Video Editor
Video editors assemble footage, sound and effects to create polished video content for films, advertising and online platforms. In India this role is accessible via degrees in mass communication, design or film-school diplomas and through short courses and apprenticeships with studios and digital agencies.
Actions for your grade
- Take online beginner courses for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve and complete small projects.
- Build a simple showreel of 2–3 short edits (events, interviews, montages).
- Volunteer to edit for school plays, club videos or local events to gain experience.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Video Editor
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Many colleges admit through CUET or their own tests; courses provide hands-on editing and internships.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA / B.Sc in Mass Communication or Journalism & Mass Communication (3 years)
- CollegesJamia Millia Islamia · Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication Pune · Christ University Bengaluru
- CareerVideo Editor
Design degrees focus on visual storytelling and motion graphics useful for advanced editing roles.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsUCEED or NID DAT
- DegreeB.Des in Visual Communication / Communication Design (4 years)
- CollegesIIT Bombay · National Institute of Design Ahmedabad · Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology
- CareerVideo Editor
Top film schools offer intensive practical training and industry placements; many also accept experienced applicants through internal auditions.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreePostgraduate diploma / Diploma in Film & Television Production or Editing (6 months–2 years)
- CollegesFilm and Television Institute of India Pune · Whistling Woods Institute Mumbai · Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Kolkata
- CareerVideo Editor
Useful for moving into senior content, production or studio management roles after hands-on experience.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA in Media/Marketing (2 years)
- CollegesIIM Kolkata · Symbiosis International University Pune
- CareerVideo Editor
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
UCEED IIT Bombay | Class 12 (any stream) | Hard | Jan |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
NID DAT National Institute of Design | Class 12 (any stream) | Hard | Jan (Prelims) + Apr (Mains) |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.