WWI Entrance Exam BSc, BA, Diploma Filmmaking & Screenwriting 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Whistling Woods International Entrance Exam 2026 ( WWI Entrance Exam )

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Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Jan 2, 2026 15:59 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

WWI Entrance Exam 2026: The Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts offers programmes in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). WWI 2026 Application process is open for B.Des programmes. WWI Application 2026 fee is INR 3,500/. Candidates meeting program-specific WWI 2026 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. The Entrance Exam Date for B. Des in Fashion Design, B. Des in Animation, and B. Des in Game Design will be on December 12-13, 2025 and December 19, 2025 and December 20, 2025. All programmes are offered in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

Admission to the design courses offered by Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts is based on the merit rank of the candidate in the WWI 2026 exam scores.    

Keep reading to learn the full details of the WWI entrance exam 2026.

Table of contents
  • WWI Application Form 2026
  • WWI 2026 Important Dates
  • Courses Offered at WWI
  • WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • What is WWI Entrance Exam?
  • WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Admission Process
  • WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Centres
  • WWI Entrance Exam 2026 - Fee Structure
  • WWI Entrance Exam 2026 - FAQs
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WWI Application Form 2026

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Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts invites online application forms for admission to the B.Des courses offered by participating colleges of the institute. The application form for the WWI 2026 exam is open. The Application fee is INR 3,500. To fill out the form, click on the application link and fill in all the required details. One must use only correct and verifiable information when filling out the form.

To fill out the WWI application form

  1. Go to the application portal and click on the application form link 

  2. In the registration form that opens, fill in details like name, email ID, and phone number

  3. Upon registration, log in to fill in other details like communication, contact, and academic information

  4. Upload all relevant details as per the given format

  5. Pay the application fees to complete the process.

The Application form looks like this.

WWI Application form

WWI Application form

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the WWI fee structure released for various programs?
A: 

Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts has released the fee structure for the academic session. The fee details have been released online at the admission portal of the institute; alternatively, the candidate may check out the program-wise fee details on this page.

Note that the tuition fee will have to be paid at the time of seat-acceptance. If the fee is not paid, then the allotment will be cancelled.

Q:   What details will be mentioned in WWI exam result 2026?
A: 

WWI result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.

  • Name and roll number of the candidate

  • Sectional score

  • Overall score

  • WWI exam Merit rank

The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.

Q:   How will the final merit list of WWI be prepared?
A: 

Final merit list for the WWI 2026 exam will be prepared by considering performance of the candidate in CAT, GAT, Statement of Purpose and Personal Interview. The merit list will be used to shortlist candidates for counseling. Allotment of seats will be as per merit rank.

WWI 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WWI Entrance Exam 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
01 Dec ' 25 - 31 Jan ' 26

WWI Application 2026

ONGOING
28 Jan ' 26 - 31 Jan ' 26

B.Des EXam

Apr ' 26

WWI Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
19 Dec ' 25

B.Des EXam ( Fashion Design, Animation and Game Design)

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Courses Offered at WWI

Design programmes offered at Whistling Woods International (WWI) include

Department

Course

Institute Awarding Degree/Diploma

School of Fashion

B.Des in Fashion Design

Degree by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)

School of Design B.Des in Visual Communication Design 

Degree by RGNIYD

School of Animation

B.Des in Animation

B.Des in Game Design

Degree by RGNIYD

Other courses on offer at WWI are as mentioned below.

Department

Course

Seats on Offer

School of Film Making

 

BSc/BA in Filmmaking with specialisation

200

BA in Screenwriting

15

Diploma in Screenwriting

15

MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations

80

School of Media & Communication

BBA in Media & Communication Studies

120

MBA in Media & Entertainment

100

School of Animation

Integrated BSc/BA + PG Diploma in Animation

70

 

Integrated BSc / BA + PG Diploma in Game Design

30

Actor’s Studio

BA in Acting

40

Advanced Diploma in Acting

40

School of Music

BA in Music Composition & Production

40

School of Event Management

 

BBA in Event Management

100

MBA in Event Management & Experiential Marketing

70

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will WWI exam 2025 draft answer key be released?
A: 

Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for .

Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.

The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.

Q:   Can I carry electronic gadgets in WWI exam?
A: 

No, you cannot carry electronic gadgets inside WWI exam hall.

Any candidate who is found in possession of such items may be disqualified. 

So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall. Follow the guidelines issued by the exam conducting authority.

Q:   What details are mentioned in WWI draft answer key?
A: 

WWI will not release any draft answer key for exam. If it decides to release the answer key, the same will be updated here.

In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question.

The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.

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WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts is responsible for drafting the eligibility criteria for the WWI 2026 entrance exam. The eligibility criteria are program-specific. 

The candidate needs to meet the following conditions:

  • Have cleared their Class 12 from a recognized board

Age Limit: Should be at least 17 years of age while applying for WWI admissions 2026.

Aspirants who gave/appeared for their Class XII exams in March 2026 also meet the eligibility criteria for the WWI entrance exam 2026. Such candidates will be given provisional admission, which will be confirmed only when they submit proof of having cleared their Class XII exam from a recognized board.

