Diploma in Sound Designing and Radio Programming at Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India

If you are looking at Diploma in Sound Designing and Radio Programming, Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India in Noida runs it as a 3-month, full-time diploma course.

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

Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India is a private institute, founded in 2018. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Diploma 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 Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India for the current semester-wise plan.

Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India has not published a fee for Diploma in Sound Designing and Radio Programming on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Sound Designing and Radio Programming, 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 Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India'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 Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India on its website (www.gkftii.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.

Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India runs 7 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Acting, News Reading and TV Anchoring
• Diploma in Fashion and Textile Design
• Diploma in Screenplay Writing
• Diploma in Direction, Production and TV Journalism
• Diploma in Video Editing and Sound Recording
• Diploma in Still Photography and Journalism

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

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 months on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Gulshan Kumar Film and Television Institute of India compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Noida?