FTII JET Pattern 2025: Check Paper Pattern, Duration, Marking Scheme

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

Nupur Jain
Updated on Oct 1, 2025 15:52 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

FTII JET Pattern 2025: The Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (FTII, Pune) decides the exam pattern of FTII JET. According to the FTII JET pattern, this mass communication entrance exam is conducted offline (pen and paper) annually. The FTII JET 2025 exam pattern consists of the stages of the exam, its time duration, and the marking scheme. The aspirants must be familiar with the FTII JET pattern so that they can prepare for the test efficiently. Along with the pattern, they must also be thoroughly familiar with the FTII JET syllabus. There are two stages that the candidates need to go through for securing a seat at FTII - a written exam (Joint Entrance Test) and an interview. The candidates' performances in both rounds will be evaluated before a final merit list is announced. Learn more about the FTII JET pattern in the article below. 

Table of contents
  • FTII JET Exam Pattern 2025 - Highlights
  • FTII JET 2025 Pattern (Stage 1)
  • FTII JET Pattern 2025 (Stage 2)
  • FAQs related to FTII JET exam pattern 2025
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FTII JET Exam Pattern 2025 - Highlights

Some important details about the FTII JET 2025 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

Stage 1

Paper 1 - MCQ-based

Paper 2 - Descriptive-based

Stage 2

Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

  • Screenwriting
  • Screen Acting

Exam Duration

2 hours

Total Marks

100

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FTII JET 2025 Pattern (Stage 1)

The exam pattern of the FTII JET 2025 Stage 1 is explained in the table below. 

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

Topics Covered

Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness (Related to the Course Requriements)

Questions from the Selected Area of Specialization

Paper 2

Subjective

Question Type

Descriptive

Total Marks

40 marks

Topics Covered

Discipline Related

Patterns of popular TV and Media entrance examinations:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in MCQ section of the FTII JET?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the total marks of FTII JET?
A: 

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. 

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FTII JET Pattern 2025 (Stage 2)

Applicants appearing for the exam can check the FTII JET 2025 Stage 2 exam pattern here:

Particulars (Stage 2) Details
Exam Type

Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

Exam Format
  • Screenwriting
  • Screen Acting
Exam Location

FTII Pune Campus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What does Part B of FTII JET focus on?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is there a negative marking in FTII JET?
A: 

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.

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FAQs related to FTII JET exam pattern 2025

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

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Q:   How many sections are in the FTII JET?
A: 

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.

Q:   When the interview/audition rounds will be conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will the JET be done as a Computer Based Test?
A: 

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.

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