If you have a flair for management and aim to develop leadership skills, Event Management could be a promising career path for you. This profession involves the art of creating, envisioning, coordinating, and scheduling various events, ranging from festivals and conferences to weddings, formal parties, political rallies, award shows, concerts, and conventions.

However, even if you possess natural talent, success cannot be achieved without honing your skills. Hence, there are numerous institutes that offer courses in event management, but the most exceptional ones are dedicated to producing accomplished professionals.

Top 10 colleges for Event Management in India

1. National Academy of Event Management and Development (NAEMD), Mumbai

NAEMD, affiliated with GICED and located in Mumbai, is considered one of the top institutes for event management. It is the first institute in India to offer degree and diploma courses in this field that are recognized by the university. The institute provides its students with a comprehensive education, covering both fundamental and advanced theories and techniques related to management, public relations, finance, tourism, law, and other topics relevant to event management.

Campus: In addition to its Mumbai campus, NAEMD has other campuses in cities such as Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, and Dubai, which offer similar courses.

Courses:

Bachelor’s of Management Studies- Event Management and PR (BMS- EM & PR)

• 3-years duration course.
• Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.

Master’s in Event Management and PR (MEM)

• 2-years duration course.
• Candidate with a Graduate degree from any stream can apply for this course.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Aspects of Media, Marketing and Events (PGDAME)

• 1-year duration course
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course

Undergraduate Diploma in Event Management & PR (DEM)

• 1-year duration course.
• 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

2. National Institute of Event Management (NIEM), New Delhi

NIEM, founded in 2000, has been recognized by the Limca Book of World Records as Asia's first and best event college. It is the only event college globally to organize in-house events at a national level. The institute has partnered with renowned national and international firms, including IAO, FICCI, CII, EEMA, and Club of Bombay, among others. The institute was established with the objective of producing skilled and qualified professionals for the event and entertainment industry, and its efforts were acknowledged by the current Prime Minister, who was the Chief Minister at the time.

Campus: NIEM has a total of 15 campuses located in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Odisha, Kolhapur, Chhattisgarh, Jodhpur, Delhi, Dehradun, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur, and Kolkata.

Courses:

Diploma in Event Management (DEM)

• 1-year duration course.
• Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course.
• Fee- 59,500 (Mumbai campus)

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

3. EMDI Institute of Media and Communication, New Delhi

EMDI provides courses in Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations, and other media-related fields. The institute was founded in 2002 and delivers vocational training and courses that are pertinent to the industry. EMDI is the sole Indian institute affiliated with the esteemed Entertainment and Event Management Association (EEMA).

Campus: EMDI has campuses situated in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Courses: 

Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management & Experiential Marketing (PGDEMEM)

• 11 months full-time course
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course

PGDEMEM-Global

• The course gives global exposure in Dubai
• Students get opportunity to work with LIVE events in Dubai
• 11 months full-time course
• 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: emdiworld.com/delhi

4. Indian School of Media (ISM), Mumbai

The institute provides courses that concentrate on the Media and Entertainment industry. It was founded in 2011 and is affiliated with St. Xavier's Technical Institute. The students are instructed by IIT and IIM alumni, who equip them with the essential skills and knowledge required to succeed in the industry.

Campus: The institute has a solitary campus located 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

5. National Academy of Media and Events (NAME), Kolkata

The institute was established in 2014 with the aim of imparting education in the event management and entertainment industry. It provides courses in Event Management, Wedding Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Film-Making, and other short-term programs.

Campus: The institute has campuses located in Kolkata, Mumbai, and 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
• Selection Criteria- Aptitude test and personal interview

Certification in Event Management

• 6 months part-time course
• Minimum qualification required is 10+2

Organised and Co-ordinative 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: nameedu.in

6. Amity School of Communication, Noida

This premier communication institute is affiliated with Amity University and offers professional undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Its establishment in 1999 was aimed at inculcating leadership skills among the next generation of Indian media professionals. The institute offers Masters degrees in Marketing Management, Event Management & Public Relations, and Business Administration, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Journalism & Mass Communication and Film and Television Production.

Campus: Noida, Lucknow

Courses:

MA (PR and Event Management)

• 2-years duration course
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course
• Fee- 1st year (1.15 lakh), 2nd year (1.725 lakh)

To know more visit the website: www.amity.edu/asco

7. Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida

AAFT is a crucial education and training academy under Marwah Studios, a leading media and entertainment conglomerate. Established in 1993, AAFT offers top-notch technical education in emerging areas of media and creative arts. The institute has an international presence as students from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America come to pursue courses.

AAFT provides courses in media education in fields such as Film Making, Journalism, Performing Arts, Advertising, Acting, Interior Design, Dance, Digital Marketing, Animation, and Fashion Designing.

Campus: Single campus in Noida

Bachelors in Event Management (BAEM)

• 3-years duration
• 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

• 2-years duration
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course

Recent Placements: ZEE shopping, GTH News, Sparsa, AAj Tak, Make My Trip, Dainik Bhaskar etc.

To know more visit the website: aaft.com

8. Impact Institute of Event Management (IIEM), New Delhi

This institute provides academic courses such as Basic Event Management Training, Event Practical and Workshops, Live Projects, Industry Facilitated Guest Lectures, Communication and Grooming Sessions, and more. Established in 2008, the institute is accredited by Singhania University, Rajasthan.

Campus: New Delhi

MBA in Event Management

• 2-years full-time programme (classes 5 days a week)
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course
• Also offers part-time course of 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 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
• Graduate from any stream is 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

9. Institute of Mass Communication, Film and Television Studies, Kolkata

This institute is recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, and is affiliated with the University of Kalyani, West Bengal. The institute provides courses in Media Studies, Mass Communication and Journalism, Event Management, Animation, Photography, Corporate Training Programs, and more.

Campus: Kolkata

Courses:

Advertising, Public Relations and Event Management Certification Course

• 6 months duration course
• Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course
• Fee- 18,000

To know more visit the website: www.imcfts.com

10. Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR), Indore

Established in 1997, this institute has received an 'A' rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) twice in a row, in 2009 and 2014. The institute provides courses in Event Management, Digital Photography, Retail Management, TV Production, and more.

Campus: Indore

Courses:

Diploma in Event Management (DEM)

• 1-year full time course
• Any candidate, qualified with 10+2 can is eligible to apply for the course

PG Diploma in Events and Public Relations (PGDEPR)

• 1-year full time course
• Graduate from any stream is eligible to apply for this course

To know more visit the website: www.pimrindore.ac.in