FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification and more
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
Registration - 18 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
Are you planning to take admission to the TV or Film Wing course through the FTII JET 2026 exam? Check here the detailed FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026 that candidates need to meet. The FTII eligibility criteria consist of the nationality, age limit, and educational qualification that aspirants must adhere to.
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria
The examination body, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has released the FTII JET eligibility criteria 2026 for all candidates planning to apply for the exam in its admission prospectus. It includes set parameters to which candidates need to adhere while filling out the application form. A candidate who does not fulfill even one criteria will not be eligibile to participate in FTII JET counselling. The FTII JET eligibility criteria 2026 for PG courses and PG certification courses in TV and Film Wing has been released in admission brochure. Aspirants can now download FTII JET admission prospectus PDF 2026-27.
Candidates planning to get admission at FTII through JET scores must check the eligibility of their target course before applying for FTII JET exam. The FTII JET 2026 application form window has opened. The FTII JET 2026 will be conducted for stage 1 on April 26, 2026.
LATEST: FTII JET 2026 Application Process Begins; Last Date to Apply is April 07
- Courses Offered Through FTII JET 2026
- FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for PG Courses in Film Wing
- FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for PG Certificate Courses in TV Wing
- FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Reservation Policy
- FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit & Nationality
- Where & How to Check FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026?
- FTII JET 2026 Seat Intake
- FTII Admission Process 2026
Courses Offered Through FTII JET 2026
FTII is India’s premier Film and TV institute and offers specialised programmes for candidates who want to make a career in the Film and TV industry. The programmes offered through FTII are divided into two wings (Film Wing and TV Wing), under which there are different courses of different durations. The courses are as mentioned in the table below.
| Courses | Specialization |
|---|---|
| Film Wing | |
| Three Year PG Programs (MFA in Cinema) | Direction and screenplay writing, cinematography, editing, sound 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The institute offers the following scholarships based on merit and performance credits during the students' time there.
- Entrance Exam Merit - Given to toppers in each of the film wing courses; INR 12,500 per year.
- 1st Semester Merit - Given to the first 3 toppers; Common Module (Editing, Sound Recording & Sound Design, Art Direction & Production Design and Screenplay Writing); 1st topper get INR 24,000, 2nd gets INR 21,500 and the 3rd gets INR 19,000 every year
- Given to acting topper; INR 24,000 / year
- Given to screenplay writing topper; INR 24,000 / year
- 2nd to 5th Semester Merit - Given to the 1st and 2nd topper of each course; INR 13,500 and INR 11,500 respectively.
Other scholarships include Kamalakar Scholarship, Phalake Memorial Honour, Baburao Patel Scholarship, etc. Check out the FTII website or simply Google FTII JET Scholarships for more info.
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for PG Courses in Film Wing
Check the table below for FTIII JET 2026 eligibility criteria for PG courses of 2 and 3 years in Film Wing.
| Course Specialization |
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 3 Year Master Degree Programme (MFA in Cinema) |
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| 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).
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| Cinematography |
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| Editing |
|
| Sound Recording & Design |
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| 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 Master Degree 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). |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
|
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FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for PG Certificate Courses in TV Wing
Check the below table for FTIII JET 2026 eligibility criteria for the PG certificate programme of 1 year in Television Wing:
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Course Specialization |
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme |
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| 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).
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| Electronic Cinematography |
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| Video Editing |
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| Sound Recording and TV Engineering |
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Also read: FTII JET Question Papers 2026
Commonly asked questions
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%.
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.
On clearing the Joint Entrance Test (JET), students can get admission into Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) as well as the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India (SRFTI). These two premiere institutes are the conducting body of FTII JET as well. Candidates who qualify in this exam will be eligibile to take up film making related courses in either of the two institutes.
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Reservation Policy
Film and Television Institute of India releases reservation criteria for admission through FTII JET scores in its official admission brochure. Check below to know category-wise FTII JET reservation criteria.
| Category | FTII JET Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Gen-EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability) | 5% |
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit & Nationality
The age limit required to be eligible for admission at FTII through JET scores is announced by the institute. As per FTII JET age limit criteria, a candidate must be above 21 years of age to apply for FTII JET entrance exam. However, the institute has not specified any upper age limit. The same is the case with the nationality of the candidate. FTII has not specified any nationality or residential criteria for a candidate to be eligible for admission.
Where & How to Check FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2026?
After Film and Television Institute of India releases the admission prospectus for FTII JET 2026 exam, candidates can follow steps below to check eligibility requirements of their target course in TV or Film wing.
- Visit official website - applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/
- Click on Prospectus link given in the bottom left corner of homepage.
- FTII Prospectus JET 2026-27 will open. Download the PDF in your laptop, mobile phone or desktop.
- Scroll down or use Ctrl+F function and find your desired course.
- Scroll down and check the eligibility criteria.
FTII JET 2026 Seat Intake
Check out the table below to know the number of seats reserved for different courses in TV and Film Wing at the Film and Television Institute of India:
| Course Specialization | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) (Film Wing) | |
| Direction & Screenplay Writing |
11 |
| Cinematography |
11 |
| Editing |
11 |
| Sound Recording & Design |
11 |
| Art Direction and Production Design |
11 |
| Screen Acting |
16 |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
16 |
| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme (TV Wing) | |
| Direction |
11 |
| Electronic Cinematography |
11 |
| Video Editing |
11 |
| Sound Recording and TV Engineering |
11 |
Download: FTII JET Category-Wise Seat Matrix
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FTII Admission Process 2026
To get admission at FTII, candidates need to first visit its official website and click on the online application link for JET. After that, candidates will have to fill out the detailed FTII JET application form. While filling out the application form, candidates are supposed to upload their required documents and then pay the FTII JET application fee to successfully submit the application form. The last date to fill FTII JET application form is April 07, 2026.
Candidates who will successfully submit the application form will be issued the FTII JET admit card to appear in the written exam. The hall ticket window will b eopne from April 18 to April 25, 2026. Candidates who qualify in the exam as per the FTII JET result 2026 are called for subsequent rounds of Orientation / Interviews. The students will be selected based on their FTII JET score, document verification, medical test, and performance in the interview.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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
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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 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
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