FTII JET Counselling 2026: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure, Seat Allotment

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )

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FTII JET 2026 Admit Card

29 Jun '26

Nupur Jain
Updated on May 22, 2026 16:32 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Overview

FTII JET counselling 2026 will be conducted by Film and Television Institute of India for selected candidates. The FTII JET final merit list with names and details of selected candidates from Stage 1 & 2 exam will be released on the official website. Only candidates with their names in the list can participate in the FTII JET counselling process. FTII JET 2026 for Stage 1 will be re-conducted for all registered candidates. Read this page to know more about FTII JET 2026 counselling.

Table of contents
  • FTII JET 2026 Counselling Process
  • FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • FTII JET 2026 Counselling Schedule
  • FTII Entrance Exam 2026 Merit List
  • FTII JET 2026 Reservation Criteria
  • FTII JET 2026 Seats
  • FAQs on FTII JET Counselling 2026
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FTII JET 2026 Counselling Process

The counselling process at Film and Television Institute of India begins after FTII JET result is released on official website. Know the steps of counselling below:

  • Candidates with their names in the final merit list have to secure their seat by paying Seat Acceptance Fee of INR 50, 000 before last date.
  • If a student fails to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee amount by last date, their seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate. That candidate will also have to pay the fee amount.
  • After that, candidates will have to get their documents verified by the institute.
  • Once a candidate's Document Verification is done, FTII will conduct a Medical Test as the final step of FTII JET selection process. If a candidate fails in this test, the institute has the right to reject the admission of that student.

Note: The Seat Acceptance Fee amount is later adjusted from the course fee amount, provided the candidate gets admission at FTII, Pune.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How hard is it to crack FTII JET?
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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 are the eligibility criteria if I want to take up sound recording at FTII?
A: 

FTII offers One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording and TV Engineering. For admission to this course, candidates have to fulfill below eligibility criteria.

  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.

Note - Candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission.

Q:   What is the age limit for FTII JET?
A: 

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.

FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Sep ' 26

FTII JET 2026 Commencement of Classes

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1

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FTII JET 2026 Counselling Schedule

Candidates who wish to get admission to the PG Diploma and Certificate courses in the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will be called for the counselling procedure, only if their names are in the FTII JET merit list. The counselling will take place at FTII, Pune, after the declaration of the FTII JET result. Candidates can check the table for the FTII JET 2026 Counselling Schedule.

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Dates 

FTII JET Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Last Date Second Week of Number 2026
FTII JET Counselling 2026 To be announced
FTII JET 2026 Medical Test To be announced

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What after the FTII JET?
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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 if I have not completed graduation by the time of FTII JET? Can I still apply?
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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.

Q:   What happens after the declaration of the FTII JET result?
A: 

After the FTII JET result is declared, candidates who qualified in the test will be called for the further rounds of selection which is interview or audition depending upon which course they have applied for. There will no seperate admit card be released for the interview or the audition round hence candidates are advised to keep their written test admit card safe.

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FTII Entrance Exam 2026 Merit List

The Film and Television Institute of India will prepare the final merit lists based on the Stage 1 & 2 results.

The FTII JET Result 1 is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination. The Stage 1 result carries a weightage of 30%.

The FTII JET Result 2 is prepared based on the Orientation and Interview. The Stage 2 result carries a weightage of 70%.

Once released, the same will be updated here.

FTII JET Merit List 2025

Check FTII JET Final Scores 2025 (Stage 1 + Stage 2) in the table below.

FTII JET Course FTII JET Scores 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any provision for re-evaluation of the FTII JET result?
A: 

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.

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

As per admission process of FTII JET entrance exam, candidates who wish to get admission at this institute have to appear for 2 stages. Students who are selected in first stage can take Stage 2 exam. After both stages are over, selected candidates are called for further admission process, including interview, counselling and medical test. Candidates who will pass in all stages will be able to secure a seat at FTII.

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 as follows.

