IICT–Netflix Scholarship 2026

The IICT–Netflix Scholarship 2026 is an online scholarship application for students who have completed Class 12 and wish to pursue industry-relevant learning in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality. The scholarship is conducted by the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in association with Netflix, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. If you meet the Class 12 eligibility and can demonstrate creative aptitude, you can apply during the open registration window.

This scholarship programme offers fee scholarships ranging from 50% to 80% of the applicable programme fee. Applications are open from 2026-08-24 and close on 2026-09-30, and the application mode is online. The selection process is multi-stage: candidates first complete an online MCQ assessment, then undergo a portfolio and/or programme-specific course assessment, and finally attend a personal interview with IICT faculty and a Scholarship Panel member. For programme-specific assessments, once an assessment begins, candidates get a 48-hour submission window to complete it.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification does not specify a total number of scholarships or a category-wise vacancy breakup. The programme is open for eligible Class 12 students applying to the listed IICT programmes, subject to selection through the stated assessment stages.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed Class 12. The scholarship is designed for students who can demonstrate creative aptitude and are applying for programmes within the Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality ecosystem. The notification also states that eligibility and documentation requirements can vary depending on the programme selected, and final eligibility criteria will be communicated during the application process.

Age Limit

The notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation policy.

Application Fee

The registration fee is not specified in the available information.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal: https://netflixscholars.iict.org/.
2. Click the “Apply Now” button on the website.
3. Create your applicant profile and verify your email address or mobile number.
4. Fill in your academic and professional details, including education, experience, achievements, and any supporting certificates.
5. Upload or share your portfolio, demo reel, or links to your creative work where applicable (as per the programme requirements).
6. Submit the scholarship eligibility information and required documents.
7. Select your preferred programme(s), following the final application rules provided during registration.
8. After submission, complete the programme-specific assessment within the 48-hour submission window once the assessment begins.

Salary & Pay Scale

This is a scholarship programme, not an employment recruitment. The scholarship benefit is a fee waiver of 50% to 80% of the applicable programme fee. No salary or pay scale is mentioned.

Selection Process

The selection process evaluates candidates through multiple stages. First, candidates complete an online MCQ assessment; performance in this stage contributes to shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates are then evaluated through a portfolio review and/or a programme-specific course assessment. The final stage is a personal interview conducted with IICT faculty and a Scholarship Panel member. For programme-specific assessments, candidates receive a 48-hour window to complete the submission after the assessment begins.

Eligible students should complete their online application between 2026-08-24 and 2026-09-30 to ensure they are considered for the scholarship selection stages.