ICAT Design & Media College

Name

ICAT Design & Media College

Legal name

ICAT College of Design and Media

Website

https://icat.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Design & Media Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE), Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Design education
• Media college
• Animation programs
• Game design education
• Multimedia programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated through tuition fees for Bachelor's degree, PG Professional Programs, and Master's degree programs across Animation, Fashion Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Photography, UI/UX Design, Visual Effects, and Visual Media disciplines. Programs are offered at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICAT Design & Media College is a private educational institution offering full-time professional degree programs in design and media disciplines across Bachelor's, B.Des, PG Professional, and Master's levels. The college operates three campuses in Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, delivering 20+ specialized programs in Animation, Fashion Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Photography, UI/UX Design, Visual Effects, and Visual Media using industry-standard tools and curriculum validated by an international academic body. Degrees are awarded by partner universities including Alagappa University, Bangalore University, and JNAFA University.

Product overview

ICAT Design & Media College is India's No. 1 Design & Media College offering a comprehensive portfolio of 20+ creative professional programs across Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Design (B.Des), PG Professional Programs, and Master's Degree levels. The institution operates three campuses in Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad with over 1500 students. Programs span design disciplines including Animation, Fashion Design, Game Art & Design, Game Design & Development, Game Programming, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Technology/Multimedia, Photography, UI/UX Design, Visual Effects, and Visual Media. The college is managed by IMAGE GROUP with over 30 years of experience in design and media education since 1996, and programs are affiliated with Alagappa University, Bangalore University, and JNAFA University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animation Bachelor's Degree Full-time 3-year (Chennai) or 4-year (Bangalore) bachelor's degree program in Animation covering animation principles, digital animation, storytelling, cinematography, video editing, and digital sculpture making. Hyderabad campus offers BA in Animation & VFX. Awarded by Alagappa University, Bangalore University, or JNAFA University.
• Fashion Design Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering fabrics, textile manufacturing, fashion art and design, pattern making, computer-aided design, fashion forecasting, draping, fashion merchandising, marketing, and visual merchandising. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• B.Des Degree in Fashion Design Bachelor of Design degree program in Fashion Design offered at Chennai campus, focusing on advanced design principles and fashion creation.
• Game Art & Design Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program (Chennai) or 4-year program (Hyderabad) in Game Art & Design covering game production cycle, concept art, 3D modeling, character design, level design, and game design documentation. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Game Design & Development Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering game art from traditional art to 3D modeling, game design from idea generation to experience designing, and game programming using Unity game engine. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• Game Programming Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program (Chennai) or 4-year Computer Science and Game Development program (Hyderabad) covering data structures, network management, graphics programming, game engines, and artificial intelligence. Available at Chennai and Hyderabad campuses.
• Graphic Design Bachelor's Degree 3-year (Chennai) or 4-year (Bangalore) bachelor's degree program in Graphic & Communication Design covering design elements, visualization, sketching, logos, posters, web and UI designs, packaging designs, and advertisements using industry-standard software. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• Interior Design Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering building planning, spatial arrangement, construction materials, lighting strategies, furnishings, and 3D space modeling for residential, office, mall, cinema, and exhibition design. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• B.Des Degree in Interior Design Bachelor of Design degree program in Interior Design offered at Chennai campus focusing on advanced interior design principles and spatial design.
• Media Technology (Multimedia) Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering digital content handling including text, audio, animation, video, images, graphic design, web designing, digital photography, 2D/3D animation, and motion graphics. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Photography Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering photography techniques including product, still life, fashion, conceptual, documentary, advertising, nature, travel, street photography, and photojournalism. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• UI/UX Design Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering user interface design, user experience design, web design, mobile app design, and prototyping for digital products. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Visual Effects Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering visual effects techniques including CG compositing, motion graphics, matte painting, rotoscoping, match moving, and compositing for film and media production. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Visual Media Bachelor's Degree 3-year bachelor's degree program covering visual communication and visual media production including advertisement films, documentaries, short films, and music videos. Available at Chennai campus.
