Admission Detail

Programme offered in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

The objective of this 2-year, 4-semester post graduate course is to create complete filmmaking professionals.  Over the course of their study, students will have classes in theory of filmmaking and its various specializations along with hands-on practical instruction.  This learning leads to multiple projects during the course – some individual and many in groups.  Students are also introduced to works of master filmmakers through screenings and analyses.  Frequent Master Classes by practicing filmmakers round out their learning.  Besides, General Education classes will round out their learning.

Award: MA in Filmmaking
Duration: 2 Years

Course Structure

The first semester of the course is the Foundation Semester.  In this semester long foundation programme, all students are exposed to the many disciplines of filmmaking – Screenwriting, Producing, Direction, Acting, Cinematography, Editing and Sound Design.  Students receive instruction through a powerful integration of student productions, classroom theoretical instruction, motion picture screenings and analyses, workshops and interactions with global filmmakers. Along with core filmmaking courses, students also take classes in Contextual Studies (General Education).  These subjects will help students understand their core subjects better and create complete filmmakers.

 

The film foundation semester develops within students their own unique story development and filmmaking perspectives and vision. The course also promotes individual professional conduct, communication skills and leadership qualities.

 

For the rest of the three semesters, students will Specialize in one of the following areas:

 

  • Producing
  • Direction
  • VFX
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Sound Recording & Design
  • Production Design

 

Types of Courses:  Over their Programme of study students will have the following types of courses, some mandated while others can be chosen by students:

 

  • General Education Courses: These courses offer a context to students learning, enabling them to understand historical developments in their specific areas of interest as well as allied areas such as classical and folk art, cinema, photography, urban mythology and digital art etc.
  • Core Courses: These courses are mandated by the Programme Head of a course and all students in the Programme have to take them.
  • Specialisation:  In the second and third years of the Programme, students take up one area of Specialisation as mentioned above.  In each of their Semesters III, IV, V and VI, they are mandated to take all the Specialization courses that are offered by their department.

 

Semester-wise distribution of Credits (Curriculum)

Semester Course Core Theory Core Theory Hours Core Practical Core Practical Hours GE Theory Credits   GE Theory Hours GE Practical  GE Practiacal hours Total Credits Total Hours
I Foundation 6 90 6 180 0 0 0 0 12 270
II Producing 6 90 13 390 6 90 0 0 25 570
Cinematography 8 120 10 300 6 90 0 0 24 510
Sound Design 10 150 10 300 6 90 0 0 26 540
Editing 8 120 12 360 6 90 0 0 26 570
Direction 9 135 9 270 6 90 0 0 24 495
VFX 4 60 12 360 6 90 0 0 22 510
Production Design 4 60 15 450 6 90 0 0 25 600
III Producing 6 90 14 420 2 30 0 0 22 540
Cinematography 8 120 13 390 2 30 0 0 23 540
Sound Design 10 150 12 360 2 30 0 0 24 540
Editing 8 120 12 360 2 30 0 0 22 510
Direction 8 120 12 360 2 30 0 0 22 510
VFX 8 120 12 360 2 30 0 0 22 510
Production Design 6 90 14 420 2 30 0 0 22 540
IV Producing 7 105 14 420 2 30 2 60 23 555
Cinematography 4 60 16 480 2 30 2 60 22 570
Sound Design 0 0 18 540 2 30 2 60 20 570
Editing 6 90 14 420 2 30 2 60 22 540
Direction 0 0 20 600 2 30 2 60 22 630
VFX 4 60 18 540 2 30 2 60 24 630
Production Design 2 30 16 480 2 30 2 60 20 540

 

