Joint Entrance Test (JET) is conducted by Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata as well as Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune to shortlist aspirants for admission in programmes offered at their Film Wing and TV Wing.
FTII JET 2018 is scheduled to be conducted on February 18. The test pattern of JET is such that candidates need to attempt multiple choice questions as well as descriptive questions. The test paper comprises of a total of 5 descriptive questions which are of 10 marks each. In FTTI JET exam, candidates are evaluated out of a total of 100 marks.
Seats on offer in different courses on the basis of a candidate’s performance in JET 2018 are mentioned below:
| JET 2018: Seats on offer at FTTI Pune |
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| Film Wing Diploma/Certificate Courses |
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| Course |
Duration |
No of Seats |
| Direction and Screenplay Writing |
3 years |
10 |
| Cinematography |
3 years |
10 |
| Editing |
3 years |
10 |
| Sound Recording & Sound Design |
3 years |
10 |
| Art Direction & Production Design |
3 years |
10 |
| Acting |
2 years |
10 |
| Feature film Screenplay Writing |
1 year |
12 |
| Television Wing Certificate Courses |
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| Course |
Duration |
No of Seats |
| TV Direction |
1 year |
10 |
| Electronic Cinematography |
1 year |
10 |
| Video Editing |
1 year |
10 |
| Sound Recording & Television Engineering |
1 year |
10 |
| JET 2018: Seats on offer at SRFTI Kolkata |
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| Film Wing Diploma Courses |
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| Course |
Duration |
No of Seats |
| Direction and Screenplay Writing |
3 years |
12* |
| Cinematography |
3 years |
12* |
| Editing |
3 years |
12* |
| Sound Recording & Sound Design |
3 years |
12* |
| Producing for Film & Television |
3 years |
12* |
| Animation Cinema |
3 years |
12* |
| *Two seats are reserved for foreign students applying through ICCR |
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| Television Wing Diploma Courses |
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| Course |
Duration |
No of Seats |
| Producing for Electronic and Digital Media |
2 years |
5 |
| Cinematography for Electronic and Digital Media |
2 years |
5 |
| Editing for Electronic and Digital Media |
2 years |
5 |
| Sound for Electronic and Digital Media |
2 years |
5 |
| Electronic and Digital Media Management |
2 years |
5 |
| Writing for Electronic and Digital Media |
2 years |
5 |
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Student Forum
Answered 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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
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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
Registration - 11 Mar '26 - 7 Apr '26
