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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 Syllabus has been 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 2026 has begun. The FTII JET dates and other admission related details, including exam pattern and syllabus is now available in the admission brochure. The Film and Television Institute of India will conduct FTII JET exam for Stage 1 on April 26, 2026, in two shift, 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 | Released |
| Official Website | ftii.ac.in |
| FTII JET Exam Conducting Body | Film and Television Institute of India |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Stages | For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting)Stage 1: Written Test (100 Marks)
Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction For MFA in Cinema in Screen ActingStage 1: Written Test (MCQ based written Test) Stage 2: Audition, Performance and 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 will be based on the paper pattern decided by FTII. Check below to know the syllabus and important topics for FTII JET Stage 1 exam.
FTII JET Stage 1 Syllabus
The FTII JET stage 1 questions paper will include questions from the following topics.
| 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 |
Note - This stage has 25% 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)
The second stage of FTII JET exam will be conducted on FTII Pune Campus. Candidates selected in stage 1 will have to reach the campus on scheduled date and time. Check below to know the topics included in FTII JET Stage 2 exam:
| FTII JET Stage | 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)
|
This stage has 75% 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 two stages. FTII has released paper pattern for the entrance exam in its admission prospectus. Check out space below for a detailed breakdown of FTII JET exam structure 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| For Courses in TV and Film Wing (Except MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting) | |
| Stages | Stage 1: Written Test with two papers (Paper-I Objective and Paper II Subjective) Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Weightage | Stage 1: 25% Stage 2: 75% |
| Exam Centres | 26 cities across India |
| 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 |
| Stage 2 | |
| Location | FTII Pune Campus |
| Purpose | Evaluate overall suitability for programme |
| For MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | |
| Stages | Stage 1: Written Test (MCQ based written Test) Stage 2: Audition, Performance and Interaction |
| Weightage | Stage 1: 25% Stage 2: 75% |
| 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 |
| 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 Integrated Audition (50 Marks) Personal Interaction (Interview) (50 Marks) |
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.
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
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
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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).
|
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
|
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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