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Diploma in Sound Recording and Engineering is a diploma level course that takes one-two years to complete for those who wish to pursue a career in audio engineering and sound recording. This course offer skills in many areas such as; sound editing, music production, sound design, live sound reinforcement, audio mixing and mastering with industry standard equipment and software. It will help to produce skilled professionals who can work as a sound engineer, audio editor or music producer in the film industry, music, radio, television, and other related media industries.
The basic admission criteria to seek admission in the Diploma in Sound Recording and Engineering course are matriculation or the 10+2 passed in any field from a recognized board. While their admission some institutes select candidates based on their performance in written test conducted for admission while some may have their own entrance test. Some of National and state level examination such as JEE Main, CET, AUCET, AMU entrance examination.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Sound Recording and Engineering |
| Duration | Typically 6 months - 1 year (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent, preferably with Physics or Mathematics |
| Top Colleges (India) | SAE Institute (Delhi, Mumbai), Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology (Bangalore), Film and Television Institute of India (Pune) |
1. A Candidate must be a 10+2 pass in any stream from any recognized board.
2. 50% marks in 12th standard for the students belonging to the General Categories.
3. There is no bar of any nature concerning the age of the candidate to attempt the 10+2 examination.
4. Minimal levels of physical science, quantitative reasoning, and the written English proficiency
5. There are cases where the institutes may set their own entrance test to check the ability of the students.
6. Some previous experience and a good level of interest are considered an asset.
| College Name | Location | Average Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) | Pune, Maharashtra | 50,000 - 60,000 |
| National School of Drama (NSD) | New Delhi | 45,000 - 55,000 |
| Madras Christian College (MCC) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| Kerala Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 25,000 - 35,000 |
| Asian Institute of Film and Television (AIFTF) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| Government Film and Television Institute (GFTI) | Bangalore, Karnataka | 35,000 - 45,000 |
| Institute of Sound Recording and Cinematography (ISRC) | Pune, Maharashtra | 30,000 - 40,000 |
| JD Institute of Technology | Bangalore, Karnataka | 35,000 - 45,000 |
| Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) | Pune, Maharashtra | 40,000 - 50,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Institute | Multiple Locations (Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Pune) | 2,00,000 - 2,50,000 |
| AR Rahman Music Academy | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 1,50,000 - 2,00,000 |
| Whistling Woods International | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1,80,000 - 2,30,000 |
| Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1,20,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Audio Visual Institute (AVI) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 1,00,000 - 1,30,000 |
| Soundarya College of Engineering (SCE) | Bangalore, Karnataka | 1,20,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Academy of Music and Technology (AMT) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1,00,000 - 1,30,000 |
| School of Audio Engineering (SAE) | Bangalore, Karnataka | 1,80,000 - 2,30,000 |
| Purple Academy | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1,20,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Institute of Audio Technology (IAT) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 1,00,000 - 1,30,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) | Pune | 5-7 lakhs |
| National School of Drama (NSD) | New Delhi | 4-6 lakhs |
| Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) | Kolkata | 3-5 lakhs |
| Asian Institute of Film and Television (AIFTF) | Noida | 3-4 lakhs |
| Government Film and Television Institute (GFTI) | Bangalore | 3-5 lakhs |
| Specialization | Focus Area | Average Salary Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Music Production | Recording, mixing, and mastering music | 3-6 lakhs |
| Film Sound | Sound design, dialogue editing | 3-5 lakhs |
| Live Sound Engineering | Concert and event sound reinforcement | 2-4 lakhs |
| Game Audio | Sound design and music for video games | 2-4 lakhs |