Specialization Core Theory Hours Core Practical Hours GE Theory Credits Theory Hours GE Practical Credits  Practical hours  Total GE Hours Total Credits Total Hours
Foundation 6 90 6 180 0 0 0 0 90 12 420
Producing 25 375 47 1410 10 150 2 60 210 84 1995
Cinematography 26 390 45 1350 10 150 2 60 210 83 1950
Sound Design 26 390 46 1380 10 150 2 60 210 84 1980
Editing 28 420 44 1320 10 150 2 60 210 84 1950
Direction 23 345 47 1410 10 150 2 60 210 82 1965
VFX 22 330 48 1440 10 150 2 60 210 82 1980
Production Design 18 270 51 1530 10 150 2 60 210 81 2010

 

Specialization GE Theory Credits Core Credits Total Credits Total Hours
Producing 12 84 96 2475
Cinematography 12 83 95 2430
Sound Design 12 84 96 2460
Editing 12 84 96 2430
Direction 12 82 94 2445
VFX 12 82 94 2460
Production Design 12 81 93 2400

Semester I Course Structure

Course Code Course Title Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Total Hours
FMGE 1102 Film Analysis and History I 2 0 2 30
FMGE 1105 Culture Studies I 2 0 2 30
FMGE 1107 Music in Film I 2 0 2 30
Total GE 6 0 6 90
FMGE 1122 Introduction to Filmmaking 8 6 14 300
FMGE 1114 Basics Of ScreenWriting 2 0 2 30
Total Core 10 6 16 330
Total 16 6 22 420

Semester II Course Structure

Course Code Course Name Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Total Hours
FMGE 1113 Film Analysis and History II 2 0 2 30
FMGE 1109 Culture Studies II 2 0 2 30
FMGE 1115 Music in Film II 2 0 2 30
GE Total 6 0 6 90
Course Code Producing
FMAP 1201 Producing Theory I 6 0 6 90
FMAP 1202 Producing Practical I 0 6 6 180
FMAP 1203 Mise en Scene Project – AP 0 7 7 210
Specialization Total 6 13 19 480
Course Code Cinematography
FMAC 1201 Cinematography Theory I 8 0 8 120
FMAC 1202 Cinematography Practical I 0 8 8 240
FMAC 1203 Mise en Scene Project – AC 0 2 2 60
Specialization Total 8 10 18 420
Course Code Sound Design
FMAR 1201 Sound Design Theory I 10 0 10 150
FMAR 1202 Sound Design Practical I 0 4 4 120
FMAR 1203 Mise en Scene Project – AR 0 6 6 180
Specialization Total 10 10 20 450
Course Code Editing
FMAE 1201 Editing Theory I 8 0 8 120
FMAE 1202 Editing Practical I 0 10 10 300
FMAE 1203 Mise en Scene Project – AE 0 2 2 60
Specialization Total 8 12 20 480
Course Code Direction
FMAD 1201 Direction Theory I – A 9 0 9 135
FMAD 1202 Direction Practical I – A 0 5 5 150
FMAD 1203 Mise en Scene Project – AD 0 4 4 120
Specialization Total 9 9 18 405
Course Code VFX
FMAV 1201 VFX Theory – I 4 0 4 60
FMAV 1202 VFX Practical – I 0 8 8 240
FMAV 1203 Mise-en-Scene Project – AV 0 4 4 120
Specialization Total 4 12 16 420
Course Code Production Design
FMAN 1201 Production Design Theory I 4 0 4 60
FMAN 1202 Visualization Practical I 0 9 9 270
FMAN 1203 Soundstage Set Project 0 6 6 180
Specialization Total 4 15 19 510

