FTII JET 2026: Admit Card, Eligibility, Exam on April 26, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Paper

FTII JET is conducted annually in centres across the country. It is conducted for admission to postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma and certificate courses at two of the most renowned film and TV institutes in the country - Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata. There are two wings under FTII -

• Film Wing: It offers courses such as direction & screenplay writing, editing, acting, cinematography, feature film screenplay writing, sound designing and recording and art direction & production design
• Television wing: It offers courses such as direction, electronic cinematography, sound recording & television engineering, and video editing.

Students from across the country aspire to study film and TV at these famous institutes. Approximately 5 to 6 thousand students register for the exam every year. Relatively, the number of seats offered by the institutes is quite low. This makes the entrance test more and more competitive each passing year. 

The FTII JET is conducted in two stages:

For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)

Stage 1: Written Test (100 Marks)

• Paper-I: MCQ (60 Marks)
• Paper-II: Subjective (40 Marks)

Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting

Stage 1: Written Test (MCQ based written Test)

Stage 2: Audition, Performance and Interaction

FTII JET is an entrance exam conducted by Film and Television Institute of India for admission to PG, PG certificate & diploma courses in TV & Film Wing. Before diving into full details about this exam, check table below for major highlights of FTII JET entrance exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET)
Conducting Body	Film and Television Institute of India
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Annually
Mode	Offline
Duration	2 hrs 30 minutes (Stage 1 For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)) 1 hr 30 minutes (Stage 1 For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)
Exam Date	Stage 1: 26-Apr-2026 Stage 2:  Audition, Performance and Interaction for MFA in Screen Acting: 2nd Week of June 2026 to 2nd Week of July 2026 (Tentative) Mixed Format Assessment for all Programs/Courses except MFA in Screen Acting: 2nd Week of July 2026 to 4th Week of July 2026 (Tentative)
FTII JET Objective	Admissions to various PG and PG certificate courses in Television and Film Wing
Exam Pattern	For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) Stage 1: Written Test (100 Marks) Paper-I: MCQ (60 Marks) Paper-II: Subjective (40 Marks) Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting Stage 1: Written Test (MCQ based written Test) Stage 2: Audition, Performance and Interaction
Exam Fees	Single Course: INR 1500 (General, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS); INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD, Female) Two Courses: INR 2500 (General, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS); INR 800 (SC, ST, PwD, Female)
Accepting Colleges	Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata
No. of Test Cities	26 cities across the country
Exam helpdesk number	(020) 25580022 / 24
Official Website	https://applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/

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FTII JET application form is released online. Before filling registration form, candidates must check the institute's eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification in the further admission process. Students have to follow below process to fill and submit FTII JET online form.

• Register for JET

Fill FTII JET 2026 application form available on the official website. Create a login ID and provide the required details. Once the details are filled in, candidates have to confirm their registration at applyadmission.co.in/FTII2025-26/

• Fill FTII JET application form

Candidates have to log in with their application number and date of birth to complete the second step of their registration. In this step, candidates have to provide their personal information, such as address, ID proof number, educational details, etc.

• Upload Documents

The next step is to upload a photograph, signature, educational documents and reservation certificates (if any). 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 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
Identity / Birth Proof
Educational Qualification Documents
Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Scribe (for PwD Candidates)

• Select Course from Group A and/or B

After uploading documents, candidates have to select FTII JET course they wish to pursue through FTII JET entrance exam. As per FTII, candidates can select maximum 2 courses from Group A and/or B. It is essential because the application fee will be determined based on the number of courses selected.

• Select Test Centre

FTII JET is conducted in 26 cities across the country. At the time of registration, candidates have to select three test cities from drop down menu that correspond to their preferences. After the registration process is over, candidates are allotted one of three preferred cities. In the rare case that a candidate is not allotted any of the preferred cities, he/ she will be allotted a different nearby city. FTII will release centre details in the admit card so candidates can make required travel and accommodation arrangements.

• Pay FTII JET Application Fee

Once all fields of application form are filled, next step is to pay application fee. Applicants can pay this fee via credit cards, debit cards, or UPI.

Note: Please note that for the courses that are offered by both institutes, applicants must pay the registration fee only once, and they will be considered for admission to both institutes. The fee paid will be non refundable, non transferable and non adjustable under any circumstances. Bank charges for online transactions will have to be borne by applicants.

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FTII JET Application Fee 2026

To complete the application process, candidates will have to pay a pre-determined fee. The table below shows FTII JET application fee for different categories and for female applicants. Canddiates must pay fee according to their category in online mode.

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/-

Check Out: FTII JET Selection Process

Students planning to study PG and PG certificate courses at Film and Television Institute of India or SRFTI 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 Reservation Criteria 2026

In each course, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to “Non-Creamy” layer (OBC-NCL), and 10% for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) as Gen-EWS. Further, 5% of total seats are reserved on a horizontal basis for Persons with Disabilities, with 40% or more disability.

How to Check FTII JET Eligibility Criteria?

Follow below steps to check the eligibility criteria for FTII JET.

1. Visit official website
2. Click on Prospectus link given in the bottom left corner of homepage.
3. FTII Prospectus JET 2026-27 will open. Download the PDF in your laptop, mobile phone or desktop.
4. Scroll down or use Ctrl+F function and find your desired course.
5. Scroll down and check the eligibility criteria.

The Film and Television Institute of India has made some changes in the exam pattern for FTII JET. Earlier all courses had same paper structure. But, for this session, the question paper structure and admission pattern for MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting is different than other courses.

The exam will be conducted in two stages in both cases. Check below to know the FTII JET exam pattern for MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting and for the remaining 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 includes topics based on Film, Art, Culture, General Awareness, TV, etc. 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) 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

It is necessary that candidates have a solid, fool proof 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.

FTII JET Stage 2 is practical assessment which includes interview round. Check below to find FTII JET preparation tips for Stage 2:

For Screen Acting

• Practice monologues and scenes in Hindi, English or other regional languages.
• Record yourself to determine areas requiring improvement.
• Work on voice modulation and diction.
• Do daily warm-ups and mirror exercises.
• Learn about different acting methods.
• Practice improvisation.

For Screenwriting

• Write short stories or scripts regularly with different formats and genres.
• Show your work to your mentors or peers to get feedback.
• Watch films and analyze how scenes work.
• Practice writing scripts or stories under time limit.

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