FTII JET Cut off 2025: Stage 2 Result Soon, Final Merit List, Category-wise Cut-offs

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

Nupur Jain
Updated on Oct 13, 2025 10:40 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

FTII JET 2025 Cutoff - The FTII JET Stage 2 result will be announced on the official website. The cutoff marks of FTII JET are released by the exam body based on the programmes offered and the categories of the candidates. Candidates must secure the cutoff marks in the written test so that they are called for further stages of the FTII JET 2025 selection process. Since FTII releases the cutoff marks around the release date of the FTII JET results, they will be published on this page as and when the results are declared. Meanwhile, aspirants can check the FTII cutoff marks of some past sessions for reference on this page. Read on to learn more about FTII JET cutoff marks. 

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Table of content
  • FTII JET Cut off - Minimum Qualifying Marks
  • FTII JET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Category-Wise FTII JET Cut Off
  • Older FTII JET Cutoff Marks
  • FAQs related to the FTII JET Cut off 2025
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FTII JET Cut off - Minimum Qualifying Marks

As per the official notification of FTII JET, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission into FTII are mentioned below - 

  1. 50% - General category.
  2. 45% - OBC NCL category.
  3. 40% - SC/ST category.

As per the official notification of FTII JET, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission into FTII for candidates with benchmark disabilities are mentioned below:

  1. 40% for the General category.
  2. 36% for the OBC-NCL category.
  3. 32% for SC / ST category

(PWD) - Person with Disabilities

Note: The cutoffs may vary based on the course the candidates choose and the exam year. Students should check the cutoff criteria before applying for admission. This is just to give them an idea about the difficulty level of FTII JET exam.

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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: 

In the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) there are two papers - Paer 1 and 2. The paper 1 has two parts A & B, each consist of Muitlple Choice Questions (MCQ-type) while the paper 2 has descriptive questions where candidates will have to answer in short notes, they will ahve to describe certain sketches and photographs as mentioned in the question paper. Some of the questions from paper 1 for the direction and screenplay course are mentioned here to give candidates an idea - 
Q 1 - Garo is
A) A language in North East India 
B) A Maharashtrian sweet dish
C) The name of a tribe in Gujarat 
D) The capital of Goa, Daman Diu

Q 2 - Lavani is
A) A maharashtrian way of wearing a sari 
B) A meat preparation in Western Maharashtra
C) A form of song and dance in Maharashtra 
D) A Gujarati art form

Q 3 - Madhubani Art is a tradition of the region:
A) Vidarbha 
B) Awadh
C) Mithila 
D) Konkan

FTII JET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

FTII JET 2025 Final Result

TENTATIVE
Nov ' 25

FTII JET 2025 Commencement of Classes

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Sep ' 25

FTII JET 2025 Results Stage 1

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Category-Wise FTII JET Cut Off

The FTII JET cutoff varies from category to category and course to course. The same is provided in the tables below. 

FTII JET Cutoff 2024 for OBC Candidates

Course name

Marks secured by the last candidate selected for Orientation and Interview

Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for Batch

(JET- 20 % + Orientation -50 % + Interview- 30 %)

PG Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing

46

45.70

PG Diploma in Cinematography

64

54.70

PG Diploma in Editing

47.50

57.50

PG Diploma in Sound Recording & Sound Design

39

48.30

PG Diploma in Art Direction & Production Design

32

46.70

FTII JET Cutoff 2024 for SC Candidates

Course name

Marks secured by the last candidate selected for Orientation and Interview

Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for Batch

(JET- 20 % + Orientation -50 % + Interview- 30 %)

PG Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing

52

68.50

PG Diploma in Cinematography

64

64.20

PG Diploma in Editing

50

54.30

PG Diploma in Sound Recording & Sound Design

49

55.80

PG Diploma in Art Direction & Production Design

40

55.10

FTII JET Cutoff 2024 for ST Candidates

Course name

Marks secured by the last candidate selected for Orientation and Interview

Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for Batch

(JET- 20 % + Orientation -50 % + Interview- 30 %)

PG Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing

42

65.80

PG Diploma in Cinematography

55

56.20

PG Diploma in Editing

38

57.70

PG Diploma in Sound Recording & Sound Design

39

51.30

PG Diploma in Art Direction & Production Design

40

44

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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: 

The Paper-I of all the eligible appeared candidates is evaluated. On the basis of the performance in Paper-I, Paper-II (JET exam) is evaluated of only selected number of top scoring candidates (based on the respective category). The roll numbers of the candidates shortlisted for the evaluation of Paper-II, will be published on the website of JET. Further the shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview and orientation process.

