Turn your creativity
into a career.
Learn Animation, VFX, Gaming & Design from industry experts in Pune. Real studio projects, placement support, and full relocation help for outstation students.
What is the Orange Economy?
India's creative economy — the next sunrise sector after IT.
Films, OTT & Broadcast
India's M&E industry is projected to cross ₹3.1 lakh crore by 2027 — driven by Bollywood, regional cinema, OTT originals and TV.
Our students work with leading studios
A legacy India's creative industry was built on.
MAAC is part of Aptech Limited — a publicly listed education company (BSE: 532475 / NSE: APTECHT) operating across 40+ countries. From Bollywood VFX to AAA game studios, MAAC alumni shape India's screens.
- FICCI BAF — Best Animation Training Institute
- Aptech — ET Best Education Brand
- WCRC — India's Most Admired Education Brand
- Maharashtra State AVGC partner ecosystem
- ISO 9001:2015 certified processes
Listed parent company
Aptech Ltd. — listed on BSE & NSE since 2000. Decades of audited governance and global delivery.
25+ years of MAAC
India's pioneer in animation & VFX education since 2001 — 100+ centres, 57,000+ alumni in studios worldwide.
40+ countries
Aptech operates across India, Middle East, Africa, Vietnam, Bangladesh and more — a globally trusted education brand.
JM Road, Pune since years
A flagship MAAC centre in the heart of Pune — chosen by students from across Maharashtra year after year.
Why this is the decade for creators in India.
AVGC, gaming and AI creative work are India's fastest-growing white-collar careers. Read the headlines steering the industry.
Pick a creative career path
Industry-driven curriculum, real studio projects, portfolio-ready outcomes — and tools the studios actually hire for.
IPVADXR — Visual Arts, Design & XR
MAAC's flagship future-ready program. Design, 3D, VFX, XR and Generative AI workflows — built for studios and the creator economy.
Degree Program in Animation & VFX
A 3-year UGC-approved B.Voc degree in 3D Animation & VFX — industry-aligned curriculum blending design fundamentals with Generative AI, interactive 3D and real-time rendering. Built per UGC, NSQF & NEP guidelines with multiple entry/exit options (UG Certificate · UG Diploma · Degree).
3D Animation
Storytelling through modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting and animation. Build a studio-grade portfolio.
VFX
High-end visual effects for film, TV & OTT — compositing, matchmove, roto, FX and CG integration.
Game Design
Game asset creation, level design and real-time rendering for mobile, console and AAA pipelines.
Digital Content Creation
Become a Content Creator, Video Producer, Social Designer or YouTube Creator — end-to-end digital media.
Motion Graphics & Broadcast
Motion design, broadcast graphics and advertising visuals for TV, OTT and digital campaigns.
Filmmaking & Photography
Cinematography, editing, sound design and on-set craft for films, ads and digital platforms.
Specialised Skill Bootcamps
Fast-track upskilling in a focused craft — perfect for working professionals and college students.
From small-town dreams to studio careers.
We don't just teach — we build studio-ready creators.
Placement assistance
Dedicated placement cell with studio interview prep.
Industry mentorship
Live sessions with working VFX & animation pros.
Portfolio & demo reel
Studio-grade portfolio that gets shortlisted.
Real client projects
Hands-on briefs that mirror studio pipelines.
From classrooms to credit rolls.
Real graduates, real studios, real growth — and a network they keep coming back to.
Aarav Kulkarni
AD3D · 2022"MAAC didn't just teach me Maya — they taught me how to think like an animator. The fundamentals of acting and timing changed everything. My mentor still reviews my reels three years after I graduated."
Acting, design, anatomy & storytelling — the core that survives every tool change.
Faculty are working studio pros who critique your reel like a supervisor would.
Direct hiring pipelines into DNEG, Red Chillies, Prana, Sumo, Dentsu and more.
Alumni masterclasses, AI workshops & a network you tap into for years after.
The creative ecosystem Pune trusts.
Built on 25+ years of legacy and one promise — your creative career.
