FTII JET Selection Process 2026: Eligibility, Admission Process, Courses, Seat & Pattern

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

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Nupur Jain
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Updated on Jan 23, 2026 16:44 IST
By taking FTII JET exam, students can get admission to PG, PG Diploma and PG Certificate courses in Film and TV wing. The FTII JET selection process includes different stages to secure seat in offered courses. Students who wish to study at FTII can check this page to know the selection process in detail.

FTII JET selection process contains different stages conducted by Film and Television Institute of India to offer admission to PG, PG Diploma and PG Certificate courses in Film & TV wing. Candidates who wish to make a career in Film and TV industry by taking course at FTII can check this page for selection process.

FTII JET Selection Process

FTII JET Selection Process

Film and Television Institute of India conducts FTII JET exam for admission to its FTII, Pune Campus. The FTII JET selection process is conducted through institute’s official website. All official notices and updates regarding FTII JET exam are released on Announcement Page - ftii.ac.in/announcement. With JET score, students can pursue postgraduate, postgraduate diploma and postgraduate certificate courses in different specializations of Film & TV streams.

To get admission at FTII, students must apply and appear for entrance test. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, reservation criteria, age limit and nationality requirements set by FTII for exam. In this article, Shiksha explains the selection process in detail.

Table of contents
  • FTII JET Admission Highlights
  • FTII JET Selection Process 2026
  • Film & TV Courses Offered Through FTII JET Exam
  • FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
  • FTII JET Seat Intake
  • FTII JET Syllabus
  • FTII JET Exam Pattern
  • FTII JET Exam Dates 2026
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FTII JET Admission Highlights

Students preparing for FTII JET 2026 must refer to this table to get overview of 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 PG, PG Diploma and PG certificate courses in Television and Film Wing

Colleges Accepting FTII JET Scores

 Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata

Q:   I am 18 years old. Can I apply for FTII JET entrance exam?
A:

The Film and Television Institute of India lays down the age limit for admission to offered courses through FTII JET entrance exam in its admission prospectus. An 18 year old student is not eligible to apply for FTII JET exam. The minimum age requirement for the exam is 21 years.

Q:   How are candidates selected in the FTII JET exam?
A:

As per admission process of FTII JET entrance exam, candidates who wish to get admission at this institute have to appear for 2 stages. Students who are selected in first stage can take Stage 2 exam. After both stages are over, selected candidates are called for further admission process, including interview, counselling and medical test. Candidates who will pass in all stages will be able to secure a seat at FTII.

Q:   What is the passing marks for FTII JET?
A:

The minimum passing marks for the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test varies, however, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission in FTII are as follows.

  • 50% for General category.
  • 45% for OBC NCL category.
  • 40% for SC/ST category.

FTII JET Selection Process 2026

The selection process of FTII JET includes multiple stages that a student must complete to secure a seat at Film and Television Institute of India. Aspirants can check the space below to know the complete process for FTII JET exam.

FTII JET Application Process

For admission at FTII, students must register themselves by adding required details in FTII JET application form. The institute releases registration form in online mode only. Candidates who wish to purse any of the offered courses, have to then fill and submit online form by logging in using created credentials.

In JET online form, candidates have to add their personal information, such as address, ID proof number, educational details, etc.; select maximum 3 test cities from 26 locations and upload documents in prescribed format. After this step, candidates are required to select maximum 2 courses from Group A and/or B. To complete the application process, they have to pay category-wise application fee.

Refer to table below for FTII JET form fee.

Courses

General, OBC-NCL, Gen EWS Fee

SC/ST/PWD Candidates Fee

Female Candidates (All Categories)

One Course

INR 1,500/-

INR 500/-

INR 500/-

Two Courses

INR 2,500/- 

INR 800/- 

INR 800/-

Check out: List of Documents Required for FTII JET application form

FTII JET Admit Card

Film and Television Institute of India will release admit card for Stage 1 exam for only those students who have successfully submitted registration form on or before last date. The FTII JET admit card will contain details like name of the examination centre, reporting time, personal details of examinees, etc. The hall ticket is a mandatory document that applicants must take with them to FTII JET exam centre.

FTII JET Stage 1 Exam

The FTII JET Stage 1 exam will be conducted in offline mode in 26 exam cities across India. The FTII JET dates for Stage 1 exam is declared by the institute in its admission prospectus. The expected date for 2026 is July. The FTII JET question paper for Stage 1 includes Paper 1 (Objective Type Questions) and Paper 2 (Subjective Type Questions). Candidates get 2 hours to complete both papers. The total marks for FTII JET stage 1 is 100 marks (Paper 1: 60 marks and Paper 2: 40 marks).

FTII JET Stage 1 Result

After Stage 1 is successfully conducted, Film and Television Institute of India releases result for Paper 1 & Paper 2. The FTII JET result includes name and roll number of candidates selected for Stage 2 exam. Along with merit list, FTII also releases schedule for FTII JET Stage 2 exam.

FTII JET Stage 2 Exam

Candidates who are selected in first stage will be able to take exam for second stage, which is the practical assessment round. In FTII JET Stage 2, candidates are tested on their overall suitability for selected course through Screen Acting and Screenwriting. FTII JET Stage 2 exam is conducted at institute’s campus in Pune. The expected schedule for FTII JET stage 2 is September-October 2026.

