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Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
FTII JET 2026 Admit Card
29 Jun '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) |
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 |
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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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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)
|
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.
FAQs related to FTII JET exam pattern 2026
Some FAQs on FTII JET pattern are provided in the space below.
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.
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.
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