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DAVE School

DAVE School

Train. Create. Launch. Your Entertainment Career.

H589+7Q7, Mandir Wali Gali, Ballabgarh, Sector 6, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110022, India

About DAVE School

The DAVE School (Digital Animation & Visual Effects School) was founded in 2000 to meet the demand for skilled artists in the entertainment industry. Located at Universal Studios Florida, the school provides a hands-on, real-world education. The curriculum is designed with the help of industry professionals to mirror a real-world production environment, fostering collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The school's philosophy emphasizes practical training, portfolio development, and career placement. Students learn the latest software and techniques through project-based learning to prepare them for careers in animation, visual effects, and game production.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Bachelor

This comprehensive program covers foundational courses to advanced commercial design, emphasizing urban and landscape design with sustainability principles. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for diverse architectural careers.

5 Years (10 Semesters)
English
Fee structure of around INR 55,000 to 3,30,000.
Deadline: Refer to the college annually before the beginning of the university year.
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Architectural Conservation
Master

This program focuses on the principles and practices of architectural conservation, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. It aims to equip students with skills in design and intervention in the built environment.

2 Years
English
₹ 2.18 L for 2 years.
Deadline: N/A
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Landscape Architecture
Master

The program aims to impart proficiency in landscape assessment and design techniques by employing ecological principles while keeping in view socio-economic and cultural considerations. The program covers a variety of subject areas such as plant systems and processes, plants and design, landscape engineering, eco-system analysis and field ecology.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Urban Design
Master

This program imparts knowledge and skills of design and intervention in the built urban environment at varying scales through a broad range of subjects. A significant portion of the instruction is through interactive design studios.

N/A
English
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Ph.D. Architecture
Doctorate

This program focuses on advanced research in architecture, requiring a Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. It involves in-depth study and research in a specialized area of architecture.

2-5 Years (Full-Time), 3-7 Years (Part-Time)
English
INR 80,000 for 2 years. Application fee is INR 2,500 for Indian Nationals and US$ 300 for foreign nationals/NRI/PIO/OCI.
Deadline: Admissions are processed twice a year, at the start of either semester (January/July).
B.Sc in Interior Design
Bachelor

The B.Des in Interior Design is a 4-year undergraduate degree program designed for students who wish to work towards improving inhabited spaces through a well-informed and experiential design process. Training in 2D and 3D design software is an integral part of this program.

3 years
English
Fee structure of around INR 55,000 to 3,30,000.
Deadline: N/A
UG Diploma
Diploma

Delhi School of Architecture and Design provides Full Time programs at the UG levels. These courses are available in multiple streams like Design and Architecture & Planning.

Varies
English
Fee structure of around INR 55,000 to 3,30,000.
Deadline: N/A
Diploma in Virtual Production
Diploma

This program provides specialized training in Visual Effects with extensive practice under industry level supervision, The Game Production program followed 13 years later in September of 2014, making it the second program to be offered by the school.

1.5 years
English
USD 49775.
Deadline: N/A
Visual Effects Production Diploma
Diploma

The Visual Effects Production diploma program gives students a broad range of skills which allows them to pursue jobs in the computer graphics industry, including feature film and television effects, game art, print advertising, architectural visualization and military simulation.

1 year
English
USD 35000.
Deadline: N/A
Diploma in Game Production
Diploma

This program gives each student practical exposure to complete each of the major disciplines needed for game art content creation. This includes games produced by both major game studios working on AAA titles and independent production houses working on mobile gaming and other applications.

1 year
English
USD 35000.
Deadline: N/A

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Institution of National Importance by an Act of Parliament (SPA Act 2014), autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Granted 'Deemed University' status in 1979. Affiliated with National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) and NOSPlan.
Admissions
13% (EduRank) or 0-9% (uniRank) - indicating extremely selective admission.
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
JEE_Main_2026_Session_1
January 21-30, 2026
JEE_Main_2026_Session_2
April 2-9, 2026
General_Application_Tentative
start: April 2025
deadline: May 2025
PG_Spot_Round_2025_Application_Deadline
August 5, 2025
Requirements
reservations_apply: Yes, for various categories including SC/ST/OBC/EWS, Kashmiri Migrants, Physically Challenged Persons, Foreign Nationals (10%), Non-Resident Indians (3%), and Wards of Defence/Paramilitary Personnel.
postgraduate_programs: Admission based on Joint Admission for Architecture and Planning (JAAP PG), requiring a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA at the qualifying examination (50% or 5.5 CGPA for reserved categories). May also include GATE score, academic profile, written test, personal interview, and portfolio for specific courses.
undergraduate_programs: Admission through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main Paper 2), conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).

DAVE School Academic FAQ

DAVE School is Train. Create. Launch. Your Entertainment Career.

The acceptance rate for DAVE School is 13% (EduRank) or 0-9% (uniRank) - indicating extremely selective admission., reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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DAVE School provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Architectural Conservation, Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Urban Design, Ph.D. Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Approximately 11:1 (Based on ~1200 students and 105 full-time faculty). For classes, it's approximately 28 students to 8 faculty members., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

DAVE School is situated in New Delhi, India, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, DAVE School holds accreditations from: Institution of National Importance by an Act of Parliament (SPA Act 2014), autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Granted 'Deemed University' status in 1979. Affiliated with National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) and NOSPlan..