MAAC INDIA

What MAAC INDIA does

MAAC India (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) is a training institute brand under Aptech Limited, operating a network of centers across India that delivers courses in 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), gaming, digital content creation, filmmaking, and broadcast design. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Mumbai with 501-1,000 employees, MAAC serves post-12th-grade students, graduates, and working professionals seeking careers or upskilling in India's AVGC-XR (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality) sector. Its product portfolio spans 30+ programs ranging from 288-hour short-term skill-enhancement modules to 698-hour flagship career programs, all delivered through studio-like classrooms equipped with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine, Blender, and ZBrush. Courses are MESC- and NSDC-affiliated under the Skill India Mission, and two newly introduced learning pathways, CareerX (employment-focused) and CreatorX (entrepreneurship/freelance-focused), power several flagship programs launched at the Delhi AVGC-XR & AI Summit in June 2026.

MAAC generates revenue primarily through one-time course tuition fees (specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based via inquiry), with go-to-market driven by a mix of direct-to-consumer enrollment at training centers, website inquiries, career counseling, and event-led demand generation including the 100-Hour Creative Challenge and national summits. The institute has cultivated industry knowledge partnerships with Nilee Games, Canon, TechMahindra, Framestore, Cimpress, Resonance Digital, and Zebu Animation Studios, and reports alumni placements at marquee studios including Red Chillies Entertainments, DNEG, ILM, Rockstar Games, Junglee Games, Light and Wonder, and Livspace. Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Sora, Runway ML) are integrated across multiple courses to prepare students for AI-augmented creative workflows, reflecting a curriculum-first AI adoption rather than proprietary AI development.

Name

MAAC INDIA

Legal name

Aptech Limited

Website

https://maacindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MAAC India (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) is a training institute brand under Aptech Limited, offering 3D animation, VFX, gaming, digital content creation, filmmaking, and broadcast design courses across India through a network of training centers serving students and working professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation & VFX Training

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (61142)

akta.pro primary industry

Multimedia Learning Production (Video, Animation, Interactive) (EDAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), Creator Tools & Content Pipelines for Immersive Learning (VR lesson builders, 3D asset workflows) (EDAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Animation training courses
• Visual effects education
• Game design training
• Digital content creation
• Filmmaking courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: MAAC generates revenue through course fees for its various programs in 3D animation, VFX, gaming, digital content creation, filmmaking, and broadcast design. Programs range from short-term skill enhancement courses to comprehensive career programs spanning several months to a year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAAC India (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) is a private training institute that delivers career-oriented courses in 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), game design, digital content creation, filmmaking, motion graphics, broadcast design, and UI/UX design. Programs range from short-term skill enhancement modules to comprehensive 288-698 hour career programs delivered through a network of training centers across India, with affiliations under MESC and NSDC under the Skill India Mission.