FTII JET Result or Final Merit List

Once both stages are over, Film and Television Institute of India releases FTII JET final merit list. This list includes names and roll numbers of selected students along with their scores in Stage 1 & Stage 2. Candidates with their names in this list are eligible for FTII JET counselling process. The institute also releases FTII JET cut off for each category and offered course.

FTII JET Seat Acceptance

The selected candidates who have their names in final merit list have to confirm their seat by paying Seat Acceptance Fee of INR 10,000 before last date. This amount is later deducted from the candidate’s course fee, after his/her admission is confirmed. If a candidate fails to pay seat acceptance fee on deadline, their seat will be given to the next selected candidates.

FTII JET Document Verification

Students who will pay their seat acceptance fee will have to get their documents verified for further admission process. To know the document verification status, students have to submit a google form, sent by FTII on its official page. Candidates who will submit the form before time will get status on registered contact details.

FTII JET Medical Test

Film and Television Institute of India conducts a medical test as last step of FTII JET selection process. Students must note that if they fail the medical test, institute has the right to cancel the candidate’s admission.

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FTII JET Paper 1 Subjects

Film & TV Courses Offered Through FTII JET Exam

Film and Television Institute of India accepts JET score to offer seat at 7 MFA courses in Film Wing and 4 One Year PG Certificate courses in TV Wing. Refer to this table to know courses offered through FTII JET scores.

Courses Specialization
Film Wing
Three Year PG Programs (MFA in Cinema) Direction and screenplay writingcinematographyeditingsound recording and design, & art direction and production design
Two Year PG Programs (MFA in Cinema) Screen Acting, Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series)
TV Wing
One Year PG Certificate Course in Television with Direction, Electronic Cinematography, Video Editing, Sound Recording and TV Engineering 

FTII JET Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for FTII JET exam, a candidate must check their target course’s eligibility requirements to avoid getting their application rejected during counselling. Check FTII JET eligibility criteria for all offered courses here.

FTII Course Specialization

FTII JET Eligibility Criteria

Film Wing

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 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 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 before the date of admission).

TV Wing

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 before the date of admission).

Electronic Cinematography

Video Editing

Sound Recording and TV Engineering 

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FTII JET Seat Intake

Check out number of seats available at Film and Television Institute of India for different programmes offered through FTII JET exam.

Film Wing Course Name

Seat Intake

MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing

11

MFA in Cinema in Cinematography

11

MFA in Cinema in Editing

11

MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design

11

MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design

11

MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting

16

MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series)

16

TV Wing Course Name

Seat Intake

One Year PG Certificate Course in Direction

11

One Year PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography

11

One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing

11

One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering

11

FTII JET Syllabus

FTII prescribes syllabus for FTII JET in its admission prospectus. Students can check below space to know FTII JET Stage 1 & Stage 2 syllabus and important topics.

FTII JET Stage 1 Syllabus

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 II Syllabus

Questions based on based on sketches, photographs, etc.

Short note questions on selected subject

FTII JET Stage 2 Syllabus

Interview based on selected course (Screen Acting and Screenwriting)

FTII JET Exam Pattern

Aspiring students planning to apply for Film and Television Institute of India JET exam can check FTII JET exam pattern for both stages here.

Particulars Details
FTII JET Stage 1 Written Test
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

Topics Covered

Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness (Related to the Course Requriements)

Questions from the Selected Area of Specialization

Paper 2

Subjective

Question Type

Descriptive

Total Marks

40 marks

Topics Covered

Discipline Related

FTII JET Stage 2
Exam Type

Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

Exam Format
  • Screenwriting (2 batches)
  • Screen Acting (6 batches)
Exam Location

FTII Pune Campus

Q:   What is the age limit for FTII JET?
A:

To fill the application form of the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) examination. Candidates must be minimum 21 years of age. The minimum educational qualification required for candidates to apply for the FTII JET examination is graudation in any discipline. However, for candidates who want to apply for Art Direction and Production Design course they will have to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design or related fields in Fine Arts.

Q:   How much to score to qualify the FTII entrance exam?
A:

There is a cut off which is defined after the exam is conducted. The FTII JET cut off is defined based on various factors such as the exam's difficulty level, total number of applicants who appeared in the exam and the shifts under which the exam is conducted. Candidates who score equal to or more than the FTII JET cut off will qualify in the exam. As far as the minimum passing marks of FTII JET varies, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission in FTII for General Category is 50% for General category while that for OBC NCL category is 45%.

Q:   Can I apply for more than one course at FTII?
A:

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 CoursesGeneral/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS FeeSC/ST/PwD/Female Fee
Single CourseINR 1500INR 500
Two CoursesINR 2500INR 800

FTII JET Exam Dates 2026

The institute has not yet released official dates for exam for 2026-27 admission cycle. Check table below for expected FTII JET exam dates 2026 based on previous year’s schedule.

Event 

Tentative Dates 

FTII JET 2026 Application

June 2026

FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

Third Week of July 2026

FTII JET 2026 Stage 1 Exam

July 2026

FTII JET Stage 1 Result

September 2026

FTII JET Stage 2 Exam

September - October 2026

FTII JET 2026 Final Merit List

October 2026
FTII JET Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Last Date November 2026
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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.

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No, as application form for FTII JET entrance exam is released in online form an applicant cannot pay the fee in cash. The online form fee for FTII JET exam can be paid via credit cards, debit cards, or UPI.

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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.

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