About IIP

IIPCCA
For nearly a decade, photographers and artists have adapted IIP into their home for learning and knowledge assimilation. Founded in New Delhi, it is the largest and influential educational trust in Art and Photography in India.
Over the years, we have transformed into a high-end professional art and photography institution a specialized place that helps one master the craft to aid the preparation for the professional roles ahead as photography artists. Our hands-on, industry-ready, well structured curriculum and learning process is taught by some of the finest minds working in today’s creative and innovative industries.
Their guidance and well directed learnings will help you develop talent and acquire skills sought by the industry. We welcome everyone. Our inclusive admissions policy is rare amongst all art schools. We’ve found that our students’ potential doesn’t depend on their past, but on their future success with us. Come, find your place and your purpose at IIP, as we prepare you for your professional career.
Vision
To emerge as ‘Institute of National Importance in promoting Cultural and Creative Arts of India, globally’ by guiding and inculcating knowledge in learners mindset from world over to become artists, thinkers and leaders.
Mission
To develop a trust based legacy like Nalanda sa itihaas – A Study center of Indian history, literature, philosophy, and culture through IIP’s Research Center to re-establish Indic Pride by means of tools and ways of documentation. A Guru Shishya parampara based on ethics and knowledge.
IIP’s Growth Chart Since 2010
IIP is growing better gradually both in terms of improvement of vertically to higher level educational programs and in terms of financial viabilities. The graph is clearly defining the naturally growing pattern. We have set a next level expansion vision to establish IIP Institute of Cultural and Creative Arts; first and of its kind institution in India for exploring visual, creative, performing and craft based learning.
The Vision Behind IIP : Rajesh Goyal
Rajesh Goyal, a man of many talents with a vision unmatched. More than anything else, he is a man of Creative Arts and photography. With humble beginnings, Rajesh started as a keen photographer. Talent and hard work, earned him the title of a scholar in BFA and the number 1 position in the Punjab University 1991 batch. In his over two decades of experience as a Specialist in Marketing & Communication and also as a photographer, he worked with clients from almost all around the world like USA, UK, Holland, Australia and Germany among others.
Student Life at IIP
If you are an art enthusiast with inclination towards photography, IIP Academy is an absolutely amazing place to be in for all the learning. Located at the heart of Noida, one of the world’s most preferred educational and business hub and close to India's capital, New Delhi, IIP’s present day address has been our working and home ground since 1991.
The place is growing exponentially and its proximity to Delhi and Gurugram housing corporate and business hubs have spelled exciting times ahead for career opportunities. Come, be a part of IIP and stay in Noida to explore the exciting world around you!

Key Milestones

  • October 2023

    - Let's Talk Bharat wirh Rajesh Goyal

  • August 2023

    - Let's Talk Photography with Rajesh Goyal a captivating podcast that delves into the fascinating world of photography

  • July 2023

    - Celebrate India's 76th Independence Day with the Biggest Photography Scholarship Program!

    - Join One Month Online Beginners Course.Indian Institute of Photography proudly presents the World's Biggest Scholarship Program. We are offering 1000 scholarships worth Rs. 49,50,000 (Forty-Nine Lacs Fifty Thousand rupees) to ardent photographers and enthusiasts absolutely FREE!

  • June 2023

    - IIP Centre Doon Valley! We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with PIXEL PAPER as our official regional partner in Dehradun, led by the talented IIP alumnus, Manav Arora.

  • April 2023

    - IIP Institute of Cultural and Creative Arts has become a charter member of BAVA association and is representing India

  • March 2023

    - The unveiling of our organization's brand identity, which is our logo, was done at the official residence of the honorable Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal

    - IIP Institute of Cultural and Creative Arts is organising its 7th art residency program at Padampuri in Himalayas

    - IIP Institute of Cultural and Creative Arts is unveiled by IIP's Mentor and Patron Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Government of India at New Delhi

    - Manuello Paganelli visited to IIP Institute of Cultural and Creative Arts Noida

    - IIP Welcomes Manuello Paganelli to Noida, India

  • Feb 2023

    - The workshop on LINO ART by fine artist Animesh Barman, which the Indian Institute of Photography organized at the IIP Gallery Noida

    - The Pottery Making workshop, conducted by renowned Pottery Studio Artist and Lalit Kala Academic Award Winner Suvajit Mondal at IIP

    - IIP Welcome Mr. N. Chandra, a well-known Bollywood Film maker, director, producer, and scriptwriter, visited Indian Institute of Photography, where he was presented with the institution's first photographic trophy in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema through directing popular films such as Tezaab, Ankush, Pratighat, and Style.

