Whistling woods international is considered as India's premier institution for film, media, communication and creative arts. WWI Mumbai offers UG, PG and Diploma Courses in the discipline of Filmmaking, Mass Communication, Event Management, Fashion, Design, etc. Admission is granted on the basis of the General Aptitude Test, Creative Ability Test, Personal Statement of Purpose and Personal Interview.

WWI Latest Update:

  • WWI UG, PG, and PhD admission has started for the session 2023-24.

WWI Mumbai offers scholarships and fee waivers to less privileged students of more than million US dollars. 90% of graduates of WWI have been successfully employed with several leading film and media organizations in India as well as overseas.The top recruiters of WWI are Bling entertainment, social kinnect, Mukta A2 Cinema, Greenroom, Arre, Dharma production, Disney India, Universal, etc. 

As per Government of India norms, 15%, 7.5% and 27% reservation is available to Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) respectively, for each of the programs. In addition, supernumerary seats are allocated to Persons With Disabilities (PWD) {3%}, Kashmiri migrants {1%} and children of the Armed Forces Employees {5%}

Whistling Woods International Campus Tour

Whistling Woods International Campus Tour

WWI has alliances with institutions including Deakin University, Met Film School, University of Hertfordshire, Bournemouth University, Teesside University, Screen Academy of Scotland, UK and many more. Campus of WWI has many world class facilities such as 40 Classrooms ,3 Foundation lecture halls, 9 Workshop rooms ,5 Acting & Dance Studio/Yoga Studios ,Theatrical make-up & costume rooms and Prop & Costume storage.

Whistling Woods International: Rankings

  • WWI is ranked #27 for fashion design by India Today.
  • WWI is rated as among the Top Institutes of Influence globally in 2015 by Forbes India.
  • WWI is ranked#1- #10 In best film schools in the world by the Hollywood reporters.
  • Awarded excellence in creative and performing arts at FICCI Higher education Excellence Award.

Whistling Woods International: Course and Fees

Course Details Selection Criteria
BA in Scriptwriting
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Fees- ₹27 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- 10+2, IBDP or equivalent from recognised Board
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI
MA in Costume Design
  • Duration- 2 years
  • Fees- ₹21 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- Graduation from any recognised Board/ University
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI
MBA in Event Management
  • Duration- 2 years
  • Fees- ₹9.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- Graduation from any recognised Board/ University
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI
BA in Music Production and Composition
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Fees- ₹27 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- 10+2, IBDP or equivalent from recognised Board
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI
BA in Fashion Design
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Fees- ₹27 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- 10+2, IBDP or equivalent from recognised Board
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI
MBA in Media and Entertainment
  • Duration- 2 years
  • Fees- ₹9.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)
  • Eligibility- PG Diploma in Media & communication of WWI or equivalent with any recognised Board/ University.
GAT + CAT + SOP + PI

Whistling Woods International: Placements

Whistling Woods International Mumbai has an active placement cell that provides various training to students for their on-campus recruitment. 

  • The institute organizes various training sessions for students and also provides summer internships to them. 
  • The BBA and PGD students are encouraged to take up 6-8 weeks of industry internship in between their courses during their summer break. 

Some of the placement highlights are:

Job Title Range Average
Contracted Faculty ₹472k - ₹17m  ₹1,628,583
Marketing Executive ₹151k - ₹554k  ₹280,924
Public Relations Assistant ₹185k - ₹677k  ₹351,933

The top recruiters of Whistling Woods International are as follows:

Optimal Media Solutions, a division of Times Internet Limited The Digital Street Schbang
Matter Advisors Yuvaa Economic & Political Weekly
White Hill Studio Ultra-Media & Entertainment Makani Creatives
Colab India Flickstree IPL Advertisement
Creativeland Advertising Pvt. Ltd Prime Focus Lake Shore
Weber Shandwick Republic (ARG Outlier Media) Makani Creatives
RepIndia Firework India Star India
BYJU’S – The Learning App. MSL Group Kaaljayi Media LLP(The Immortal Studios)
Adfactors Sony SAB (Weber Shandwick) Supervising producer (Chennai and Hyderabad schedule)
Impact Guru Publicis The Digital Street
FCB India Magicpin Advertisement Dharma Production

Whistling Woods International: FAQs

Q. Does Whistling Woods International offer certificate courses?

Ans: Yes, The institute offers diploma courses. The diploma will be considered for advanced standing at many universities internationally for the students who are willing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Q. What are the required documents for admission at Whistling Woods International?

Ans: The documents required for admission at Whistling Woods International are:

  1. 10th and 12th mark sheet with parsing certificate
  2. UG marksheets
  3. PG mark sheet
  4. Caste certificate
  5. 4 Passport size photos
  6. Medical certificate
  7. PWD proof
  8. Migration and character certificate

Q. What is the reservation criteria for admission to Whistling Woods International?

Ans. As per Government of India norms, 15%, 7.5% and 27% reservations are available to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) respectively, for each of the programs. In addition, supernumerary seats are allocated to Persons With Disabilities (3%), Kashmiri migrants (1%) and children of the Armed Forces Employees (5%).

Q. What is the intake capacity for BBA & PGD at Whistling Woods International?

Ans. The intake capacity for BBA & PGD at WWI is as follows:

  1. BBA: 130
  2. PGD: 80

Q. Who are the top recruiters at Whistling Woods International?

Ans: Some of the top recruiters are Matter Advisors, Weber Shandwick, Adfactors, The Digital Street Creativeland Advertising Pvt. Ltd, Adfactors, Prime Focus, Byjus, Star Network, Lakeshore and many more.