FTII JET 2026: Stage 1, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Paper, Result
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1
13 Sep '26
FTII JET entrance exam 2026 for Stage 1 was held across multiple exam centres in India. Candidates who have been issued admit card were able to sit for FTII JET 2026 exam. The Film and Television Institute of India re-conducted FTII JET Stage 1 exam.
FTII JET 2026 Latest Updates
- FTII JET Stage 1 admit card was released on June 26.
- FTII JET Stage 1 exam date was July 12.
- FTII JET Stage 2 exam dates will soon be announced.
- FTII will release the result after each stage and a final merit list and cut off list after both stages are over.
- What is FTII JET?
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- FTII JET 2026 Eligibility & Application
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
- FTII JET 2026 Admit Card
- FTII JET 2026 Question Paper
- FTII JET 2026 Result
- FTII JET 2026 Expected Cut Off
- FAQs on FTII JET 2026
What is FTII JET?
FTII JET is conducted annually in centres across the country. It is conducted for admission to postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma and certificate courses at one of the most renowned film and TV institute in the country - Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. There are two wings under FTII offering a total of 11 courses - Film Wing and TV Wing.
Key Higlights on FTII JET Exam
Check table below for major highlights of FTII JET entrance exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
Film and Television Institute of India |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Annually |
| Mode |
Offline |
| FTII JET Objective |
Admissions to various PG and PG certificate courses in Television and Film Wing |
| Courses Offered |
Film Wing: direction & screenplay writing, editing, acting, cinematography, feature film screenplay writing, sound designing and recording and art direction & production design Television Wing: direction, electronic cinematography, sound recording & television engineering, and video editing. |
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FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Final Result TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee TENTATIVE |
| Sep ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Commencement of Classes TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul ' 26 | FTII JET Stage 1 Exam 2026 (To be Re-conducted) |
| 26 Jun ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Admit Card |
| 25 May ' 26 - 29 May ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 City Change Window |
FTII JET 2026 Eligibility & Application
Students planning to study PG and PG certificate courses at Film and Television Institute of India must ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by these institutes. Check table below to know FTII JET eligibility criteria, declared by FTII in its admission prospectus.
| 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 recognized university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal).
|
| 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 recognized institute in any of the above |
| 2 Year Post Graduate 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 on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
|
| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme |
|
| 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 on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Electronic Cinematography |
|
| Video Editing |
|
| Sound Recording and TV Engineering |
|
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FTII JET Application Process 2026
The process to fill and submit FTII JET application form includes following steps:
- Open applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/
- Click on New Registration and create a login ID.
- Login with created credentials.
- Provide personal information, such as address, ID proof number, educational details, etc.
- Upload a photograph, signature, educational documents and reservation certificates (if any).
- Select a maximum of 2 FTII JET course from Group A and/or Group B.
- Select three test cities in preference order.
- Pay the application fee via credit card, debit card or UPI.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
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Documents Required for FTII JET Application Form
Candidates must upload documents in FTII JET application in the prescribed size and format. Any unclear or wrong document will result in the cancellation of the application. Check below to know these details.
| Document Type |
Document Size |
Document Format |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) |
10 KB - 2 MB |
PDF / JPEG / PNG |
| Signature |
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| Identity / Birth Proof |
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| Educational Qualification Documents |
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| Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable) |
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| Scribe (for PwD Candidates) |
FTII JET Application Fee
To complete the application process, candidates have to pay a pre-determined fee. The table below shows FTII JET application fee for different categories and for female applicants.
| Courses | General, OBC-NCL, Gen EWS Fee | SC/ST/PWD Candidates Fee | Female applicants across all categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Course | INR 1,500/- | INR 500/- | INR 500/- |
| Two Courses | INR 2,500/- | INR 800/- | INR 800/- |
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FTII JET 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
The Film and Television Institute of India has made some changes in the exam structure of FTII JET exam. Check below to know the FTII JET exam pattern for all offered courses.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stages | Stage 1: Written Test with two papers (Paper-I Objective and Paper II Subjective) Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Weightage | Stage 1: 25% Stage 2: 75% |
| Exam Centres | 26 cities across India |
| Compulsory Paper | Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Stage 1 Duration | 2 hrs 30 minutes |
| Stage 1 (Paper 1) | |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type) |
| Number of Questions | 30 questions |
| Total Marks | 60 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer/ selection of more than one options 0 for unattempted questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Stage 1 (Paper 2) | |
| Question Types | Subjective Type Questions |
| Total Marks | 40 Marks |
| Stage 2 | |
| Location | FTII Pune Campus |
| Purpose | Evaluate overall suitability for programme |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stages | Stage 1: Written Test (MCQ based written Test) Stage 2: Audition, Performance and Interaction |
| Weightage | Stage 1: 25% Stage 2: 75% |
| Stage 1 | |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type) |
| Number of Questions | 50 questions |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Total Marks | 100 marks (50 marks per section) |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer/ selection of more than one options 0 for unattempted questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Stage 1 Duration | 1 hr 30 minutes |
| Stage 2 | |
| Location | FTII Pune Campus |
| Purpose | Evaluate overall suitability for programme |
| Phases | May be conducted in sequential phases (based on number of shortlisted candidates) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
FTII JET Syllabus 2026
Students preparing for Film and Television Institute of India JET entrance exam must understand FTII JET syllabus 2026 thoroughly. Refer to space below for stage-wise syllabus topics.
| 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 |
| Stage 2 | Different Activities based on course specialization |
| 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 |
| Stage 2 | Component 1: Integrated Audition (50 Marks)
Component 2: Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks)
|
FTII JET Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates must have a solid, foolproof preparation plan in place well before exam dates. This is how candidates can plan their FTII JET exam preparation.