Semester III Course Structure

Course Code Course Name Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Total Hours
FMGE1111 Film Analysis and History III 2 0 2 30
GE Total 2 0 2 30
Course Code Producing
FMAP 2101 Producing Theory II 6 0 6 90
FMAP 2102 Producing Practical II 0 6 6 180
FMAP 2103 Location Shoot Project – AP 0 3 3 90
FMAP 2104 Night Shoot Project – AP 0 5 5 150
Specialization Total 6 14 20 510
Course Code Cinematography
FMAC 2101 Cinematography Theory II 8 0 8 120
FMAC 2102 Cinematography Practical II 0 10 10 300
FMAC 2103 Location Shoot Project – AC 0 1 1 30
FMAC 2104 Night Shoot Project – AC 0 2 2 60
Specialization Total 8 13 21 510
Course Code Sound Design
FMAR 2101 Sound Design Theory II 10 0 10 150
FMAR 2102 Sound Design Practical II 0 2 2 60
FMAR 2103 Location Shoot Project – AR 0 6 6 180
FMAR 2104 Night Shoot Project – AR 0 4 4 120
Specialization Total 10 12 22 510
Course Code Editing
FMAE 2101 Editing Theory II 8 0 8 120
FMAE 2102 Editing Practical II 0 8 8 240
FMAE 2103 Location Shoot Project – AE 0 2 2 60
FMAE 2104 Night Shoot Project – AE 0 2 2 60
Specialization Total 8 12 20 480
Course Code Direction
FMAD 2101 Direction Theory II – A 8 0 8 120
FMAD 2102 Direction Practical II – A 0 4 4 120
FMAD 2103 Location Shoot Project – AD 0 4 4 120
FMAD 2104 Night Shoot Project – AD 0 4 4 120
Specialization Total 8 12 20 480
Course Code VFX
FMAV 2101 VFX Theory – II 4 0 4 60
FMAV 2102 VFX Theory – III 4 0 4 60
FMAV 2103 VFX Practical – II 0 8 8 240
FMAV 2104 Night Shoot Project – AV 0 4 4 120
Specialization Total 8 12 20 480
Course Code Production Design
FMAN 2101 Production Design Theory II 6 0 6 90
FMAN 2102 Visualization Practical II 0 8 8 240
FMAN 2103 Set on Location Project 0 6 6 180
Specialization Total 6 14 20 510

Semester IV Course Structure

Course Code Course Name Theory Credits Practical Credits Total Credits Total Hours
FMGE 2201 Virtual Production I 2 0 2 30
FMGE 2202 Virtual Production II 0 2 2 60
GE Total 2 2 4 90
Course Code Producing
FMAP 2201 Producing Theory III 7 0 7 105
FMAP 2202 Producing Practical III 0 7 7 210
FMAP 2203 Diploma Film – AP 0 7 7 210
Specialization Total 7 14 21 525
Course Code Cinematography
FMAC 2201 Cinematography Theory III 4 0 4 60
FMAC 2202 Cinematography Practical III 0 6 6 180
FMAC 2203 Diploma Film – AC 0 10 10 300
Specialization Total 4 16 20 540
Course Code Sound Design
FMAR 2201 Diploma Film – AR 0 18 18 540
Specialization Total 0 18 18 540
Course Code Editing
FMAE 2201 Editing Theory III 6 0 6 90
FMAE 2202 Editing Practical III 0 8 8 240
FMAE 2203 Diploma Film – AE 0 6 6 180
Specialization Total 6 14 20 510
Course Code Direction
FMAD 2201 Direction Practical III – A 0 4 4 120
FMAD 2202 Diploma Film – AD 0 16 16 480
Specialization Total 0 20 20 600
Course Code VFX
FMAV 2201 VFX Theory IV 4 0 4 60
FMAV 2202 VFX Practical – III 0 10 10 300
FMAV 2203 Degree Film AV 0 8 8 240
Specialization Total 4 18 22 600
Course Code Production Design 
FMAN 2201 Production Design Theory III 2 0 2 30
FMAN 2202 Visualization Practical III 0 6 6 180
FMAN 2205 Final Film 0 10 10 300
Specialization Total 2 16 18 510

Students’ Work
School of Filmmaking Production Design Workshop
Quick Links
Industry Speak
Masterclass with the team of the film ‘Simmba’
5th Veda session with Madhur Bhandarkar

Eligibility: Graduation, from any recognized University.