  • 50% for General category.
  • 45% for OBC NCL category.
  • 40% for SC/ST category.
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FTII JET 2026 Reservation Criteria

Since FTII is a public institute, the reservation of seats in each course is decided as per government rules. The classification of seats for various categories is mentioned below:

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%

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What happens after the declaration of the FTII JET result?
A: 

After the FTII JET result is declared, candidates who qualified in the test will be called for the further rounds of selection which is interview or audition depending upon which course they have applied for. There will no seperate admit card be released for the interview or the audition round hence candidates are advised to keep their written test admit card safe.

Q:   What type of courses are offered through FTII JET?
A: 

The Film and Television Institute of India offers admission in MFA 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:   How can I check my FTII JET result?
A: 

The FTII JET result is made available on the official website. Candidates who appear for the FTII JET entrance exam can check the merit list at ftii.ac.in/announcement. Candidates who qualify in the FTII JET exam as per the result are eligibile to appear in the interview/audition round.

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FTII JET 2026 Seats

FTII offers admission to courses in two wings - TV Wing and Film Wing. Check below to get total seat intake in both wings.

 FTII JET Seat Intake for Film Wing

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

 FTII JET Seat Intake for TV Wing

Course Specialization Number of Seats
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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Commonly asked questions
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:   What is the marking scheme of FTII JET?
A: 

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
Q:   What is the reservation criteria in the FTII JET?
A: 

The reservation criteria for FTII JET admissions is given in the table.

CategoriesReservation (%)
Schedule Caste (SC)15%
Schedule Tribe (ST)7.5%
OBC-NCL (Non-creamy layer)27%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)3%
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FAQs on FTII JET Counselling 2026

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

Q:   What documents are needed for FTII JET Counselling?
A: 

During the counselling session of the Film and Television Institute of India, candidates will have to carry all their original certificates and semester-wise mark sheets. Candidates must also ensure that they don't submit any of their original documents to anyone, these documents are just for verification purpose.

Q:   When will the FTII JET counselling start?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is "Freeze and Float" options in FTII JET counselling?
A: 

Freeze option means that candidate accepts the offered seat and don't want to participate in further rounds of seat allocation.

Float option means that candidate accepts the offered seat but if they are offered admission to a course of higher preference in same or other Institute, they will accept it. Else, the candidate will continue with currently accepted FTII course.

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 as follows.

  • 50% for General category.
  • 45% for OBC NCL category.
  • 40% for SC/ST category.
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:   Will the FTII JET counselling session be conducted in online mode?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the FTII JET 2026 result be declared?
A: 

The Film and Television Institute of India will declare FTII JET result 2026 after the Stage 1 exam is conducted. The final merit list will be announced after FTII JET Stage 2 is successfully administered.

Q:   What is the course fee for Film Wing at FTII?
A: 

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

Q:   Can I crack FTII JET exam through self-study?
A: 

It is possible to crack Stage 1 of FTII JET exam through self-study as it is a written exam. However, cracking FTII JET stage 2 exam with self-study is not possible. The stage 2 exam includes practical assessment of a candidate through screenacting and screenwriting. For these exams, it is advised that a candidate take help and guidance from teacher, guide, peer, seniors, coaching institute, etc.

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of FTII JET exam?
A: 

FTII JET is conducted for admission to various courses in Film and TV wing. The difficulty level of FTII JET is moderate as compared to other government entrance exams for admission to mass communication and media courses. However, the difficulty level for a candidate differs based on their preparation level.

Q:   How much time is sufficient for FTII JET preparation?
A: 

There is no ideal time for candidates to prepare for FTII JET exam. As there are two stages in exam which are conducted in different months and have different criteria, their required preparation time are different.

For stage 1, students must start preparing for written test, at least 6 months before D-day. As Stage 2 is practical exam, there is no time limit for its preparation.

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Answered 2 months 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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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months 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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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The FTII JET Stage 2 exam carries 70% weightage on the overall result of a candidate. Check below for its syllabus:

ParticularsSyllabus
For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)
Stage 2Different Activities based on course specialization
For MFA in Cinema in Screen 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

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Check out table below for topics includes in FTII JET Stage 1 syllabus.

ParticularsSyllabus
For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)
Stage 1 Paper 1Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness related to course requirements, questions related to chosen area of specialization
Stage 1 Paper 2Questions 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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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

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