- Make a timetable and divide your prep time based on syllabus.
- Focus more on weak subjects and leave stronger subjects for revisions.
- Know exam patterns and syllabus.
- Solve FTII JET sample papers.
- Pick best textbooks to prepare.
- Focus on your time management skills and on improving speed of answering questions from English and General Knowledge sections.
- Solve as many previous years' FTII JET question papers as possible to know your strong and weak areas for exam.
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FTII JET 2026 Admit Card
FTII JET 2026 admit card was released by Film and Television Institute of India. The FTII JET hall ticket is a compulsory document. It is required for entry to the exam hall. The FTII JET admit card was issued only to those candidates who have filled and submitted their application forms.
How to Download FTII JET Hall Ticket
Below are the steps to download FTII JET admit card:
- Open official website. Click on the admit card link.
- Enter your email address and password and click on login.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen. Check all the details mentioned on it and look for errors.
- Click on the download button to save the file.
- Take a printout of admit card for exam day.
Direct Link to Download Hall Ticket: applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/login
Note: For FTII JET stage 2 exam, there is no admit card. Candidates who will be selected based on Stage 1 scores will be given a notification regarding time, date & venue on their registered contact details.
Details to Check in FTII JET Admit Card
Candidates must ensure to check accuracy of following details in their hall ticket:
- Candidate’s name
- Registration Number
- Name of Examination
- Candidate's Photograph
- Date of Examination
- Venue of the Entrance Exam
- Rules & Regulations
- Instructions Related to FTII 2026 admit card
FTII JET Exam Centre List
Get the names of cities conducting FTII JET Entrance Exam.
FTII JET 2026 Question Paper
The Film and Television Institute of India releases the official FTII JET question papers for all offered courses on its official website. For candidates preparing for the current admission cycle, it is important to practice previous years' question papers to understand the exam structure and work on their time management.
FTII JET 2026 Result
Result: To be notified
The exam body declares FTII JET results on its official website. The result includes merit list with name, roll number, category and marks of selected candidates. Follow below process to check FTII JET result.
- Visit the FTII Announcement Page at ftii.ac.in/announcement
- Click on 'Revised Final Merit List for FTII Entrance Test 2026-27'
- Results will be displayed on the screen in a PDF format for each course.
- Download FTII JET Merit List PDF.
FTII JET Merit List
Based on the students' performance in written tests and interviews, FTII. prepares the final merit lists.
The FTII JET Result 1 is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination and auditions, which carry a weightage of 30%.
The FTII JET Result 2 is prepared based on the Orientation and Interview, which carries a weightage of 70%.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the Results 1 & 2 lists.
FTII JET 2026 Expected Cut Off
After the release of merit list, the Film and Television Institute of India will also release FTII JET cut off. Until then, candidates can check space below for FTII JET expected cut off marks based on previous year's scores:
| FTII JET Course | FTII JET Merit List PDF 2025 |
|---|---|
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Direction & Screenplay-writing | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Cinematography | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Editing | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Sound Recording & Sound Design | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Art Direction & Production Design | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting | Click Here |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screenwriting | Click Here |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in TV with specialization in Direction | Click Here |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in TV with specialization in Electronic Cinematography | Click Here |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in TV with specialization in Video Editing | Click Here |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in TV with specialization in Sound Recording & Television Engineering | Click Here |
Download Complete FTII JET Cut Off 2025
FAQs on FTII JET 2026
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 |
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). |
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 | |
According to previous year's prospectus released by FTII, the FTII JET entrance exam is conducted in 26 cities. The names of exam cities are shared by the institute in its admission prospectus. But, students must note that this number may or may not change for every admissio cycle.
No, as application form for FTII JET entrance exam is released in online form an applicant cannot pay the fee in cash. The online form fee for FTII JET exam can be paid via credit cards, debit cards, or UPI.
No, the FTII JET eligibility criteria for some courses is different than the others. Aspirants wanting to get admission at Film and Television Institute of India must check the eligibility requirements for their target course before filling and submitting FTII JET application form. The criteria is released by FTII in its admission prospectus.
No, FTII only offers admission to PG diploma, MFA degrees and Certificate courses through FTII JET entrance exam. Candidates wanting to get admission to Film and Television related courses at Film and Television Institute of India can check the list of course specializations offered on Shiksha page.
FTII JET entrance exam is conducted in 2 stages. Stage 1 icludes Paper 1 (MCQs) and Paper 2 (Descriptive). FTII releases marking scheme for Stage 1 Paper 1 exam only. Check below for FTII JET marking scheme for Paper 1.
- +2 for every correct answer
- -0.5 for every incorrect answer
- 0 for unattempted questions
Yes, candidates can register for the FTII JET first and submit the application form later. However, they must submit their FTII JET application form before the last date.
The Film and Television Institute of India will release the FTII JET 2026 result for Stage 1 on its official website's Announcement Page. The expected date for release of category- wise merit list is May/June 2026.
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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