New batch starting soon · JM Road, Pune

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.

57,000+
MAAC alumni network
500+
Studio placements
25+
Years legacy
Films, OTT & Broadcast
India's gaming boom
Gen AI is rewriting studios
Every product is now 3D
Content at creator scale
Decoded

What is the Orange Economy?

India's creative economy — the next sunrise sector after IT.

₹3.1 L Cr
M&E industry size by 2027
$50B+
Global AVGC export potential
20 Lakh
Creative jobs targeted by 2030
AVGC-XR
National mission · skilling + studios
15,500
Creator labs across schools & colleges
#1
India = world's largest creator base
Where you'll work
Media & Entertainment

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.

₹3.1 L Cr
Industry size by 2027
100+
OTT originals / yr
3D AnimatorVFX ArtistCompositorLighting TD
1 / 6
Recent placement
Aarav Kulkarni · 3D Artist · DNEG Mumbai
25 Years of Trust · Backed by Aptech Ltd.

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.

Recognised by
  • 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
BSE: 532475

Listed parent company

Aptech Ltd. — listed on BSE & NSE since 2000. Decades of audited governance and global delivery.

Since 2001

25+ years of MAAC

India's pioneer in animation & VFX education since 2001 — 100+ centres, 57,000+ alumni in studios worldwide.

Aptech Group

40+ countries

Aptech operates across India, Middle East, Africa, Vietnam, Bangladesh and more — a globally trusted education brand.

Pune

JM Road, Pune since years

A flagship MAAC centre in the heart of Pune — chosen by students from across Maharashtra year after year.

Our students work with leading studios

DNEGRed ChilliesPhantomFXFolks VFXLiminal StudioPixel TekAmazonAccentureTech MahindraCimpress
Career-focused programs

Pick a creative career path

Industry-driven curriculum, real studio projects, and portfolio-ready outcomes.

3D Animation

Master storytelling through high-quality animation. Become a 3D Animator, Character Designer or Lighting Artist.

AD3D Edge Plus₹3–12 LPA potential
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VFX

High-end visual effects for film, TV & OTT. Compositing, Roto, Matchmove with industry-standard tools.

ADVFX Plus₹4–14 LPA potential
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Game Design

Game design, asset creation & real-time rendering for mobile, online & console gaming.

ADIDG Plus₹4–15 LPA potential
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Digital Content Creation

Build a career as a Content Creator, Influencer, Video Producer or YouTube Creator.

APDMC Plus₹3–10 LPA potential
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Motion Graphics & Broadcast

Motion graphics, advertising & digital media production for film and television.

6–12 months₹3–9 LPA potential
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Generative AI

Hands-on with text-to-image, video & 3D AI tools. Build AI-assisted creative pipelines for studios, ads and content.

AI for Creators₹5–18 LPA potential
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Skill Enhancement

Fast-track specialised programs in animation, VFX, game design and more.

Short-term₹3–8 LPA potential
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Pune at a glance
Outstation Support, by the numbers
15+
Verified PG & hostel partners
5 min
Walk to JM Road campus
24×7
Local guardian helpline
100%
Parent onboarding calls
Settling-in journey
  1. 1Pre-arrival — Shortlist verified PGs over a video tour
  2. 2Arrival — Pickup, check-in & campus orientation
  3. 3First week — Buddy program & parent check-in call
  4. 4Ongoing — Mentorship, community & guardian support
Parent reassured
Background-verified PGs
Outstation student 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.

Verified PG & hostel tie-ups
Hand-picked, safe accommodation near campus.
Local guardian support
A trusted point of contact for parents 24×7.
Safe student locations
Walkable to JM Road campus, Pune Metro & food.
Peer & community support
Welcome buddy program for new outstation students.
Career outcomes

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.

Why MAAC JM Road

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
MAAC JM Road Pune student community
Student-first approach

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.

Term 1–2

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.

5+ portfolio pieces
Term 3–4

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.

8–12 live briefs
Term 4–5

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.

120+ studios in network
Final Term

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.

Personal showreel + LinkedIn
Evidence, not promises

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.

30+
Portfolio-ready projects per student
120+
Partner studios for internships
1:1
Mentor reviews every fortnight
85%
Interns converted to full-time roles
Creator economy · Freelance careers

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.

YouTube creatorsD2C brand filmsReels & shortsAI contentAR/VR demosIndie game art
₹40K–2L
Monthly freelance earnings (1–3 yrs exp)
8 Cr+
Indian creators driving demand
$480M
Creator economy by 2027
Global
Clients on Upwork, Fiverr, direct DMs
Alumni stories

From classrooms to credit rolls.

Real graduates, real studios, real growth — and a network they keep coming back to.

Aarav Kulkarni

Aarav Kulkarni

AD3D · 2022
3D Character Animator · Prana Studios · Mumbai
₹8.4 LPA package

"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."

#Mentorship#Fundamentals#Reel Reviews
Strong fundamentals

Acting, design, anatomy & storytelling — the core that survives every tool change.

Industry mentors

Faculty are working studio pros who critique your reel like a supervisor would.

Studio connect

Direct hiring pipelines into DNEG, Red Chillies, Prana, Sumo, Dentsu and more.

Lifelong ecosystem

Alumni masterclasses, AI workshops & a network you tap into for years after.

Industry pulse

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.

Free career session

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

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Limited seats · New batch starting soon

Your creative career starts here.

Free counselling. Personalised mentorship. A career roadmap tailored to you.