Entrance Process:

  • MECAT (Media And Entertainment Common Aptitude Test) – MECAT, an online General Aptitude Test by Media And Entertainment Skills Council, assesses students’ logical reasoning, language skills, and knowledge of Media and Entertainment businesses, covering Film, Broadcasting, Advertising, Marketing, Animation etc. Candidates can appear for this test at a time of their choosing from a venue of their choice. This score needs to be attached to their application.
  • CAT (Creative Ability Test) – The Creative Ability Test evaluates course-specific skills by faculty of the program the candidate has applied to. Admission Counsellors will provide test details, including any requirements such as materials to bring, technical preparation etc.
  • SOP (Statement of Purpose) – The SOP for college admission should introduce your personal motivation for choosing the program and institute while telling us a little about yourself. It is essential to highlight your academic and professional interests, if applicable. Please highlight your fit with the institute and convey personal qualities that make you a valuable candidate to the institute. Your SOP, in text format, must ensure clarity, interest, and a personal approach to align with your chosen course and institution. The SOP must be submitted on the platform at least 72 hours before the date of the on-campus interview. For some courses, a portfolio could be a component of the SOP and will be specified to the candidate in advance.
  • PI (Personal Interview) – The personal interview will cover academic achievements, motivation and goals, strengths and weaknesses, extracurricular interests, individual experiences, and problem-solving capabilities of the candidate. For specific courses, their work experience and portfolio will be a topic of discussion. It offers applicants a chance to demonstrate their character, experiences, and alignment with the college’s culture and values. The interviews will also provide an opportunity for candidate to ask questions about their academic suitability.

 

*All the content of this website are subject to change at the discretion of the management.

Admission Policy – 2025 Intake

Programme offered in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Programmes Offered & Seats:

The Programmes offered & Available Seats are mentioned in the table below:

No PROGRAMME NAME TOTAL SEATS ELIGIBILITY
D1 MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations 150 Graduation, from any recognized University.

Seats mentioned above are inclusive of Reserved Seats for SC, ST, OBC – percentages as per govt. regulations.

with specialisation in: (Direction / Cinematography / Editing / Producing / Production Design / Sound Recording & Design / VFX)

Application Process:

  • Candidates to apply through the ONLINE Application process only.
  • APPLY HERE and follow the process.
  • Application Fee of INR 3500/- all-inclusive to be paid through the Online Payment Gateway only.

Admission Open:

Entrance Exam     December 12, 2024    

Selection Criteria:

The Selection Criteria is as given in the table below:

 No. Component 1 (MCQs) Weightage % Component 2 Weightage % Component 3 Weightage % Component 4 Weightage %
D1 MECAT 10 CAT 40 SOP 20 P.I 30

MECAT: Media & Entertainment Common Aptitude Test

CAT: Creative Aptitude Test

SOP: Statement of Purpose

P.I: Personal Interview

For each admission round, there will be certain dates to remember which will be updated on a regular basis on the Whistling Woods International website www.whistlingwoods.net:

FORMALITIES TO BE COMPLETED ON SELECTION:
Will be mentioned in the Selection Intimation Emails sent to Selected Candidates.

ADMISSION HELPDESK CONTACTS:
Mob. Nos.: +91 8454886604 / +91 8828022630 / 022-62716070 (Mon to Sat: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm).
Email: admissions@whistlingwoods.net

RESERVATIONS:
As per Government of India norms, 15%, 7.5% and 27% reservation is available to Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) respectively, for each of the programs. In addition, supernumerary seats are allocated to Persons With Disabilities (PWD) {3%}, Kashmiri migrants {1%} and children of the Armed Forces Employees {5%}

MERIT LIST PREPARATION:

  • Merit list will be prepared for each program based on the aggregate scores of all four components of the Selection Criteria, in accordance with the Reservation Policy of the Institute.
  • Individual Selection Intimation letters will be sent by email to all selected candidates.
  • Waitlisted or denied candidates shall not receive any communication from the institution. They must get in touch with the admissions counsellor and take an update.
  • In the event that a candidate is upgraded to the Selected List, individual Selection Letters will be sent to the candidates.