• PG Professional Program in Animation Postgraduate professional program in Animation providing advanced training in animation production techniques and professional practice for graduates. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• PG Professional Program in Game Design Postgraduate professional program in Game Design covering advanced game design principles, game mechanics, and game development pipeline. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• PG Professional Program in Game Programming Postgraduate professional program in Game Programming covering advanced programming techniques, game engine development, and multiplayer game development. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• PG Professional Program in Interior Design Postgraduate professional program in Interior Design covering advanced interior design principles, space planning, and professional practice. Available at Chennai campus.
• PG Professional Program in Multimedia Technologies Postgraduate professional program in Multimedia Technologies covering advanced multimedia production, digital content creation, and multimedia project management. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• PG Professional Program in UI/UX Design Postgraduate professional program in UI/UX Design covering advanced user interface design, user experience research, and digital product design. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• PG Professional Program in Visual Effects Postgraduate professional program in Visual Effects covering advanced VFX techniques, compositing, motion graphics, and film post-production. Available at Chennai and Bangalore campuses.
• Master's Degree in Game Technology Master of Science degree program in Game Technology covering advanced game development, game engine programming, AR/VR development, and game production management. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Master's Degree in Multimedia Master's degree program (MSc in Chennai/Bangalore, MA in Hyderabad) in Multimedia covering advanced multimedia production, digital media, and multimedia technology. Available at Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% student placement rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alagappa UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004ICAT Chennai programs are awarded by Alagappa University, a premier university in Tamil Nadu. Students receive recognized bachelor's and master's degrees upon successful completion of programs at the Chennai campus.
• Bangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAT Bangalore programs are affiliated with Bangalore University. Students at the Bangalore campus receive degrees awarded by Bangalore University upon graduation.
• JNAFA UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAT Hyderabad programs are awarded by JNAFA University (Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University). Students at the Hyderabad campus receive degrees from this specialized arts and architecture university.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Symbiosis Institute of Design: Constituent of Symbiosis International University offering B.Des and M.Des programs in communication design, product design, UI/UX, and fashion design. Directly comparable professional undergraduate design college targeting the same Indian student segment.
• MIT Institute of Design (MIT ADT University): Indian private design school offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in animation, game design, UI/UX, transportation design, and industrial design. Overlaps ICAT in program mix, university-affiliated degree model, and target students seeking industry-ready creative careers.
• Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects: Indian institute offering specialized diploma and degree programs in animation, VFX, gaming, and multimedia with similar curriculum depth and a focus on industry placements. Targets the same career-track creative student segment as ICAT.
• Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD): New Delhi-based design school offering undergraduate degrees in fashion, interior, communication, and product design with industry partnerships. Comparable in design-focused degree offerings and industry-aligned curriculum positioning.
• Pearl Academy: Premium private Indian design and fashion college offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across fashion, design, interior, and media disciplines. Highly comparable in degree program structure, multi-city campus model, and design-industry placement focus.
• Arena Animation (Aptech): A leading Indian private training network offering diploma and degree programs in animation, VFX, multimedia, and game design across dozens of centers. Most directly comparable to ICAT in terms of program mix (animation, VFX, gaming, UI/UX) and target audience of career-focused students seeking industry credentials.
• MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics): One of India's largest chains of animation, VFX, and multimedia training institutes offering career courses with strong placement networks in film and gaming. Closely overlaps ICAT in animation/VFX curriculum, target student segment, and industry-recruiter-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Whistling Woods International: Mumbai-based film, media, and creative arts school offering undergraduate programs in animation, VFX, filmmaking, and media production. Comparable in media/VFX program offerings and creative industry placement focus, though anchored more heavily in film rather than design.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Design (NID): India's premier government-aided design institution (an Institute of National Importance) offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across all major design disciplines. While it serves the same Indian design student market, NID is a public institution with substantially stronger credentialing and broader portfolio, positioning ICAT as a private alternative with more accessible admissions.
• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): Government of India institution offering degree programs in fashion design, textile design, and related creative fields. Overlaps with ICAT's fashion design programs but NIFT is a publicly funded institution with multi-city presence and broader industry recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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