How To Prepare For FTII JET: Prep Tips And Guidelines, Best Books

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2025 ( FTII JET )

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Vikrant Shukla
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Updated on Jun 24, 2024 13:03 IST

Are you preparing for FTII JET and are not sure where to start from? You can refer to preparation tips, guidelines, and time management tips for FTII JET 2024 on this page by Shiksha. Aspirants can read on to learn more about the right strategy, proper preparation material, and plans to crack FTII JET 2024.

FTII JET Preparation

How To Prepare For FTII JET: The FTII JET is a national-level entrance exam which is conducted annually for candidates who want to get admission into postgraduate and post-graduate diploma courses offered at FTII Pune and SRFTI, Kolkata. It is a Joint Entrance Test (JET) conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata on a rational basis. In 2024, the entrance exam is being conducted by SRFTI, Kolkata. The motive of the FTII JET exam is to shortlist candidates for admission offered by these two premier Film & TV institutes. The admission of qualified candidates is offered in two wings under FTII viz.

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The FTII JET exam is considered to be tough crack as compared to other Film and TV entrance exams. To crack the FTII JET exam, students need plenty of preparation as they will be judged based on their intellectual skills, general studies, English, and General Knowledge. To qualify, students will have to prepare well in advance, be ready from the word go, and get enough preparation materials handy which can be sufficient and not too overwhelming. Some of the quick tips to follow while preparing for the FRII JET exam are getting all the right materials to study, sorting out the study schedule, solving mock tests, and knowing the exam pattern and marking scheme. Here are a few step-wise preparation tips that you can apply when you are short on time and need to study straight away. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to prepare for the FTII JET Exam.

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The important points regarding the FTII JET are tabulated below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET)

Conducting Body

Film and Television Institute of India and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute

Exam Level

National Level Entrance Exam

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Pattern

Objective and Subjective (both)

Exam Duration

3 hours

Official Website

https://www.ftii.ac.in/

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Stepwise Preparation For FTII JET 2024

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to prepare for FTII JET:

Step 1: Understand the Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme.

Step 2: Get the prescribed syllabus for the applied course.

Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for FTII JET Exam. 

Step 4: Create a day-to-day and weekly timetable on how much material you can study daily.

Step 5:  Try and solve as many question papers as you can, including sample papers, and give mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.

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How To Prepare For FTII JET 2024?

The first step for FTII JET exam preparation is planning and time management. So, first of all, decide how you will utilize your time and how many topics you will cover in a day. Studying according to a jotted-out plan is always successful. Candidates can go through the following tips and steps on how to prepare for the entrance test.

Know the FTII JET Pattern

First and foremost, the candidate needs to be well-versed in the exam pattern. One should know the duration of the exam, the mode and medium of the entrance exam, how many questions will be asked, and the weightage of marks. How many sections will be there and which section will carry the most amount of marks? Will the question pattern be in MCQ format or have long answer questions? Once you understand the pattern, you have a blueprint in your mind and will know exactly how to manage your time while sitting for the entrance exam.

Know the FTII JET Marking Scheme

Along with the FTII JET exam pattern, students should know the marking scheme as well. If you are not thorough with the exam pattern and marking scheme, it will be quite tough to prepare your plan before you get down to writing as soon as you get the question paper. You should know if there will be negative markings, or how many questions will carry a larger sum of marks. You have to know the minute details as it can help you prepare better. You will not have much trouble once you have the pattern in mind and know what to expect in terms of the marking scheme.

Know the FTII JET Syllabus

Once you have the FTII JET syllabus of the course you have applied for, be it courses from Film Wing or TV Wing, get all the topics covered. To score well in FTII JET Exam, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Even if there are general topics, go through them once again. Don’t leave out anything. Strategize your plans on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. There is no success without hard work and to get admission to FTII or SRFTI, you can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which sections will require superficial knowledge such as general studies. You can do so by following the below-mentioned pointers:

  • Cover the subjects thoroughly and know the important topics which have to be covered.
  • Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories. Cover topics that you find challenging.
  • Note down the topics which carry maximum weightage (based on previous years’ question papers).

Go through Prep Books

Along with the syllabus, candidates must also buy the required books for the FTII JET exam. Anyone can test themselves through prep books. You can identify where you are lagging and what are your strong points. It is advised that you must buy at least two to three preparation books to help you understand the exam better. Books related to preparation will give you an idea about the syllabus, the type of questions asked in the entrance exam, and much more.

Prepare a Time Table

One of the most important elements while preparing for an entrance exam is time management. Make a schedule, as to how much material to cover on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. On creating a plan, the candidate can cover all the topics that are to come in the entrance exam. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many question papers, mock papers, and previous years’ question papers to better help prepare.

Refer to Past Years’ Question Papers

Through the FTII JET previous years' exam papers, you can understand what type of questions are asked, the importance given to each section, the subjects that carry more weightage, the marking scheme, and much more which you can understand altogether.

Solve Sample Papers and Mock Tests

The best way to know one’s strengths and weaknesses is by solving question papers, sample papers, and mock tests. If you’re having trouble with a topic, try and answer the questions asked. You can only build on your weak aspects and can only build and become more confident.

Books For FTII JET Preparation

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned books to prepare for FTII JET exam:

Preparation Books Author
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 (Celebrating Sixty Years)  Roma Chatterjee and Amit Tyagi

For more details on the FTII JET, you can go through the following links:

FTII JET Important Dates FTII JET Application Form
FTII JET Admit Card FTII JET Results

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Answered a month ago

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 carr

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you can take FTII JET in Hindi. The questions that appear on FTII JET papers are presented in both Hindi and English. Examinees can pick either one. The institutes strictly asks the students not switch between the two while taking the test. Once you've answered a question in Hindi, you have to

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

There are several books out in the market for FTII JET preparation. Some good ones are -

  • 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 th

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

The test papers do not mention a word limit for the answers of descriptive and subjective questions. However, the test paper has empty line space in which examinees have to write their answers. Also, while some descriptive questions are mandatory to attempt, some have choices. Examinees can pick and

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

No, candidates must produce a printout of the FTII JET admit card along with a valid photo ID. Those who fail to do so will not be allowed to take the exam.

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

FTII JET is conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata. The test paper for this annual entrance examination can be set by either of these institutes.

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

FTII JET is conducted annually or once a year in 28 cities across the country. 

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

FTII JET is conducted offline (pen & paper based test). 

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Aayushi Madavi

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Answered a month ago

The courses offered through FTII JET are listed below. 

Film Wing - 

  • Three Year PG Diploma Course in Direction & Screenplay Writing
  • Three Year PG Diploma Course in Cinematography 
  • Three Year PG Diploma Course in Editing
  • Three Year PG Diploma Course in Sound Recordin? g & Sound Design
  • Three Year PG Diploma

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