Master of Fine Arts in Film Making

First year admissions for the academic year 2026-27

How to become a Somaiya student

We are delighted that you are considering a Masters programme at Somaiya Dhwani chitram, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Please read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a complete and correct application

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Eligibility

Graduation in stream

Admission Process

Step
1

The students should fill the pre-admission form which is available on the college Admission Portal

Step
2

Submission of 500/- (non-refundable in all cases) form fees through the payment gateway

Step
3

Admission will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her offered seat or waitlisted number

Important Dates

Round Application Dates Result Declaration
Round 1 Early Scholarship Application 1st Feb to 30th April 2026 First Week of May 2026
Round 2 1st May to 31st May 2026 First Week of June 2026
Round 3 1st June to 30th June 2026 First Week of July 2026
Round 4 Admission Against Vacancy 1st July to 31st July 2026 First Week of August 2026

Documents Required

  Documents Required
Date of Birth Proof (Anyone of the following documents)
  1. Leaving certificate
  2. Passport
  3. Birth Certificate
  4. PAN Card
Address Proof (Anyone of the following documents)
  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Passport
  3. Driving License
  4. Voter ID
Other Documents
  1. Caste Certificate (for SC, SC, OBC, VJ, NT,SBC & ESBC) if applicable
  2. Marriage Certificate OR Affidavit OR Gazette copy (If there is change in name)
  3. Migration Certificate (Compulsory)
Documents for Person with Disability
  • Physical Disability Certificate from a competent authority (The certificate should clearly state the disability is not less than 40% and that the disability is permanent in nature)
Documents for Sports Quota
  • Certificate issued by competent authorities in a sports competition at State/National /International competitions
  • Credentials will be evaluated by Authorities of SVU
Documents for Non-Resident Indian(NRI) (All documents are compulsory)
  1. Passport copy of Candidate
  2. A Letter issued by the Indian Embassy indicating NRI status of Parent/ Sponsor/ Candidate
Documents for Overseas Citizenship of India/Person of Indian Origin(OCI/PIO) (All documents are compulsory)
  1. Passport copy of Candidate
  2. PIO (OCI) card copy (if the candidate is admitted under PIO (OCI) category)
Documents for Foreign Nationals (All documents are compulsory)
  1. Visa
  2. Passport copy of Candidate
Academic Records
  1. SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Board)
  2. Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
  3. 3 years’ Marksheet (FY, SY,TY) + degree certificate + Convocation Certificate

In case any of the following conditions apply to you, kindly upload the relevant Declaration in the format given below:

  • Candidates who do not have a HSC mark list.
  • Candidates who do not have a Passing Certificate
Declaration mark list or certificates Unavailable
Declaration Results Awaited (HSC)

Fee Structure

MFA in Film Making ₹ 3,00,000

Important Instructions

  • A provisional seat will be offered based on the merit, and availability of seats. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her status of admission whether confirmed or waitlisted. A candidate who has been offered a provisional seat will need to pay the full fees as applicable for the programme, within 8 days of the receipt of the offer letter, to secure the confirmed admission.
  • Candidate who does not pay the requisite amount as per the deadline will lose his/her claim on the confirmed seat during that phase.
  • Provisional admission needs to be confirmed within four working days of declaration of result of graduation or equivalent examinations, by paying the remaining balance of fees.
  • The final confirmation of admission is subject to physical verification of the documents. In case of non-availability of valid documents, the confirmation of the admission will result in cancellation.
  • Cancellation rules are available on the website for reference.
  • The admission schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive / instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.