 

DECLARATION OF ADMISSION TEST RESULTS:

  • The entrance exam results will be declared within a week of completion.
  • Selected candidates shall be receiving a ‘Selection Intimation’ email.
  • Waitlisted or denied candidates shall not receive any communication from the institution. They must get in touch with the admissions counsellor and take an update.
  • In the event that a candidate is upgraded to the ‘Selected list’, individual selection letters will be sent to the candidates.

ADMISSION RULES:

    1. Canvassing in any manner, for securing admission, shall render a candidate disqualified.
    2. Eligibility rules as specified for each course shall be strictly followed and shall not be relaxed under any circumstances. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that all general and specific eligibility criteria listed for admission under each of the programmes are fulfilled.
    3. Candidates awaiting results of qualifying examinations may also apply for admission with the clear understanding that their selection will be conditional, subject to fulfilling all eligibility requirements of the concerned course of study at the time of admission.
    4. Changes, if any, made in the admission rules and / or in the eligibility criteria from time to time, shall be applicable to candidates seeking admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) even after this notification.
    5. Application form shall not be transferred from one course of study to another under any circumstances.
    6. A candidate whose qualifying examination is not recognised by TISS shall not be eligible for admission. All such application forms / admissions shall be rejected / cancelled.
    7. Application forms may be rejected if in case of the following:
      • Incomplete Application.
      • Received without requisite fee.
      • Received after the last date.
      • Received with invalid documents.

      No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard. No relaxation in the last date shall be granted.

    8. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) assumes no responsibility whatsoever in the event of failure to report on the due date and time by the candidate for appearing in the Admission Test.
    9. The medium of all Tests shall be English only.
    10. Special arrangements for students with disabilities and special needs are available on campus, but requests must be submitted by email to the concerned admissions counsellor at least 7 days in advance.
    11. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and WWI reserves the right to make changes in the notified admission test schedule.
    12. In case a candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria prescribed for a specific course of study, appears for the Admission Test, he/she shall be doing so at his/her own risk and cost. If at any stage it is found that the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility requirements, the admission, if granted, shall be cancelled.
    13. Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances (Candidate unable to take the entrance exam | Waitlisted | Denied | Ineligible etc.) For all other refunds, please refer the fee policy 2024 Read Here.
    14. Selected candidates shall be allotted the course on merit and as per their preference indicated in the application form.
    15. All admissions shall be provisional.
    16. Selected candidates shall not be allowed to complete admission formalities in absentia.
    17. Candidates not reporting for admission on the stipulated date and time, shall forfeit their claim for admission. The offer of admission shall stand cancelled and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
    18. No candidate shall be admitted unless they have completed all the eligibility requirements at the time of admission. Candidates awaiting results of their Supplementary / Improvement examination shall be considered provisionally for admission. They must submit their final documents to the Administration office at the earliest to secure their seat.
    19. Marksheet / Grade sheets / Certificates downloaded from the Internet shall not be accepted at the time of admission.
    20. Candidates selected for admission must deposit the attested photocopy of qualifying examination in the Administration Office at the time of Admission.
    21. No candidate shall be eligible to pursue a full-time course of study if they are already admitted to any full–time course of study in Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) or any other University.
    22. Candidates pursuing any full-time course of study is required to get their name removed from the rolls of the University / College / Institution where already admitted and submit a certificate to this effect from the concerned authority at the time of reporting for admission to the course (including evening Courses and Professional Courses under Centre for Professional courses) for which they may have been provisionally selected.
    23. The candidate selected for admission shall have to submit the Original Migration Certificate from the Head of the Institution / University last attended at the time of admission. Candidate who is not in the position to submit the Migration certificate at the time of admission, shall give an undertaking on prescribed Proforma to submit the same within six months from the date of admission, failing which the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) reserves the right to cancel their admission.
    24. The university reserves the right to ask for student’s medical history records. If a candidate is found to be medically unfit to continue their education, then for the wellbeing of the student the admission will be cancelled.
    25. If any error / omission in the processing / verification of certificates / documents of a candidate is detected after the candidate is admitted to a course in Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), then Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has the right to cancel such admission at any stage at which error / omission is detected.
    26. If it is found, at any stage, that a candidate:
      • Does not fulfil the eligibility requirements.
      • Has used fraudulent means to secure admission including but not limited to plagiarism, copying, or passing off someone else’s work as their own.
      • Has made false or incorrect statements in the application form.
      • Has not signed / marked thumb impression on the application form or somebody else has done so on their behalf.

