Common Mistakes to Avoid While Filling FTII JET Application Form 2026

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )

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Film and Television Institute of India offers admission to PG, PG Diploma and PG certificate courses through FTII JET exam. Aspirants have to apply for the exam at official website. Students planning to register must check this page to know common mistakes to avoid while filling FTII JET application form.

Film and Television Institute of India offers admission to PG, PG Diploma and PG certificate courses through FTII JET exam. Aspirants have to apply for the exam at official website. Students planning to register must check this page to know common mistakes to avoid while filling FTII JET application form. Know how to fill online form and documents required for upload.

FTII JET Registration Mistakes to Avoid

FTII JET Registration Mistakes to Avoid

FTII JET is an entrance exam conducted by Film and Television Institute of India on a national level. With JET scores, candidates can get admission to a variety of postgraduate, postgraduate diploma and PG certificate courses in Film and TV wing at FTII. To participate in FTII JET counselling process, a candidate must apply and appear for FTII JET exam. The institute released FTII JET application form in online mode at applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/.

Aspirants who will fill and submit their application form by the deadline will be issued admit card to appear for exam. The last date to fill and submit FTII JET 2026 application form is April 09, 2026. FTII has also released the important guidelines to be followed during application process in its FTII JET admission prospectus. The institute will conduct FTII JET 2026 exam for Stage 1 on April 26, 2026.

Students who wish to secure a seat at FTII must chek FTII JET eligibility criteria to ensure they are eligible for admission. Failure to meet the requirements can result in disqualification of candidacy. Applicants must carefully fill their online form. Shiksha here brings some common FTII registration mistakes to avoid for successful submission of form.

Table of contents
  • FTII JET Registration Mistakes to Avoid
  • FTII HelpDesk Details
  • How to Fill FTII JET 2026 Online Form?
  • Documents Required to Fill FTII JET Application Form
  • FTII JET Registration Form 2026: Size and Format of Documents
  • FTII JET Application Fee 2026
  • FTII JET Registration 2026 Schedule
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FTII JET Registration Mistakes to Avoid

If there is a mistake in a candidate’s application form, FTII may reject their applicant, stopping them from participating in further FTII selection process. Here are some mistakes a candidate should avoid while submitting FTII JET application form:

1. Enter Accurate Personal Details. FTII asks for personal details like candidate’s name, address, parent’s names, gender, nationality, etc., in online form. Candidates must enter accurate details in the form as per their official documents and Bachelor’s Degree certificate. In case of any mistake in these details, FTII may disqualify the application.

2. Add Valid Contact Information. Candidates have to add their contact information, including mobile number and email address. It is important to enter valid and active contact information in the form as FTII shares relevant notifications through registered contact details.

3. Upload Category Certificate. Candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD, etc., must upload their category certificates properly. Failure to do so can result in difficulty in claiming reservation benefits during admission process. FTII also releases certificate forms and performas to be submitted in FTII JET admission prospectus.

4. Upload Quality Photograph and Signature in Prescribed Size and Format. FTII will not accept poor quality or blurry photographs and signatures in registratio form. Candidates must upload their passport size photograph and signature in size and format as declared by Film and Television Institute of India.

5. Check FTII Eligibility Criteria: Before filling FTII registration form, candidates must ensure their meet the eligibility criteria set by FTII. These include educational qualification, nationality, age, etc.

6. Keep Transaction Receipt. After entering details, candidates have to pay application fee to complete the registration process. Candidates must keep the transaction receipt with them for future reference.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I get a refund for the second application of FTII JET if I have already applied before?
A: 

No, under no circumstances the Film and Television Institute of India will issue a refund of the FTII JET application fee if candidates have already applied before. Application fee once paid can not be refunded, neither it can be adjusted into the course fee.

Q:   Can I register on the FTII JET website and fill the exam application form later?
A: 

Yes, candidates can register for the FTII JET first and submit the application form later. However, they must submit their FTII JET application form before the last date.

