Diploma in Dance at AAFT Noida

If you are looking at Diploma in Dance, AAFT Noida in Noida runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.41 lakh – ₹3.71 lakh (roughly ₹2.41 lakh a year).

AAFT Noida is a private institute, founded in 1993. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AAFT Noida — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at AAFT Noida as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AAFT Noida before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Dance, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AAFT Noida's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AAFT Noida on its website (aaft.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 95% at AAFT Noida. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AAFT Noida runs 27 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Event Management
• Diploma in Post Production
• Diploma in Music Production
• Diploma in Camera and Lighting Techniques
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Digital Marketing
• Diploma in Classical Vocal(Instrument)
• Diploma in Still Photography
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Western Vocal (Instrument)
• Diploma in Makeup and Styling
• Certificate in Modelling
• Diploma in Acting and Presentation
• Diploma in TV Journalism and Communication
• Diploma in Vocal Music
• Diploma in Advertising and Brand Communication
• Diploma in Instrumental (Western/Classical)
• 1-Year Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Animation and VFX
• Diploma in Sound Design
• Diploma in Film and TV production
• Diploma in Public Relation and Event
• Diploma in Fashion Communication
• Diploma in tourism and travel
• Diploma in Unreal Engine
• Diploma in Data Science

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Dance genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.41 lakh – ₹3.71 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does AAFT Noida compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Noida?