Create Your Unreal.

Be part of India’s next generation of creative talent.

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies is offering 100 scholarships to Indian students across programmes in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality.

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Under the Netflix India Storytelling Initiative.
The scholarships are designed to help emerging creators build skills across India’s growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.

Apply for a scholarship

Applications open: 30th August to 14th September

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01 Purpose

Be Part of What’s Next.

Make creative learning more accessible.

The purpose of these scholarships is simple: to give emerging creative talent greater access to specialised, industry-relevant learning across India’s growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.

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Mission

Three ambitions behind one opportunity.

Open more doors

Create access to specialised creative-technology education for promising talent from India’s every nook & corner.

Build functional skills

Help students develop hands-on capabilities across Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality.

Take India’s stories worldwide

Strengthen the pipeline of creators who can shape what India and the world watches and experiences next.

02 Courses

Six creative pathways

Pick Your Course

Choose the craft, technology or ecosystem you want to explore and start building the skills to move it forward.

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ICSA

Interactive Comics & Sequential Art

Create original stories for the world to see.

1 Year Diploma

Programme Details: Develop expertise in visual storytelling, character design, comic creation and sequential narrative techniques through industry-led learning and project-based training.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with creative aptitude; selection through scholarship assessment and portfolio review.
Career Pathway: Comic Artist, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Concept Artist, Graphic Novelist, Visual Development Artist.

Apply for this course

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VFX

Visual Effects Mastery by Netflix

Turn impossible ideas into believable visuals.

1 Year Diploma

Programme Details: Gain end-to-end expertise in the VFX production pipeline, compositing, CGI integration and cinematic visual effects using industry-standard workflows.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with creative aptitude; selection through scholarship assessment and portfolio review.
Career Pathway: VFX Artist, Compositor, Roto Artist, Matchmove Artist, FX Artist, CG Generalist, Production Coordinator.

Apply for this course

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VAD

Virtual Art Department Content Creation

Build worlds beyond the limits of reality.

6 Month Certificate

Programme Details: Learn real-time virtual production, digital environment creation and content development for film, television and immersive media using modern production technologies.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with an interest in digital content creation and emerging technologies.
Career Pathway: Virtual Production Artist, Environment Artist, Unreal Engine Artist, LED Volume Content Creator, Virtual Production Assistant.

Apply for this course

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ACA

Art of Character Animation

Bring characters, emotions and performances to life.

6 Month Certificate

Programme Details: Learn the principles of character animation, acting for animation, movement, performance, and storytelling through industry-standard tools and production workflows.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with creative aptitude and an interest in animation and digital arts.
Career Pathway: Character Animator, 2D/3D Animator, Animation Artist, Layout Artist, Animation Production Assistant, Motion Graphics Artist.

Apply for this course

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MTW

Media Technology Workflows by Netflix

Power the technology behind modern storytelling.

6 Month Certificate

Programme Details: Build practical knowledge of media production workflows, asset management, post-production pipelines and collaborative content delivery for the creative industries.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with an interest in media production and technology.
Career Pathway: Media Workflow Coordinator, Post-Production Coordinator, Content Operations Executive, Media Asset Manager, Production Assistant.

Apply for this course

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EGM

E-Sports & Gaming Management

Go beyond playing the game and learn what makes the ecosystem run.

6 Month Certificate

Programme Details: Develop business, operational and event management skills required to build and manage successful esports ecosystems, tournaments and gaming communities.
Eligibility: Minimum Class 12 Pass with an interest in gaming, esports and sports management.
Career Pathway: Esports Manager, Tournament Operations Executive, Community Manager, Gaming Event Producer, Team Coordinator, Business Development Executive.

Apply for this course

03 Application

Your application

How to Apply?

Build your profile, select your programme and complete the programme-specific requirements.

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01
Submit your application
Create your applicant profile with your basic details and verify your email address or mobile number. Once verified, you’ll receive secure access to the online application form.
02
Tell us about you
Complete your academic and professional profile, including your education, relevant experience, achievements and any supporting certificates. You may also be asked to share a portfolio, demo reel or links to your creative work.
03
Complete your scholarship details
Submit the information and documents required to assess your scholarship eligibility. Final eligibility criteria and documentation requirements will be communicated as part of the application process.
04
Choose your programme
Select the programme or programmes you wish to apply for, subject to the final application rules. Each programme may have its own eligibility and submission requirements.
05
Complete the programme assessment
For each selected programme, you may be required to complete a programme-specific questionnaire and project or assignment. The current framework provides for a 48-hour submission window once the assessment begins, subject to final academic approval.

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Applications close on the 14th of September

04 Selection

100 scholarship seats

How the 100 Scholars Will Be Selected

A merit-led selection process designed to understand your skills, craft and creative potential.

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Stage01

Application & Eligibility Review

Your completed application is reviewed for academic requirements, scholarship eligibility and programme-specific submissions.

Only eligible and complete programme applications move forward.
Stage02

Online MCQ

Eligible candidates are invited to an online multiple-choice assessment.

Performance in this stage contributes to the shortlist for the next round.
Stage03

Portfolio / Course Assessment

Shortlisted candidates move to a programme-specific evaluation.

Depending on the programme, this may include a portfolio review and/or a course-specific assessment, conducted online or on-site.
Stage04

Personal Interview

Selected candidates are invited for a personal interview with IICT faculty and an IICT–Netflix Scholarship Panel member, based on approved evaluation criteria.
Stage05

Final Selection & Scholarship Offer

Scores from the approved stages are combined to determine the final ranking and admission decision.

05 Timelines

From application to classroom

Your Journey to IICT

From application to classroom, here’s what the journey looks like.

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01

Applications Open
20th August, 2026
Register and complete your scholarship application.
02

Applications Close
30th September, 2026
Make sure all required information and programme submissions are completed before the deadline.
03

Portfolio & Programme Assessments
[DATE / DATE RANGE]
Shortlisted candidates proceed to portfolio reviews and/or programme-specific assessments.
04

Personal Interviews
[DATE / DATE RANGE]
Selected candidates meet the IICT faculty and scholarship panel.
06

Scholarship Results
[DATE / DATE RANGE]
Final scholarship decisions and admission outcomes are communicated.

Selected candidates confirm their offer and complete the admission process.
07

Programmes Commencement
[DATE]

06 FAQs

The details

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your scholarship application.

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01What is the Netflix × IICT Scholarship Programme?

As part of the Netflix India Storytelling Initiative, 100 scholarships are being offered to Indian students towards eligible in-person programmes at IICT.

02Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility varies by programme and depends on the academic qualifications, prerequisites and requirements of the programme you choose.

03Which programmes are covered under the scholarship?

The scholarship spans six IICT programmes across Interactive Comics, VFX, Virtual Art Department, Media Tech Workflow, Character Animation and E-Sports & Gaming Management.

04What is the selection process?

The current framework follows five stages: Application & Eligibility Review, Online MCQ, Portfolio / Course Assessment, Personal Interview, and Final Selection & Scholarship Offer.

05What does the scholarship cover?

The final scholarship coverage, tiers and applicable conditions are still subject to formal approval and will be communicated before final selection.

06Does receiving the scholarship guarantee a job or internship with Netflix?

No. The scholarship supports learning at IICT and does not guarantee employment, internship or placement with Netflix.

100 scholarships · Six creative programmes