
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.
- 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
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
Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction
|
| 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
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 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.
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
FAQs on FTII JET Syllabus 2026
Some FAQs on FTII JET syllabus are provided below.
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
FTII JET entrance exam is conducted in 2 stages. Stage 1 icludes Paper 1 (MCQs) and Paper 2 (Descriptive). FTII releases marking scheme for Stage 1 Paper 1 exam only. Check below for FTII JET marking scheme for Paper 1.
- +2 for every correct answer
- -0.5 for every incorrect answer
- 0 for unattempted questions
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.
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.
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
Student Forum
Answered a week 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 week ago
Film and Television Institute of India releases caste certificate forms and performas in its FTII JET admission prospectus. The university is expected to release the FTII JEt 2026 admission brochure and application form in July. Once released, candidates can check official website for PDF link.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 weeks 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) | Maximum 300 KB | |
Signature | ||
Academic certificates - Bachelor Certificate/ Final Year Mark Sheet | ||
PH Certificate (If any) | ||
Caste Certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD) |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 weeks ago
FTII JET application window is not yet open. Once Film and Television Institute of India announces the registration details in its admission prospectus, candidates will be able to know the last date to apply for FTII JET.
FTII JET 2026 registration window is expected to open in the third week of June
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Film and Television Institute of India announces the reservation criteria for admission based on FTII JET scores in its offcial prospectus. Check below to know category-wise reservation criteria for FTII JET exam.
| Category | FTII JET Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Gen-EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability) | 5% |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Film and Television Insititute of India has not yet announced the release date for FTII JET application form 2026. However, based on past year trend, FTII JET 2026 online form is expected to be released in the third week of June 2026 at official website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
It is possible to crack Stage 1 of FTII JET exam through self-study as it is a written exam. However, cracking FTII JET stage 2 exam with self-study is not possible. The stage 2 exam includes practical assessment of a candidate through screenacting and screenwriting. For these exams, it is advised t
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
FTII JET is conducted for admission to various courses in Film and TV wing. The difficulty level of FTII JET is moderate as compared to other government entrance exams for admission to mass communication and media courses. However, the difficulty level for a candidate differs based on their preparat
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Contributor-Level 6
What are the photo and signature specifications for FTII JET online form?