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.
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:
| 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.
For more information on JET, candidates can go through the following links:
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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Student Forum
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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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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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:
| 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 month 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 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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 6
Registration - 18 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
