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You could take admission after 10+2, or alternatively you may go for a certificate program and later upgrade to a degree after 10+2. Do check for this option before enrolling. However, you must check your suitability for this field. Animation is an art form and a very demanding career. It has ample opportunities for the creatively talented people. Opportunities lie in animation design, game design, graphics, storyboarding, 3d modelling, texturing and lighting, Dynamics and VFX and of course animation. However, choosing between these must be done after seeing your performance in each of these. Typically you should have good sketching skills to be able to make a sound career in this (if you work hard you can improve your drawing skills tremendously). Nothing but your innermost talent and passion should lead you to the course and the institute you choose. Go speak to people over there and see if you like their philosophy and they change your perspective.Try their website for more details. Also remember that Animation requires good mentoring. Typically go for a school which offers all the information including faculty on their website. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

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Please remember every university has its own course specific eligibility criteria for admission, in order to know the exact eligibility criteria it would be always advisable to browse through the university's website you wish to apply.
Overall, in order to pursue masters degree from universities in US and UK, you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university, with good academic record, preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned test.
1. GRE (required by universities in US)
2. TOEFL or IELTS,
Regarding preparation I would suggest you to join some good coaching institute in your city which offers quality coaching for the test mentioned above.
These institute offers regular and weekend classes, plus they conduct mock test on regular basis.
For your reference find below some of the finest coaching institutes which offers quality coaching for these tests:
- The princeton review.
- TIME.
- IMS.
Universities in US and UK have 2 admission intake in a year namely:
- Fall(August) intake.
- Spring(January) intake.
So it would be always advisable to start the application process atelast 6-7 months in advance of your planned admission intake.
Besides US and UK you may also consider Germany for pursuing masters degree in mechanical engineering and related fields.
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All the Best.