What is the passing marks for FTII JET?

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.

What are the various courses offered through FTII JET?

The courses offered through FTII JET are listed below. Film Wing - Three Year PG Diploma Course in Direction & Screenplay Writing Three Year PG Diploma Course in Cinematography Three Year PG Diploma Course in Editing Three Year PG Diploma Course in Sound Recordin? g & Sound Design Three Year PG Diploma Course in Art Direction & Production Design Two Year PG Diploma Course in Screen Acti? ng Two Year PG Diploma Course in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series) TV Wing - One Year PG Certificate Course in Direction One Year PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Course in Animation and Visual Effects Design

What if I have not completed graduation by the time of FTII JET? Can I still apply?

If you have not completed your graduation or if you are waiting for your graduation results during FTII JET exam, you can still appear for test. But, you will have to submit proof of graduation qualification during document verification process. If you fail to do so, your application will be rejected, no matter if you qualify the test.

What is the FTII JET exam?

The FTII JET stands for the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Examination. It is conducted by the Film and Television of India, Pune which comes unfer the academic institut under Ministry of Information and Boradcasting, Government of India. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be eligible for PG Diploma Courses granted Master’s degree equivalence by AIU. PG Certificate Courses approved by AICTE.

What is the age limit for FTII JET?

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.

What is the reservation criteria in the FTII JET?

The reservation criteria for FTII JET admissions is given in the table. Categories Reservation (%) Schedule Caste (SC) 15% Schedule Tribe (ST) 7.5% OBC-NCL (Non-creamy layer) 27% Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 3%

What are the eligibility criteria if I want to take up sound engineering at FTII?

For sound engineering, candidate's need to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Physics as a subject at senior secondary (10+2) level also they will have to qualify in the written examination of the Joint Entrance Test (JET) of 3 hours duration for 100 marks, conducted at examination centres around the country.

How to apply for FTII JET?

To apply for the Film and Television of Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) candidates had to first visit the official website of FTII or SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute). On the homepage of these website, they had toi click on the apply online link for the Joint Entrance Test. Students had to then register first, fill in all their details and then pay the prescribed application fee to complete the application process. While filling the application form, they had to fill all their details carefully as these details are mentioned in the admit card and any mismatch in the information can lead to debar of the aspirants.

How hard is it to crack FTII JET?

It is a bit tough to crack the FTII JET exam because FTII is the premier film making school in India and aspirants from all over India apply for this coveted exam making the competition a bit tough. To pass through the competition candidates will have to make a proper exam strategy and allot equal time to covering the whole syllabus, solving the question papers and leave good time for revision. In the FTII JET exam students will be judged on their intellectual skills, general studies, English, general knowledge and the prescribed syllabus.

Will the FTII JET counselling session be conducted in online mode?

No, the Film and Television Institute of India will conduct the JET counseling session in person. Candidates will have to appear in person for the counseling round. During the counselling process, candidates will have to carry all their original documents as per their educational qualification and identity proofs.

When will the FTII JET counselling start?

The FTII JET counselling will start after the results are declared. FTII will release the counselling schedule on its official website for all courses and students will have to appear in the counselling process. During the counselling process, they will have to bring all their original documents as per their educational qualifications.

What are the best books to prepare for FTII JET?

Check the best books to prepare for FTII JET entrance exam here. A Guidebook to Crack JET for Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) - Rakesh Biswas FTII JET Entrance Mock Test - Fawo Books Being FTII: Perspectives on the Film and Television Institute of India - Roma Chatterjee and Amit Tyagi

Can I get a scholarship to get into FTII?

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.

How often is FTII JET conducted?

FTII JET is conducted annually or once a year in 28 cities across the country.

Which body/authority conducts FTII JET?

FTII JET is conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata. The test paper for this annual entrance examination can be set by either of these institutes.

Will the application forms be available on the official website of FTII?

Yes, the FTII JET application form 2025 will be available on the official website. In order to apply for the admission to FTII and SRFTI, candidates will have to visit the official website of FTII at ftii.ac.in and fill in the application form in online mode and pay the application fee successfully in online mode (Debit/Credit card/UPI or Net Banking). Any offline means to pay the application fee like demand draft, cheque or cash is not acceptable.

Which institutes can I get via JET exam?

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.

Does FTII offer Masters courses?

Yes, the Film and Television Insitute of India also offers admission to master's in Film Wing, i.e., MFA in Cinema in multiple specialzations through FTII JET entrance exam. Check below to know each specialization. MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing MFA in Cinema in Cinematography MFA in Cinema in Editing MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series)

When FTII JET admit card will be released?

The FTII JET admit card 2025 admit card was released on July 21, 2025 at applyadmission.net/ftii2025/. Only those candidates who successfully filled and submitted the FTII JET application form were issued admit cards. No candidate will be allowed to take FTII JET exam without admit card.

I am 18 years old. Can I apply for FTII JET entrance exam?