  • Jan 2023

    - 1st Online Students Photography Exhibition

    - The CURTAIN RAISER program was organized by G20 India's Civil 20 India at the Indian Institute of Photography in Noida to promote the preservation and conservation of traditional arts, crafts, and culture, as well as innovative ways of livelihood.

    - Celebrating 13 glorious years of innovation and achievements in photography education

  • Dec 2022

    IIP CALENDAR 2023 having an amazing collection of portraits showcasing the vibrant culture of India.

  • Nov 2022

    Honoured to receive prestigious award
    Maharaja 'BIR CHANDRA MANIKYA PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD' 2020 for honouring Founder Director Mr Rajesh Goyal with the prestigious award

  • Oct 2022

    Honoured to receive prestigious award
    National Excellence Award In Photography Learning

  • Oct 2022

    Serbia(Europe) during the visit to attend World Youth & Culture Summit to be held from 27th to 31st Oct. Zlatibor, Serbia

    Introduce the vibrance of IIP to the representatives of various embassies in New Delhi

  • August 2022

    India and Nigeria for having signed the agreement between Indian Institute of Photography and Mewar International University to start Department of Photography

  • April 2022

    IIP's Photo Odyssey 2022 - IIP's Annual Photography Festival

  • Jan 2022

    First International 'Pro Online Foundation Course' students from various countries have joined this pioneer course
    Started under 'IIP's Talent Hunt Scholarship Program 2022'

  • Jan 2022

    Celebrating 12 glorious years of innovation and achievements in photography education

  • Nov 2021

    IIP Himalayas Residency Program 6.0
    6th Phtography Residency Program organised by IIP 'The Aranyani' - Silent Trails, Jilling Estate

  • June 2021

    IIP's PICOLAA free Photography Learning App Launch

  • April 2021

    'Karigar Conclave' An initiative of ICCR and UPIDR
    Photography Exhibition by IIP Academy

  • March 2021

    IIP's Department of Photography is started at Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design at Lucknow

  • Feb 2021

    Journey of Noida
    An initiative of Noida Authority.Exhibition by IIP Academy

  • Jan 2021

    Celebrate 11 glorious years of innovation and achievements in photography education

  • Nov 2020

    6 Days Foundation Photography Course
    An Art for cause initiative co-organised by IIP Academy 'Julley Ladakh'

  • Oct 2020

    Weaving Relations: Textile Traditions
    (ICCR Delhi and Upid Msme)

  • Sept 2020

    Ladakh Artist Residency
    An art for Cause initiative co-organised by IIP Academy

  • July 2020

    Annual Photography Group Exhibition
    Showcasing collection of 2020 to present works of IIPians

  • May 2020

    Online Master Diploma in Photography Course (1 Year)
    First batch start

  • April 2020

    #My Pic #My India
    My contribution for PM Cares Fund collecting creative photographys to generate money for PM Cares Found

  • Feb 2020

    IIP Himalayas Residency Program 5.0

  • Feb 2020

    Kashi Ek Roop Anek
    Photography Exhibition Kashi Ek Utsav 4.0, Varanasi,UP
    Concept of One District One Product(ODOP) Project in collabration with the Uttar Pradesh Government,Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Small and Medium

  • Jan 2020

    Celebrate 10 glorious years of innovation and achievements in photography education

  • Dec 2019

    International Cultural Exchange Programme at China

  • Oct 2019

    Meri Photo, Mere Vichar” Program
    IIP and Womennovators have organised

  • Oct 2019

    Kashi Ek Utsav 3.0 , Barnala, Punjab

  • August 2019

    Welcoming the delegation from Yunnam Province of the People's Republic of China

  • July 2019

    Kashi Ek Utsav 2.0

  • March 2019

    IIP Himalayas Residency Program 3.0
    Salient Trail,Padampuri'Landscape as Enquiry