Before filling out the WWI 2026 application form, the candidate needs to ensure that he or she meets the prescribed eligibility criteria, or else the candidate will not be considered for admission.

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Q:   Can I apply for WWI exam even if I do not meet the eligibility criteria?
A: 

You should not apply if you don’t meet WWI eligibility criteria.It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified.

Further, if the candidate is found forging their eligibility, they may not only be disqualified, but criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.

Q:   What is the reporting time in WWI exam 2026?
A: 

WWI admit card will include date and timings of the exam. It will also have the reporting time. You need to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time.

 

Q:   Do I need to carry any photo ID proof in WWI 2026 exam?
A: 

Yes, you need to bring a valid photo ID proof on exam day. Without the ID, the candidate will not be allowed inside WWI exam hall. The id proof must be shown when the invigilator asks for it.

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What is WWI Entrance Exam?

The programmes offered at WWI are in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts conducts the WWI entrance exam for admission to the following design courses:

WWI Exam Overview

The exam overview of WWI

Particulars

Description

Exam Name

WWI Entrance Exam

Conducting Institute

Whistling Woods International

Exam Type

Private

Exam Frequency

Multiple Cycle

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam Purpose

Admission to undergraduate design courses

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Exam Fee

INR 3,500/-

Official Website

https://www.whistlingwoods.net/

WWI Exam Process 2026

The following steps are included in the selection process at WWI:

  1. MECAT: Candidates are required to appear for MECAT, which is the Media & Entertainment Common Aptitude Test. 
  2. CAT: MECAT will be followed by the Creative Aptitude Test.
  3. SOP:  After the MECAT and CAT, SOP (Statement of Purpose) will be presented.
  4. P.I.: This is the last step. A Personal Interview is conducted to check how fit a candidate is for the WWI. It is done to know the candidates more.

Whistling Woods International (WWI) offers design programs to aspirants under the Whistling Woods School of Fashion and Design. This design school was set up jointly by Whistling Woods and Neeta Lulla. Other courses at WWI are offered under:

  • School of Film Making
  • School of Media & Communication
  • School of Animation
  • School of Music
  • Actor’s Studio
  • School of Event Management

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode for filling the WWI application form?
A: 

The application form for WWI 2026 entrance exam has to be filled in online mode. Applications downloaded online and submitted in offline mode will not be accepted.

The admission portal of the institute will include the detailed process for filling out the application form. Make sure that you carefully go through it.

Q:   What are the various segments of the WWI question paper?
A: 

WWI Exam will include MECAT, CAT, SOP and Personal Interview. Question paper will include thta General Ability Test, logical reasoning, language skills, etc. To get a good score in the exam, make sure that you focus on all chapters.

Q:   When is the right time to solve sample papers for WWI exam 2025?
A: 

Sample papers can be solved as part of one’s exam preparation. 

Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation.

If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.

Solve as many sample papers as you can.

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WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Admission Process

Candidates seeking admission to the Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts need to appear in the WWI entrance exam. The step-wise admission process is mentioned below.

Fill out the WWI Application Form

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may fill out the WWI application form. As part of the application filling process, get registered, fill in personal, educational, and contact details, and pay their application fee (INR 3,500)

Get WWI Entrance Exam Admit Card

Aspirants can download their WWI Entrance Exam 2026 admit card from the official website of the college. Candidates will not be allowed to take the WWI entrance test if they do not possess a valid admit card for the exam.

Give WWI Entrance Exam

The entrance exam conducted by Whistling Woods School of Fashion and Design is of two hours' duration and is divided into two parts, General Aptitude Test and Creative Ability Test. 

Appear for the Interview

Candidates who clear the WWI entrance exam then need to appear for the personal interview round and submit their Statement of Purpose (SoP). Writing a SoP is a subjective test that aspirants need to take at the WWI campus on the day of the interview. All the shortlisted candidates need to appear for the personal interview round, which will be conducted by a panel of the Faculty of the programme for which the aspirant has applied. The personal interview round will also be conducted at the WWI campus.

Check WWI Entrance Exam Result

Result for WWI entrance exam will be declared within a week of completion on the official website. Selected candidates shall receive a ‘Selection Intimation’ email. Waitlisted or rejected candidates must contact the admissions counselor for updates, as they will not receive any email or message. If a candidate is upgraded to the "Selected List," individual selection letters will be sent to them.

The selection criteria for WWI admissions 2026 are as follows:

WWI Selection Criteria WWI Weightage
GAT- General Aptitude Test 30%
CAT- Creative Ability Test 20%
SOP- Statement of Purpose 20%
Interview 30%

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will be the validity of WWI 2026 exam scorecard?
A: 

WWI scorecard will be valid for the current academic session only. So, using the scorecard, you will be able to get admission in 2026- 2027 academic session. You can’t use the scorecard for admission in the next session.

Q:   How can I check my WWI exam result?
A: 

To check WWI results follow steps given below.

  1. Click on the result link

  2. A log-in window will open

  3. Enter your log-in credentials

  4. On log-in, you can download scorecard.

Download and take a printout of the scorecard.

