Diploma in Cinematography (DIC) at Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts

Diploma in Cinematography (DIC) at Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family.

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

Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts has not published a fee for Diploma in Cinematography (DIC) 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 Cinematography (DIC), 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 Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts'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 Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts 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.

Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts runs 8 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Film Making (DFM)
• Diploma in Editing (DED)
• Diploma in Sound Recording and Designing (DSRD)
• Diploma in Film and Television Production (DFTP)
• Diploma in Animation, VFX and Gaming (DAVG)
• Diploma in Screenplay Writing (DSPW)
• Diploma in Direction (DID)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Cinematography (DIC) 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 Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts compare with other colleges offering UGD?