ACAD Indore is one of the leading colleges in Madhya Pradesh for Arts, Visuals, Fashion Design, Animation, etc., studies. It offers UGC recognised courses for Indian and foreign students. The college provides top-class education in Design, Visual Arts, Gaming, etc.
The college has an excellent faculty from diverse backgrounds for Animation, Game, and Interior Design specialisations, helping students gain knowledge. ACAD has a game production studio. The college has opened its admission window for the academic year 2025-26, and the last date to apply is 29 June 2025.
Applications for various courses such as BFA, BDes, Diploma, and Certificate courses are open. Admissions to these courses at ACAD are expected to be closed by 29 June 2025.
Admission to all the courses at ACAD is either done through the ACAD Entrance Test or based on the evaluation of the work portfolio (Design), followed by an interview round. Candidates are required to pay INR 1,000 as an application fee.
Early Admission (Portfolio-based): Candidates applying under the early admission category will be exempted from an online interview. It will be offered to the first 20 available seats who applied before 31 January 2025.
Students applying after 31 January 2025 will need to present a creative portfolio and will be required to appear for a personal interview.
ACAD Entrance Test: Students who do not have portfolios will be required to appear in an entrance test, which will measure a student's general aptitude, creative attitude and reasoning skills. Classes are expected to commence in the mid of July 2025.
Events | Dates |
Admission | May 2025 (Tentative) |
Last date to apply | 29 June 2025 (Tentative) |
Classes Begin | July 2025 (Tentative) |
To get admission at ACAD, a candidate is required to satisfy the basic eligibility criteria, have a valid ACAD entrance test score, and a presentable portfolio, along with the required academic score.
For UG courses: Students must have passed Class 12 in the relevant subject and either have an ACADET score or a presentable portfolio in Art, Design or any related field.
Certificate and Diploma: Students who want to pursue a Certificate or Diploma course in VFX, Gaming, Interior Design, etc., are required to have completed Class 12.
For foreign students: Students must have completed their 12 years of education, equivalent to Class 12.
Note: There is no requirement for a minimum percentage for any course.
ACAD has BFA and BDes as their UG level courses in Painting, Sculpture, VFX, Visual Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Animation, Game Design, etc. The admission fee for the UG course is INR 1,000, and the tuition fee is between INR 40,000 and INR 1,45,000 per annum. Admission to UG courses is based on performance in the ACAD Entrance Test, presentation of the Design portfolio, and performance in the interview round.
Eligibility criteria: Class 12 or equivalent in Science, Commerce, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent discipline.
ACAD offers BDes, a 4-year UG course, in several fields such as Animation, VFX, Sculpture, Game Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, etc. Students who want to pursue BDes must meet the basic requirement, which is Class 12. Students will be accepted based on marks received in the entrance test or through a presentable portfolio, followed by an interview. Candidates will be required to pay INR 60,000 to INR 1,45,000 per annum as the tuition fee.
ACAD has various courses to provide at the Diploma level in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Painting, Animation, etc. The Diploma course is usually of 2 years duration, and to complete this course, a candidate must fulfil the basic requirements, which include passing Class 12. Applicants who want to pursue Diploma courses are exempted from appearing for the ACAD entrance Test. The annual tuition fees for Diploma courses can range from INR 40,000 to INR 1,37,000, depending on the preferred discipline.
The ACAD admissions to various courses are based on entrance exam scores or portfolio evaluation (early admission). The application form is available at the college’s official website. The application process includes filling out the required personal and academic details, selecting the preferred course, portfolio submission and payment of the application fee of INR 1,000.
Steps to apply:
Visit the college's official website
Find the entrance exam form
Fill out the application form
Provide the required details
Select the preferred course (for entrance test-based admission)
Upload the portfolio (for portfolio-based admission)
Preview the form
Pay the fee
Submit the application form
Class 10 Mark Sheet
Class 12 Mark Sheet
Portfolio
English Proficiency Certificate (Foreign Candidates)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size Photograph