BUILD FOR THE screen.
ANIMATION, VFX & FILM.
A production-led
science degree.
A Bachelor of Science in Design is a technically rigorous undergraduate degree built around production pipelines, equipment operation, and industry-standard software – for students who want to make work that ships to screens.
Two disciplines.
one production floor.
Each card opens a dedicated programme page with the full curriculum, semester-wise subjects, studios, and career outcomes.
Animation & VFX
3D animation, visual effects, motion graphics, and game assets - production pipelines built around studios, OTT, and gaming.
Know MoreFilm & TV Production
Feature films, documentaries, OTT content, and commercials - taught hands-on through writing, direction, cinematography, and edit.
Know MoreFour principles that define
PID's identity.
Concrete, credible distinctions that set your B.Sc at PID apart from any other programme - no generic claims, only substantiated practice.
Studio-First Learning
Every discipline has dedicated, industry-grade studios, where students practise their craft daily alongside peers and faculty.
Industry Embedded
Live client briefs, apprenticeships, craft-cluster visits, and an industry internship are integral to the programme, not supplementary additions.
Taught by Practitioners
Faculty and guest experts are practising designers, directors, architects, and technologists whose work reaches the market.
Technology Forward
From AI-integrated UX curricula to Unreal Engine in Animation, programmes are designed around the industry's future direction.
Your production
pipeline education.
Both B.Sc programmes follow the same four-stage arc - Foundation, Core Craft, Advanced Production, Professional Practice - structured so you leave with a finished showreel and documented industry experience.
Foundation
Motion and image fundamentals, visual storytelling, editing basics, film appreciation, and design principles. No prior software or drawing skill needed.
Shared across both disciplinesCore Craft
You enter your discipline. Pre-production, the 3D pipeline, VFX fundamentals, and collaborative workflows through projects and workshops.
Discipline starts · pipeline + softwareAdvanced Production
Modelling, rigging, lighting, simulation, compositing and sound taken to industry depth, with showreel planning and a mini project.
Full pipeline · showreel planningProfessional Practice
A full-time industry internship, an advanced FX or immersive project, and showreel finalisation. You leave with credited work and industry references.
Internship · showreel · portfolio
Fashion Studios
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Brunnai Professional handlooms studio with weaving equipment
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Chhaap Garment printing studio for surface design & sustainable dyeing
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Sanchana Industrial sewing lab with 40+ machines
Fabrication
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Laser Cutting Lab Precision cutting and pattern engraving
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3D Printing Lab Geometric to organic form output
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Metal Fabrication Lab Full-scale industrial prototyping
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Wood Workshop Furniture construction and joinery
Digital Production
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Editing Suites Audio & video post-production (Animation, Film)
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ICT Computer Labs 2 labs, 2 smart classrooms
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Painting Studio Fine arts practice (Communication Design)
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Design Library & Exhibition Spaces Research, critique, and showcase areas
Vadodara's craft heritage, artisan clusters, and events like Vadodara Fashion Week and the Crafts Festival extend the classroom for PID students.
100+ acres · WaghodiaMerit scholarships and tuition-fee waivers of up to 100% are available on PU-DAT performance. See the Admission & Aid page, or write to pid.admissions@paruluniversity.ac.in.
Admissions for
2026.
Application Opens
The PU-DAT 2026 application portal will go live shortly. Sign up early to get registration reminders, sample papers, and counsellor support.
- Online registration via the PU portal
- Choose your preferred specialisation
- Sample papers + prep guide
- Counsellor support available throughout
Registration Deadline
Final cut-off to register for PU-DAT 2026. Late applications are not accepted, so make sure your form is submitted and payment confirmed before this date.
- Complete profile & payment
- Upload required documents
- Receive admit card via email
- Confirm test centre / online slot
Design Aptitude Test
An online entrance test that evaluates how you think - not what you already know. No prior design or drawing skill needed to clear the PU-DAT.
- Visual sensitivity & spatial reasoning
- Creative thinking & lateral problem-solving
- Logical reasoning & general awareness
- Design aptitude & perception
Portfolio Review
Shortlisted candidates upload a portfolio on the same portal, on the same day as the exam. This is not a test of technical drawing - show your curiosity.
- Sketchbooks & visual journals
- Photographs & observation studies
- Mood boards & creative references
- DIY projects, crafts, hobby work
Results & Shortlist
The final cohort is announced after evaluation by a panel of senior faculty and industry experts. Selected candidates receive an offer letter with onboarding instructions.
- Final shortlist announcement
- Offer letter & programme allocation
- Fee payment & seat confirmation
- Orientation invite for the 2026 cohort
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Frequently
asked.
Common questions from students and parents - addressed candidly, with facts and no promotional language.
B.Sc programmes (Animation & VFX, Film & TV Production) are technically rigorous, structured around production pipelines, equipment operation, and industry-standard software. B.Des programmes (Communication, Product, Fashion, Interior, UX) centre on design disciplines – integrating conceptual, creative, and technical learning. See the B.Des page for those.
No. All PID programmes follow the same two-stage process – PU-DAT followed by a portfolio or creative-work submission. No separate exam is required for B.Sc.
Yes. Year 1 is a Foundation year that develops visual thinking, motion fundamentals, and software skills from scratch. Students from Science, Commerce and Arts streams are all admitted.
The Animation & VFX curriculum covers Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Houdini (simulations), Nuke (compositing), Adobe After Effects (motion graphics), and Unreal Engine (real-time and virtual production). Film & TV Production centres on camera, lighting, sound and edit suites.
The fourth year is Professional Practice – a full-time industry internship alongside showreel finalisation and an advanced project. Speak to the admissions team about which route suits your plans.
Yes. India’s animation and VFX industry is one of the fastest-growing in Asia. The OTT boom has expanded demand, with studios in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru servicing global productions.
Both B.Sc programmes are priced at ₹1,79,000 annually. Merit scholarships are available based on PU-DAT performance.
Yes. Parul University’s 100+ acre campus in Waghodia, Vadodara offers residential facilities. Contact pid.admissions@paruluniversity.ac.in for details and fees.
NAAC A++ is the highest accreditation grade awarded by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council – held by fewer than 10 universities nationwide. It certifies academic quality, infrastructure, faculty, and outcomes, and is recognised by employers, scholarship schemes, and international universities for credit transfer.
3D Animator, VFX Artist, Compositor, Motion Graphic Designer, 3D Generalist, Character Designer and Game Asset Artist, across animation studios, VFX houses, OTT platforms, gaming companies, advertising agencies, and film and TV production.
Ready to build your showreel?
Apply for PU-DAT 2026.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Complete the PU-DAT, submit your portfolio, and step into India's most exciting creative classroom.