  • Feb 2019

    IIP launches MFA In Photography

  • Jan 2019

    Celebrate 9 glorious years of education and achievements

    Kumbh Photography Festival

  • Oct 2018

    Kashi Ek Utsav

  • Sep 2018

    IIP Shift to New Building B7

  • Jun 2018

    #Myindia Contest | kaleidoscopeindia.in

  • Jan 2018

    Celebrate 8 glorious years of education and achievements

  • Aug 2017

    IIP's First Fashion Photography Mania commenced

  • Jan 2017

    Celebrating 7 years of excellence at IIP

  • Dec 2016

    IIP Academy documented the ‘PARIVARTAN’ rally with its Photography tool

    IIP Academy partnered with India's Biggest Celebration on Good Cinema

    IIP academy partnered with “Top Model India” Season-2

  • May 2016

    Dialogue India Academia and Awards - 1st Rank Editor Choice Education Excellency Award for Innovation & Professional Excellency in Photography Learning in India

    Launched Dual Diploma in Cinematography

  • April 2016

    Achived and Awarded 10,000 certifications to Passionate and Professional Photographers from 36 countries

  • March 2016

    Launched BFA in Photography, 3 years program

  • Jan 2016

    Celebrating 6 years of excellence at IIP

    Completed 100th short term Photography courses

  • Dec 2015

    Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth

  • July 2015

    Becomes Promoter of Philanthropic Project 'YUVIKA - Miss India Campus Queen'

  • July 2015

    Raahgiri Noida

    WOW INDIA 2014-15

    IIP's participated in SAARC Cultural festival at Bamiyan, Afghanistan by organising workshops, photowalks & exhibition of its students.

  • May 2015

    Photography India Conclave 2015

    Namami Gange

    Pray for Nepal May for Nepal

  • Feb 2015

    Study photo tour to Surajkund Craft Mela

  • Jan 2015

    Celebrating 5 years of excellence at IIP

    Tie up with IIT Gauwhati for their Annual Fest Photo event

    Organised Workshop at Marg Institute of Design and Architecture

    World Toilet summit 2015

    Strategic tie up with Anna University Chennai

  • Dec 2014

    IIP New Study Centres Started at Malviya Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar

  • Nov 2014

    IIP started photography classes at Pathways School, Noida

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  • Oct 2014

    In association with imageskart.com IIP announced WOW INDIA! BIGGEST ONLINE PHOTO COMPETITION 2014

  • Oct 2014

    Completed 62 course batches in a record time of 24 months from Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon centres

  • May 2014

    Launched Noida Photography Festival in Noida and IIP Photography Festival in Delhi Center for engaging students during their summer vacations and enhance their creative skills while they have fun.

  • April 2014

    Conducted photography workshop for Mewar University; judged and sponsored their photography competition.

  • March 2014

    Supported efforts of IIM-Ahmadabad & Zakir Hussain (Delhi University) by sponsoring their photography exhibition and competition.

  • Feb 2014

    Got its affiliation from Himalayan University. Launched UGC recognised 1 year diploma program.

  • Jan 2014

    Celebrating 4 years of excellence at IIP

    Announced 2nd Kaleidoscope India Photography awards

    Sponsored various photography events & contests at IIM Ahmedabad during their Agro Summit

    Announced 2nd Kaleidoscope India Photography awards

    Steered its pace to fast forward by enrolling more and more students from 30 countries

  • Dec 2013

    Completed 35 course batches in a record time of 16 months

  • Aug 2013

    Achieved 2000 students marks

  • July 2013

    Starts operations at Gurgaon

    Joins hands with Canon

    Awards and recognition

  • Jan 2013

    Celebrating 3 years of excellence at IIP

  • Feb 2012

    Joins hands with Smile Foundation

  • Sept 2012

    IIP launches Corporate and school workshops

  • May 2012

    IIP launches regular courses

  • Jan 2012

    Celebrating 2 years of excellence at IIP

  • Jan 2011

    Celebrating 1 year of excellence at IIP

  • Jan 2010

    IIP Academy started