The Animation and Gaming sector is relatively new in India, but has huge potential especially in the outsourcing sector.

Animation involves the use of software and includes subjects such as character pose drawing, visualization and so on.

Gaming includes courses such as flash, technology, special effects. Some qualifications in Gaming may require a qualification in Engineering.

Eligibility: Depends on the course. Most take 10+2 passed students

Entrance exam: Institute specific

Skills required: English speaking skills, software skills, drawing, teamwork, meeting deadlines

Possible careers: Animator, Gamer, Designer, Cartoonist

Approximate salaries for freshers: Rs 1.2 - 1.5 lakh p.a