~ MAAC aims to expand its footprint in Howrah and rest of West Bengal~
Staff Reporter: Howrah, 9th. June, 2025: MAAC, a premier institute and a pioneer in high-end 3D animation, VFX training, gaming, and multimedia and a training brand of Aptech Limited, has launched a new training centre in Howrah, West Bengal. With a proven track record of delivering a skilled workforce to the growing AVGC-XR industry and an established presence in Kolkata, and rest of West Bengal, the new centre of MAAC aims to expand its footprint in the region.
Howrah is witnessing a significant interest in the creative field, with a growing demand for animation, VFX, and game design courses. The MAAC Howrah centre is a new addition that facilitates these courses for the youth of the region and aspirants who migrate to this hub to build their careers. As a prominent animation institute in the country, MAAC plays a crucial role in fostering employment opportunities and skill development within this rapidly growing industry.
Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Global Retail Business, Aptech Limited and Brand Custodian, MAAC, said, “Given the rapid growth of the AVGC-XR industry, the demand for highly skilled professionals is also on the rise. Howrah and Kolkata, with its immense potential, stands out as an ideal destination. We are thrilled to announce our addition to the region, recognising the opportunities it offers and our commitment to being a part of its flourishing landscape. I am confident that students will make the most of this opportunity, and this centre will produce numerous accomplished animators, VFX artists, game designers, and other talented individuals for India’s burgeoning AVGC-XR industry.”
Mr Sandip Saha, Director, Director at MAAC Howrah, stated, “Having a long-standing relationship with MAAC, we have immense trust in its infrastructure and curriculum to train quality professionals within the AVGC-XR segment. A specialised institution like MAAC, focusing on skill development that leads to employment opportunities, is precisely what this place needs, given the ever-growing demand. We provide free career counselling for those interested in pursuing careers in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality) sector, ensuring that all concerns and inquiries are addressed. We are thrilled to witness the growth of exceptional artists whom we will train and support from MAAC Howrah.”
Spread across 2,250 square feet, the centre includes three spacious classrooms with a combined seating capacity of approximately 300 students, along with a state-of-the-art lab that can accommodate numerous learners at a time. The facility is equipped with advanced technology and infrastructure, creating the perfect atmosphere for students to immerse themselves in creative pursuits like animation, VFX, gaming, and other media disciplines.
For further information, please visit https://www.maacindia.com/
Centre Address: 545/2, G.T Road, Howrah Maidan, Howrah – 711101
Contact number: 8899117005
About MAAC:
MAAC is India’s premier training institute for high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Founded in 2001 and a major brand of Aptech Ltd, MAAC has trained over lakhs of students, worldwide. It has in total over 130 centres in India and abroad with cutting-edge infrastructure in over 65+ cities.
MAAC offers industry-relevant career courses on 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Multimedia, Filmmaking, Broadcast, VR & AR. MAAC courses are thoughtfully designed to provide students thorough insights about the dynamics of the industry. It provides real-life training environment to students, backed by excellent faculty, world-class infrastructure, and the latest technical tools.
MAAC students are placed across all domains of the Media & Entertainment industry in India & overseas. With our job-ready courses, MAAC students are placed in leading production houses and studios such as MPC, Prime Focus, DNEG, Amazon, Redchillies VFX, Accenture, DQ Entertainment, Green Gold Animation, Technicolor, NDTV, IBN7, NY VFXwaala and Cosmos Maya amongst others. For further information please visit- http://www.maacindia.com/Default.aspx
