Introduction
Event Management is one of the fastest growing segments of occupations in India. People generally think event management has to do with organising birthday parties and weddings. While these fall within the purview of event management, there are many more areas that encompass this field. International events, conferences, award ceremonies, concerts, and sporting events are all professionally managed affairs now. In this context, it becomes important to understand the top 10 colleges for event management in India.
No 1. National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD), Mumbai
One of the best institutes of event management affiliated to GICED, University of Mumbai, NAEMD is the first institute in India to offer University recognized Degree and Diploma courses in Event Management. The institute instills its students with basic and advanced theories & techniques in the discipline of management, public relations, finance, tourism, law etc. related to the field of events.
Campus: It has campuses in cities along with Mumbai that too offer the similar courses in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur and Dubai.
Courses:
Bachelor’s of Management Studies- Event Management and PR (BMS- EM & PR). This course is of 3-years duration and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
Master’s in Event Management and PR (MEM)
This course is for a 2-years duration course and candidates with a Graduate degree from any stream can apply for this course.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Aspects of Media, Marketing and Events (PGDAME). This is a 1-year course and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course.
Undergraduate Diploma in Event Management & PR (DEM). This is a 1-year duration course and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
Placements: The institute offers placements in top notch companies like Wizcraft, Times of India, Percept D’Mark, FICCI, Fountain Head, Gujarat Tourism etc.
To know more visit the website: www.naemd.com
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National Institute of Event Management (NIEM), New Delhi
Established in year 2000, NIEM holds an award from Limca Book of World Records for Asia’s first and best event college. The institute is only event college in the world to have in-house events at national level. It rests a tie-up with the National and International firms IAO, FICCI, CII, EEMA and club of Bombay etc. The institute was started with an aim to produce trained and qualified workforce for the event and entertainment industry.
Campus: The institute has 15 campuses in cities of Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Odisha, Kolhapur, Chhattisgarh, Jodhpur, Delhi, Dehradun, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur and Kolkata.
Courses:
Diploma in Event Management (DEM). This is a 1-year long course and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
Placements: UTV, Platinum Events, Wizcraft, The Economic Times, Ogilvy and Mather, ZEE TV, BRITT Worldwide etc.
To know more visit the website: www.niemindia.com
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EMDI Institute of Media and Communication, New Delhi
EMDI offers courses in Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations and other media related courses. The institute was established in 2002 and offers vocational training and industry-relevant courses. It is the only Indian Institute to be associated with the prestigious EEMA (Entertainment and Event Management Association).
Campus: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru
Courses:
Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management & Experiential Marketing (PGDEMEM). This is a 11 months full-time course and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course.
PGDEMEM-Global – The course gives global exposure in Dubai. Students get the opportunity to work with LIVE events in Dubai. This is a 11 months full-time course and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course.
Diploma in Event Management (DEM) -Same duration and eligibility of course as above.
Post Graduation Diploma in Event Management (PGDEM) – Same duration and eligibility of course as above.
Note: The institute also offers courses in Advertising, PR and Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Wedding Planning and Sports Management.
Placements: Percept, DNA Network, Book My Show, DDB Mudramax, 70 Event Media Group
To know more visit the website: www.emdiworld.com/delhi
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Indian School of Media (ISM), Mumbai
The Institute offers industry-focused courses in the Media and Entertainment industry. Established in the year 2011, the institute is linked with St. Xavier’s Technical Institute. Here, the students are trained by IIT and IIM Alumnus to cater them essential skills and knowledge about the industry.
Campus: Single-campus in Mumbai
Courses:
Post Graduation Diploma in Media and Event Management – 1-year duration course. Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course
Diploma in Media and Event Management – 1-year duration course. Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
Placements: Filmfare, Disney, Yashraj Films, Wizcraft, Sunburn, The Times of India etc.
