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Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
Registration - 18 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
Film and Television Institute of India has announced FTII JET exam dates 2026 on the official website. The exam schedule for FTII JET Stage 1 exam is available in the admission prospectus 2026. The FTII JET 2026 exam for first stage will be conducted on April 26, 2026, in two shifts. The schedule for FTII JET Stage 2 exam will be shared by the institute, along with Stage 1 result. Only candidates who will pass the first stage FTII JET entrance exam will be allowed to appear for Stage 2. The FTII JET Stage 2 exam will be conducted tentatively in June and July 2026.
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- FTII JET Application Form Date 2026
- FTII JET Admit Card Date 2026
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
- FTII JET 2026 Answer Key Dates
- FTII JET Result Date 2026
- FTII JET Counselling Dates 2026
- FAQs on FTII JET Exam Dates
FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Admit Card |
| 26 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 1) |
| Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Final Result TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee TENTATIVE |
| Sep ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Commencement of Classes TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | FTII JET 2026 Results Stage 1 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Application Process |
FTII JET Application Form Date 2026
Registration: 18 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26
Film and Television Institute of India released the application schedule on its official website's Announcement Page. Students who wish to appear for FTII JET entrance exam must register before deadline. The application window for FTII JET 2026 exam has closed. The FTII JET application form is made available in online mode. Candidates have to pay the application fee only in online mode. While filling online form, candidates have to select one or two courses they wish to pursue. Students must keep the following documents required for FTII JET application ready with them beforehand:
- Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)
- Signature
- Identity / Birth Proof
- Educational Qualification Documents
- Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Scribe (for PwD Candidates)
FTII JET Admit Card Date 2026
The admit card for FTII JET 2026 will be released a week before the exam date. According to official website, registered candidates will be able to download their hall ticket between April 18 and April 25, 2026. The FTII JET admit card mentions details like candidates' names, roll numbers, FTII JET centre address, reporting time, exam start time, exam day instructions, etc. Once released, candidates are advised to take a clear printout of their hall ticket and must remember to take it with them to the exam hall.
FTII JET Preparation Guide:
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FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
The Film and Television Institute of India conducts FTII JET exams in two stages. Check below for dates for FTII JET Stage 1 and FTII JET Stage 2.
FTII JET Stage 1 Datesheet 2026
| Course | FTII JET Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| FTII JET Stage 1 Group A | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Direction & Screenplay-writing | 26-Apr-2026 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Cinematography | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Editing | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Sound Recording & Sound Design | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Art Direction & Production Design | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting | 26-Apr-2026 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| FTII JET Stage 1 Group B | |
| MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) | 26-Apr-2026 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
| One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Direction |
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| One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Electronic Cinematography | |
| One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Video Editing | |
| One Year Post Graduate Certificate in Television with Specialization in Sound Recording & TV Engineering | |
FTII JET Stage 2 Datesheet 2026
Check out table for exam datesheet for FTII JET Entrance Exam Stage 2.
| Course Name | FTII JET Exam Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Cinematography | 2nd Week of July 2026 to 4th Week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Art Direction & Production Design | |
| Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Direction | |
| Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Video Editing | |
| Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Sound Recording & TV Engineering | |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Screenwriting | |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Direction & Screenplay Writing | |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Editing | |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Sound Recording & Sound Design | |
| Post Graduate Certificate Course in Television with specialization in Electronic Cinematography | |
| Master of Fine Arts in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting | 2nd Week of June 2026 to 2nd Week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
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FTII JET 2026 Answer Key Dates
The Film and Television Institute of India may or may not release the answer key for FTII JET Stage 1 written exam along with the official FTII JET question paper. According to official website, the institute released the answer key only for the 2018 entrance exam. If and when released for FTII JET 2026 exam, candidates will be informedabout the FTII JET answer key date 2026 and the direct link to download the PDF on this page.
FTII JET Result Date 2026
Result: To be notified
FTII will release FTII JET result 2026 for Stage 1 and Stage 2 at ftii.ac.in/en. Candidates who will appear for FTII JET Stage 1 exam 2026 on April 26, will be able to check their names in merit list, tentatively in May 2026. Candidates with their names in FTII JET Stage 1 merit list can take FTII JET Stage 2 exam. Once both stages are conducted successfully, Film and Television Institute of India will announce final FTII JET 2026 result with names, roll number and marks of selected candidates eligible for counselling and further admission process.
FTII JET Counselling Dates 2026
Candidates who meet their selected course's eligibility criteria set by the Film and Television Institute of India, appear and pass FTII JET Stage 1 and FTII JET Stage 2 exam will be called for FTII JET counselling process 2026. Selected candidates have to pay FTII JET seat acceptance fee to secure their seat at the institute for their selected course. Usually, the fee amount is INR 50,000, which is to be paid on SBI portal link (to be shared by FTII). The institute will also announce the last date to pay the seat acceptance fee on official website.
Candidates must note that this fee amount will be deducted from the course fee after their admission is confirmed.
FAQs on FTII JET Exam Dates
Check here some FAQs related to the FTII JET exam dates:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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