
01 — 7 January 2026
Enrollment of Kuldeep Yadav and Launch of CU Sports Scholarship
International cricketer Kuldeep Yadav enrolled as a student and launched the CU Sports Scholarship, reinforcing the integration of academic excellence and sports development at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh.
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India AI Convergence 2026
India AI Convergence 2026 united AI leaders for a pre-event to the India AI Impact Summit, where Satnam Singh Sandhu, Honorable Chancellor, announced two transformative initiatives- AI for All and Quantum for Bharat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh provides students access to an NEP-2020-aligned, career-centric education powered by an AI-augmented learning ecosystem and a smart Learning Management System (LMS). The best part is that it is "India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university" and places an active focus on exclusive experiential learning through live projects, simulation labs, corporate internships, and global academic partnerships. Students also gain access to merit scholarships of up to 100% via CUCET, worth 75 Cr, specialized sports scholarships, and strong recruiter networks.
Yes, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is a fully recognized and accredited university established under the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The best part for its learners is that most of the professional and technical programs offered here adhere to the regulatory frameworks and approvals of statutory bodies, including the Bar Council of India (BCI) for legal studies, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for pharmaceutical programs & Council of Architecture (COA) for Architecture. Moreover, the university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
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