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News18
20-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Mumbai Gets India's 1st Institute of Creative Technologies: Courses To Jobs, All You Need To Know
Last Updated: The first batch of 300 students will begin classes in September on the campus on National Film Development Corporation's premises on Mumbai's Pedder Road News18 In a major boost to India's digital and creative economy sector, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will open admissions for its first batch starting this August. The first batch of 300 students will begin classes in September on National Film Development Corporation's premises on Mumbai's Pedder Road. What will students learn? The institute will offer industry-driven courses in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector. The institute, which was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, is backed by prestigious global partnerships and industry leaders, a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting release said. The inaugural academic offering includes six specialised courses in gaming, four courses in Post Production and eight courses in Animation, Comics and XR. Collaboration with foreign universities, global companies IICT recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of York, United Kingdom, paving the way for collaborative research, faculty exchange and global certification pathways. Leading global companies such as Google, YouTube, Adobe, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and JioStar have committed to long-term collaborations with IICT. Their support encompasses curriculum development, scholarships, internships, startup incubation and placement opportunities. IICT, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Vishwas Deoskar stated that the vision is to make India a global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR sector by nurturing world-class talent. The courses are designed to meet global standards while being rooted in India's dynamic creative potential. The detailed curriculum is expected to be announced later this month. With the global AVGC-XR industry projected to grow exponentially, IICT's comprehensive course offerings aim to build a future-ready talent pool that will contribute significantly to India's creative economy and position the country as a leader in immersive and digital content technologies, the release said. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 19:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Indian Institute of Creative Technologies begins admissions for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, in August
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) opens admissions for its first batch of students this August, offering a robust portfolio of industry-driven courses in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector. The institute announced by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Waves Summit in May is backed by prestigious global partnerships and industry leaders. As per the press note shared by IICT, the inaugural academic offering includes six Specialised Courses in Gaming, four Courses in Post Production and eight Courses in Animation, Comics & XR. These programs have been meticulously designed in collaboration with top industry players to ensure students are equipped with the skills required for the ever-evolving creative technology landscape. Two weeks ago, IICT signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of York, UK, paving the way for collaborative research, faculty exchange, and global certification pathways, as quoted in an IICT press note. Adding to its strong foundation, leading global companies such as Google, YouTube, Adobe, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and JioStar have committed to long-term collaborations with IICT. Their collaboration covers curriculum development, scholarships, internships, startup incubation, and placement opportunities. Speaking on these courses, Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, said, 'Our vision is to make India a global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR sector by nurturing world-class talent. These courses are designed to meet global standards while being rooted in India's dynamic creative potential,' as quoted in an IICT press note. A more detailed curriculum will be announced this month. IICT's esteemed governing board includes Sanjay Jaju, Vikas Kharge, Swati Mhase, Chandrajit Banerjee, Bhupendra Kainthola, Ashish Kulkarni, Manvendra Shukul, and Rajan Navani, while Ninad Raikar serves as the COO. (ANI)
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
IICT, University of York sign MoU to foster talent in creative technologies
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) formalised a partnership with the University of York, United Kingdom, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on Saturday. This partnership aims to open new frontiers across future-ready disciplines, including Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), filmmaking, and design, per the press note shared by IICT. The collaboration involves CoStar Live Lab, a research lab led by the University of York. The partnership will focus on dual-degree pathways, joint curriculum development, startup incubation, and immersive learning experiences designed to nurture India's next generation of creative technologists and storytellers, stated the press note. The agreement, signed by Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, and Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of York, spans a five-year term and aims to significantly enhance the academic and professional scope for Indian learners. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, said, 'This MoU represents not just an academic partnership but a shared vision for the future of creative education. We are thrilled to collaborate with an institution of York's global repute. Together, we aim to empower Indian students with international exposure and transformative opportunities in creative technologies,' as quoted in a press note. Professor Charlie Jeffery commented, 'We are delighted to join hands with IICT in this exciting venture. The creative industries are global in nature, and this partnership enables students in both India and the UK to benefit from shared expertise, cutting-edge research, and real-world innovation. It's an important step in developing talent that will shape the future of storytelling and digital experience.' This partnership is expected to add momentum to India's ambition of becoming a global hub for creative technology education and innovation. With the University of York joining the growing list of global collaborators at IICT, the institute continues to build an impressive global academic network to train and empower India's creative and digital talent pool, as per the IICT press note. (ANI)
