The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is offering a fully funded, residential training program in 3D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) for 100 aspiring professionals from the North Eastern region of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura). Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of June 2025 and have passed 10+2, or 10th grade with three years of relevant industry experience. A non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,180 (inclusive of taxes) is required. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2025. Interested candidates can register online at www.nfdcindia.com or skill.nfdcindia.com/Specialproject. Queries can be directed to skillindianfdcindia.com.
The 8-month program, delivered in collaboration with Aptech Ltd. at a facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, includes six months of classroom instruction followed by two months of on-the-job training. Participants will receive a laptop and a Joint Certificate from NFDC and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) upon completion. The program covers all costs, including boarding, lodging, and training resources. This is the third edition of the program aimed at building a skilled workforce in the animation and digital arts sector in Northeast India. NFDC provides training, assessment, certification, and placement support across media and entertainment domains.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: The Indian government ministry under whose aegis the training program is launched.
National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC): The organization launching the residential training program and issuing joint certificates. It is a Government of India enterprise.
North Eastern region of India: The specific geographic region targeted by the training program, comprising eight states.
Arunachal Pradesh: One of the eight North Eastern states from which applicants are eligible.
Assam: One of the eight North Eastern states from which applicants are eligible.
National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET): The organization jointly issuing certificates with NFDC upon successful completion of the training program.
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The location of the training facility where the residential program will be conducted.
Aptech Ltd.: NFDC's training partner for delivering the 8-month residential training program.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Empowering Northeast India: NFDC Offers Free
Residential VFX & Animation Training for Youth
Free 8-Month Residential Training in 3D Animation &
VFX; 100 Candidates to Be Selected for Fully-
Funded Skill Program
Last Date to Apply - 15th August 2025
Posted On: 02 AUG 2025 11:05AM by PIB Mumbai
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Mumbai, 02 August 2025
The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), under the aegis of the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, launches a fully
residential training program in 3D Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) exclusively
for aspiring professionals from the North Eastern region of India.
The program is open to individuals from any of the eight North Eastern states:
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and
Tripura. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of June 2025. Upon
successful completion of the program, all participants will receive a Joint Certificate
issued by NFDC and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training
(NCVET).
The minimum eligibility is a 10+2 pass, or a 10th pass with at least three years of
relevant industry experience. A nominal, non-refundable registration fee of
₹1,180 (inclusive of taxes) is applicable for processing applications. Interested
candidates may register online by visiting the official NFDC website at
www.nfdcindia.com, or by going directly to the dedicated registration portal at
https://skill.nfdcindia.com/Specialproject. The last date for registration is 15th
August, 2025. For queries or support related to the application process, candidates
may write to skillindia@nfdcindia.com
A total of 100 candidates will be selected through a screening and evaluation process
to undergo this intensive 8-month residential training program, to be delivered in
collaboration with NFDC’s training partner Aptech Ltd. The program will be conducted
at a fully-equipped training facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and will be divided
into two parts: six months of rigorous classroom-based instruction in 3D Animation and
VFX, followed by two months of industry exposure through on-the-job training. The
training will include hands-on learning modules, industry-relevant projects, andexposure to real-world workflows used in film studios and content creation companies.
Each selected participant will be provided with a high-performance laptop to support
their learning throughout the program.
Importantly, the entire training, including boarding and lodging, is being offered
completely free of cost. Selected candidates will receive free residential
accommodation, three meals a day, and access to training resources and
mentorship support at no financial burden. This initiative is designed to ensure that
talented youth from economically and geographically disadvantaged regions are able to
participate in India’s growing digital economy on an equal footing.
Recognising the vast yet underutilised creative potential of India’s North Eastern
states, NFDC has strategically designed this initiative to address regional disparities
pertaining to accessibility to professional training and skilling infrastructure. This is the
third such edition of NFDC’s Residential Program dedicated to the youth of the North
East, with the objective of building a pipeline of skilled digital artists and animation
professionals from the region. The program aims not only to equip participants with
high-demand technical skills but also to serve as a springboard for employment,
entrepreneurship, and long-term economic empowerment.
NFDC, a Government of India enterprise, has been a key institution in the cinematic
and creative ecosystem of the country. While it is widely recognised for its role in
producing and promoting meaningful Indian cinema, NFDC has also emerged as a
trusted implementation agency for skill development, providing end-to-end solutions
including training, assessment, certification, and placement support. It has been
instrumental in delivering structured programs that cater to the evolving demands of
the M&E industry—across domains such as animation, filmmaking, VFX, gaming, digital
content creation, and advertising.
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