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.

Is there any provision for re-evaluation of the FTII JET result?

No, there is no such provision for re-evaluation provided by the exam conducting authority for the FTII JET result. However, if candidates find any issue with their answer sheet they can request a review of their answer scripts within a specified time frame after the result declaration but the chances of redressal is very low.

How much to score to qualify the FTII entrance exam?

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%.

What after the FTII JET?

Candidates who qualify in the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test will be called for the orientation and interview process or audition round (for screen acting). Candidates will be shortlisted for the second round based on the scores secured in the entrance test. After that the final result will be released. Once the results are declared, candidates will be then alloted the course as per their interest and ranks.

Does FTII offer undergraduate degree courses in Film Making?

No, FTII does not offer undergraduate degree courses. They only offer postgraduate Diploma and certificate courses under their film wing and television wing. However, they do have one Undergraduate Certificate course in Animation & Visual Effects Design.

What documents should I carry to FTII JET exam centre?

You might already know that you have to carry your admit card to the FTII JET exam centre. You can take two copies just to be safe. Also, carry a government issued photo ID like your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Driver's License. And you can only take the test with a blue/ black ball point pen, so carry those.

Can I change the exam centre after submitting the application form of FTII JET?

No, candidates can't change the exam centre after finally submitting the FTII JET application form. The test centre cannot be changed once candidates have filled it as there is no application correction window provided by the exam conducting authority. If candidate's want a change in the exam centre they will have to inform the exam conducting officials regarding this however, there the chances for the changes are slighter.

Can the request for change of exam center be made after the release of the FTII JET admit card?

Once the application form is submitted, the candidate cannot change the exam center at any stage. The change of examination center will be entirely at the discretion of the exam conducting authority and the candidates will be liable to follow the instructions.

Where can I find the list of exam centres for FTII JET entrance exam?

The Film and Television Institute of India shares the list of exam cities for written test in the FTII JET admission prospectus. The detailed address of the exam centre will be mentioned in the admit card of applicants.

In how many cities does FTII conducts the FTII JET entrance exam?

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.

Can I pay FTII JET application fee in cash?

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.

Is the eligibility criteria for FTII JET entrance exam for all courses same?

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.

Does FTII offers UG courses through FTII JET entrance exam?

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.

How to prepare for the FTII examination?

Candidates preparing for FTII JET need to check the official syllabus and exam pattern to understand the subjects, topics and sub-topics related to the exam. Once undetrstanding these things, it becomes imperative to check the previous year question paper to know the type of questions asked in the examination. This will help in getting to know the question types, paper pattern as well as difficulty level of the question paper. Students should start making a preparation calendar and add all the important topics from the syllabus that they need to cover while preparing for the examination. They must focus more in revisions, previous year question papers etc.

What types of questions are asked in the FTII JET exam?

The FTII JET Stage 1 exam has two papers. Paper 1 includes multiple choice question and paper 2 includes descriptive questions. In second part of FTII JET Satge 1 question paper, candidates will have to answer questions in short notes and describe the given sketches and photographs.

Can I take FTII JET in Hindi?

Yes, you can take FTII JET in Hindi. The questions that appear on FTII JET papers are presented in both Hindi and English. Examinees can pick either one. The institutes strictly asks the students not switch between the two while taking the test. Once you've answered a question in Hindi, you have to attempt all the questions in Hindi.

What is the mode of FTII JET?

FTII JET is conducted offline (pen & paper based test).

From where can I download the FTII JET admit card 2025?

Candidates can download the FTII JET admit card from official website of FTII JET. Only candidates who successfully registered themselves could download hall ticket at applyadmission.net/ftii2025/. Students had to use their login credentials - online application number, date of birth and email Id.

How are candidates selected in the FTII JET exam?

As per the admission process of JET exam, candidates first need to quaify in teh FTII JETe exam and subsequent rounds of the Orientation / Interview process. On the basis of performance in JET, the list of candidates shortlisted for the next level of selection will be made available on the website of the Institute. The institute will send interview letters to the shortlisted candidates directly. Students final selection will be based on their JET scores, and performance in the orientation & interviews rounds. The criteria for short listing may vary for different courses for this regard canddiates are advised to check the official notification in detail as well as the counselling page of FTII JET exam.

Can I show the soft copy of FTII JET admit card in case I forget to print it?

No, candidates must take a printout of FTII JET admit card with a valid photo ID. Those who fail to do so will not be allowed to take FTII JET entrance test.

What details will be mentioned in the FTII JET admit card?

The Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) admit card consists of details of the candidate such as their name, date of birth, roll number, exam centre details, exam timings and exam day guidlines. Apart from these, the admit card of FTII JET also consists of scanned photograph and signature of candidates along with the dos and donts to be followed at the exam centre.

Which are the subjects in JET exam?

