Yeldo Mar Baselios College (YMBC), Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, offers 3-year full-time Bachelor of Arts programmes affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, in three design and media specialisations: Animation and Graphic Design, Animation and Visual Effects, and Interior Architecture and Design. The college holds NAAC Grade B++ accreditation and is AICTE approved and ISO certified. Total fees are INR 75,000 across all three specialisations. Admission is through a college-level merit test and personal interview.
YMBC is accepting applications for the 2026-27 batch. The application window runs through June 2026 and the college-level merit test and personal interview are expected in June to July 2026. Contact the YMBC admissions office or visit the college website for the confirmed schedule.
Key Points
- All three BA specialisations are practical and industry-oriented, covering digital tools such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and VFX compositing software alongside foundational theory.
- Admission requires no centralised entrance exam; creative and design aptitude is assessed directly through a college-level merit test and personal interview.
- YMBC is located in Kothamangalam, a Tier-3 town in Ernakulam district, making it accessible for students from across central Kerala at significantly lower living costs than Kochi city.
YMBC BA Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| BA Animation and Graphic Design, BA Animation and Visual Effects, BA Interior Architecture and Design | INR 75,000 |
- All three specialisations carry a uniform fee of INR 25,000 per year, totalling INR 75,000 for the 3-year programme as reported for 2025-26.
- Examination fees, caution deposit, and other institutional charges may apply additionally; verify the exact fee schedule with the YMBC admissions office before joining.
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with official sources before taking admission.
YMBC BA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Form Availability | April to June 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | June 2026 |
| Merit Test and Personal Interview | June to July 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July to August 2026 |
- Applications are submitted directly to YMBC with an application fee of INR 500; contact the admissions office or download the form from the college website.
- No centralised entrance exam is required; shortlisted candidates appear for a college-level merit test and personal interview.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 from any stream from a recognised board.
- Minimum aggregate marks: 45 percent in 10+2.
- Creative and design aptitude is assessed through the college-level selection process; SC/ST candidates may be eligible with relaxed cut-offs as per MGU and Kerala government norms.
Admission Process
- Collect the application form from YMBC Kothamangalam or download it from the college website and pay the INR 500 application fee.
- Submit the completed form with 10+2 mark sheet, transfer certificate, community certificate if applicable, and passport-size photographs.
- Appear for the college-level merit test and personal interview on the announced dates.
- Check the merit list on the college notice board or website; pay the programme fee within the stipulated date to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a design or media BA in Kerala with total fees under INR 80,000
- You prefer admission based on creative aptitude rather than competitive exam rank
- You are targeting careers in animation studios, VFX houses, or interior design firms in Kerala and South India
- You prefer a smaller campus in central Kerala over a high-cost Kochi city college
✗ Skip if
- You expect structured campus placement drives with national studios or design firms
- You need a programme recognised outside Kerala for postgraduate design school applications
- You are targeting Metro-based animation or VFX roles immediately after graduation without further training
YMBC BA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | As per Kerala government norms | Kerala domicile SC/ST/OBC students; apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | As per central government norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000 per annum; apply via NSP |
| EBC/Minority Scholarship (State) | As per Kerala government norms | Economically backward and minority community students; apply via Kerala Scholarship Portal |
| Kerala Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As per government norms | Merit-based assistance for Kerala domicile students; apply via Kerala Higher Education Portal |
- Scholarship applications through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically open between August and November; apply promptly after admission.
- Kerala domicile SC/ST and OBC students should also check state-specific schemes through the Kerala Social Welfare Department portal (swd.kerala.gov.in).
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