Q:   What are the guidelines for WWI 2026 exam?
A: 

On the day of WWI 2026 exam

  • Make sure that you are carrying admit card and the ID proof

  • Reach exam centre on time

  • Follow exam guidelines mentioned in the admit card

  • Inside exam venue, follow instructions of invigilator.

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WWI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Centres

"All components of the Selection Process will be held in the WWI Campus in Mumbai and will be completed in a single day. Students /parents will have to make their travel arrangements and also stay arrangements, if applicable", informs the official website of WWI.

  • The candidate needs to refer to the WWI admit card 2026 to check the details of the exam center allocated to them, for instance, the name and address.
  • Report at the exam center as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers may not be allowed inside the exam venue.
  • Bring your admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

Also Read:

WWI Entrance Exam Pattern WWI Entrance Exam Syllabus
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will happen if I do not accept my WWI exam 2026 allotted seat?
A: 

If the candidate doesn’t accept WWI seat allocated to him or her, allotment will be canceled. Also, seat in that case will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit. So, it is the responsibility of the candidate to pay the seat-acceptance fee by the given deadline.

Q:   What are the last months tips to prepare for WWI exam 2026?
A: 

In the last few days

  • Don’t start any new topics

  • If you start a new topic, it will only eat into the time that is left

  • Do a timely revision

  • Solve sample papers

  • Take mock tests

  • Eat and stay healthy

Q:   What is the seat allotment process in WWI exam?
A: 

WWI seat allotment to various design courses will be based on

  • Merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam

  • Seat intake for the applied program

  • Options selected by the candidate

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WWI Entrance Exam 2026 - Fee Structure

Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication, and Creative Arts has released the fee structure for the academic session 2026. The fee structure is released for all the academic programs offered by the institute, including BSc in Filmmaking, MA in Filmmaking, B.Des in Animation, B.Des in Game Design, etc.

The total fee for the B.Des in Animation and B.Des in Game Design is INR 18,00,000. Meanwhile, the total fee for BDes in Visual Communication Design and BDes in Fashion Design is INR 17,00,000.

The fee structure for WWI 2026 comprises components like infra cost, equipment & material, project cost, tuition fees, and security deposit.

Fees for B.Des in Fashion Communication is given below:

Programme Duration (Yrs) Total Fees (₹) Fees Breakup Security Deposit (₹) Total
      Tuition Fees Other Fees*    

BDes in Visual Communication Design

4 20,00,000 6,25,000 13,75,000 50,000

20,50,000

The fees for B.Des in Fashion Design is given below:

Programme Duration (Yrs) Total Fees (₹) Fees Breakup Security Deposit (₹) Total
      Tuition Fees Other Fees*    
BDes in Fashion Design 4 20,00,000 6,25,000 13,75,000 50,000 20,50,000

WWI 2026 Seats

The  number of seats is

Course Total Seats
B. Des in Fashion Design 100
B. Des in Animation 150
B. Des in Game Design 50
B. Des in Visual Communication Design 50
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who can participate in the WWI Personal Interview?
A: 

Candidates who qualify in the WWI 2026 written exam will next have to appear in a Personal Interview. The list of eligible candidates will be publised on the admission portal.

Note that is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the stages of the WWI entrance exam. Or else the candidate will not be included in the merit list.

Q:   Can I contact WWI exam officials via phone?
A: 

Yes, the candidate may contact the exam officials via phone. You should call the officials during office hours.

Also, if you have an issue, don’t wait until to late.

Q:   Will there be any option to edit WWI exam application form?
A: 

No, there is no option to edit WWI application form. So, candidates need to be careful when filling form. Make sure that you are uploading correct documents.

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WWI Entrance Exam 2026 - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to the WWI entrance exam 2026. Read on.

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Q:   When will the WWI results be declared?
A: 

WWI 2026 result will be declared after the entrance exam. Dates will be notified on the admission portal of the institute. Candidate can check their results by entering their log in credentials.

Q:   Do I need to solve sample papers to prepare for WII entrance exam 2025?
A: 

Sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam.

So, make use of it. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation.

By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.

Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your problem-solving and time management.

Q:   When will the WWI entrance exam be conducted?
A: 

The entrance exam will be conducted program-wise. The exam dates will be announced once the application form opens.

The candidate is urged to keep visiting this page on updates on exam date.

Note that the institute will also release the detailed schedule and exam-day guidelines on the WWI admit card 2026. 

Q:   Are applications open for WWI entrance exam?
A: 

Yes, Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts is accepting the applictions for admission to its various design courses. WWI application form 2026 have to be submitted online. 

Before applying for the exam, aspirants have to make sure that they carefully go through the prescribed eligibility criteria. Note that applications that don't meet the prescribed criteria will be cancelled.

Q:   What details will be mentioned in WWI exam result 2026?
A: 

WWI result will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.

  • Name and roll number of the candidate

  • Sectional score

  • Overall score

  • WWI exam Merit rank

The scorecard will be available for download in pdf format. Download and take a printout.

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