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 )
Registration - 11 Mar '26 - 7 Apr '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 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
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 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 (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 |
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 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 | |
Signature |
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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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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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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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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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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 07, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
What is FTII JET eligibility criteria for courses offered in TV Wing?