How to Prepare for FTII JET in 30 days?
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
Registration - 11 Mar '26 - 7 Apr '26
Preparing for FTII JET in 30 days is a challenging task, but can be achieved by dedication and hard work. Students who wish to study at Film and Television Institute of India must check this article for FTII JET one month preparation strategy. Get a list of recommended books for preparation.
FTII JET One Month Preparation Plan
How to Prepare for FTII JET in 30 Days? FTII JET is a national-level entrance exam conducted every year for admission to postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma and certificate courses at FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata. The FTII JET 2026 exam will likely be conducted in July 2026. This entrance exam includes two stages – Stage 1 (Paper I & II): Written Test and Stage 2: Practical Assessment. Stage 1 is conducted across 26 cities and Stage 2 at FTII Pune Campus. Students seeking admission through FTII JET entrance exam can check this page to know how to cover entire syllabus and prepare well in one month to score good marks.
- FTII JET 2026 Overview
- Is One Month Enough for FTII JET Preparation?
- FTII JET 30 Days Preparation Plan for Stage 1
- FTII JET 30 Days Preparation Plan for Stage 2
- FTII JET Exam Pattern for Stage 1
- FTII JET Exam Pattern for Stage 2
- FTII JET Preparation Books
- FTII JET Syllabus 2026: Stage I & Stage II
FTII JET 2026 Overview
Candidates who wish to pursue PG, PG diploma, or PG certificate course at FTII must refer to this table for major highlights on this 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 |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| FTII JET Objective |
Admissions to various PG, PG Diploma and PG certificate courses in Television and Film Wing |
| Exam Fees |
Single Course: INR 1500 (General, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS); INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD, Female) Two Courses: INR 2500 (General, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS); INR 800 (SC, ST, PwD, Female) |
| 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 |
Check Out: Programmes Offered Through FTII JET
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.
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 Part B of FTII JET question paper has descriptive questions. In this part, candidates have to write answers related to the question of the course they have applied for during FTII JET application.
Is One Month Enough for FTII JET Preparation?
Out of other Film and TV entrance exams, FTII JET is one of the most difficult test to crack. Though one month is not enough to prepare for FTII JET exam, it is not impossible. Students needs to have a full-fledged preparation strategy to cover all important and high-weightage topics.
FTII JET exam is conducted in 2 stages to test students on their intellectual skills, English, General Awareness, Media Knowledge and subject understanding. The first stage includes written test and second stage tests practical knowledge. This means that a student need different strategies for both stages.
FTII JET 30 Days Preparation Plan for Stage 1
Stage 1 of FTII JET 2026 exam will include MCQs and Subjective Questions on TV & Film related topics. For this, students must follow below FTII JET preparation tips.
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus for Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- Make a timetable, covering all topics within 30 days and stick to the plan.
- Gather best books and study material to start your preparation.
- Focus more on topics with higher weightage as you have only 30 days to cover everything.
- For Paper 1, practice past papers and mock tests to increase your speed and efficiency in answering multiple choice questions.
- For Paper 2, practice writing long answers for subject type questions.
- For General Awareness questions, read newspapers and watch news daily.
- Buy or subscribe to different online and/or offline platforms for current affairs (Indian and International).
- Solve as many sample papers you can in an exam-like environment to determine and work on your weaknesses and strengths.
Check Out: FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
Commonly asked questions
It is a bit tough to crack the FTII JET exam because FTII is the premier film making school in India and aspirants from all over India apply for this coveted exam making the competition a bit tough. To pass through the competition candidates will have to make a proper exam strategy and allot equal time to covering the whole syllabus, solving the question papers and leave good time for revision. In the FTII JET exam students will be judged on their intellectual skills, general studies, English, general knowledge and the prescribed syllabus.
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.
It is possible to crack Stage 1 of FTII JET exam through self-study as it is a written exam. However, cracking FTII JET stage 2 exam with self-study is not possible. The stage 2 exam includes practical assessment of a candidate through screenacting and screenwriting. For these exams, it is advised that a candidate take help and guidance from teacher, guide, peer, seniors, coaching institute, etc.
FTII JET 30 Days Preparation Plan for Stage 2
Stage 2 of FTII JET exam includes Mixed Format Assessment, designed to test students on their practical, creativity and aptitude skills. As per last year, assessment is done based on Screenwriting and Screen Acting. Check below to get prep tips for FTII JET Stage 2.
- Understand the format and pattern for Stage 2 exam.
- Talk to alumni or students who took FTII JET stage 2 last year to get an idea of interview.
- Work on your interaction skills for interview.
- Prepare answers for basic interview questions like, Why this course, Who influenced your decision, What is your creative process, etc.
- For screen Acting
- Practice monologues and scenes in Hindi, English or other regional languages.
- Record yourself to determine areas requiring improvement.
- Work on voice modulation and diction.
- Do daily warm-ups and mirror exercises.
- Learn about different acting methods.
- Practice improvisation.
- For Screenwriting
- Write short stories or scripts regularly with different formats and genres.
- Show your work to your mentors or peers to get feedback.
- Watch films and analyze how scenes work.
- Practice writing scripts or stories under time limit.
FTII JET Exam Pattern for Stage 1
Refer to the table below for FTII JET exam pattern for admission cycle 2026-27 for first stage.
| Particulars | 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 |
FTII JET Exam Pattern for Stage 2
Students who will pass Stage 1 exam, will be able to take FTII JET Stage 2 exam. The FTII JET dates for Stage 2 is released by FTII on its official website. Check below to know exam structure of second stage.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Exam Format |
|
| Exam Location | FTII Pune Campus |
FTII JET Preparation Books
Students preparing for FTII JET exam can refer to following recommended prep books for FTII JET.
| Preparation Books | Author |
|---|---|
| A Guidebook to Crack JET for Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (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 |
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FTII JET Syllabus 2026: Stage I & Stage II
Film and Television Institute of India prescribes syllabus for FTII JET for both stages in its admission prospectus. Aspirants can check space below to know important topics covered in FTII JET question paper.
FTII JET Syllabus: Stage 1
FTII JET Stage 1 contains two papers – Paper 1 & Paper 2.
| FTII JET Paper 1 Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Important 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 |
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| Topics |
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| Questions based on based on sketches, photographs, etc. |
Short note questions on selected subject |
FTII JET Syllabus: Stage 2
There is no fixed syllabus for Stage 2. It includes interview where the judging panel tests a student's suitability for the selected course. The interview usually includes Screen Acting and Screenwriting based tasks.
Note - FTII JET Stage 1 has 30% weightage and Stage 2 has 70% weightage on overall selection process.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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