FTII JET Paper 1 Subjects: Check Important Topics and Weightage
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1
13 Sep '26
FTII JET Paper 1 Syllabus is released by Film and Television Institute of India in its admission prospectus. Know the subjects, important topics and exam pattern to get an idea of FTII JET question paper for Paper 1.
FTII JET Paper 1
Film and Television Institute of India declares FTII JET Paper 1 syllabus at ftii.ac.in/p/admission-process. The FTII JET entrance exam syllabus for Stage 1 (Paper I & II) and Stage 2 is released in institute’s admission prospectus. Students preparing for FTII JET entrance exam can check FTII syllabus for all stages and papers. Scroll down this page to know FTII JET Paper 1 important topics and weightage. Get the exam pattern to know number and type of questions asked in exam. FTII JET is a national-level entrance exam that serves as a gateway to various courses in Film and TV Wing for admission at FTII Pune Campus. The FTII JET application form for 2026-27 admission cycle will likely open in June 2026 at ftii.ac.in.
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- FTII JET Overview
- FTII JET Paper 1 Subjects & Important Topics
- FTII JET Paper 1 Weightage
- FTII JET Paper 1 Syllabus
- FTII JET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
- FTII JET Preparation Books
FTII JET Overview
Before learning about important topics in FTII JET Paper 1, candidates must check table below to get an overview of FTII JET entrance exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) |
| Conducting Body |
Film and Television Institute of India |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Annually |
| Mode |
Offline |
| FTII JET Objective |
Admissions to various MFA and PG certificate courses in Television and Filming |
| Exam Pattern |
Stage 1: Written Test (100 Marks)
Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction
|
| Accepting Colleges |
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata |
| No. of Test Cities |
26 cities across the country |
| Exam helpdesk number |
(020) 25580022 / 24 |
| Official Website |
applyadmission.net/ftii2025 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates preparing for FTII JET need to check the official syllabus and exam pattern to understand the subjects, topics and sub-topics related to the exam. Once undetrstanding these things, it becomes imperative to check the previous year question paper to know the type of questions asked in the examination. This will help in getting to know the question types, paper pattern as well as difficulty level of the question paper.
Students should start making a preparation calendar and add all the important topics from the syllabus that they need to cover while preparing for the examination. They must focus more in revisions, previous year question papers etc.
The FTII JET Stage 1 exam has two papers. Paper 1 includes multiple choice question and paper 2 includes descriptive questions. In second part of FTII JET Satge 1 question paper, candidates will have to answer questions in short notes and describe the given sketches and photographs.
Yes, you can take FTII JET in Hindi. The questions that appear on FTII JET papers are presented in both Hindi and English. Examinees can pick either one. The institutes strictly asks the students not switch between the two while taking the test. Once you've answered a question in Hindi, you have to attempt all the questions in Hindi.
FTII JET is conducted offline (pen & paper based test).
FTII JET Paper 1 Subjects & Important Topics
Aspirants must know subjects and their important topics before starting preparation for FTII JET entrance exam. Check table below to know important topics to prioritize while preparing for FTII JET Paper 1.
| Important Topics for FTII JET Paper 1 |
|
|---|---|
| Art & Craft of Film & TV |
Allied Arts |
| Literature |
General Awareness |
| GK on Art, Culture & Media |
Environmental Awareness |
FTII JET Paper 1 Weightage
The FTII JET question paper for Stage 1 (Paper 1) includes 30 questions from Film, TV, Media, Literature, Environmental Awareness and Art. As per FTII JET admission prospectus, the overall weightage of FTII JET Stage 1, including Paper 1 & Paper 2 is 30%. So, candidates preparing for JET entrance exam must prepare thoroughly for Paper I. Besides, a candidate will be eligible to appear for FTII JET Stage 2 exam only if they pass Stage 1 exam, i.e., the combined score of Paper I & Paper II. Once Stage 2 is also over, FTII will release the merit list based on which selected candidates can secure a seat for the target courses at FTII.
Check Out: FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
Commonly asked questions
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) exam is one of the most popular Film and TV exams in India. Every year lots of students apply for the this coveted exam to make a career in the glorious industry of television and media. It is indeed a tough exam but not tougher as compared to other popular government competitive examinations. As per past year analysis, the difficulty level of the FTII JET exam is moderate level. If aspirants prepare well for the exam, they can easily qualify it.
The Film and Television of Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) is conducted in offline i.e. pen and paper mode. The question and answer booklet will be distributed to the candidate at least 10 minutes before the commencement of exam. The question paper will be MCQ-based and candidates will have to mark the correct option in the answer booklet.
As per the official notification date of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) the syllabus consists of topics such as Art & craft of Film & TV, Allied Arts, Literature, General Awareness, Environmental Awareness, General Knowledge related to Art & Culture and Media etc. Candidates preparing for the FTII JET exam need to start their preparation in advance and cover the these topics before the exam is scheduled.
According to the official brochure released by Film and Television Institute of India the question papert consists of two MCQ sections. Part A consists of 20 marks and Part B consists of 30 marks. Candidates need to attempt all the questions. There will be two papers - Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 will be divided into two parts A & B. Part A will be single answer type consisting of 20 marks and Part B will MCQ based of again 20 marks. The paper 2 will be descriptive in nature and will be of 60 marks.
