Is doing Diploma in game designing enough to get into gaming industry? I belong to a lower middle class family.

Well, I think you will need a Master's degree for that but you can work after your Diploma and study further with the money you earn.

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Yes, it will be a good choice, but everything depends on your interest. If you have interest in Game Programming then you should go for it. There are less competition in this field as compared to other courses. But, moreover Diploma will be not enough you need to have a master’s degree or some other courses also. Best of luck.

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Lower Middle Class and selection of Diploma has no relevance. Unfortunately, in our country, it has been perceived that if students cannot financially afford to take up graduation, then Diploma would be the best alternative. Basically, this comparison happened in engineering. Those who could not do plus two due to financial issues were offered the seat in polytechnic colleges. But that's not the same in game industry. Basically, game development is a software design and development course. Even a startup game company would think several times to recruit a game designer or game programmer if the candidate does not have a degree. Moreover, part-time institutes only offer Diploma courses in the game. These courses are mainly to cash in on the good demand among all segments of society to study game courses. But the skills imparted fall tremendously short to get into standard and reputed game companies. In the name of game design and development, many institutes end up offering game art courses. As per the employment standards and recruitment practices followed in reputed game companies, a career in games is not for those who want to have a shortcut i.e. without studying a game degree or without doing a professional course after a basic graduation, it is impossible to get into the game industry for legitimate jobs. Today many banks are providing education loans to degree programs and Master's degree programs if the college has a track record of excellent placements and if the student is selected based on strict norms like entrance test or any talent exam. So, don't be bothered by your financial status. Make sure you identify a good college and check whether you get selected in the admission process. I will not recommend studying short-term game courses if you are serious about getting into the game industry. There are very high chances that the companies would tell you that your skills are terribly falling short or they may also diplomatically say please get some experience in other game companies, then we will consider you in our company. Remember, a career in the game cannot come through the shortcut approach to education and professional skill development.

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Yes, it is a good choice, there are many demands of game design developer in market, not only in India but abroad too. If you are doing Diploma in game design, then you can get a good job, or do freelance, but if you want to grow more than I would suggest you to do Masters in game design. Most of abroad companies require Master’s degree for providing you jobs.

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