FTII JET Exam Analysis 2025: Check Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2025 ( FTII JET )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Oct 6, 2025 10:21 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

FTII JET 2025 Analysis - The Film and Television Institute of India conducted the FTII JET 2025 on July 27, 2025. The FTII JET 2025 analysis will inform future potential students of the exam's difficulty level, question type, and more. Meanwhile, students can check the analysis for FTII JET 2024 on this page. Quite a lot of questions about current affairs were asked. Other questions tested the examinees' cinema perspectives, creativity and general awareness. More on the FTII Joint Entrance Test analysis in the article below. Read further to learn more. 

Table of contents
  • FTII JET 2025 Exam Highlights
  • FTII JET Exam Analysis
  • FTII JET 2025 Marking Scheme
  • FTII JET 2025 - Courses
  • FAQs related to FTII JET Exam Analysis
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FTII JET 2025 Exam Highlights

Before getting into the analysis, check out some key information about the exam in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

FTII JET

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

3 hours

Courses Offered

Courses in Television and Filming

Conducting Body

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (For 2024 Session)

Exam Category

Post-Graduation/ Post Graduate Diploma

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How hard is it to crack FTII JET?
A: 

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.

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

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.

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FTII JET Exam Analysis

According to students who appeared for FTII JET last year at various test centres in India, overall difficulty of entrance exam was moderate. The questions were asked from syllabus, while some were asked on current affairs in general aptitude test. As per feedback provided by students, long descriptive answers were a bit tougher than expected. Students found MCQs simple, but answering long questions was time consuming.

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Q:   How are candidates selected in the FTII JET exam?
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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.

Q:   How much to score to qualify the FTII entrance exam?
A: 

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%.

Q:   Is the FTII JET conducted in offline mode or online?
A: 

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.

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FTII JET 2025 Marking Scheme

FTII JET test paper is of 100 marks, divided into two papers. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks on wrong answers in Paper I as it is an objective type.

Paper

Sections

Question Type

Bifurcation of Marks

Marks

Paper I

Part A

MCQ

20 questions x 1 mark each

20

Part B

MCQ

15 questions x 2 mark each

30

 

Paper II

 

Descriptive Questions

 

 Long descriptive question. Compulsory

1 question x 20 marks

20

Descriptive questions including sketches photographs etc., Short note questions. This may include sub questions.

Maximum 3 out of
maximum 6 questions to
be answered 

30

 

 

 

Total

100 Marks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Paper I Part B:

  • Each question will have FOUR options. The questions can have one or more than one correct answer option.
  • For each question, candidates will choose the option(s) corresponding to (all) the correct answer (s)
  • Answers to each question will be evaluated according to the following scheme.
    • Full Marks: +2 if only (all) the correct option (s) is (are) chosen
    • Partial Marks: +1.5 if all the four options are correct but ONLY three correct options are chosen
    • Partial Marks: +1 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of which are correct.
    • Partial Marks: +0.5 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is the correct option.
    • Zero Marks: 0 if none of the options is chosen (i.e. the question is unanswered).
    • Negative Marks: – 0.25 in all other cases.

For Paper II: Maximum 4 questions to be answered

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Q:   What after the FTII JET?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the passing marks for FTII JET?
A: 

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: i) 50% for General category. ii) 45% for OBC NCL category. iii) 40% for SC/ST category.

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FTII JET 2025 - Courses

The courses offered by FTII and SRFTI are tabulated below:

Course

Institute

Producing for Film and Television

Film Wing – SRFTI

Animation Cinema

Film Wing – SRFTI

Screen Acting

Film Wing – FTII

Screen Writing

Film Wing – FTII

Direction and Screenplay Writing

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Cinematography

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Editing

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Sound Recording and Design

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Direction and Producing

Direction

EDM, SRFTI

TV – FTII

Cinematography

Electronic Cinematography

EDM, SRFTI

TV – FTII

Management

EDM, SRFTI

Writing

EDM, SRFTI

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does FTII offer Masters courses?
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No, FTII doesn't offer any Master's courses. The Film and Television Instiute of India offers admission to only Postgraduate Diploma courses. Candidates should go through the prospectus before filling the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET).

Q:   Does FTII offer a course in Sound Design?
A: 

Yes, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) offers a course in Sound Recording and Sound Design. Candidates will have to clear the FTII JET exam to get admission in Sound Design course. The Sound Engineering Course in Sound Recording & TV Engineering will teach students about the various technical & aesthetic aspects of Sound, enabling them to create effective soundscapes.

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FAQs related to FTII JET Exam Analysis

Some additional FAQs on FTII JET analysis are provided in the space below. 

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Q:   What type of courses are offered through FTII JET?
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The Film and Television Institute of India offers admission in Diploma and certificate courses in the Film and TV wing. The admission is given based on FTII JET entrance exam scores. Along with FTII, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute also offers the courses related to Film and TV.

Q:   Which institutes can I get via JET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is FTII entrance exam difficult?
A: 

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.

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

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.

Q:   What documents should I carry to FTII JET exam centre?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I take FTII JET in Hindi?
A: 

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.

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