FTII JET Exam Analysis 2025: Check Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

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

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Updated on Jun 23, 2024 19:17 IST

FTII JET Analysis 2024: The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute conducted the FTII JET 2024 exam on April 6 and 7, 2024 in offline mode. As per student reactions obtained, the exam was of moderate to difficult level. There were questions from current affairs, and cinema perspectives that tested students' ability to be creative and their awareness. Being a national exam it was quite visible from the question paper as questions were from Literature, Arts and Culture of other states apart from Maharashtra. Candidates can go through the Shiksha analysis of the FTII entrance exam. In the analysis, we discuss the exam pattern, marking scheme, the difficulty level of FTII JET 2024, the types of questions asked in the exam, and the section-wise analysis which was in the question paper given to the students to answer in the entrance test. Through the Joint Entrance Test (JET), students who qualify in the test will be granted admission in the courses opted for at the Film and Television Institute of India and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. The Joint Entrance Test was conducted for 15 courses which are offered at FTII and SRFTI. The courses are as follows:

Q:   What types of questions are asked in the FTII JET exam?

A:

In the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) there are two papers - Paer 1 and 2. The paper 1 has two parts A & B, each consist of Muitlple Choice Questions (MCQ-type) while the paper 2 has descriptive questions where candidates will have to answer in short notes, they will ahve to describe certain sketches and photographs as mentioned in the question paper. Some of the questions from paper 1 for the direction and screenplay course are mentioned here to give candidates an idea - 
Q 1 - Garo is
A) A language in North East India 
B) A Maharashtrian sweet dish
C) The name of a tribe in Gujarat 
D) The capital of Goa, Daman Diu

Q 2 - Lavani is
A) A maharashtrian way of wearing a sari 
B) A meat preparation in Western Maharashtra
C) A form of song and dance in Maharashtra 
D) A Gujarati art form

Q 3 - Madhubani Art is a tradition of the region:
A) Vidarbha 
B) Awadh
C) Mithila 
D) Konkan

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Q:   How hard is it to crack FTII JET?

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It is a bit tough to crack the FTII JET exam because FTII is the premier film making school in India and aspirants from all over India apply for this coveted exam making the competition a bit tough. To pass through the competition candidates will have to make a proper exam strategy and allot equal time to covering the whole syllabus, solving the question papers and leave good time for revision. In the FTII JET exam students will be judged on their intellectual skills, general studies, English, general knowledge and the prescribed syllabus.

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FTII JET 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

FTII JET

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

3 hours

Courses Offered

Courses in Television and Filming

Conducting body

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (For 2024 Session)

Exam Category

Post-Graduation/Post Graduate Diploma

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FTII JET 2024 For Various Courses

The courses offered by FTII and SRFTI institute is tabulated below:

Course

Institute

Producing for Film and Television

Film Wing – SRFTI

Animation Cinema

Film Wing – SRFTI

Screen Acting

Film Wing – FTII

Screen Writing

Film Wing – FTII

Direction and Screenplay Writing

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Cinematography

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Editing

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Sound Recording and Design

Film Wing – FTII, SRFTI

Direction and Producing

Direction

EDM, SRFTI

TV – FTII

Cinematography

Electronic Cinematography

EDM, SRFTI

TV – FTII

Management

EDM, SRFTI

Writing

EDM, SRFTI

Q:   Does FTII offer Masters courses?

A:

No, FTII doesn't offer any Master's courses. The Film and Television Instiute of India offers admission to only Postgraduate Diploma courses. Candidates should go through the prospectus before filling the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET).

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Q:   Does FTII offer a course in Sound Design?

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Yes, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) offers a course in Sound Recording and Sound Design. Candidates will have to clear the FTII JET exam to get admission in Sound Design course. The Sound Engineering Course in Sound Recording & TV Engineering will teach students about the various technical & aesthetic aspects of Sound, enabling them to create effective soundscapes.

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FTII JET Exam Analysis

According to the students who appeared for the FTII JET 2022-23 in the various test centres in India, the overall difficulty of the entrance exam was moderate. The questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus while some were asked on current affairs in the general aptitude test. As per the feedback provided by the students, the long descriptive answers were a bit tougher than expected. Students felt that the MCQ part was relatively simple but answering the long questions was time-consuming.

Q:   How much to score to qualify the FTII entrance exam?

A:

There is a cut off which is defined after the exam is conducted. The FTII JET cut off is defined based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, total number of applicants who appeared in the exam and the shifts under which the exam is conducted. Candidates who score equal to or more than the FTII JET cut off will qualify in the exam. As far as the minimum passing marks of FTII JET varies, the minimum final cut-off marks to qualify for admission in FTII for General Category is 50% for General category while that for OBC NCL category is 45%.

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Q:   How are candidates selected in the FTII JET exam?

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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.

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FTII JET 2024 Marking Scheme

FTII JET exam is of 100 marks, which is divided into two papers. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks on wrong answers in Paper I as it is objective type.

Paper

Sections

Question Type

Bifurcation of Marks

Marks

Paper I

 

Part A

MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

20 questions x 1 mark each

20

Part B

MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

15 questions x 2 mark each

30

 

Paper II

 

 

Descriptive Questions

 

 Long descriptive question (Compulsory)

1 question x 20 marks

20

Descriptive questions (including sketches photographs etc.), Short note question. (This may include sub questions.)

Maximum 3 out of
maximum 6 questions to
be answered 

30

Total

100 Marks

For Paper I Part B:

(a) Each question will have FOUR options. ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four option(s) will be correct option(s).
(b) For each question, candidate will choose the option(s) corresponding to (all) the correct answer (s)
(c) Answer to each question will be evaluated according to the following scheme;
 (i) Full Marks: +2 if only (all) the correct option (s) is (are) chosen
 (ii) Partial Marks: +1.5 if all the four options are correct but ONLY three correct options are chosen
 (iii) Partial Marks: +1 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of which are correct.
 (iv) Partial Marks: +0.5 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is correct option.
 (v) Zero Marks: 0 if none of the option is chosen (i.e the question is unanswered).
 (vi) Negative Marks: – 0.25 in all other cases.

For Paper II: Maximum 4 questions to be answered

Q:   What is the passing marks for FTII JET?

A:

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: i) 50% for General category. ii) 45% for OBC NCL category. iii) 40% for SC/ST category.

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Q:   What after the FTII JET?

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Candidates who qualify in the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test will be called for the orientation and interview process or audition round (for screen acting). Candidates will be shortlisted for the second round based on the scores secured in the entrance test. After that the final result will be released. Once the results are declared, candidates will be then alloted the course as per their interest and ranks. 

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FAQs related to FTII JET Exam Analysis 2024

Check here additional FAQs related to FTII JET exam analysis 2024:

Q:   What after the FTII JET?

A:

Candidates who qualify in the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test will be called for the orientation and interview process or audition round (for screen acting). Candidates will be shortlisted for the second round based on the scores secured in the entrance test. After that the final result will be released. Once the results are declared, candidates will be then alloted the course as per their interest and ranks. 

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Q:   What type of courses are offered through FTII JET?

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Through the Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET), candidates are offered courses in Diploma and certificate programmes in the Film and TV departments. The Film and Television Institute of India and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute both offers the courses related to Film and TV for students who qualify in the examintion.

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Q:   Which institutes can I get via JET exam?

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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.

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

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

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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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