Product overview

MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) is a training institute brand under Aptech Limited offering animation, VFX, gaming, digital content creation, filmmaking, and broadcast design courses across India. The portfolio includes multiple specialized programs organized into 3D Animation (AD3D Edge Plus, AD3D Edge Neo, 3D & Real-Time Design Plus, D3D, DAFM), Visual Effects (ADVFX Plus, VFX PLUS, Compositing & Editing Plus), Digital Content Creation (APDMC Plus, DGWA Plus, APDMD, UI/UX DESIGN PRO), Game Design (3DGAI, APGDI, PMGDI, ADIDG Plus), Motion Graphics & Broadcast (APMG, BROADCAST PLUS), Filmmaking (Digital Film Making, PPVP, Next Gen 3D Filmmaking), Visual Arts & Design (IPVAD - XR), and Skill Enhancement (Blender Pro, Cinema 4D Pro, Max Pro, Maya Pro, Design Viz Pro, Digital Photography, Advance Compositing, Compositing Plus, GenAI for Digital Content Creators). Two recent learning pathways—CareerX (employment-focused) and CreatorX (entrepreneurship-focused)—power several flagship programs. The institute also offers a Blended Model of Learning. MAAC is partnered with MESC and NSDC under the Skill India Mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AD3D Edge Plus Advanced program in 3D animation covering modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, and animation, powered by CareerX and CreatorX tracks with GenAI integration; 650-698 hours of training.
• AD3D Edge Neo Advanced 3D animation program focused on visuAI storytelling, AI content creation, generative AI, 3D world-building, cinematic production, and real-time experiences for the AVGC and creator economy.
• 3D & Real-Time Design Plus Program covering 3D modeling, CG lighting, digital sculpting, photogrammetry, and real-time workflows for gaming, VFX, architectural visualization, and interactive media; 384 hours duration.
• D3D (Program in 3D Animation Filmmaking) Comprehensive program covering pre-production, storyboarding, filmmaking, character animation, and cinematic storytelling; 432 hours duration.
• DAFM (Program in Animation Filmmaking) Intensive one-year program blending animation, cinematography, character design, modeling, texturing, lighting, and 3D animation; 288 hours duration.
• ADVFX Plus Advanced program in visual effects covering CG lighting, advanced rendering, procedural FX, cloth simulations, and match-moving for world-class VFX studio careers; powered by CareerX and CreatorX tracks.
• VFX Plus Program covering digital compositing, motion graphics, and real-time effects for VFX production.
• Compositing & Editing Plus Specialized training in compositing, editing, and post-production as the final stage of filmmaking and VFX production.
• APDMC Plus Program in digital content creation covering graphic design, UI/UX, motion graphics, web design, and AI-powered digital media production; powered by CareerX and CreatorX tracks.
• DGWA Plus Digital graphics and web animation program for digital media and web content creation.
• APDMD Program in digital media design covering various aspects of digital content creation.
• UI/UX Design Pro Professional program in UI/UX design for digital product and experience design.
• 3DGAI Program in game design with AI integration for 3D gaming and interactive experiences.
• APGDI Program in game design and development for gaming industry careers.
• PMGDI Professional program in game design and development.
• ADIDG Plus Advanced program in game design powered by CareerX and CreatorX tracks.
• APMG (Program in Motion Graphics) Program in motion graphics and broadcast design for TV, digital media, and advertising.
• Broadcast Plus Program in broadcast design and graphics production.
• Digital Film Making Program in digital filmmaking covering cinematography, video editing, sound design, and VFX for films and digital platforms.
• PPVP (Post-Production & VFX) Post-production and VFX program for filmmaking completion.
• Next Gen 3D Filmmaking Next generation 3D filmmaking program powered by CareerX and CreatorX tracks.
• IPVAD - XR Program in visual arts and design with extended reality (XR) integration powered by CareerX and CreatorX.
• CareerX Industry-led learning pathway focused on employment readiness and studio-ready artist training, with industry-academia learning, studio-led delivery, live case studies, and end-to-end production workflow.
• CreatorX Learning pathway focused on entrepreneurship readiness, gig economy and freelance work, project/client management, IP creation and monetization for independent creators.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAAC alumni placed at leading studios including Red Chillies Entertainments, DNEG, ILM, Rockstar Games, and Livspace
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PaytmminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026Represented at MAAC's Delhi AVGC-XR & AI Summit 2026, participating in industry panels discussing workplace expectations and skills requirements.
• FramestorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Premium VFX studio represented at MAAC's Delhi Summit with CG Supervisor presenting on 'Deadpool & Wolverine – The art of blood and guts', providing industry insights and portfolio guidance to students.
• TechMahindracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor technology partner contributing to MAAC's curriculum development and providing industry alignment for students seeking careers in tech-enabled creative roles.
• Zebu Animation StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partner contributing to curriculum development and industry alignment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arena Animation: Sister training brand under Aptech Limited offering animation, VFX, gaming, and multimedia courses across India. Directly competes with MAAC in the same student segments, course categories, and geographic footprint, with overlapping franchise-driven delivery model.
• DQ Entertainment: Indian animation/gaming/IP company that has run training and skilling initiatives aligned with the same AVGC ecosystem in which MAAC operates. Comparable as both content producer and skills-development player in the India creative sector.
• Animaster Academy of Animation: Indian animation training institute offering diploma and certificate programs in 3D animation, VFX, and multimedia. Competes with MAAC for the same post-12th-grade creative-arts student across India.
• Whistling Woods International: India-focused creative-arts higher-education institution offering specialized programs in animation, VFX, film, and media. Targets a similar creative-education learner with a more premium/prestige positioning than MAAC.
• Prime Focus Institute of Film & Creative Arts: India-based media training initiative linked to Prime Focus, a major production-services company. Offers specialized VFX/animation training with direct exposure to working studios, comparable to MAAC's studio-aligned pathway.
• Frameboxx Animation Courses: Indian vocational training institute specializing in 3D animation, VFX, gaming, and broadcast design. Targets a similar post-12th-grade and working-professional learner with career-oriented creative diplomas across an India-wide centre network.
• Moople Institute of Animation: Indian animation/VFX/gaming training chain with physical centres offering career and short-term programs. Competes with MAAC for the same entry-level creative-learner segment across Indian metros.
• AAFT (Asian Academy of Film and Television): Indian media-education institute delivering certificate and diploma programs across film, animation, VFX, and performing arts. Targets a similar creative-learner base with classroom-based delivery at multiple India locations.

Emerging players

• upGrad: Indian online EdTech platform offering digital marketing, design, and some creative/digital-media courses. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps on the digital content creation and UI/UX learner segment but does not specialize in studio-production animation/VFX.

Others

• Coursera: Global online learning marketplace offering university and industry certificates in animation, visual effects, computer graphics, and creative tools from partners such as Michigan State and Academy Xi. Represents the online/self-serve alternative that competes with MAAC's classroom model on price and accessibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MayaAcademyInd
• Facebookfacebook.com/maacindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maac

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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