Diploma in Graphic Designing at Effects Mentor

If you are looking at Diploma in Graphic Designing, Effects Mentor runs it as a 6-month, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹90,000, which works out to about ₹15,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

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

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Effects Mentor for the current semester-wise plan.

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

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

To be considered for Diploma in Graphic Designing, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Effects Mentor'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 UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Effects Mentor 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.

Effects Mentor runs 9 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Photography
• Diploma in Visual Effects
• Diploma in Mass Communication
• Diploma in 3D Modeling (Part Time)
• Diploma in 2D Animation
• Diploma in Animation & Visual Effects
• Diploma in Film Making
• Diploma in 3D Animation

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 6 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹90,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Effects Mentor compare with other colleges offering UGD?