Diploma in Acting at Matrikas Film School

Diploma in Acting at Matrikas Film School is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Each year's batch has 10 seats.

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

Matrikas Film School has not published a fee for Diploma in Acting on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Acting, 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 Matrikas Film School's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Matrikas Film School 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.

Matrikas Film School runs 6 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Cinematography
• Diploma in Editing
• Diploma in Photography
• Diploma in TV Journalism
• Diploma in Scriptwriting and Creative Writing

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Acting genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• 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 Matrikas Film School compare with other colleges offering UGD?