Top Colleges in India offering Film Making Courses

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

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Want to work with the biggest producers and directors? Take up a course in Film Making and your dreams might come true. Check out the top Film Making Colleges in India.

Interested in pursuing a course in Film Making? Check out the top colleges in India offering film making courses and check out the admission process as well.

Film Making Colleges in India

Are you a movie buff? Interested in action movies or travelling documentaries? Always curious to know how to work with a camera? Make your interests into a profession. Gone are the black and white film days, now its all about graphics and creating jaw-dropping action movies which always leave us wanting more. Make your passion a profession and the first step is to pursue a course in Film Making. Various production houses require talented, creative professionals and the demand is always high. Be it Arts or Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Making stands out on its own grounds for its popularity globally.

Like how one can make videos on our smart phones, here is just applying the idea with an entire production team. However, one must know, that a profession in the field of film making requires plenty of passion and dedication. The film industry is not for the weak as people are always on the go and have to work extremely hard in order to achieve success.

In order to pursue your dream, Shiksha lists the top colleges in India which offer Film Making Courses. Take a look.

Top Film Making Colleges in India

FTII

The Film and Television Institute of India is one of the most renowned institutes in terms of mass communication. When it comes to Film Making, there are various roles and responsibilities such as a video editor, sound recording engineer, sound producer, graphics and animation designer and much more. There are various courses which are offered at FTII as they have two wings in the institute – The Film Wing and Television Wing. FTII offers students admission in postgraduate diploma courses which are as follows:

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Film Wing

Course

Fees

Duration

Direction & Screen Play Writing

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

3-Year

Editing

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

3-Year

Art Direction & Production Design

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

3-Year

Cinematography

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

3-Year

Sound Recording & Sound Design

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

3-Year

Screen Acting

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

2-Year

Screen Writing (Fim, TV & Web Series)

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

2-Year

TV Wing

Course

Fees

Duration

Direction

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

1-Year

Video Editing

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

1-Year

Electronic Cinematography

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

1-Year

Sound Recording and Television Engineering

Rs 1,29,834 (Semester 1 & 2)

1-Year

Admission Process: For admission at FTII, students will have to firstly apply online and appear for a Joint Entrance Test (JET) which is conducted by the FTII and SRFTI together in order to offer students admission in the postgraduate diploma courses which are offered at the institutes. Candidates who clear the Joint Entrance Test, will be called at the respective campuses for an interview. A merit list will be released where students who have qualified, will be called to the institute to complete the admission process.

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SRFTI

An academic institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Satyajit Ray Fim and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata offers students admission in various specialisations under the film and television wings. Students can opt to take up courses in cinematography to writing for electronic and digital media. The following courses are offered at SRFTI.

Animation Cinema

Cinematography

Direction & Screenplay Writing

Editing

Producing for Film & Television

Sound Recording & Design

Electronic & Digital Media Management

Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media

Writing for Electronic & Digital Media

Editing for Electronic and Digital Media

Direction & Producing for Electronic and Digital Media

Sound for Electronic and Digital Media

Candidates can go through the two programmes which are offered at SRFTI.

Postgraduate Programme in Cinema

Duration

3-Year

Fees

Rs 41,250 (Per Semester)

Seat Intake

72

Postgraduate Programme in Electronic Media

Duration

2-Year

Fees

Rs 41,250 (Per Semester)

Seat Intake

30

Admission Process: Admission into SRFTI is as such that candidates need to apply online and will have to appear for a Joint Entrance Test (JET). The JET is conducted by the FTII and SRFTI together in order to offer students admission. Candidates who have applied for admission in SRFTI, once cleared, they will be called to the institute of an interview. Based on the collected marks of the JET and interview, candidates will be called to complete the admission process.

Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University, Kolkata has a department in Film Studies and interested candidates can opt to take up a regular Master of Arts in Film Studies. Candidates who wish to take their education to a higher level, Jadavpur University offers students a PhD in Arts (Film Studies). The Department of Film Studies at JU teaches students the aesthetic aspects of film and culture in today’s society. About the course

Course

MA in Arts (Film Studies)

Duration

2-Year

Seat Intake

35

Admission Process: Candidates will have to apply online and appear for an entrance exam which is conducted by the university. Candidates who qualify, will be called to the university campus to appear for either a group discussion or an interview. A merit list will be released which will have the candidate’s names who have qualified and will be called to complete the admission process.

FX School

If you are interested in pursuing a course in Film Making, FX School in Mumbai is one which can groom you to become a professional filmmaker. Be it at acting or production or scriptwriting to screen editing, the FX School can teach students the various roles in a production team. The school boasts on their students who have worked with Bollywood movies.

About the course: FX School offers students an 11-month advanced certificate course which comprises of four modules and a professional certificate course comprising a 3-month professional film project module where students are offered a chance to work with the latest equipment and work with professionals to create a short film.

Admission Process: Students will have to apply online on the official website of FX School. Students will be judged on their previous academic records and on their work they have done earlier in terms of film making. Students will be called and notified by the school for admission.

SGT University, Gurgaon

The Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University offers students admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. The Faculty of Mass Communication and Media Technology at the SGT University offers students admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. Students can take up a BA in Film and Television Production. About the course

Course

BA in Film and Television Production

Annual Intake

20

Eligibility

10+2 with minimum 45% marks

Fees

Rs 87,500 (First Sem)

Rs 75,000 (Second Sem onwards)

Duration

3-Year (6 Semesters)

Admission Process: Candidates will have to register and apply online on the official website of SGT University. Once registered, the candidate can apply for the course interested in. The candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam which is conducted by the university. Candidates who clear by securing a rank, will be called to the university to complete the admission formalities.

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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

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

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

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6