FTII JET

As per the official notification, candidates seeking admission into FTII, Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata will have to go through the following process:

Step 1: JET Entrance Exam

The first step is the FTII JET exam for which candidates will have to appear in it after receiving their admit cards and qualify it. The written test will be conducted for 2 papers and the time duration will be of three hours. The test will be conducted in offline (pen and paper test) mode. The question paper will be into two parts – MCQ (multiple-choice questions) and Descriptive. 

Step 2: Audition (for screen Acting) Orientation and Interview

Candidates qualifying in the written test will be further shortlisted for Audition (only for Screen Acting), Orientation and Interview. 

Step 3: Result declaration

(For all other courses except Screen Acting) final joint merit list of FTII & SRFTI will be published. For screen acting, the performance of audition will also be analysed.

After joint merit lists, preferences will be obtained from the shortlisted candidates. They will be selected to a particular course in FTII & SRFTI. Counselling may be carried-out offline in Pune/Mumbai/ Kolkata or online.

Step 4: Undergo the medical test

Selected candidates will be required to undergo Medical Test as per the selection criteria of both institutes.

Durint accepting the seats online, candidates has to opt for any one of the options either ‘Freeze’ or ‘Float’ for the choice of course for subsequent round (s), if any, of JSA 2023 – 24. In case candidate has been allocated seat as per the candidate’s first choice, above option will not be available and the only option available will be Freeze. In such a situation, candidate may either accept and Freeze the offered seat, or may reject the offered seat. Non choosing of Freeze option in this case will be considered as rejection of the offered seat and the candidate will not be considered for seat allocation in the further rounds, if any.

Freeze option - This option means that candidate accepts the offered seat and it indicates that they are satisfied with the allocated course and they don't want to participate in further rounds of seat allocation.

Float option -  This option means that candidate accepts the offered seat and it indicates that, their admission to a course of higher preference in same or other Institute is offered in subsequent rounds of seat allocation, the candidate will accept it. Else,  the candidate will continue with the currently accepted course. Such candidates will be considered in subsequent rounds of JSA 2023 – 24, if it is held.

As per the admission process of JET exam, candidates first need to quaify in teh FTII JETe exam and subsequent rounds of the Orientation / Interview process. On the basis of performance in JET, the list of candidates shortlisted for the next level of selection will be made available on the website of the Institute. The institute will send interview letters to the shortlisted candidates directly. Students final selection will be based on their JET scores, and performance in the orientation & interviews rounds. The criteria for short listing may vary for different courses for this regard canddiates are advised to check the official notification in detail as well as the counselling page of FTII JET exam.

FAQs about the Programs That FTII JET Offers. Within its film and television divisions, FTII provides a total of eleven courses covering a range of subjects, including acting, screenwriting, sound design, direction, cinematography, editing, and more. Within its film and television divisions, FTII provides a total of eleven courses covering a range of subjects, including acting, screenwriting, sound design, direction, cinematography, editing, and more. It provides seven courses under the cinema wing and four courses under the TV wing, with a one- to three-year duration. Candidates who intend to pursue a career in the film and television industries might consider studying the FTII. 

The Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission into various postgraduate Diploma and certificate courses offered by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata. The exam assesses candidates' aptitude in areas such as general knowledge, mental ability, and specific subject knowledge related to film, television, and electronic media. The FTII JET includes a written test followed by an interview and orientation for shortlisted candidates. It serves as a gateway for aspiring filmmakers, editors, directors, and other media professionals to gain entry into these prestigious institutions known for their comprehensive training in film and television production.