// POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA · FULL-TIME INTENSIVE · 15 MONTHS

PGDP in Game Design

Fast-track your entry into professional game studios with a world-class portfolio. Master advanced game systems, mechanics, and design methodologies.

DURATION 15 Months
TOTAL FEE ₹15L Total
SEATS 15
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// SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Train Hands-On From Day 1

Our PGDP in Game Design is a fast-track, studio-simulation program designed for graduates and working professionals who want to transition directly into professional game development. We bypass theoretical essays and drop you straight into structural gameplay programming and production workflows.

You will collaborate with international veteran faculty to build professional-grade portfolio pieces. Every project is designed to replicate the rigorous milestones and technical constraints of a real AAA studio.

  • Fast-Track Timeline: Intensive 15-month timeline optimized for studio readiness.
  • Advanced Engines: Deep integration with Unreal Engine 5 C++ and Unity C#.
  • Veteran Faculty: Direct instruction from industry veterans who shipped global hits.
  • Studio Portfolio: Graduate with complete, polished, and fully playable demo builds.
// CORE MODULES

What You Will Master

01

Advanced Gameplay Systems

  • Advanced C++ & Scripting in Unreal Engine
  • Architecting modular, event-driven game logic
  • State machines and systemic AI designs
  • Physics engines & customized movement systems
02

Level & World Design

  • Prototyping level flows and puzzle pacing
  • Environmental logic and user guiding principles
  • Cinematic lighting and real-time VFX integration
  • Scripting environmental triggers and events
03

Multiplayer & Networking

  • Networking foundations (TCP/UDP, client-server models)
  • Replication & state synchronization in multiplayer
  • Latency compensation and prediction techniques
  • User lobby integration and matchmaking pipelines
04

Studio Production & Thesis

  • Agile frameworks and high-velocity studio production
  • Comprehensive debugging, profiling, and optimization
  • Playtesting validation and user feedback implementation
  • Final thesis project: shipping a fully polished game
// INSTRUCTORS

Learn From Veterans

Industry Experts

Your mentors aren't just academics; they are seasoned developers who have shipped titles at major studios. They bring current industry practices, production realities, and professional networks directly into the classroom.

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// ALUMNI NETWORK

Student Success

"The PGDP was the perfect transition tool for me. Coming from a traditional software engineering background, the intensive 15 months taught me structural game physics and networking design. Shipped my thesis and got hired immediately."
Karan V. Gameplay Engineer
"An absolute studio simulation. Working in teams to build multiplayer levels under AAA veterans gave me the portfolio and practical confidence that set me apart."
Neha K. Level & Systems Designer
// LAUNCH WINDOWS

Upcoming Batches

7 AUGUST 2026
OPEN
JANUARY 2027
OPENING SOON
// CAREER OUTCOMES

Your Future Roles

Gameplay Programmer Systems Architect Level Designer Technical Artist Multiplayer Developer Lead Gameplay Designer

Ready to Build?

15 seats per cohort. Merit-based selection. ₹5000 application fee.

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