ICAT Design and Media College Chennai: Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Admission

Q: Does ICAT Design and Media College Chennai host any cultural festivals?

Yes, MERAKI is the Inter-collegiate cultural fest conducted by the institution held every year. Cultural events ranging from music and arts to technology are showcased by the students from all over India.

ICAT Design and Media College was established in the year 2004. It is located in many locations including Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institute is affiliated to Birmingham City University, Bharathiar University, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Annamalai University, and Bangalore University. The college offers 12 UG courses, 8 PG Diploma courses, and 2 PG Programs. Admissions to all these courses are based on the ranking of students in the aptitude test and personal interview administered by the institute.

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai Highlights

Established \| Institute type	2004 \| Private
Major Affiliation	Bharathiar University
Courses Offered	UG, PG Diploma, and PG
Application mode	Online & Offline
Admission Criteria	Aptitude Test and Personal Interview
Top Recruiters	Cognizant, Amazon, Flipkart, and Zomato
Facilities Available	Canteen, Library, Seminar hall, Locker, and Student Lounge
Official Website	http://www.icat.ac.in

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai Courses

The college offers around 22-degree Programs as tabulated in the below table.

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Animation, Fashion Design, Game Art & Design, Game Design and Dev, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Tech, Photography, UI Design and Dev, Visual Effects, Visual Media, and Game Programming.	10+2 or 3 years of Diploma from a recognized University after completing 10th standard (Mathematics and Physics subjects are mandatory for Game Programming.
M.Sc.	Game Technology and Multimedia	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
PGD	Advertising Design, Animation, Game Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Tech, UI Design and Dev, Visual Effects, and Game Development.	B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA / M.Sc. / B.Sc. Computer Science / BCA / B.Sc. Information Technology or allied Graduation Degree with proficiency in C, C++ or C# along with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized University.

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai Admission

Admissions at ICAT Design and Media College, Chennai is purely based on the performance in the aptitude test as well as the interview. The institute requires that applicants send in a portfolio or audition (depending on the program) to be considered for admission. The school does not consider the applicant's academic marks as part of the admission process but must complete grade 12 or equivalent for UG programs and a degree in any stream is required for PG diploma and master degree programs.

The admission process for the courses can be done both online as well as offline.

Application Process

Candidates can either apply on the website and fill-up the form or they can also collect the form from the college office.
Pay the application fee of INR 2500.
Submit a hard copy of the portfolio to the Admissions Department. Alternatively, the portfolio may also be submitted through email.
Qualifying entrance and interview with good ranking get the candidate into the courses offered at the institution.

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai Placements

ICAT has a dedicated placement cell which handles the placement activities of all the departments in the college. Stats of the placement activities are aa follows:

No. of Recruiters: 200+
Highest Salary Package: INR 6 LPA
Average Salary Package: INR 3-4 LPA

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai Facilities

Varied facilities offered by the ICAT Design and Media College Chennai are listed below.

Classroom- The institution has spacious classrooms that can comfortably seat 30 to 60 students.
Library- The library offers a variety of study materials, textbooks, periodicals, and international databases along with Internet access.
Laboratories- The institution offers Chroma key studio, Digital lab, Art studio, and Design studio with all necessary equipment and facilities in order to impart solid technical knowledge to the students.
Seminar Hall- An air-conditioned seminar hall with a seating capacity of 200-250 students is provided.
Student Lounge- The college provides facilities for playing various indoor games and equips infotainment systems for the students.
Canteen- A spacious canteen runs in the college campus for supplying food and refreshment to both the students and the staff.

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ICAT Design and Media College Chennai FAQs

Ques. How can the students reach out to ICAT Design and Media College Chennai?

Ans. The institution can be reached at Telephone: 044 - 4293 4293 and Mobile: +91 - 95001 28555.

Ques. Does ICAT Design and Media College Chennai host any cultural festivals?

Ans. Yes, “MERAKI” is the Inter-collegiate cultural fest conducted by the institution held every year. Cultural events ranging from music and arts to technology are showcased by the students from all over India.

Ques. How is the sports culture at ICAT Design and Media College Chennai?

Ans. Every year, an inter-departmental competition of sporting events like cricket, football, badminton, and kabaddi are being organized by the institution.

Ques. Does ICAT Design and Media College Chennai conduct workshops & seminars?

Ans. Yes, the institution frequently conducts various workshops and seminars for the interested candidates. A total of 11 workshops were conducted this year and 39 workshops were conducted in 2019.

Ques. What is the fee structure at ICAT Design and Media College Chennai?

Ans. The fee structure varies from course to course at ICAT. It could possibly be varying from INR 56000 to INR 66000 depending on the course opted by the candidates.