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Older FTII JET Cutoff Marks

FTII JET 2022 Cutoff Marks

Course name

Marks secured by the last candidate selected for Orientation and Interview

Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for Batch

(JET- 20 % + Orientation -50 % + Interview- 30 %)

PGD in Direction and Screenplay Writing

62

62.70

PGD in Cinematography

71

67

PGD in Editing

59

61.90

PGD in Sound Recording and Sound Design

54

56.30

PGD in Art Direction and Production Design

46.50

56.80

FTII JET 2020 Cutoff Marks (PG Diploma Courses)

Name of the Course Category Marks secured by the last
candidate selected for
Orientation and Interview
(written exam: JET-2020)
Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for 2020 Batch (JET- 20 %+ Orientation -50 %+ Interview- 30 %)
PG Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing General 62.00 62.70
OBC (NCL) 46.00 45.70
SC 52.00 68.50
ST 42.00 65.80
PG Diploma in Cinematography General 71.00 67.00
OBC (NCL) 64.00 54.70
SC 64.00 64.00
ST 55.00 56.20
PwD& 37.00 62.10
PG Diploma in Editing General 59.00 61.90
OBC (NCL) 47.50 57.50
SC 50.00 54.30
ST 38.00 57.70
PG Diploma in Sound Recording & Sound Design General 54.00 56.30
OBC (NCL) 39.00 48.30
SC 49.00 55.80
ST 39.00 51.30
PG Diploma in Art Direction & Production Design General 46.50 56.80
OBC (NCL) 32.00 46.70
SC 40.00 55.10
ST 40.00 44.00

FTII JET 2020 Cutoff (Certificate Courses)

Name of the Course Category Marks secured by the last
candidate selected for
Orientation and Interview
(written exam: JET-2020)
Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for 2020 Batch (JET- 20 %+ Orientation -50 %+ Interview- 30 %)
PG Certificate in Feature Film Screenplay Writing General 60.50 59.30
OBC (NCL) 50.00 57.70
SC 49.00 56.30
ST 36.00

No candidate has secured minimum
marks required for admission*.
(Seat remains vacant)

Name of the Course Category Marks secured by the last
candidate selected for
Orientation and Interview
(written exam: JET-2020)
Marks secured by the last candidate admitted for 2020 Batch (Orientation -50 %+ Interview- 50 %)
PG Certificate Course in Television (Direction) General 57.50 61.00
OBC (NCL) 47.50 52.00
SC 53.00 No candidate has secured
minimum marks required for admission*. (Seat remains vacant)
ST 37.50 42.00
PG Certificate Course in Television (Electronic
Cinematography)
General 63.50 79.50
OBC (NCL) 55.50 70.25
SC 59.00 78.00
ST 50.50 70.25
PG Certificate Course in Television (Video Editing) General 58.00 80.50
OBC (NCL) 49.50 68.00
SC 49.50 66.00
ST 27.50 64.50
PwD& 54.00 (Candidate(s) did not appear for Orientation and Interview) 
PG Certificate Course in Television (Sound Recording & Television
Engineering)
General 62.50 73.00
OBC (NCL) 24.50 54.00
SC 40.00 65.00
ST 43.00 (Candidate(s) did not appear for Orientation and Interview)

FTII JET 2019 Cutoff Marks 

Name of the Course

Category

Marks secured by the last finally selected candidate(s) (%)

PG Certificate Course in Direction

General

55

Other Backward Class – OBC

51

Scheduled Caste – SC

81.50

Scheduled Tribe – ST

51.50

PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography

General

52.50

Other Backward Class – OBC

52.50

Scheduled Caste – SC

67.50

Scheduled Tribe – ST

71

PG Certificate Course in Video Editing

General

68.50

Other Backward Class – OBC

53

Scheduled Caste – SC

72.50

Scheduled Tribe – ST

65

PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording and Television Engineering

General

50

Other Backward Class – OBC

-

Scheduled Caste – SC

67

Scheduled Tribe – ST

-

Note:

*Above mentioned cut-off marks are as per the final selection and merit list based on the overall result of the FTII entrance examination.