- Prime JM Road, Pune location
- Industry-experienced faculty
- Studio-standard software & labs
- 1:1 personalised mentorship
- Active alumni network
- Internship pipeline
- Career counselling for parents
- Flexible EMI options
Built around your portfolio, not just a syllabus.
Every term ships real projects. Every student gets internships. By graduation, you don't just have a certificate — you have a showreel studios actually want to see.
Fundamentals + first 5 projects
Drawing, design, anatomy and storytelling. Every student ships 5 graded projects in the first 6 months — not just assignments, finished pieces for the portfolio.
Studio-style live briefs
Real production briefs from partner studios — short films, game cinematics, ad reels, AR product demos. You work in teams on a real pipeline with a faculty supervisor.
Internships at partner studios
Top performers are placed in internships with our studio network across Pune, Mumbai and Bengaluru — DNEG, Red Chillies, PhantomFX, Sumo Digital and more.
Showreel + portfolio review
Industry-grade showreel built and reviewed 1:1 with working studio supervisors. Mock interviews, LinkedIn audits, and a guided launch — until you land the offer.
The proof is in the portfolio.
We measure success the way studios do — by what's in your showreel, not what's on your marksheet.
Don't want a 9-to-5?
Be your own boss.
India's creator economy is exploding — over 8 crore creators and a market headed to $480M by 2027. Brands, D2C businesses and global studios are hiring freelance animators, motion designers, VFX artists and AI creators every single day.
Many of our recent graduates skip the office altogether — they're digital nomads working from Goa, Bali and Pune cafes, billing global clients in dollars, on their own terms.
Where talent meets the industry.
Year-round events that turn classroom skill into industry presence — competitions, masterclasses, alumni nights and on-location shoots, across MAAC India.
Live projects, competitions and expert-led sessions.
Compete at national level and get recognised for your work.
Connect with professionals from top studios and production houses.
Practical knowledge and mentorship that builds a career.
Signature MAAC events you can be part of
24FPS International Animation Awards
A globally recognised stage where students compete with the best in the animation and VFX industry. Showcase your craft to leading studios and make your mark in the creative world.
100 Hours — The Ultimate Creative Marathon
Push your limits. Create a 3D-animated short film or a 1-minute mobile film in just 100 hours. Collaborate, experiment and ship under real-world deadlines.
MAAC Manifest
We celebrate YOU. MAAC Manifest honours students and alumni for outstanding contributions to the animation and VFX industry — and brings industry leaders to inspire the next batch.
National Students' Meet (NSM)
A dream gathering for every MAAC student. Meet artists from across India, join creative workshops, panel discussions and exclusive hands-on sessions with industry pros.
MAAC Creative League (MCL)
Compete in one of the most exciting design and animation challenges at MAAC. Unleash your creativity, go head-to-head with the best, and win exciting prizes.
MAAC Klick — Wildlife Photography Expeditions
Step outside the classroom and travel to stunning locations like Coorg, Ranthambore and Sariska — and learn the art of professional photography in real-world environments.
BTS: Behind the Screen
Exclusive webinars and masterclasses with industry legends and MAAC alumni who have shipped blockbuster films and AAA games. Tools, techniques and career opportunities, first-hand.
Built for creators at every stage.
- 1Animation, VFX and multimedia students — MAAC and non-MAAC welcome.
- 2Studios and industry professionals from India and overseas.
- 3Anyone with talent and passion for animation, gaming, VFX, design and media.
Be the first to know about the next event in Pune.
Workshops, competitions, alumni meets and masterclasses — we'll send you the dates that matter for the JM Road campus.
- 1Pre-arrival — Shortlist verified PGs over a video tour
- 2Arrival — Pickup, check-in & campus orientation
- 3First week — Buddy program & parent check-in call
- 4Ongoing — Mentorship, community & guardian support
New to Pune? We've got you covered.
We're more than an institute — we're your support system in the city. From accommodation to community, we help students settle, learn and grow.
Talk to a mentor today.
Get personalised course guidance, fee structure, and accommodation details — free.
- 1:1 free counselling (online or campus)
- Instant brochure download after submission
- Accommodation guidance for outstation
Questions, answered.
Your creative career starts here.
Free counselling. Personalised mentorship. A career roadmap tailored to you.