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Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
Registration - 18 Apr '26 - 25 Apr '26
FTII JET Pattern 2026 has been released by the Film and Television Institute of India. This year, FTII has made major changes in the exam pattern for admission to MFA in Cinema with specialization in Screen Acting. The updated exam pattern for the entrance exam has been released in admission brochure. Candidates seeking admission through FTII JET 2026 must know the latest exam pattern. The FTII JET exam pattern includes the number of stages, exam duration, question types, marking scheme, negative marking, and so on.
To get admission at FTII Pune Campus based on JET score, candidates must be familiar with the FTII JET pattern and make their preparation strategy accordingly. Learn more about the FTII JET pattern in the article below.
- FTII JET Exam Pattern 2026 - Highlights
- FTII JET 2026 Pattern (Stage 1)
- FTII JET Pattern 2026 (Stage 2)
- FTII JET Syllabus 2026
- FTII JET Question Papers
- FAQs related to FTII JET exam pattern 2026
FTII JET Exam Pattern 2026 - Highlights
Some important details about the FTII JET 2026 pattern is provided in the table below.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
FTII JET |
| Conducting Authority |
Film and Television Institute of India |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Language |
English and Hindi |
| Type of Questions |
Subjective and Objective Type Questions for Written Test |
| Exam Duration |
2 hrs 30 minutes (Stage 1 For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)) 1 hr 30 minutes (Stage 1 For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) |
| Total Marks |
For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting): 100 Marks (Stage 1) For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting: 100 Marks (Stage 1) and 100 Marks (Stage 2) |
Commonly asked questions
FTII JET (Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test) consists of two stages:
| Particulars (Stage 1 Written Test) | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 30 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer 0 for unattempted questions |
| Paper 2 | Subjective |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 40 marks |
| Particulars (Stage 2) | Details |
| Exam Type | Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Exam Format |
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As per the official exam pattern of the FTII JET exam, the time duration of Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test part I is 3 hours or 180 minutes. The total marks will be 100. There will be two papers - Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 will be divided into two parts A & B. Part A will be single answer type consisting of 20 marks and Part B will MCQ based of again 20 marks. The paper 2 will be descriptive in nature and will be of 60 marks.
FTII JET 2026 Pattern (Stage 1)
The exam pattern of the FTII JET 2026 Stage 1 is explained in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Compulsory Paper | Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Stage 1 Duration | 2 hrs 30 minutes |
| Stage 1 (Paper 1) | |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type) |
| Number of Questions | 30 questions |
| Total Marks | 60 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer/ selection of more than one options 0 for unattempted questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Stage 1 (Paper 2) | |
| Question Types | Subjective Type Questions |
| Total Marks | 40 Marks |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stage 1 | |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type) |
| Number of Questions | 50 questions |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Total Marks | 100 marks (50 marks per section) |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for every correct answer -0.5 for every incorrect answer/ selection of more than one options 0 for unattempted questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Stage 1 Duration | 1 hr 30 minutes |
Patterns of popular TV and Media entrance examinations:
Commonly asked questions
According to the official brochure released by Film and Television Institute of India the question papert consists of two MCQ sections. Part A consists of 20 marks and Part B consists of 30 marks. Candidates need to attempt all the questions. There will be two papers - Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 will be divided into two parts A & B. Part A will be single answer type consisting of 20 marks and Part B will MCQ based of again 20 marks. The paper 2 will be descriptive in nature and will be of 60 marks.
As per the official notification released by the exam conducting authority, Film and Television Institute of India each question paper will be of 100 marks. 50 marks for descriptive type questions and 50 marks for MCQs. The time duration of the FTII JET exam question paper will be 3 hours.
FTII JET Pattern 2026 (Stage 2)
Applicants appearing for the exam can check the FTII JET 2026 Stage 2 exam pattern here:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 2 | |
| Location | FTII Pune Campus |
| Purpose | Evaluate overall suitability for programme |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stage 2 | |
| Location | FTII Pune Campus |
| Purpose | Evaluate overall suitability for programme |
| Phases | May be conducted in sequential phases (based on number of shortlisted candidates) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Candidates eligible for FTII JET Stage 2 exam must make sure to reach the campus according to their scheduled date and time. The list of selected candidates for Stage 2 will be released by FTII on its Announcement page.
