Video editing is one of the most in-demand creative skills in Punjab right now — and one of the most misunderstood. Students are either paying ₹50,000 for a "cinematography course" that teaches them basics, or joining a ₹3,000 YouTube course and wondering why they can not get clients.
This is the honest guide to video editing course fees, career options, and income in Amritsar and Jalandhar in 2026.
Video editing course fees in Punjab in 2026
| Course type | Fee range | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic editing only (Premiere Pro OR DaVinci Resolve) | ₹6,000–12,000 | 2–3 months |
| Professional video editing (multi-tool) | ₹18,000–28,000 | 4–5 months |
| Video + Motion Graphics (Premiere + After Effects) | ₹28,000–42,000 | 6 months |
| Cinematography + editing (camera + post) | ₹35,000–80,000 | 6–12 months |
At MITS Academy, the 5-month Video Editing programme is ₹20,000–32,000. This covers Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and the full short-form video workflow for Reels, YouTube, and brand content.
What a professional video editing course should cover in 2026
Core editing tools - **Adobe Premiere Pro CC** — industry standard for commercial and agency work - **DaVinci Resolve** — free professional tool, increasingly standard in film and TV - **After Effects CC** — motion graphics, title sequences, animated logos, visual effects
Short-form video (the 2026 priority) - Instagram Reels: 30/60/90 second formats, aspect ratios, trending templates - YouTube Shorts: algorithm-friendly structures, thumbnail design in Photoshop - YouTube long-form: chapters, b-roll workflow, colour grading for talking-head videos - Hook → value → CTA structure (what actually gets retention and shares)
AI video tools (mandatory in 2026) - **Adobe Sensei / Premiere AI tools** — auto captions, scene edit detection, speech enhancement - **CapCut AI** — fast reels production, auto subtitle, AI background removal - **Runway ML** — generative video, background replacement, motion brush - **ElevenLabs** — AI voiceover for YouTube and commercial content Without these, you are learning 2022 skills.
Colour grading - LUTs and colour profiles for different camera types - Skin tone correction, cinematic grade basics - Delivering consistent colour across a series
Audio editing - Noise reduction (Premiere Audition integration) - Music licensing basics — where to find royalty-free music - Syncing dialogue and b-roll audio
Commercial and branded content workflow - Client brief to delivery process - File management and project organisation - Exporting for different platforms (1080p vs 4K, bitrate, format)
What video editors earn in Punjab
Employed roles - Video editor at agency or production house: ₹10,000–18,000/month (fresher) - Social media video editor for brand: ₹12,000–22,000/month - Corporate video editor (Chandigarh/Mohali): ₹15,000–30,000/month
Freelance income (realistic after 6 months) - Instagram Reel package (8 reels/month per client): ₹5,000–15,000/month per client - YouTube channel management (4 videos/month): ₹8,000–25,000/month per channel - Wedding/event highlight video: ₹5,000–20,000 per project - Commercial brand video: ₹10,000–50,000 per project
A video editor with 3–4 regular freelance clients in Punjab is earning ₹20,000–50,000/month independently.
YouTube/content creator income Students who start their own channels or manage channels for others: - Monetisation from their own channel: ₹5,000–50,000+/month (takes 12–18 months to build) - Agency work for brands who want YouTube presence: ₹15,000–40,000/month
The real opportunity: short-form video in Punjab
Every business in Amritsar and Jalandhar needs Reels. Hotels, restaurants, clothing stores, coaching institutes, exporters, hospitals — all of them have Instagram accounts and none of them have the skills to produce good video content consistently.
A video editor who can manage a brand's Reels calendar — shoot (with a phone), edit, caption, and post 8–12 Reels per month — can charge ₹8,000–20,000/month per client. With 4 clients that is ₹32,000–80,000/month from your phone and a laptop.
This is the single most accessible freelance model for someone starting in Amritsar or Jalandhar right now.
Is video editing a stable career?
The honest answer: yes, but you must keep upgrading.
- •2023: Premiere Pro mastery was the differentiator
- •2024: After Effects + colour grading separated intermediate from beginner
- •2025–26: AI tools (CapCut AI, Runway, Premiere AI) are now the differentiator
- •2027: Real-time AI generation will change the workflow again
People who treat this as a one-time course and stop learning will plateau. People who spend 2–3 hours a week learning new tools will see their income grow year on year.
Come to a free Saturday demo at MITS Academy to see real student reels, actual client projects, and honest earnings data.
- •Amritsar: SRK Mall, Mall Road · WhatsApp +91 90567 55115
- •Jalandhar: 65 Garha Road, opposite PIMS · WhatsApp +91 76580 33310
FAQ
Q1. What is the video editing course fee in Amritsar and Jalandhar in 2026? At MITS Academy, the video editing course fee ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹32,000 depending on the batch and add-on modules chosen. The institute offers 0% EMI on fees above ₹20,000, plus discounts of 10% for students with a valid ID and 15% for women candidates, making it accessible for most learners in Amritsar and Jalandhar.
Q2. What software is taught in the video editing course? The 5-month course covers industry-standard tools including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut Pro, and Runway AI for AI-assisted editing. This combination prepares students for both traditional post-production workflows and the growing demand for AI-powered video content creation across Punjab's media and marketing sector.
Q3. What is the average salary after a video editing course in Amritsar or Jalandhar? Freshers from MITS Academy's Design track typically start at ₹2–4 LPA in local Amritsar and Jalandhar studios, production houses, and digital marketing agencies. Students who upskill with motion graphics and AI editing tools often land remote or Mohali-based roles ranging from ₹4–8 LPA within their first year.
Q4. What kind of jobs can I get after completing a video editing course in Punjab? Graduates find roles as video editors, motion graphics designers, social media content creators, and YouTube channel managers — positions in demand at local businesses, news channels, wedding production houses, and digital agencies operating across Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana. With AI editing skills, opportunities also open up at Mohali-based product startups and remote Bangalore SaaS companies hiring for content teams.
Q5. How long is the video editing course at MITS Academy, and is a demo class available? The course duration is 5 months, structured to cover both fundamentals and advanced tools within a practical, project-based curriculum. MITS Academy offers a free Saturday demo class at both its Amritsar (SRK Mall, Mall Road) and Jalandhar (65 Garha Road) centres, which can be booked at mitsacademy.in/book-demo before enrolling.
Q6. Kya video editing course karne ke baad Amritsar ya Jalandhar mein achhi job mil sakti hai? Yes, absolutely — Amritsar and Jalandhar mein wedding videography, social media agencies, aur local production houses mein video editors ki bahut demand hai. MITS Academy ke 800+ placed students ka track record aur 50+ hiring partners ke saath, fresher graduates ko ₹2–4 LPA tak ke local roles aur remote opportunities dono milti hain jo time ke saath grow karti hain.