Are there any entrance exams?

Yes, candidates must clear the ICAT Aptitude Test (IAT), which assesses logical reasoning and creative skills.

Is a portfolio mandatory?

It is not mandatory but highly recommended for the personal interview to showcase your creative potential.

For Game Programming, Math and Physics are mandatory. For Game Design, students without these can join by clearing a special aptitude test.

The Hyderabad campus does not have an in-house hostel, but several partnered PGs like Stanza Living are nearby.

Generally, fees collected are non-refundable once the admission process is completed.

Category	Details
Institute Name	ICAT Design & Media, Hyderabad
location	Hyderabad, Telangana
Establishment	Founded in 2004 (Part of the 29+ year old IMAGE Group)
Affiliations	JNAFAU (Hyderabad), Annamalai University, and Bharathiar University
Programs Offered	B.Sc., B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., and PG Professional Diplomas
Specializations	Animation, VFX, Game Design, UI/UX, Interior Design, Fashion Design
Placement Network	800+ Industry Partners (Ubisoft, Amazon, Rockstar Games, etc.)
Student Support	Portfolio development, KYC Scholarship, and 100% placement assistance
Facilities	VR Labs, Green Room (VFX), Digital Studios, and Air-conditioned Campus
Total Alumni	9000+ Working globally in India and abroad
Experience	India's No. 1 Design & Media College (Group Legacy)