ICAT Design & Media College Chennai Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility, Fees, Selection Process

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ICAT Design and Media College Chennai also known as Image College of Arts Animation and Technology Chennai was established in 2004. ICAT provides undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and diploma courses to the students. 

At the UG level, the institute offers a B.Sc course in 3 specializations, B.Sc. Hons in 6 specializations, and BA in 8 specializations. A student must possess a higher secondary education degree from a recognized University. 

At the PG level, it offers an M.Sc. under 2 specializations, and a PG diploma with 7 specializations. For PG courses, a graduation degree will be required. The admissions will be based on merit obtained by the students. However, if a student doesn't hold a valid score in the last qualifying exam, he/she will be required to qualify the Aptitude Test conducted by the University.

Students can apply to ICAT Chennai online or offline. The application fee is INR 1000. 

Apart from study, the college also provides various facilities like wife, Library, Sports, Transportation, Hostels, Healthcare facilities, Internet, Cafeteria, and Computer Labs.

ICAT Design & Media College Chennai Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the institute ICAT Design and Media College Chennai
Institute type Private
Affiliated to Annamalai University
Courses offered 22 courses across 6 streams
UG Courses Offered B.Sc, BA, B.Sc (Hons)
PG Courses Offered M.Sc. and PG Diploma
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Exam, Merit-based
Accepted Entrance Exams University Entrance Exam
Application Mode Online
Basic Eligibility For Undergraduate admission, 10+2 in a particular stream and For Master, Graduation with at least 55% marks in aggregate
Official Website https://www.icat.ac.in/

ICAT Chennai B.Sc Admission 2023

ICAT offers full-time 3 years B.Sc. program under undergraduate courses in 3 specializations-

  • B.Sc. Multimedia Technology
  • B.Sc. Visual Effects
  • B.Sc. Visual Media
Name of the Courses Bachelors of Science
Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 3 years
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Basic Eligibility 10 +2 from CBSE or any other recognized board
Basic Selection Criteria  Merit-Based 

ICAT Chennai B.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

  • Admissions to this course will be done based on eligibility and selection criteria set by the college. To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) from CBSE or any other equivalent exam.
  • Students must pass the 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as the subject.
  • Students should have done a Diploma course after class 10th.

ICAT Chennai B.Sc. Selection Criteria

  • Selection is complete based on the academics, students 10+2 scores matter for the selection. 
  • Students need to fill the application form with the required documents. Application forms can be filled online and offline as well by going to the admission department of the college.
  • Selected students list is made based on marks scored by the student in the 10+2 exam.
  • If you have less than 70% of marks in 10+2, then it is you must take the entrance test. However, if you have more than 70% of marks, then also you can take the entrance conducted by the ICAT.
  • After qualifying the exam, the student needs to choose the campus for counseling.
  • Selected students will be called for the personal interview round.

ICAT Chennai B.Sc (Hons) Admission 2023

ICAT Chennai offers another B.Sc. program called B.Sc. Hons. with a duration of 3 years. 

ICAT Design and Media College Chennai offer admission in B.Sc. Hons Program for three years in various streams mentioned below:

  • B.Sc. Game Art & Design
  • B.Sc. Game Design and Development
  • B.Sc. Game Programming
  • B.Sc. Interior Design
  • B.Sc. Multimedia Technology
  • B.Sc. UI Design and Development
Name of the Courses Bachelor of Science Hons.
Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 3 years
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Basic Eligibility Criteria 10 +2 from CBSE or any other recognized board
Basic Selection Criteria  Merit-Based 

ICAT Chennai B.Sc (Hons) Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) from CBSE or any other equivalent exam.
  • Students must pass the 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as the subject.
  • Students should have done a Diploma course after class 10th.

ICAT Chennai B.Sc (Hons) Selection Criteria

  • Selection is complete based on the academics, students 10+2 scores matter for the selection.
  • Students need to fill the application form with the required documents. Application forms can be filled online and offline as well by going to the admission department of the college.
  • Selected students list is made based on marks scored by the student in the 10+2 exam.
  • If you have less than 70% of marks in 10+2, then it is you must take the entrance test. However, if you have more than 70% of marks, then also you can take the entrance conducted by the ICAT.
  • After qualifying the exam, the student needs to choose the campus for counseling.
  • Selected students will be called for the personal interview round.