      They shall not be allowed to complete the admission formalities. In case they are already admitted, the admission shall be cancelled, ipso facto.

    27. Answer sheets and other relevant material pertaining to the Admission Test of all candidates and Application Forms of all the non–admitted candidates will be removed from records 3 months after the closing date of Admissions. Therefore, in case of any dispute regarding admissions, the matter must be filed within 3 months of the closing date of admission. After this time period the relevant records will not be made available.
    28. The closing date for all admission in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will be as per the notification on the website and be final. Except those courses / categories for which separate notification will be made on the website. Any vacancy arising after the date of enrolment of the candidate in any course shall not be filled.

Tuition Fees & Security Deposit

Programme Duration (Yrs) Programme Fees (₹) Fees Breakup Security Deposit (₹) Total
MA in Filmmaking with specialisations in: Infra Cost Equipment & Material Project Cost Tuition Fees
Cinematography 2 26,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 8,00,000 1,00,000 27,00,000
Direction 2 26,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 8,00,000 1,00,000 27,00,000
Editing 2 25,00,000 5,50,000 5,50,000 6,00,000 8,00,000 1,00,000 26,00,000
Producing 2 25,00,000 5,50,000 5,50,000 6,00,000 8,00,000 1,00,000 26,00,000
Production Design 2 25,00,000 5,50,000 5,50,000 6,00,000 8,00,000 1,00,000 26,00,000
Sound Recording & Design 2 20,50,000 5,50,000 5,00,000 3,50,000 6,50,000 1,00,000 21,50,000
VFX 2 20,50,000 5,50,000 5,00,000 3,50,000 6,50,000 1,00,000 21,50,000

* GST as applicable (currently 18%) would be additional and is not reflected in the above-mentioned amounts.

Payment Installments**

Course Payments Installments
Acceptance Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Total
Other Fees Total Sec Dep TF OF Total TF OF Total TF OF Total TF OF Total TF OF Sec Dep
MA in Filmmaking with specialisation in:
Cinematography 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 6,00,000 2,16,667 3,83,333 27,00,000 8,00,000 18,00,000 1,00,000
Direction 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 6,00,000 2,16,667 3,83,333 27,00,000 8,00,000 18,00,000 1,00,000
Editing 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 5,00,000 2,16,667 2,83,333 26,00,000 8,00,000 17,00,000 1,00,000
Producing 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 5,00,000 2,16,667 2,83,333 26,00,000 8,00,000 17,00,000 1,00,000
Production Design 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 7,00,000 2,16,667 4,83,333 5,00,000 2,16,667 2,83,333 26,00,000 8,00,000 17,00,000 1,00,000
Sound Recording & Design 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 6,00,000 1,66,667 4,33,333 5,00,000 1,16,667 3,33,333 3,50,000 1,66,667 1,83,333 21,50,000 6,50,000 14,00,000 1,00,000
VFX 2,00,000 5,00,000 1,00,000 1,50,000 2,50,000 5,00,000 1,66,667 4,33,333 5,00,000 1,16,667 3,33,333 3,50,000 1,66,667 1,83,333 21,50,000 6,50,000 14,00,000 1,00,000

