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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 application process 2026 has ended. The registration window opened on March 11 on the official website. Candidates who wish to get admission at postgraduate and PG Certificate courses at FTII must have applied for the entrance exam. Only registered candidates will be issued FTII JET Admit Card to appear for Stage 1 exam.
The application process 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. FTII JET 2026 will be conducted on April 26, 2026 for Stage 1, in two shifts across multiple exam centres.
- Who is Eligible to Apply for FTII JET 2026?
- FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How To Fill FTII JET 2026 Application Form?
- Details to be Filled in FTII JET Application Form
- Documents Required for FTII JET Application Form 2026
- FTII JET 2026 Application Fee
- FTII JET Application Form - Points to Remember
- FAQs on FTII JET Application Form 2026
Who is Eligible to Apply for FTII JET 2026?
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.
| Course Specialization |
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 (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal).
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| 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 (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) |
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| 1 Year Post Graduate Certificate Programme |
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| Direction |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent (The candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same on or before July 31, 2026 by 4 PM at admission portal). |
| Electronic Cinematography |
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| Video Editing |
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| Sound Recording and TV Engineering |
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Also Read: Programmes Offered Through FTII JET
FTII JET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Admit Card ONGOING |
| 26 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 1) |
| Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 (Stage 2) Exam TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Final Result TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26 | FTII JET 2026 Application Process |
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 has been released by Film and Television Institute of India.
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.
- Enter personal details, including Name of the Candidate, Mother and Father, Gender, Category, PwD Status, Nationality, correspondence and permanent address, educational and qualification details, and so on.
- Click on Fill Qualification and Other Details and enter required information.
- Upload the following documents. Then click on "Save and Continue"
- Photograph
- Signature
- Identity / Birth Proof
- Educational Qualification Documents
- Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Scribe (for PwD Candidates)
Note: Without photograph and signature, the application will be treated as incomplete and will straightaway be rejected. The document size for PDF is 10 KB - 2 MB.
- 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 |
| Direction & Screenplay writing | 3 Year | PG Course |
| Cinematography | 3 Year | PG Course |
| Editing | 3 Year | PG Course |
| Sound Recording & Sound Design | 3 Year | PG Course |
| Art Direction & Production Design | 3 Year | PG Course |
| Screen Acting | 2 Year | PG Course |
| GROUP B | ||
| Direction | 1 Year | PG Certificate |
| Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) | 2 Year | PG Course |
| Electronic Cinematography | 1 Year | PG Certificate |
| Video Editing | 1 Year | PG Certificate |
| Sound Recording & Television Engineering | 1 Year | PG Certificate |
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.
- FTII JET Centre Preference (3) (in order of preference)
- 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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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 |
Also Check:
Documents Required for FTII JET Application Form 2026
Candidates have to upload following documents in their FTII JET online form:
| Document Type |
Document Size |
Document Format |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) |
10 KB - 2 MB
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PDF / JPEG / PNG
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| Signature |
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| Identity / Birth Proof |
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| Educational Qualification Documents |
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| Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable) |
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| Scribe (for PwD Candidates) |
Note – Film and Television Institute of India has released Caste Certificate Performas and Forms for candidates to fill and submit.
Also Check: What After FTII Interview?
FTII JET 2026 Application Fee
The JET registration fee can be paid using a SBI/Other bank Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ UPI/ QR code. 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.
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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FAQs on FTII JET Application Form 2026
Check out some more FAQs related to the FTII JET application form 2026 here.
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.
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.
FTII offers One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording and TV Engineering. For admission to this course, candidates have to fulfill below eligibility criteria.
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Note - Candidates who have not received their graduation degree before the application date are required to submit the same before the date of admission.
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.
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