Mgr Government Film And Television Institute Chennai

Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113

Government - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Description

The MGR Government Film and Television Institute is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It focuses on education in film technology and production techniques.

The MGR Institute is a government institute. It is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University. It is the only institute in India offering a Bachelor's degree in film studies. The institute offers six degree courses each admitting 14 students annually. This totals 84 students across all courses.

Facilities include a library, laboratories and IT infrastructure. Admission is merit-based without a separate entrance exam. Degree courses have accreditation from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Diplomas are also approved by AICTE with certificates issued by the Department of Technical Education of Tamil Nadu.

The institute supports student documentary film production. Funding for this initiative increased from Rs.15,000 to Rs.50,000 in 2017-18.

University/Institute Name	MGR Government Film and Television Institute
Popular Name	Tamil Nadu Government MGR Institute
Affiliated with	Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University
Approved by	AICTE
Accredited By	AICTE
Exams Accepted	Merit-based
Courses Offered	Bachelor of Visual Arts (Cinematography), Bachelor of Visual Arts (Digital Intermediate), Bachelor of Visual Arts (Audiography), Bachelor of Visual Arts (Direction and Screenplay Writing), Bachelor of Visual Arts (Film Editing), Bachelor of Visual Arts (Animation and Visual Effects)
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Campus Size	15.25 acres
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