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Commonly asked questions
The Part B of FTII JET question paper has descriptive questions. In this part, candidates have to write answers related to the question of the course they have applied for during FTII JET application.
Yes according to the exam pattern of the Film and Television Institute of India, there is negative marking in the exam. As part of the negative marking, -0.25 marks alloted to the question in Paper I of FTII JET will be deducted. The paper 1 will be objective type in nature hence candidates must mke their answer choices wisely.
FTII JET Syllabus 2026
The Film and Television Institute of India will conduct FTII JET entrance exam in two stages. Check table below to know FTII JET syllabus.
| FTII JET Stage | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 1 Paper 1 | Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness related to course requirements, questions related to chosen area of specialization |
| Stage 1 Paper 2 | Questions related to subject knowledge of discipline |
| Stage 2 | Different Activities based on course specialization |
| 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 |
| Stage 2 | Component 1: Integrated Audition (50 Marks)
Component 2: Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks)
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
FTII JET Question Papers
FTII JET question papers are released by Film and Television Institute of India. Candidates preparing for the entrance exam can download the past years' FTII JET question paper PDF at ftii.ac.in/p/exam-paper. As of now, FTII has released question papers for the years 2015-16, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022-2023. By solving previous papers, candidates can get an idea about question types, difficulty level, topics, etc. For 2018, the Film and Television Institute of India has also released the answer key on website shared earlier.
The FTII JET 2025 question paper is not yet released by the institute. Once released, the direct link to download PDF will be shared here.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
FAQs related to FTII JET exam pattern 2026
Some FAQs on FTII JET pattern are provided in the space below.
According to the official notification of the Film and Television Institute of India, the FTII JET question paper will have two sections for Film Wing courses while there will be three sections for the Television Wing. Candidates planning to take the FTII JET exam are advised to go through the detailed FTII JET 2024 exam pattern to understand the detailed exam pattern and prepare for the exam in an efficient way.
The interview/audition rounds will be conducted after the declaration of FTII JET result. Candidates will be intimated about the interview/audition rounds through the official website. Candidates whi qualify in the exam as per the result of the FTII JET will have to keep checking the official website as well as Shiksha.com to get the latest updates about the interview/audition schedule.
No, the Joint Entrance Test will not be done through online mode. Both the question papers of the FTII JET, paper 1 and 2 will be conducted offline mode i.e. pen and paper test. Paper 1 will be MCQ based, while paper 2 will be descriptive based.
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.
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.
FTII JET Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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).
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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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The FTII JET Stage 2 exam carries 70% weightage on the overall result of a candidate. Check below for its syllabus:
| Particulars | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 2 | Different Activities based on course specialization |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stage 2 | Component 1: Integrated Audition (50 Marks)
Component 2: Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks)
|
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Check out table below for topics includes in FTII JET Stage 1 syllabus.
| Particulars | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stage 1 Paper 1 | Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness related to course requirements, questions related to chosen area of specialization |
| Stage 1 Paper 2 | Questions 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates have to upload certain documents while applying for FTII JET exam. Among them are passport-size photograph and signature. Check below to know size and format of these two documents:
Document Type | Document Size | Document Format |
|---|---|---|
Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) | Maximum 300 KB | |
Signature |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Film and Television Institute of India has released caste certificate forms and performas along with its FTII JET admission prospectus. The university released the FTII JET 2026 admission brochure and application form on March 11. Candidates can check official website for PDF link.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
According to FTII JET admission prospectus, shared by Film and Television Institute of India, candidates have to upload their documents in below given size and format.
Document Type | Document Size | Document Format |
|---|---|---|
Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) | 10 KB - 2 MB
| PDF / JPEG / PNG
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Signature | ||
Identity / Birth Proof | ||
Educational Qualification Documents | ||
Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable) | ||
| Scribe (for PwD Candidates) |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, a candidate cannot fill FTII JET application form offline. The Film and Television Institute of India releases JET registration form in online mode and candidates have to fill and submit the same in online form only. No offline application form will be accepted by FTII for entrance exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
FTII JET application window is now closed. Film and Television Institute of India announced the registration details in its admission prospectus
The last date to register for FTII JET 2026 was April 09, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
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