FTII JET Paper 1 Syllabus
The syllabus for FTII JET helps students know what topics and subjects they have to study to score well in entrance test. The institute prescribes FTII JET syllabus in its admission prospectus. Check out below table to know topics covered in Paper 1 syllabus of FTII JET.
| FTII JET Paper 1 Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Topics |
Sub Topics |
| Arts & Crafts for Film and TV |
Components of filming, spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and video forms, |
| Allied Arts |
Fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, etc. |
| Literature |
Books and their authors |
| General Awareness |
Current affairs (Indian and international), awards, important dates, etc. |
| Environmental Awareness |
Issues, campaigns, organisations |
| GK - art, culture, and media |
Facts related to people, materials, tools, techniques, contemporary trends, etc. |
FTII JET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Film and Television Institute of India lays down the exam pattern for FTII JET entrance exam. There are two stages in this exam, and Paper I is part of first stage. Candidates who wish to study MFA and/or PG Certificate programme at FTII must check table below for FTII JET exam pattern for Paper 1 (Stage 1).
| Particulars | FTII JET Paper 1 Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 30 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer 0 for unattempted questions |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (Stage 1: Paper I & Paper II) |
Commonly asked questions
FTII JET (Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test) consists of two stages:
| Particulars (Stage 1 Written Test) | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 30 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer 0 for unattempted questions |
| Paper 2 | Subjective |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 40 marks |
| Particulars (Stage 2) | Details |
| Exam Type | Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Exam Format |
|
The FTII JET exam total marks are 100 marks. In Part A of Paper I: one mark is awarded to each right question and 0.25 is deducted on the wrong answer. In Part B of Paper I: two marks are awarded to each right question. However, the questions may have one or more right answers, so candidates need to select all the correct options, failing which they will be given partial marks. This part also has the provision of negative marking.
Yes according to the exam pattern of the Film and Television Institute of India, there is negative marking in the exam. As part of the negative marking, -0.25 marks alloted to the question in Paper I of FTII JET will be deducted. The paper 1 will be objective type in nature hence candidates must mke their answer choices wisely.
According to the official notification of the Film and Television Institute of India, the FTII JET question paper will have two sections for Film Wing courses while there will be three sections for the Television Wing. Candidates planning to take the FTII JET exam are advised to go through the detailed FTII JET 2024 exam pattern to understand the detailed exam pattern and prepare for the exam in an efficient way.
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FTII JET Preparation Books
Books are an essential part of FTII JET exam preparation. A candidate must select the right book and study material to study for entrance test. FTII applicants seeking admission at PG and certificate courses offered at FTII Pune Campus can refer to the table below for recommended books for FTII JET Paper 1.
| FTII JET Books | Author |
|---|---|
| A Guidebook to Crack JET for FTII & SRFTI | Rakesh Biswas |
| FTII JET Entrance Mock Test | Fawo Books |
| Being FTII: Perspectives on the Film and Television Institute of India (Celebrating Sixty Years) | Roma Chatterjee and Amit Tyagi |
| History of Indian Cinema | Renu Saran |
| Speaking of Film | Satyajit Ray |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Below is the FTII JET eligibility criteria for courses in TV Wing:
Course Specialization | FTII JET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme | |
Direction | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission). |
Electronic Cinematography | |
Video Editing | |
Sound Recording and TV Engineering | |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Check below to find eligibility requirement for the courses offered through FTII JET in Film Wing:
FTII Course Specialization | FTII JET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
3 Year Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) | |
Direction & Screenplay Writing |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission).
|
Cinematography | |
Editing | |
Sound Recording & Design | |
Art Direction and Production Design | Bachelor's Degree in Applied Arts, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design, or related fields in Fine Arts, or equivalent from a recognised institute in any of the above |
2 Year Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) | |
Screen Acting | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission). |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The FTII JET Stage 2 exam carries 70% weightage on the overall result of a candidate. Check below for its syllabus:
| Particulars | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 2 | Different Activities based on course specialization |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stage 2 | Component 1: Integrated Audition (50 Marks)
Component 2: Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks)
|
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Check out table below for topics includes in FTII JET Stage 1 syllabus.
| Particulars | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 1 Paper 1 | Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness related to course requirements, questions related to chosen area of specialization |
| Stage 1 Paper 2 | Questions related to subject knowledge of discipline |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stage 1 | Section 1: Allied Arts, Literature, History, Current Affair, General Knowledge and Awareness Section 2: Questions related to Acting |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates have to upload certain documents while applying for FTII JET exam. Among them are passport-size photograph and signature. Check below to know size and format of these two documents:
Document Type | Document Size | Document Format |
|---|---|---|
Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) | Maximum 300 KB | |
Signature |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Film and Television Institute of India has released caste certificate forms and performas along with its FTII JET admission prospectus. The university released the FTII JET 2026 admission brochure and application form on March 11. Candidates can check official website for PDF link.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
As per FTII JET admission prospectus, below is the course fee for one semester for courses offered by FTII in Film Wing through JET scores.
Course Name (Film Wing) | Course Fee (1 semester) |
|---|---|
MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Cinematography | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Editing | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series) | INR 103373 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
According to FTII JET admission prospectus, shared by Film and Television Institute of India, candidates have to upload their documents in below given size and format.
Document Type | Document Size | Document Format |
|---|---|---|
Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) | 10 KB - 2 MB
| PDF / JPEG / PNG
|
Signature | ||
Identity / Birth Proof | ||
Educational Qualification Documents | ||
Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable) | ||
| Scribe (for PwD Candidates) |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, a candidate cannot fill FTII JET application form offline. The Film and Television Institute of India releases JET registration form in online mode and candidates have to fill and submit the same in online form only. No offline application form will be accepted by FTII for entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
FTII JET application window is now closed. Film and Television Institute of India announced the registration details in its admission prospectus
The last date to register for FTII JET 2026 was April 09, 2026.
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