Q:   What is the course fee for Film Wing at FTII?
A: 

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

FTII HelpDesk Details

In case a candidate faces any issue during FTII JET application process, they must contact the admission authorities on the following contact details:

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How to Fill FTII JET 2026 Online Form?

Check below to know how to fill and submit FTII JET application form:

  1. Visit the official website of FTII JET - applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/
  2. Click on FTII JET Registration 2026 tab.
  3. Enter FTII JET login details created.
  4. Add following details:
    • FTII JET Centre Preference (3 centres in order of preference)
    • Father's Name and Mother's Name
    • ID Proof Number
    • Gender
    • Nationality
    • Correspondence & Permanent Address
    • Valid Mobile Number
  5. Click on Fill Qualification and Other Details and add details.
  6. Upload documents in prescribed size and format to avoid disqualification.
  7. Select course from Group A and/or B. (Maximum 2 courses)
  8. Check details added before submitting form.
  9. Pay FTII JET application fee via SBI Collect Payment portal.
  10. Click on submit and take a print out of online form for future reference.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I find Caste Certificate to fill and submit in FTII JET application form?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will there be any provision to make corrections in the application form for FTII JET?
A: 

No, there will be no such provision to correct any mistakes or errors in the FTII JET application form 2025. Hence, candidates will have to check all the fields carefully and thoroughly before filling and submitting the FTII JET application form. The best way is to fill a rough application form in a blank sheet and then follow the process in the online application form.

Q:   Can I change the exam centre after submitting the application form of FTII JET?
A: 

No, candidates can't change the exam centre after finally submitting the FTII JET application form. The test centre cannot be changed once candidates have filled it as there is no application correction window provided by the exam conducting authority. If candidate's want a change in the exam centre they will have to inform the exam conducting officials regarding this however, there the chances for the changes are slighter.

Documents Required to Fill FTII JET Application Form

Below are the documents that a candidate must upload to complete registration process of FTII:

  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Identity / Birth Proof
  • Educational Qualification Documents
  • Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Scribe (for PwD Candidates)

FTII JET Registration Form 2026: Size and Format of Documents

Check the table below to know and size and format of documents to be uploaded while registering for FTII JET exam:

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)

FTII JET Application Fee 2026

To complete FTII JET registration process, candidates have to pay the following application fee:

Courses General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS SC/ST/PWD/Female
Single Course INR 1500 INR 500
Two Courses INR 2500 INR 800

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FTII JET Registration 2026 Schedule

FTII has released the registration schedule for FTII JET 2026 in its admission prospectus 2026-27.

Particulars Dates
Application Registration Window for FTII-ET-2025-26 11-Mar-2026 to 09-Apr-2026 (6 PM)
Window for admit card download 18-Apr-2026 to 25-Apr-2026
Stage-1: Written Test 26-Apr-2026 (In Two Shifts)

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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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Nupur Jain

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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Shailja Singh

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:

ParticularsSyllabus
For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)
Stage 2Different Activities based on course specialization
For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting
Stage 2

Component 1: Integrated Audition (50 Marks)

  • Impromptu, on-the-spot performance activities or exercises to assess spontaneity, imagination, adaptability, and performance instincts
  • Prepared monologue (up to 3 minutes, in Hindi or English)

Component 2: Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks)

  • Motivation and intent
  • General and cinematic awareness
  • Readiness for intensive academic and artistic training

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Check out table below for topics includes in FTII JET Stage 1 syllabus.

ParticularsSyllabus
For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)
Stage 1 Paper 1Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness related to course requirements, questions related to chosen area of specialization
Stage 1 Paper 2Questions 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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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

PDF

Signature

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

FTII JET application window is now open. Film and Television Institute of India has announced the registration details in its admission prospectus

The last date to register for FTII JET 2026 is April 09, 2026.

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6