ICAT Chennai BA (Hons) Admission 2023

ICAT Chennai offers a BA Hons program under undergraduate courses. The course is full-time with a duration of 3 years. ICAT Design and Media College Chennai offers admission in BA Hons. Program for three years in various streams mentioned below:

  • BA Fashion Design
  • BA Communication Design
  • BA Interior Design
  • BA Graphic Design
  • BA Animation and Computer Design
  • BA Visual Effects
  • BA Photography
  • BA Computer Design- Game Art & Design
Name of the Courses Bachelors of Arts
Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 3 years
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Basic Eligibility Criteria 10 +2 from CBSE or any other recognized board
Basic Selection Criteria  Merit-Based 

ICAT BA Chennai Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) from CBSE or any other equivalent exam.
  • Students must pass the 10+2 exam with English as the subject.
  • If you have not studied till 10+2 with English, then you have to first clear the IELTS level 6 exam before applying for the BA program.

ICAT Chennai BA Selection Criteria

  • Selection is complete based on the academics, students 10+2 scores matter for the selection.
  • Students need to fill the application form with the required documents. Application forms can be filled online and offline as well by going to the admission department of the college.
  • Selected students list is made based on marks scored by the student in the 10+2 exam.
  • If you have less than 70% of marks in 10+2, then you must take the entrance test. However, if you have more than 70% of marks, then also you can take the entrance. 
  • After qualifying the exam, the student needs to choose the campus for counseling.
  • Selected students will be called for the personal interview round.

ICAT Chennai M.Sc. Admission 2023

Under PG courses, ICAT Chennai offers a Master of Science program in 2 specializations. ICAT Chennai offers admission to M.Sc. Program for three years in various streams mentioned below:

  • M.Sc. Game Technology
  • M.Sc. Multimedia
Name of the Courses Masters of Science
Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 2 years
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Basic Eligibility Criteria Graduation in any degree from any recognized university.
Basic Selection Criteria  Merit-Based 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed graduation in any field from any recognized university.

ICAT Chennai Selection Criteria

  • Selection is completely based on academics; student’s graduation marks matter for the selection.
  • Students need to fill the application form with the required documents. Application forms can be filled online and offline as well by going to the admission department of the college.
  • Students can also apply by the entrance exam which is conducted by the ICAT.
  • After qualifying for the exam, the student needs to choose the campus for counseling.
  • Selected students will be called for the personal interview round. 

ICAT Chennai PG Diploma Admission 2023

Apart from UG and PG courses, ICAT Chennai offers full-time 1 year PG Diploma courses. ICAT Design and Media College Chennai offers admission in M.Sc. Program for three years in various streams mentioned below:

  • Visual Effects
  • Advertising Design
  • Game Programming C++
  • UI Design and Development
  • Multimedia Technology
  • Multimedia & Animation
  • Interior Designing
Name of the Courses PG Diploma
Mode of the Courses Full-Time
Duration 1 year
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Basic Eligibility Criteria Graduation in any degree from any recognized university.
Basic Selection Criteria  Merit in Aptitude Test by University 

ICAT Chennai PG Diploma Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed graduation in any field from any recognized university.
  • For admission in diploma for game development, Students should have completed the graduation in the field of B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. or any other degree in the field of Computers as a specialization or with the proficiency of C or C++ with the knowledge of Physics and Mathematics.
  • 5% relaxation of marks for the SC/ST students.

ICAT Chennai PG Diploma Selection Criteria

  • Selection is completely based on academics; student’s graduation marks matter for the selection.
  • Students need to fill the application form with the required documents. Application forms can be filled online and offline as well by going to the admission department of the college.
  • Students can also apply by the entrance exam which is conducted by the ICAT.
  • After qualifying the exam, the student needs to choose the campus for counseling.
  • Selected students will be called for the personal interview round.

How to Apply for ICAT Chennai?

  • Buy the admission form online at the college official website of ICAT Design and Media College at 1000Rs.
  • Fill the form and submit it online.
  • If you are not able to submit it online, then you can download the form and take the print out.
  • Fill the printed form and send it to the college with the DD of Rs 1000.
  • College will send you the admit card and notify you of the admission dates.
  • Appear at the exam, selected students from the exam will be called for the Personal Interview Round.
  • Those who clear the personal Interview round will be awarded the allotment letter and then the students need to appear at the college for the further admission procedure.

FAQs

Ques. Can you name some companies who visit the ICAT for the campus placement?

Ans. The placement record is excellent for the college. Many big and MNC visit the campus for the placement like Instagram, Cognizant, ZOHO, Decathlon, HCL, 9X, Flipkart, Hike, Sun Group, etc.

Ques. Is ICAT Design and Media College a Government college?

Ans. No, ICAT Design and Media College is a private college that comes under the UGC Curriculum.

Ques. What is the Scholarship Criteria at ICAT Chennai? 

Ans. The institute ICAT doesn't offer any Scholarship programs.

Ques. How many courses are offered by ICAT Chennai and under what streams? 

Ans. ICAT Chennai offers 22 programs in total under Design, Animation, IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media, Arts, and Architecture & Planning.
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