FTII JET Seat Intake 2026; Check Course-wise Seat Matrix for Film and TV Wing
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
FTII JET Stage 1 Exam 2026 (To be Re-conducted)
12 Jul '26
The Film and Television Institute of India has released FTII JET 2026 seat intake in its official prospectus. Students filling out FTII JET 2026 application form must check course-wise seats availability for TV and Film Wing. FTII JET registration process 2026 is ongoing.
FTII JET Seat Intake
Candidates applying for FTII JET for admission at Film and Television Institute of India must check the number of seats available at the institute for each course and category. The Film and Television Institute of India has released the FTII JET seat matrix for all 11 courses offered through FTII JET. The category-wise seat intake for all programmes is available in FTII JET 2026 admission prospectus.
FTII, Pune will offer admission to only those registered candidates who will appear for the exam, meet the eligibility, reservation criteria and FTII JET cut off, and apply for admission until seats are left at the institute. To be eligible to take the examination, candidates must register at official website. The FTII JET registration process is ongoing. FTII JET 2026 for Stage 1 will be held on April 26, 2026, at multiple exam centres.
- FTII JET Seat Intake 2026: Film Wing
- FTII JET Seat Intake 2026: TV Wing
- FTII JET Reservation Policy 2026
- FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
FTII JET Seat Intake 2026: Film Wing
The Film and Television Institute of India offers below mentioned seats for courses in Film Wing through FTII JET exam.
| FTII JET Film Wing Course |
Total Seats |
General |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
Gen-EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing |
11 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| MFA in Cinema in Cinematography |
11 |
05c |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| MFA in Cinema in Editing |
11 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design |
11 |
05c |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design |
11 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting |
16 |
07 |
04a |
02 |
01 |
02 |
| MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series) |
16 |
07 |
04d |
02 |
01 |
02 |
Note:
a: 1 seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities - Blindness and low vision
c: 1 seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities - Locomotor Disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
d: 1 seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities - Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
Also Check: FTII JET Counselling
Commonly asked questions
No, FTII only offers admission to PG diploma, MFA degrees and Certificate courses through FTII JET entrance exam. Candidates wanting to get admission to Film and Television related courses at Film and Television Institute of India can check the list of course specializations offered on Shiksha page.
Yes, the Film and Television Institute of India offers course in sound design in Film Wing and TV Wing. As per official brochure of FTII, below are the course names in sound design.
- Film Wing - MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design
- TV Wing - One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering
To get admission to these courses, candidates have to apply and appear for FTII JET entrance exam.
The reservation criteria for FTII JET admissions is given in the table.
| Categories | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL (Non-creamy layer) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 3% |
FTII JET is conducted for admission to various courses in Film and TV wing. The difficulty level of FTII JET is moderate as compared to other government entrance exams for admission to mass communication and media courses. However, the difficulty level for a candidate differs based on their preparation level.
FTII JET Seat Intake 2026: TV Wing
Students looking for getting a seat at FTII in TV Wing can check below to get category-wise seat matrix for each course:
| FTII JET TV Wing Course |
Total Seats |
General |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
Gen-EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Direction |
11 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography |
11 |
05d |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing |
11 |
05 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering |
11 |
05f |
03 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
Note:
d: 1 seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities - Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
f: 1 seat is reserved for Persons with Disabilities - Other 'specified disabilities' mentioned in 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016 like chronic Neurologicla conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell disease, Parkinson's disease, Speech and Language Disability
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FTII JET Reservation Policy 2026
Check below to know the FTII JET reservation criteria for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS and PwD category candidates:
| Category | FTII JET Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Gen-EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability) | 5% |
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 |
|
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one course from each of the two groups on FTII JET application form. To successfully submit online form, candidates will have to page following application fee.
| Number of Courses | General/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS Fee | SC/ST/PwD/Female Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single Course | INR 1500 | INR 500 |
| Two Courses | INR 2500 | INR 800 |
According to previous year's prospectus released by FTII, the FTII JET entrance exam is conducted in 26 cities. The names of exam cities are shared by the institute in its admission prospectus. But, students must note that this number may or may not change for every admissio cycle.
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.
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for FTII JET exam, candidates must check the FTII JET eligibility criteria for their target course and Wing. Check below to get course-wise eligibility requirements for each offered course:
| 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 recognized university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal).
|
| 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 recognized institute in any of the above |
| 2 Year Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) |
|
| Screen Acting |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
|
| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme |
|
| Direction |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Electronic Cinematography |
|
| Video Editing |
|
| Sound Recording and TV Engineering |
|
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