-Written test (Qualifying Exam.), Orientation (50%) and Interview (50%)

Name of the Course

Category

Marks secured by the last finally selected candidate(s) (%)

PG Diploma Course in Direction & Screenplay Writing

General

70.90

Other Backward Class – OBC

58.10

Scheduled Caste – SC

60.60

Scheduled Tribe – ST

58.60

PG Diploma Course in Cinematography

General

71.30

Other Backward Class – OBC

57.40

Scheduled Caste – SC

65.80

Scheduled Tribe – ST

62.90

PG Certificate Course in Video Editing

General

58.70

Other Backward Class – OBC

55.70

Scheduled Caste – SC

56.40

Scheduled Tribe – ST

49.90

PG Diploma Course in Sound Recording & Sound Design

General

55.71

Other Backward Class – OBC

53.18

Scheduled Caste – SC

-

Scheduled Tribe – ST

44.21

PG Diploma Course in Art Direction & Production Design

General

55.60

Other Backward Class – OBC

54.20

Scheduled Caste – SC

49.90

Scheduled Tribe – ST

54

PG Diploma Course in Acting

General

65.17

Other Backward Class – OBC

56.92

Scheduled Caste – SC

55.92

Scheduled Tribe – ST

59.25

PG Certificate Course in Feature Film Screenplay Writing

General

60.15

General (PwD-OH)&

45

Other Backward Class **ndash; OBC

51.95

Scheduled Caste – SC

47.65

Scheduled Tribe – ST

48.10

Note:

* Above mentioned cut-off marks are as per the final selection and merit list based on the overall result of the FTII entrance examination 2019.

- Written test (20%), Orientation (50%) and Interview (30%)

& Person with Disabilities **ndash; Orthopaedically Handicapped

Also read: JMI entrance exam cutoff

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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.

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FAQs related to the FTII JET Cut off 2025

Check here additional FAQs related to the FTII JET cut off 2025:

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Q:   What is the validity of FTII JET scorecard?
A: 

FTII scorecards are only valid until the admissions for the same academic year are finalised. Potential students may be asked to produce their FTII JET scorecards during counselling and document verification process preceeding the final allotment of seats to the students' chosen programmes. 

Q:   For the Acting course, will have to give an audition?
A: 

Yes, after qualifying in the exam as per the FTII JET result. Ccandidate's will be called for a Personal Interview and there they will also have to give an audition. Students final selection into the FTII JET acting course will be based on their performance in the entrance exam marks, interview and audition. Hence audition plays an important role in their selection.

Q:   How can I check my FTII JET result?
A: 

The FTII JET result will be declared on the official website of the exam conducting authority. Candidates can check their FTII JET result by visiting the official website and logging into their registered accounts using their credentials. The FTII JET result will be available in the form of scorecards displaying individual performance. Candidates who qualify in the FTII JET exam as per the result will be eligibile to appear in the interview/audition round.

Q:   What details are mentioned in the FTII JET result?
A: 

The FTII JET result will consist of candidate details such as - candidate's name, roll number, scores obtained in Part A and Part B, overall rank, and qualification status for further rounds of admission. Candidates must download the result or take its screenshot and keep it handy till the complete admission process of the FTII JET is over.

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

The Film and Television Institute of India offers courses in Diploma and certificate programmes in the Film and TV departments through FTII JET. Along with FTII, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute also offers the courses related to Film and TV for students who qualify in the examintion.

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:   Does FTII offer Masters courses?
A: 

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:   Will I be notified when the JET results are declared?
A: 

No. Students will not be notified personally regarding the FTII JET result 2025 declaration through SMS/Email or any other medium. They will have to log in to the official website to check the FTII JET result, merit list and scorecard. To keep track of the latest development related to the FTII JET results, students must save this page shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/film-tv/ftii-jet-exam-results and keep following as the results can be declared soon.

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:   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:   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%.

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Answered 2 months ago

The Film and Television Institute of India has released the FTII JET 2025 Paper 1 result for Stage 1 Objective Test on the official website, on August 09, 2025. The institute is expected to release the FTII JET Paper 2 & overall Stage 1 result soon.

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Answered 2 months ago

The Film and Television Institute of India has declared the FTII JET 2025 Stage 1 Paper 1 Objective result on 09 August 2025. The FTII JET Stage 1 Paper 2 result will be declared soon.

Once the Stage 1 is complete and FTII JET Stage 2 is conducted successfully, the FTII JET Final Result 2025 will be

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the FTII JET Admit Card 2025 has been released on JUly 21, 2025 at the official website of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Candidates can download the hall ticket by entering any of the two fields from: online application number, date of birth, and email ID.

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