MIT School of Film and Theatre Course Admissions 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Application Process

MIT School of Film and Theatre offers courses at UG and PG levels in Film Making and Dramatic Arts. The school offers a three-year BSc and BA courses at the UG level and a two-year MSc at the PG level. Candidates can apply online for the preferred course.

Yes, MIT School of Film Theatre course admissions for their BA, BSc, and MSc programmes do not require students to appear for any entrance exams. Instead admissions depend on the students performance in MIT-SFT Aptitude Test, Creative Test and Personal Interview for BSc and MSc while BA admissions depend on MIT-SOD Entrance Test and Creative Test.

No, admissions are not open for MIT School of Film and Theatre courses. The admissions last closed on 31st July 2025 for most of its courses except ones offered by Institute of Design at MIT-ADT which closed on 9th July 2025. The 2026 admission cycle is expected to follow a similar pattern and can be followed on the University/college page.

The MIT School of Film and Theatre admission process is conducted online with admissions depending on MIT-SFT Aptitude Test, Creative Test and Personal Interview for MSc and BSc courses while for BA the admissions depend on MIT-SOD Entrance Test and Creative Test. Students must apply online and appear for these interviews/test before the last date of admission which is usually in the month of July.

International applicants must fill out the online application form and upload academic transcripts, a Statement of Purpose, and proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) unless they're from an English-speaking country. Financial documents showing proof of funds are also required. Once admitted, candidates can apply for an Indian student visa to complete their enrolment and begin their academic journey in filmmaking.

The course fees at MIT School of Film and Theatre have a fee structure that consists of tuition fees, security deposit, admission fees, etc. and can also include extra charges such as hostel, mess, library, etc. The fees are generally INR 13.04 Lakhs for BSc, INR 3.62 Lakhs for BA and INR 11.04 Lakhs for MSc.

Candidates must perform well in their Class 12 exams and clear the institute's selection process to secure a seat in the MIT School of Film and Theatre BA Dramatics programme. This includes an online aptitude and creative test, followed by a personal interview. Due to the limited 15-seat availability, early registration and a strong performance during evaluation are crucial for admission.

No, the MIT School of Film and Theatre BA fee structure differs for NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign nationals. These candidates are required to pay 1.5 times the tuition, development, and university fees that Indian students pay. This fee adjustment helps the university accommodate the additional administrative and resource needs associated with international admissions and student services.

For students under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category, the MSc in Film Making/VFX is priced at INR 2,63,000 for the first year and INR 3,66,500 for the second year. This brings the total cost for the two-year programme to INR 6,29,500. The revised fee structure allows financially eligible candidates access to the same high-quality education at a subsidised rate.