{"id":5506,"date":"2022-12-31T06:47:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T06:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/?p=5506"},"modified":"2026-03-10T07:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:07:33","slug":"best-graphic-design-courses-in-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/blog\/graphic-design\/best-graphic-design-courses-in-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Graphic Design Courses in Kolkata in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a graphic design course in Kolkata that goes beyond software training and helps you build a real portfolio? This list for 2026 compares your options side by side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kolkata has a fair number of graphic design courses, but they vary quite a bit in what they actually offer. Some are campus-based programmes tied to animation or multimedia institutes. Some are shorter software-led courses. And some are online but structured around live mentorship and project work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That means a simple “top courses” list does not tell you much. The more useful question is which course format fits your schedule, learning style, and career goals. A full-time student may be fine attending regular weekday classes. A working professional may care more about flexibility, batch timings, and whether the commute from areas like Salt Lake, Howrah, or South Kolkata is realistic over several months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

This guide compares a mix of Kolkata-based institutes and online options available to learners in the city. The comparison is based on publicly available details such as course format, duration, fees where disclosed, project work, and career support. AND Academy is one of the providers included here, but the purpose of this page is to help readers compare options more clearly before making a decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Methodology: This comparison is based on publicly available course information, including curriculum coverage, mode of delivery, project or portfolio work, duration, fees where disclosed, and placement-related support. The order is not a ranking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Quick Comparison Table<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

  1. Hi-Tech Animation: Graphic Design Course<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. MAAC: Program in Graphics, Web Designing & 2D Animation<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. AND Academy: Certificate, Diploma & PG Diploma in Interior Design<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  4. Arena Animation: Graphics, Web Design & Development with Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  5. Dreamzone Institute: Diploma in Graphic Design<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  6. Imagic: NSOU Graphic Design Diploma Course<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  7. Moople Institute of Animation and Design: Graphic Design Course<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  8. Red Apple Learning: Graphic Design & UI\/UX Designing Course<\/a><\/li>\r\n

    How should you choose the ideal course for you?<\/a>\r\n<\/p>

    FAQs<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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    Quick Comparison Table<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

    Provider<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Format and Key Details<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Best Fit<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Hi-Tech Animation<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; 10 months; around INR 80,000<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want a classroom-led course with projects and a more selective local institute<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    MAAC<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline \/ online; 12 months; INR 1,59,300<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want a known training brand and a broader graphics + web + 2D path<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    AND Academy<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Online; available to learners in Kolkata; multiple formats; fees vary by course<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want mentor-led online learning with stronger portfolio focus<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Arena Animation<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; 15 months; around INR 1,45,000<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want a wide creative-tech curriculum beyond graphic design alone<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Dreamzone Institute<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; 200 hours; around INR 90,000<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Beginners who want practical software training with exposure to related digital areas<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Imagic<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; 1 year; INR 54,500<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want a diploma with university certification and lower relative cost<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Moople Institute<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; 12 months; around INR 1,00,000<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want studio exposure and a more media-oriented learning environment<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

    Red Apple Learning<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Offline; about 1 year; INR 1,55,000<\/p><\/td>\r\n

    Learners who want a graphic design course mixed with UI\/UX and production-house exposure<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n

    1. Hi-Tech Animation: Graphic Design Course<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Hi-Tech Animation operates as both a professional animation studio and a training institute, with centres in Eastern India including Kolkata. The graphic design course runs for 10 months and is available only in an offline format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

    The admission process is more selective than most institutes on this list. Applicants are expected to visit the campus, attend a demo class, and ideally have some prior exposure to design. That makes this a better fit for learners who are already somewhat familiar with the field and want a more immersive, campus-led experience. It is less accessible for complete beginners or working professionals who cannot commit to a rigid schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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