Who we are
ICAT College is a part of IMAGE Group, India's pioneering education conglomerate that provides creative education and skill development to learners of all ages, from kindergarten students to postgraduate learners and job seekers pursuing vocational skill development.
In the Company of Knowledge
IMAGE Group is a member of NASSCOM, India's premier technology industry association. Together with ICAT College and its other educational institutions, IMAGE Group has become India's Knowledge Powerhouse, driving the growth of AVGC-XR education for the past 30 years since its establishment.
Empoweing Lakhs of Learners
IMAGE Group has empowered more than 3.25 lakh learners through its educational institutions in the AVGC-XR and Digital Media sector. This includes 2.35 lakh+ school students through its K-12 wing, Imageminds, and 85,000+ job seekers trained for creative careers via Image Creative Education, in addition to 9,500+ graduates from ICAT College.
Milestones and Achievements
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2026
2026 - Organized The GIANT Hunt
To commemorate the 30-year milestone of Image Group, launched a first-of-its-kind international anime art contest. -
2024
2024 - Made Imageminds more accessible
Made Imageminds Creative Learning Kit more accessible with streamlined activities -
2024
2024 - Organized IAC
Organized Image Art Challenge, a national level annual art contest -
2023
2023 - Launched World's First Creative Learning Kit
Launched World's First Creative Learning Kit for K10 Children -
2022
2022 - Constructed campus at LB Nagar
Constructed the state-of-the-art multi-storeyed campus at LB Nagar, Hyderabad
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2021
2021 - Completed 25 Years
Completed 25 Years of Excellence in Creative Education (1996 - 2021) -
2020
2020 - State of the Art ICAT Campus
Expanded to a state-of-the-art ICAT campus at Hyderabad
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2019
2019 - Collaborated Alagappa University
Obtained institution collaboration with Alagappa University to offer UG and Masters Degree programs -
2019
2019 - Affiliated Jawaharlal Nehru University
Obtained affiliation from Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University -
2019
2019 - Won EduTech Asia Awards
Imageminds won the prideful "Most Inclusive Educational Programme - Gold" award at the EduTech Asia Awards 2019, Singapore -
2018
2018 - Launched C-Tech AR & VR Tech
Launched C-Tech AR & VR Technologies Programme — a course on futuristic technology
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2017
2017 - Affiliation from Bangalore University
Obtained affiliation from Bangalore University -
2016
2016 - Celebrating 20 Years
Celebrating 20 Years Excellence in Creative Education -
2015
2015 - Launched PMKVY
Affiliated as Training Partners with PMKVY (iInitiative by the Government of India) -
2014
2014 - Partnered with the NSDC
Partnered with NSDC, an initiative taken by the Government of India to offer skill improvement training to millions of young minds across India -
2014
2014 - Launched C-TECH
Launched C-TECH - A unique program combining creativity and technology
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2013
2013 - Launched imediajobs.in
Launched imediajobs.in, India's first Digital Media Job portal -
2013
2013 - Collaboration with Bharathiar University
Established a strategic technical collaboration with Bharathiar University to offer B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs -
2012
2012 - Launched IALS
Launched IALS (Image Advanced Learning Systems) training modules for iPads -
2011
2011 - Launched IMAGEMINDS
Launched IMAGEMINDS (creative education for school children) -
2010
2010 - MoU with VIT University
Signed MoU with VIT University for content & delivery of B.Sc. Multimedia and Animation programs -
2009
2009 - Collaboration with Annamalai University
Established a strategic technical collaboration with Annamalai University to offer B.Sc. Multimedia
Rated as India's No.1 Institute for Animation training (The Week-AC Nielsen) -
2008
2008 - Became India's Largest Digital Media College
Became India's Largest Digital Media College by establishing state-of-the-art college campuses at Hyderabad and Bangalore
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2007
2007 - Won NASSCOM Super Pitch Award
Won NASSCOM Super Pitch Award for Original Animated Content -
2006
2006 - launched India's First Under Graduate Degree Courses in Digital Media
Obtained Validation for Degree Courses in Animation, Visual FX, Game Design & Game Development from The University of Wales, UK for Chennai and launched India's First Under Graduate Degree courses in Digital Media -
2005
2005 - Became an ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Company
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2004
2004 - Launched C-Tech AI
Introduced an AI-enhanced Creative Technologies curriculum to prepare learners for the future workforce.
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2004
2004 - Launched ICAT
Launched India's first Digital Media College: Image College of Arts, Animation and Technology (ICAT) at Chennai -
2003
2003 - Launched IMUST
Launched speciality Animation Curriculum (IMUST) that incorporated Art and IT Skills -
2002
2002 - Hindustan Unilever
Developed and deployed Knowledge Management system for Hindustan Unilever
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2001
2001 - Released French Version of Ramayan
Released French Version of Ramayan, the interactive Epic CD - ROM and content digitization for HMV-RPG Music -
2000
2000 - Launched WAM Curriculum
Launched WAM - India's first specialized curriculum for Web & Multimedia
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1999
1999 - Ramayan The Interactive Epic
Released Interactive Animated Storybook on CD ROM - "Ramayan The Interactive Epic" -
1998
1998 - Developed Virtual 3D Cricket
Developed real-time Web Games for "Sify.com", virtual 3D Cricket Simulation game -
1997
1997 - Nadhanubhava
Developed World's first Interactive Encyclopedia on Carnatic Music, titled "Nadhanubhava"
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1996
1996 - Launched Image Creative Education
Launched India's first professional Multimedia Training Institute: "Image Creative Education" -
1996
1996 - "ETV" network
Developed & delivered cutting-edge, real-time 3D visualization project for "GEM Granites"Deployed video transmission system for "ETV" network