**Security Deposit is included in the above installment amounts.

Notes:

  • All Graduate & Post-graduate Degrees and Diplomas are awarded by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. TISS is a deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956.
  • All amounts are payable through the WWI online payment portal through its fee collection partner. The link to the same will be mentioned in each invoice that the student receives. Students can pay by NEFT / RTGS / electronic transfer
  • GST or any other taxes have not been levied on any of the fees based on prevalent taxation rules / guidelines for educational institutions. However, these are subject to change. Any taxes levied by the government / taxation authorities would be additional & intimated to students with appropriate notice.
  • All amounts are listed & payable in INR, for both Indian and International students.
  • All payments made by Indian nationals must be accompanied by the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the payee, without which fees will not be accepted.
  • All fees are as mentioned are for the programme as a whole, and are being collected over instalments to reduce the burden of paying large amounts on the student. The semester-wise payments are not reflective of the value of the programme completed till then or the value charged specifically for that semester.
  • The Semester 1 instalment includes security deposit. This is non-interest bearing and refundable on programme completion or withdrawal, subject to deductions, if any
  • The ‘Acceptance’ payment is payable within two weeks of being accepted into a programme. If a student is accepted within two weeks of programme commencement, then it is payable on registration day. The ‘Acceptance’ payment is non-refundable, although it can be carried forward for a maximum of 2 intakes, subject to management approval. The Fee policy applicable to students who push forward their admission will be the one that is active when the student does join the programme. WWI refunds the ‘Acceptance’ instalment to students only in case they withdraw under exceptional circumstances involving health issues or academic ineligibility to join said programme. An amount of Rs 50,000/- (+ taxes as applicable) will be retained by WWI as Application processing & Admission Costs.
  • Semester 1 fees are payable on or before Registration day, which may be a few days prior to programme commencement. All other instalments are payable 2 weeks before the commencement of each Semester.
  • Once a Semester has commenced, all fees paid / payable upto the end of that semester are non-refundable. Should a student leave his/her programme mid-semester, all fees paid / payable are non-refundable but any fees paid in advance for future semesters will be refunded, with the security deposit, subject to deductions.
  • Transfer of fees across / between programmes is subject to management approval, on a case-by-case basis, and will involve a re-calculation of fees based on the fees of the new programme & the amount already paid by the student and the fee difference, on a retrospective basis, is to be paid by the student before commencement of the next Semester.
  • If a student changes specialisation mid-programme from a programme with a higher fee to a programme with a lower fee, no refunds will be made retrospectively for fee differences, if any in the Semesters already completed, and, irrespective of such differences, fees payable for future Semesters have to be paid as per the fee policy.
  • If a student wishes to withdraw from the programme between 2 semesters, he / she has to convey the same in writing to the Dean and the Administration Manager atleast 2 weeks prior to Semester commencement. After such date, entire fees payable for that semester will be applicable.
  • The institute undertakes all refunds of fees & security deposits only twice a year – in the months of September and March. So all refund requests processed during the year are disbursed only in these months.
  • In case of refunds or claims sought, the student will hold Whistling Woods International alone responsible for the same as it is the institution that is delivering the education as the implementation partner of TISS. Whistling Woods International has indemnified TISS of the same
  • Examination Fees, payable on an annual or semi-annual basis, are additional. You will be intimated of the same.
  • Health Insurance is mandatory for all students. Whistling Woods International provides a group health insurance policy, the cost of which is already built into the fees. There is no additional payment needed for the same. However, it is incumbent on students and parents to provide accurate health information, else the insurance company may reject claims based on ‘undeclared pre-existing condition’ rules, at which point, the cost of the medical treatment will have to be borne by the student / parent.
  • Programme Fees do not include any additional study tour costs. While such costs are rare, they will need to be borne additionally as and when required. Due notice will be given to students for the same.