To know more visit the website: www.ism.ind.in
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National Academy of Media and Events (NAME), Kolkata
The Institute was introduced in 2014 with the focus to provide education in event management and entertainment industry. It offers courses in Event Management, Wedding Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Film-Making and other short term programmes.
Campus: Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna
Courses:
Diploma in Event Management, Public Relations and Wedding Planning – 1-year full-time course, Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course. The selection criteria includes Aptitude test and personal interview.
Certification in Event Management -6 months part-time course, minimum qualification required is 10+2.
Organised and Coordinative Events: ZEE TV Sa Re GA MA, Airtel Network, Axis Bank, Kolkata Fashion Expo 2018, India Speed Week etc.
To know more visit the website: www.nameedu.in
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Amity School of Communication, Noida
This institute is a premiere communication institute affiliated to Amity University, which offers professional courses at undergraduate and post graduate level. Established in the year 1999, the school aims to imbibe among the neo-leadership of the Indian Media industry. The institute offers Masters degree in (Marketing Management, Event Management & Public Relations, Business Administration) and both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in (Journalism & Mass Com., Film and Television Production).
Campus: Noida, Lucknow
Courses:
MA (PR and Event Management) This is a 2-years duration course, a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course
To know more visit the website: www.amity.edu/asco
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Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida
It is an integral education and training academy of Marwah Studios, a leading entertainment and media conglomerate. Established in 1993, AAFT delivers high quality technical education in emerging areas of media and creative arts. This institute has an international presence as students from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America come to pursue the courses.
AAFT offers courses in media education in the fields of Filmmaking, Journalism, Performing Arts, Advertising, Acting, Interior Design, Dance, Digital Marketing, Animation and Fashion Designing.
Campus: Single campus in Noida
Bachelors in Event Management (BAEM) – This course is of 3-years duration and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course
Masters in Public Relations & Events + PG Diploma in Public Relations & Events – This is a course of 2-years duration and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course
Recent Placements: ZEE shopping, GTH News, Sparsa, AAjTak, Make My Trip, DainikBhaskar etc.
To know more visit the website: www.aaft.com
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Impact Institute of Event Management (IIEM), New Delhi
The Institute offers academics, which includes Basic Event Management Training, Event practical and Workshops, Live Projects, Industry Facilitated guest lectures, Communication and Grooming sessions etc. Founded in 2008, the Institute is recognized by Singhania University, Rajasthan.
Campus: New Delhi
MBA in Event Management – This is a 2-years full-time programme (classes 5 days a week) and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course. The institute allso offers part-time courses 3 days a week.
BBA in Event Management – 3-years full time programme (classes 5 days a week). Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course. Also offers a part-time course of 3 days a week.
Diploma in Event Management – 1-year course. Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course. Also part-time diploma course is offered with classes on weekends and weekday evenings
Post Graduate Diploma – 1-year full time course. Graduates from any stream are eligible to apply for this course.
Placements: Wizcraft, Vibgyor, DNA, TEC India, Showtime, EMC India etc.
To know more visit the website: www.iiemdelhi.com
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Institute of Mass Communication, Film and Television Studies, Kolkata
The institute has been approved by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal and is affiliated to the University of Kalyani, West Bengal. The institute offers courses in Media studies, Mass Com & Journalism, Event Management, Animation, Photography, Corporate Training Programmes etc.
Campus: Kolkata
Courses:
Advertising, Public Relations and Event Management Certification Course – This is a 6 months duration course and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
To know more visit the website: www.imcfts.com
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Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR), Indore
Introduced in year 1997, the institute has been rated ‘A’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) twice consecutively in 2009 and 2014. It offers courses in Event Management, Digital Photography, Retail Management, T.V production etc.
Campus: Indore
Courses:
Diploma in Event Management (DEM) – This is a 1-year full time course and any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
PG Diploma in Events and Public Relations (PGDEPR) – This is a 1-year full time course and a graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course.
To know more visit the website: www.pimrindore.ac.in
