
FTII JET application form 2026 will be released by Film and Television Institute of India, tentatively in the third week of June 2026. Candidates who wish to get admission at postgraduate, PG Diploma and PG Certificate courses at FTII must apply for the entrance exam. The institute will release the direct link to fill JET online form at official website. The FTII JET application process is usually open for a month. It includes providing personal & academic details, uploading documents, selecting course & centre preference and paying JET application fee.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for FTII JET entrance exam and application form to avoid disqualification during the admission process. Only those who submit the form successfully are issued FTII JET Admit Card. FTII JET 2026 is expected to be conducted in July 2026 across multiple exam centres.
- FTII JET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates
- How To Fill FTII JET 2026 Application Form?
- Details to be Filled in FTII JET Application Form
- FTII JET 2026 Application Fee
- FTII JET Application Form - Points to Remember
- FAQs on FTII JET Application Form 2026
FTII JET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before getting into the application process, let's take a look at the FTII JET Eligibility Criteria for the various courses offered through the test.
- Age Limit: A candidate must be over 21 years of age. No upper limit has been set for age of applicants.
- Nationality: There is no bar when it comes to nationality. People from anywhere from world can apply for FTII JET.
- Academic Qualifications: Specialisations offered require varying educational qualifications. You can find them in table below.
| Course | FTII JET Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 3 Year Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) |
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| Direction & Screenplay Writing |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent* |
| Cinematography |
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| Editing |
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| Sound Recording & Design |
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| 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 recognized institute in any of the above |
| 2 Year Post Graduate Programme (MFA in Cinema) |
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| Screen Acting |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent* |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
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| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme | |
| Direction | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent* |
| Electronic Cinematography | |
| Video Editing | |
| Sound Recording and TV Engineering | |
Note - * The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission
Also Read: Programmes Offered Through FTII JET
Commonly asked questions
The minimum passing marks for the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test varies, however, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission in FTII are as follows.
- 50% for General category.
- 45% for OBC NCL category.
- 40% for SC/ST category.
No, there is no such provision for re-evaluation provided by the exam conducting authority for the FTII JET result. However, if candidates find any issue with their answer sheet they can request a review of their answer scripts within a specified time frame after the result declaration but the chances of redressal is very low.
FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Application Process TENTATIVE |
| Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Admit Card Download TENTATIVE |
| Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 1) TENTATIVE |
| Sep ' 26 - Oct ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam TENTATIVE |
| Oct ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Final Result TENTATIVE |
| Nov ' 26 | Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee TENTATIVE |
How To Fill FTII JET 2026 Application Form?
To get admission at Film and Television Institute of India, candidates must fill and submit FTII JET 2026 application form on or before last date. The JET online form has to be submitted by a candidate at official website only. Candidates can access FTII JET form by creating login credentials. The FTII JET dates 2026 will be released by Film and Television Institute of India, tentatively in June.
Check below the process of FTII JET 2026 registration.
- Open the official FTII JET website.
- Log in with created FTII JET login details.
- Now, click on the "fill application" button to complete application form.
- Click on Fill Qualification and Other Details and enter required information.
- Upload the following documents. Then click on "Save and Continue"
- Passport-size colour photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)
- Signature
- Academic certificates - Bachelor certificate/ final year mark sheet (only in PDF Format)
- Category certificate
- PH Certificate (If any)
Note: Without photograph and signature, the application will be treated as incomplete and will straightaway be rejected. The document size for PDF is maximum 300 KB.
- Select Courses from Group A and/or Group B. Candidates can select maximum two courses. Payment will be based on the course selected. Check below to know courses in both groups.
| GROUP A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the Course | Duration | Level of Course | Course offered by |
| Direction & Screenplay writing | 3 Year | PG Course | FTII* & SRFTI |
| Cinematography | 3 Year | PG Course | FTII* & SRFTI |
| Editing | 3 Year | PG Course | FTII* & SRFTI |
| Sound Recording & Sound Design | 3 Year | PG Course | FTII* & SRFTI |
| Art Direction & Production Design | 3 Year | PG Course | FTII* |
| Screen Acting | 2 Year | PG Course | FTII* |
| GROUP B | |||
| Direction | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII & SRFTI |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) | 2 Year | PG Course | FTII |
| Electronic Cinematography | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII & SRFTI |
| Video Editing | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII** |
| Sound Recording & Television Engineering | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII & SRFTI |
| Animation Cinema | 3 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Producing for Film &Television | 3 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Electronic & Digital Media Management | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Direction & Producing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Cinematography for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Editing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Sound for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
| Writing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
Note * These courses are granted the equivalence of a Master's degree by Association of Indian Universities or AIU, Government of India. These courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education or AICTE, New Delhi.
- Preview the details. Edit your application form if required.
- Pay FTII JET application fee via SBI Collect Payment portal.
- Print your application for future reference.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one course from each of the two groups on FTII JET application form. To successfully submit online form, candidates will have to page following application fee.
| Number of Courses | General/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS Fee | SC/ST/PwD/Female Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single Course | INR 1500 | INR 500 |
| Two Courses | INR 2500 | INR 800 |
No, under no circumstances the Film and Television Institute of India will issue a refund of the FTII JET application fee if candidates have already applied before. Application fee once paid can not be refunded, neither it can be adjusted into the course fee.