  • Students would need to acquire some hardware / software / supplies, as under:
    • All students being accepted into Animation / Gaming programme need to acquire a high-end windows laptop of specifications: i9 (or better) processor with high processing core number, a high-end graphic card on par with NVIDIA RTX 4090 (or higher) and a minimum of 32GB DDR5 RAM (or higher). Exact specifications or recommendations of brands / models will be given to students in March or April 2025, based on the prevailing models available in the market.
    • All students of the Music Production & Composition programme will need to acquire a MacBook Pro laptop with specifications: MacBook Pro M2 Processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM (higher is better), a good quality headphone, a MIDI controller keyboard, a license of ProTools software, Sibelius software and a license of the Apple Logic Pro X sequencing software. Changes to the same, if any, will be intimated at the time of admission.
    • Students being accepted into the Direction / Producing specialisations of MA Filmmaking need to acquire a MacBook Pro laptop [MacBook Pro M2/4 & 32GB RAM] & a good quality headphone. WWI will provide exact specifications to the students towards the end of their 1st semester, based on new models being launched.
    • All students being accepted into the Producing specialisation of Filmmaking need to acquire Movie Magic Budgeting & Movie Magic Scheduling softwares, which will be made available to them at a special cost allocated for WWI students.
    • All students being accepted to the Fashion Design programme will need to acquire an Art Material Kit, a Sewing Kit, a Trend Forecasting WGSN subscription and some fashion reference books. The cost of the WGSN subscription is approx. Rs 20,000/- + GST per year as of now. However, it is subject to change each year. Details will be provided on admission.
    • All students would need to acquire good quality headphones. We do not recommend sharing of headphones. In case students are considering choosing Sound as an elective, then a Pro model may be more appropriate. WWI is happy to recommend brands & models for the same, if needed.
    • Students other than for the above-mentioned programmes need not acquire their own hardware and can use the computing assets available on campus, but it is recommended that they acquire a personal laptop after their 1st year, preferably a Macbook. WWI is happy to assist students in selection of their hardware devices. WWI also has student discounted pricing, details of which will be made available to the student.
  • A delay in Fee Payment will attract a penalty of Rs 5,000/- per week. Each act of cheque bouncing / dishonour of cheque will attract a penalty of Rs 5,000/-.
  • Norms under the New Education Policy allow a student to take a 3-yr break during the official tenure of a degree programme to complete their programme. This includes term repeat on account of failure or attendance norms. So, a 3-yr UG degree programme needs to be completed within 6 years & a 4-yr UG degree programme within 7 years. For students taking a break and rejoining the programme or repeating semesters for any reason, fees will be payable as applicable based on the current fees prevailing for that semester for the batch that the student joins into. If multiple breaks cause the students to cross the 5/6/7 year threshold, they will need to re-register as a new student. The same is also applicable in case of credit transfers from other universities.
  • Whistling Woods is facing litigation with respect to its campus in Filmcity, Mumbai. WWI has secured relief through interim orders passed by both the Hon. Supreme Court of India on September 22, 2014 and the Hon. Bombay High Court on July 30, 2014, on WWI’s Review Petition challenging the Hon. Bombay High Court’s February 2012 decision on the matter. In its order of July 30, 2014, the Hon. Bombay High Court has allowed WWI to continue its educational activities unhindered until the Review Petition is finally disposed off and in its order of September 22, 2014, the Hon. Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that decision. The Maharashtra State government, through its Cabinet has taken a decision, in late 2018, to allot the land on which the campus is situated to WWI on a long-term lease subject to High Court clearance. The Cabinet Note for the same is available in the Maharashtra government public documents section. The lease agreement finalisation is currently underway and will be presented before the High Court soon. In case there is any update on this matter, adequate intimation / notice will be given.
  • Fee Policies as above are subject to change at Management’s discretion. Appropriate notification of the same will be given to all students. Excessively delayed fee payments may be cause for cancellation of enrolment of student.

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