| Rank |
Institute |
City |
Course Duration |
Fees (Approx.) |
Placement |
Exposure |
Faculty |
Avg Package (LPA) |
ROI |
| 1 |
MAAC Noida |
Noida |
12-24 Months |
₹1.2–2.8 Lakh |
 |
|
|
4-7 |
Excellent |
| 2 |
MAAC Lucknow |
Lucknow |
12-24 Months |
₹1.1–2.5 Lakh |
|
|
|
4-6 |
Excellent |
| 3 |
MAAC Kanpur |
Kanpur |
12-24 Months |
₹1–2.2 Lakh |
|
|
|
3.5-6 |
Very Good |
| 4 |
Arena Animation Noida |
Noida |
12-24 Months |
₹1-2.5 Lakh |
|
|
|
3.5-6 |
Very Good |
| 5 |
Arena Animation Lucknow |
Lucknow |
12-24 Months |
₹90K-2.2 Lakh |
|
|
|
3.5-5.5 |
Very Good |
| 6 |
ZICA Lucknow |
Lucknow |
12-18 Months |
₹80K-2 Lakh |
|
|
|
3.5-6 |
Strong ROI |
| 7 |
Frameboxx Noida |
Noida |
12-18 Months |
₹90K-2 Lakh |
|
|
|
3-5 |
Strong ROI |
| 8 |
Frameboxx Lucknow |
Lucknow |
12-18 Months |
₹80K-1.8 Lakh |
|
|
|
3-5 |
Good |
| 9 |
AAFT Noida |
Noida |
1-2 Years |
₹1.5-3 Lakh |
|
|
|
4-8 |
Good |
| 10 |
IMS Design & Innovation Academy |
Noida |
1-2 Years |
₹1-2.5 Lakh |
|
|
|
4-6 |
Good |
Institutes Ranked 11–25
| Rank |
Institute |
City |
Avg Package |
| 11 |
Arena Animation Ghaziabad |
Ghaziabad |
3-5 LPA |
| 12 |
MAAC Ghaziabad |
Ghaziabad |
3.5-6 LPA |
| 13 |
Arena Animation Meerut |
Meerut |
3-4.5 LPA |
| 14 |
MAAC Meerut |
Meerut |
3-5 LPA |
| 15 |
Frameboxx Ghaziabad |
Ghaziabad |
3-5 LPA |
| 16 |
Arena Animation Agra |
Agra |
3-4.5 LPA |
| 17 |
Arena Animation Varanasi |
Varanasi |
3-4.5 LPA |
| 18 |
Arena Animation Prayagraj |
Prayagraj |
3-4.5 LPA |
| 19 |
MAAC Varanasi |
Varanasi |
3-5 LPA |
| 20 |
ZICA Kanpur |
Kanpur |
3-5 LPA |
| 21 |
ZICA Noida |
Noida |
3-5 LPA |
| 22 |
Dice Academy Noida |
Noida |
4-7 LPA |
| 23 |
Delhi Film Institute Noida Campus |
Noida |
3-5 LPA |
| 24 |
Web Training Academy Noida |
Noida |
3-5 LPA |
| 25 |
Caba Innovatives Noida |
Noida |
4-6 LPA |
Institutes Ranked 26–50
| Rank |
Institute |
City |
| 26 |
Edit Institute Noida |
Noida |
| 27 |
Arena Animation Aligarh |
Aligarh |
| 28 |
Arena Animation Bareilly |
Bareilly |
| 29 |
Arena Animation Gorakhpur |
Gorakhpur |
| 30 |
MAAC Bareilly |
Bareilly |
| 31 |
Arena Animation Jhansi |
Jhansi |
| 32 |
Arena Animation Moradabad |
Moradabad |
| 33 |
Arena Animation Mathura |
Mathura |
| 34 |
ZICA Varanasi |
Varanasi |
| 35 |
ZICA Prayagraj |
Prayagraj |
| 36 |
Frameboxx Kanpur |
Kanpur |
| 37 |
Frameboxx Agra |
Agra |
| 38 |
Future Multimedia Academy Noida |
Noida |
| 39 |
Animation Boom Noida |
Noida |
| 40 |
Arena Animation Saharanpur |
Saharanpur |
| 41 |
Arena Animation Faizabad |
Ayodhya |
| 42 |
MAAC Gorakhpur |
Gorakhpur |
| 43 |
MAAC Prayagraj |
Prayagraj |
| 44 |
MAAC Agra |
Agra |
| 45 |
MAAC Meerut Extension |
Meerut |
| 46 |
Pixel Institute Lucknow |
Lucknow |
| 47 |
Design Media Academy Noida |
Noida |
| 48 |
Motion School Noida |
Noida |
| 49 |
Digital Vidya Creative Programs |
Noida |
| 50 |
Creative Multimedia Academy UP |
Various |
Best Placements (Top 10)
| Institute |
Placement Score |
| MAAC Noida |
9.5/10 |
| MAAC Lucknow |
9/10 |
| AAFT Noida |
9/10 |
| MAAC Kanpur |
8.5/10 |
| Arena Noida |
8.5/10 |
| ZICA Lucknow |
8.5/10 |
| Frameboxx Noida |
8/10 |
| MAAC Ghaziabad |
8/10 |
| Dice Academy Noida |
8/10 |
| Arena Lucknow |
8/10 |
MAAC Noida reports large alumni numbers, multiple campuses, industry mentors, and dedicated placement assistance. MAAC Kanpur also highlights placement support and industry-driven curriculum. ZICA Lucknow showcases alumni working at companies such as DNEG, Framestore, Swiggy, Red Chillies VFX, and Lakshya Digital.
Best Exposure
| Institute |
Exposure |
| AAFT Noida |
Film & Media Industry |
| MAAC Noida |
Animation + VFX + Motion Graphics |
| MAAC Lucknow |
Broadcast & Motion Design |
| Arena Noida |
Creative Industry Projects |
| ZICA Lucknow |
Industry Projects & Portfolio |
| Dice Academy Noida |
Studio-Oriented Learning |
MAAC’s motion graphics and broadcast programs focus on visual storytelling, 2D/3D design, broadcast graphics, and portfolio development.
Best ROI (Fees vs Salary)
| Institute |
ROI Rating |
| ZICA Lucknow |
9.5/10 |
| MAAC Kanpur |
9/10 |
| Arena Lucknow |
8.5/10 |
| Frameboxx Lucknow |
8.5/10 |
| MAAC Lucknow |
8.5/10 |
Top Alumni Networks
- MAAC
- Arena Animation
- ZICA
- AAFT
- Frameboxx
These institutes have the strongest national alumni networks and studio connections in the animation, VFX, graphic design, content creation, and motion graphics sectors.
Final Recommendation (2026)
| Goal |
Best Institute |
| Highest Placement Probability |
MAAC Noida |
| Best Motion Graphics Course |
MAAC Lucknow |
| Best Video Editing + Content Creation |
MAAC Noida |
| Best ROI Under ₹1.5 Lakh |
ZICA Lucknow |
| Best Film & Media Exposure |
AAFT Noida |
| Best Overall in Uttar Pradesh |
MAAC Noida |
| Best Budget Option |
Arena Lucknow |
| Best Freelancing Career Start |
Frameboxx Noida |
For a student specifically targeting Video Editing, Motion Graphics, YouTube Content Creation, Ad Films, Broadcast Design, and Social Media Production, the strongest overall choices in Uttar Pradesh for 2026 are MAAC Noida, MAAC Lucknow, AAFT Noida, ZICA Lucknow, and Arena Animation Noida based on placement support, portfolio building, industry exposure, and alumni outcomes.