Details to be Filled in FTII JET Application Form
To fill the FTII JET application form, candidates have to add the details mentioned below.
| Particulars | Details to be Filled |
|---|---|
| Personal Details |
Name, Date of birth, email ID, category, disability information (if any), gender, nationality, ID proof number |
| Family Details |
Father's and Mother's Name |
| Address | Correspondence and Permanent Address |
Apart from these details, candidates have to upload the following documents.
- Passport-size colour photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)
- Signature
- Academic certificates - Bachelor certificate/ final year mark sheet (PDF)
- Category Certificate
- PH Certificate (If any)
Also Check: Colleges Accepting FTII JET Scores
Commonly asked questions
No, there will be no seperate application form for the SRFTII. Candidate only needs to visit the official website of FTII and fill in the application form of JET to apply for the courses offered by both the institutes (FTII and SRFTII). Candidate will have to select the institute and courses of interest while filling the application form.
To fill the application form of the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) examination. Candidates must be minimum 21 years of age. The minimum educational qualification required for candidates to apply for the FTII JET examination is graudation in any discipline. However, for candidates who want to apply for Art Direction and Production Design course they will have to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design or related fields in Fine Arts.
FTII JET 2026 Application Fee
The JET registration fee can be paid using a debit card/ credit card/ UPI only. Check table below to find out category-wise application fees for FTII JET for one course and two courses.
| Courses | General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS | SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Single Course | INR 1500 | INR 500 |
| Two Courses | INR 2500 | INR 800 |
Note:
- For courses offered by both institutes, a candidate needs to pay registration fee only once, and he/ she will be considered for admission to both Institutes.
- The fee paid will be non-refundable, non-transferable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances.
- Applicants have to bear the bank charges for the online transaction.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates preparing for FTII JET need to check the official syllabus and exam pattern to understand the subjects, topics and sub-topics related to the exam. Once undetrstanding these things, it becomes imperative to check the previous year question paper to know the type of questions asked in the examination. This will help in getting to know the question types, paper pattern as well as difficulty level of the question paper.
Students should start making a preparation calendar and add all the important topics from the syllabus that they need to cover while preparing for the examination. They must focus more in revisions, previous year question papers etc.
FTII JET application form 2026 will likely release in the third week of June 2026. Candidates who meet minimum eligiblity criteria can fill application form of FTII JET 2026 by visiting official website ftii.ac.in. For successfull submission of the application form, aspirants will have to pay the application fee. Onle candidates who will complete the application process will be issued admit card.
FTII JET Application Form - Points to Remember
Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout selection process. Also, they should track JET website for updates. The participating institutes will not be responsible for any non receipt of intimation to a candidate.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can register for the FTII JET first and submit the application form later. However, they must submit their FTII JET application form before the last date.
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.
FAQs on FTII JET Application Form 2026
Check out some more FAQs related to the FTII JET application form 2026 here.
Commonly asked questions
No, there will be no such provision to correct any mistakes or errors in the FTII JET application form 2025. Hence, candidates will have to check all the fields carefully and thoroughly before filling and submitting the FTII JET application form. The best way is to fill a rough application form in a blank sheet and then follow the process in the online application form.
If you have not completed your graduation or if you are waiting for your graduation results during FTII JET exam, you can still appear for test. But, you will have to submit proof of graduation qualification during document verification process. If you fail to do so, your application will be rejected, no matter if you qualify the test.
Yes, the FTII JET application form 2026 will be available on the official website. In order to apply for the admission to FTII and SRFTI, candidates will have to visit the official website of FTII at ftii.ac.in and fill in the application form in online mode and pay the application fee successfully in online mode (Debit/Credit card/UPI or Net Banking). Any offline means to pay the application fee like demand draft, cheque or cash is not acceptable.
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.
You might already know that you have to carry your admit card to the FTII JET exam centre. You can take two copies just to be safe. Also, carry a government issued photo ID like your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Driver's License. And you can only take the test with a blue/ black ball point pen, so carry those.
For sound engineering, candidate's need to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Physics as a subject at senior secondary (10+2) level also they will have to qualify in the written examination of the Joint Entrance Test (JET) of 3 hours duration for 100 marks, conducted at examination centres around the country.
No. The candidate can only make the payment of the application fee in online mode by debit card/credit card/UPI or Net Banking only. Remittance in cash, demand draft, postal order, cheque etc. is not accepted by the exam conducting authorities.
Yes, while filling the FTII JET application form 2026 if candidates want to submit their application fee in online mode, they can do the same by using their credit card/ debit card/ net banking or UPI. There no provision of submitting the FTII JET application fee through demand draft facility or through cheque or in the form of cash.
Check table below to know FTII JET application fee for General Category.
Courses | General/ OBC-NCL/ GEN-EWS | Female (General Category) |
Single Course | INR 1,500 | INR 500 |
Two Courses | INR 2,500 | INR 800 |
No, candidates can't change the exam centre after finally submitting the FTII JET application form. The test centre cannot be changed once candidates have filled it as there is no application correction window provided by the exam conducting authority. If candidate's want a change in the exam centre they will have to inform the exam conducting officials regarding this however, there the chances for the changes are slighter.
FTII JET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
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 r
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 weeks ago
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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Does FTII offers UG courses through FTII JET entrance exam?