FTII JET Syllabus 2026: Check Stage wise JET Syllabus

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Jan 7, 2026 15:06 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

FTII JET Syllabus is released by Film and Television Institute of India. The FTII JET 2026 syllabus includes important topics from which questions will be asked in the FTII JET Stage 1 and Stage 2 exam. Candidates who wish to get admission to MFA and One Year PG certificate courses in different specializations of the Film and TV Wing can check the detailed syllabus in FTII admission prospectus 2026. 

The registration process for FTII JET exam will begin tentatively in June 2026. The FTII JET dates and other admission related details, including exam pattern and syllabus will be shared in admission brochure. The Film and Television Institute of India will likely conduct FTII JET 2026 in July across multiple cities.

Table of contents
  • FTII JET 2026 Syllabus Highlights
  • FTII JET Exam 2026 Syllabus (Stage 1)
  • FTII JET 2026 Syllabus (Stage 2)
  • FTII JET Exam 2026 Pattern
  • FAQs on FTII JET Syllabus 2026
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FTII JET 2026 Syllabus Highlights

FTII JET exam evaluates aspirants based on their aptitude in Film and TV. To understand the FTII JET syllabus well, aspiring students must be aware of the pattern of this exam. Candidates wanting to get admission to the offered MFA and One Year PG certificate courses in Television and Film Wing can check this table for a quick overview for FTII JET syllabus and pattern.

Particulars Details
Status of FTII JET Syllabus 2026 To be released
Official Website ftii.ac.in
FTII JET Exam Conducting Body Film and Television Institute of India
Medium of Exam English
Stages

Stage 1: Written Test

  • Paper-I
  • Paper-II

Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

  • Screen Writing
  • Screen Acting

No. of Test Cities

26 cities across the country

Accepting Colleges

 Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata

Also Read: How to prepare for FTII JET

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I am 18 years old. Can I apply for FTII JET entrance exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I find the list of exam centres for FTII JET entrance exam?
A: 

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.

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FTII JET Exam 2026 Syllabus (Stage 1)

The FTII JET question paper for Stage 1 includes 30 questions in Paper I for 2 marks each, and subjective questions of a total of 40 marks. Check below to know the syllabus and important topics for FTII JET Stage 1 exam.

FTII JET Stage 1 (Paper 1 ) Syllabus

The FTII JET stage 1 paper 1 questions paper will include questions from the following topics.

Topics 

Sub Topics 

Arts & Crafts for Film and TV 

Components of filming, spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and video forms,

Allied Arts

Fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, etc. 

Literature 

Books and their authors 

General Awareness 

Current affairs (Indian and international), awards, important dates, etc. 

Environmental Awareness 

Issues, campaigns, organisations 

GK - art, culture, and media

Facts related to people, materials, tools, techniques, contemporary trends, etc. 

FTII JET Stage 1 (Paper 2) Syllabus

In FTII JET Stage 1 Paper 2 test, questions will be asked based on sketches, photographs, etc. Besides that, short note questions will also be asked, which may include subject questions. Candidates are required to prepare topics based on the subjects they are applying for.

Note - This stage has 30% weightage on the overall selection process of FTII.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best books to prepare for FTII JET?
A: 

Check the best books to prepare for FTII JET entrance exam here.

  • A Guidebook to Crack JET for Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) - Rakesh Biswas
  • FTII JET Entrance Mock Test - Fawo Books 
  • Being FTII: Perspectives on the Film and Television Institute of India - Roma Chatterjee and Amit Tyagi
Q:   Is the FTII JET conducted in offline mode or online?
A: 

The Film and Television of Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) is conducted in offline i.e. pen and paper mode. The question and answer booklet will be distributed to the candidate at least 10 minutes before the commencement of exam. The question paper will be MCQ-based and candidates will have to mark the correct option in the answer booklet.

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FTII JET 2026 Syllabus (Stage 2)

As discussed above, there are two stages in FTII JET entrance exam. The first stage contains a written exam and Stage 2 of FTII JET exam is Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction. In this stage, the exam conducting body, FTII, will evaluate the overall suitability of a candidate for the selected course, using different methods. As per last year, this stage includes an interview based on Screen Acting and Screenwriting. Selected candidates are asked questions based on their selected course. The second stage is conducted at FTII Pune Campus.

This stage has 70% weightage on the overall selection process of FTII.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In how many cities does FTII conducts the FTII JET entrance exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I pay FTII JET application fee in cash?
A: 

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.

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FTII JET Exam 2026 Pattern

The FTII JET exam pattern includes Stage 1 Paper 1 & Paper 2 and Stage 2 exam. FTII releases paper pattern for the entrance exam in its admission prospectus for current year. Check out space below for a detailed breakdown of FTII JET exam structure 2026:

Particulars Details
FTII JET Stage 1 Written Test
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

FTII JET Stage 2
Exam Type

Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction

Exam Location

FTII Pune Campus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What types of questions are asked in the FTII JET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can the request for change of exam center be made after the release of the FTII JET admit card?
A: 

Once the application form is submitted, the candidate cannot change the exam center at any stage. The change of examination center will be entirely at the discretion of the exam conducting authority and the candidates will be liable to follow the instructions.

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FAQs on FTII JET Syllabus 2026

Some FAQs on FTII JET syllabus are provided below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the syllabus of FTII JET?
A: 

The syllabus of FTII JET exam is given here.

  • Art & craft of Film & TV
  • Allied Arts
  • Literature
  • General Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • General Knowledge Related to Art & Culture
  • Media
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 is the marking scheme for FTII JET?
A: 

The FTII JET exam total marks are 100 marks. In Part A of Paper I: one mark is awarded to each right question and 0.25 is deducted on the wrong answer. In Part B of Paper I: two marks are awarded to each right question. However, the questions may have one or more right answers, so candidates need to select all the correct options, failing which they will be given partial marks. This part also has the provision of negative marking.

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.

Q:   Is the eligibility criteria for FTII JET entrance exam for all courses same?
A: 

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.

Q:   Does FTII offers UG courses through FTII JET entrance exam?
A: 

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. 

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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.

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