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Gold Award for Excellence in Green Tech & Sustainable Education

Economic Times TechEdu India Awards 2024

Excellence in Academia

HRD India Awards 2023

Best Media and Mass Communication Institute

11th Lions Gurukul Awards 2023

Become an iLEADER

Leadership Starts Here

Infrastructure That Enables Excellence

Studios, labs, and resources that mirror the industry.

A Legacy of Academic Excellence

Shagufta Rahaman
M.Sc Media Science · Silver Medallist · MAKAUT

A Campus Shaped by Industry Leaders

Masterclasses, conversations, and insights from industry experts and practitioners.

Why iLEAD Kolkata

iLEAD Kolkata is a MAKAUT-affiliated, UGC-approved institute shaping future-ready professionals across media, business, design, technology, allied health and enterprise.
Our rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes combine academic depth with real industry practice, from Media Science, Animation, Filmmaking and Design to BBA, Cyber Security, Interior Design, Healthcare Technology, Tourism and beyond.

  • Asli Intelligence
    Human thinking comes first. AI and technology are used as tools to strengthen judgment, creativity, and decision-making, not as shortcuts.
  • Learning by Doing
    Studios, labs, simulations, live briefs and fieldwork are built into every programme. Students graduate with hands-on experience, not just theory.
  • Global Exposure
    International collaborations and academic tie-ups offer curated cross-border learning beyond the classroom.
  • Industry-Ready Education
    The curriculum is shaped with industry input. Learning mirrors real professional workflows through live projects and internships.
  • Recognition That Counts
    Nationally recognised for academic excellence, sustainability and industry alignment across TechEdu and HRD platforms.
  • Careers, Built Early
    Structured placement support across media, tech, design, healthcare and business, including internships and earn-while-you-learn opportunities before graduation.

Your Application Journey

Create Your Profile

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details.

Verify Your Details

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Complete Your Application

Select your program and submit academic information.

Upload Documents

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Submit & Pay

Pay the application fee.

Courses

B.Sc in Media Science

One integrated degree across print, broadcast, digital and emerging media.

  • Industry-grade chroma & audio studios
  • Hands-on, practice-led learning
  • Dedicated placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Interior Design

Research-led UG program on sustainable and contemporary interior design.

  • Practice-led, AI-integrated learning
  • Sustainability-driven, industry-aligned curriculum
  • International design exposure with UK partner university
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Multimedia, Animation & Graphics

Integrated UG program on 2D & 3D animation, graphics, and web design.

  • Industry-standard animation labs and tools
  • Practice-led training across creative pipelines
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Data Science

A practice-led UG programme in data, AI, and machine learning.

  • Hands-on training with real datasets and tools
  • Industry exposure through projects and applications
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Film & Television

Professional training for film and television production.

  • Industry-grade in-house studios and equipment
  • Paid and non-paid internships across film & media
  • Live projects with iLEAD Films and iLEAD Studio
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Sustainable Fashion Design & Management

Design and manage fashion with sustainability at the core.

  • Sustainability-led, globally aligned curriculum
  • Practice-based learning across design and management
  • International design exposure with a UK partner university
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Cyber Security

Professional training in cyber defence and digital security.

  • Hands-on exposure to cyber systems and threats
  • Training in forensics, cryptography, and vulnerability analysis
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Professional training in software development and computer systems.

  • Hands-on training in programming and applications
  • Exposure to real-world systems, data, and technologies
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Medical Lab Technology

Professional training in diagnostic laboratory science.

  • Hands-on exposure to clinical lab techniques and practices
  • Field visits and industry interaction
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

B.Sc in Critical Care Technology

Specialised clinical training focused on intensive care systems.

  • Hands-on exposure to ICU systems & biomedical equipment
  • Field visits and real-world clinical interaction
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

Bachelor of Optometry

Clinical training in eye care, vision testing, and ocular health.

  • Hands-on exposure to clinical optometry practices
  • Field visits and real-world patient interaction
  • Dedicated placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Business education focused on management, operations, strategy, and execution.

  • Exposure to business environments and field visits
  • Practical learning across finance, marketing, and operations
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

BBA in Hospital Management

Business and management education for hospitals and healthcare services.

  • Exposure to hospital operations and healthcare systems
  • Industry interaction through hospital visits
  • Industry-linked placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

BBA in Digital Marketing

Business training for performance marketing, digital growth, platforms, and analytics.

  • Hands-on exposure to SEO, social media, and e-commerce systems
  • Practice-led learning using real tools and campaigns
  • Career preparation through live campaigns & industry-led evaluation
  • Admissions open for 2026

BBA in Entrepreneurship

Business education for founders and future entrepreneurs.

  • Case studies, startup roadmaps, and founder-led insights
  • Practice-based learning focused on venture creation
  • Structured placement and startup support included
  • Admissions open for 2026

BBA in Travel & Tourism Management

Management education for global travel, tourism, and service industries.

  • Industry-oriented curriculum by tourism professionals
  • Exposure to travel operations, marketing, and service management
  • 100% Placement support across travel and hospitality sectors
  • Admissions open for 2026

BBA in Sports Management

Management education focused on sports operations and events.

  • Exposure to sports organisations, events, and management systems
  • Field visits and real-world industry interaction
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

M.Sc in Media Science

Postgraduate training in media practice, research, and communication systems.

  • Access to in-house chroma and professional audio studios
  • Practice-led learning across journalism, film, graphics, and digital media
  • Structured placement support
  • Admissions open for 2026

Life @ iLEAD

A campus culture focused on practice, engagement, and exposure.

Voices from the Industry

Industry leaders share their unfiltered perspective on iLEAD.

 

Dr. Saikat Maitra

Vice Chancellor of MAKAUT

 

Ram Gopal Varma

Filmmaker

 

Prakash Jha

Filmmaker

 

Abir Chatterjee

Theatre Personality, Actor

Instructions

For Queries & Support

To ensure faster resolution, applicants are advised to use the iLEAD Query Management System (iLEAD-QMS) instead of email.

How to raise a query:

  • Register and verify your email ID.
  • Log in to your dashboard and click “Any Queries? Ask Us”.
  • Select the appropriate category and submit your query.