As per the official notification date of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) the syllabus consists of topics such as Art & craft of Film & TV, Allied Arts, Literature, General Awareness, Environmental Awareness, General Knowledge related to Art & Culture and Media etc. Candidates preparing for the FTII JET exam need to start their preparation in advance and cover the these topics before the exam is scheduled.

How many stages are there in the FTII JET exam?

As per the official notification, candidates seeking admission into FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata will have to go through the following process: Step 1: JET Entrance Exam The first step is the FTII JET exam for which candidates will have to appear in it after receiving their admit cards and qualify it. The written test will be conducted for 2 papers and the time duration will be of three hours. The test will be conducted in offline (pen and paper test) mode. The question paper will be into two parts – MCQ (multiple-choice questions) and Descriptive. Step 2: Audition (for screen Acting) Orientation and Interview Candidates qualifying in the written test will be further shortlisted for Audition (only for Screen Acting), Orientation and Interview. Step 3: Result declaration (For all other courses except Screen Acting) final joint merit list of FTII & SRFTI will be published. For screen acting, the performance of audition will also be analysed. After joint merit lists, preferences will be obtained from the shortlisted candidates. They will be selected to a particular course in FTII & SRFTI. Counselling may be carried-out offline in Pune/Mumbai/ Kolkata or online. Step 4: Undergo the medical test Selected candidates will be required to undergo Medical Test as per the selection criteria of both institutes.

How long must be the answers to the descriptive questions in the FTII JET paper?

There is no word limit for the answers of descriptive and subjective questions on FTII JET test paper. However, the paper has empty line space in which examinees have to write their answers. Also, while some descriptive questions are mandatory to attempt, some have choices. Examinees can pick and choose questions that they want to answer.

What is the application fee for the General category for FTII JET?

As per the official information brochure of FTII JET, the application fee for General Category depends on how many courses one is applying. For one course the application fee is INR 2,000/-, for two courses it is INR 3,000/- (2000 + 1000) and for three courses it is INR 4,000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000). There is also fee consession for candidates belonging from reserved category. From the following table, candidates can check the FTII JET application fee. Courses Fee (General Candidates) Fee (SC/ST/PWD Candidates) Female applicants across all categories Any one course i.e. under group A/B/C INR 2,000/- INR 600/- INR 600/- For two courses (one subject from each group) A **amp; B or B & C or C & A INR 3,000/- (2,000 + 1,000) INR 900/- (600 + 300) INR 900/- (600 + 300) Three courses (one subject from each group) A, B & C INR 4000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000) INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300) INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300)

Is FTII entrance exam difficult?

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) exam is one of the most popular Film and TV exams in India. Every year lots of students apply for the this coveted exam to make a career in the glorious industry of television and media. It is indeed a tough exam but not tougher as compared to other popular government competitive examinations. As per past year analysis, the difficulty level of the FTII JET exam is moderate level. If aspirants prepare well for the exam, they can easily qualify it.

Is the FTII JET conducted in offline mode or online?

The Film and Television of Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) is conducted in offline i.e. pen and paper mode. The question and answer booklet will be distributed to the candidate at least 10 minutes before the commencement of exam. The question paper will be MCQ-based and candidates will have to mark the correct option in the answer booklet.

FTII JET 2025: Cut Off (OUT), Seat Acceptance, Counselling & Admission Process

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Updated on Jan 9, 2026 12:32 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The FTII JET Cut Off 2025 has been released by Film and Television Institute of India. Candidates who took FTII JET entrance exam 2025 can now download the FTII JET Cut Off PDF at official website. The PDF includes course-wise and category-wise cut off marks for Paper 1 and Stage 1. FTII has also released a form for candidates to submit to know their JET Score at ftii.ac.in/announcement/. The form wil remain open until January 30, 2026. Candidates who appeared for FTII JET 2025 and will fill this form will be able to know their marks in Paper-I, Paper-II, Stage-1, Stage-2 and Document verification status for admission. Candidates have to add certain details like their name, contact details, roll number, category and date of birth in the Google form.

The FTII JET 2025 admissions are conducted at FTII Pune Campus. The Film and Television Institute of India released the FTII JET revised final merit list 2025 on October 24, 2025, on the official website.

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What is FTII JET?
FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates
FTII JET 2025 Exam Highlights
FTII JET 2025 Application Process
FTII JET Eligibility Criteria 2025
FTII JET 2025 Pattern
FTII JET 2025 Syllabus
FTII JET 2025 Preparation Tips
FTII JET 2025 Exam Centres
FTII JET 2025 Admit Card
FTII Entrance Exam 2025 Result
FTII Entrance Exam 2025 Counselling
FAQs on FTII JET 2025

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FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26	FTII JET 2026 Application Process TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Download TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	FTII JET 2026 (Stage 1) TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26	FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1 TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26 - Oct ' 26	FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26	FTII JET 2026 Final Result TENTATIVE
Nov ' 26	Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee TENTATIVE
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