Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive
FTII JET Application Form 2025: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will release the FTII JET 2025 application form tentatively in the middle of February next year. In order to fill out the FTII JET application form, it is essential that the aspirants meet the eligibility criteria set by the exam body. It is advised that the aspirants check the eligibility criteria before registration and applications. The last date to fill it is likely to fall sometime in March 2025. Those who submit the form successfully will be issued the FTII JET Admit Card. The FTII JET exam is expected to be conducted on April 6 and 7, 2025 and it will be followed by an interview/audition round. Some more information about FTII JET application form 2025 is provided below. Read on to check details like registration fee, application fee, ways to apply and more.
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Q: When will the FTII JET application form release?
The FTII JET application form 2025 will be tentatively released in February 2025. Candidates who meet the minimum eligiblity criteria can fill the application form of FTII JET 2025 by visiting the official website ftii.ac.in. For successfull submission of the application form, aspirants will have to pay the application fee in online mode or through demand draft facility. Post successfull submission of the FTII JET 2025 application form, aspirants will be issued the admit card.
Q: Will the application forms be available on the official website of FTII?
Yes, the FTII JET application form 2025 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.
FTII JET 2025 Exam Dates
Important dates related to the FTII JET 2025 application form will be provided here as and when they are announced. Meanwhile, you can get an idea of these dates from the table below. These tentative dates are based on the past trends of the entrance exam.
Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
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FTII JET 2025 Notification Release |
February 2025 |
FTII JET 2025 Application Form Release Date |
February 2025 - March 2025 |
FTII JET Admit Card 2025 |
March 2025 |
FTII JET Exam 2025 |
April 2025 |
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FTII JET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FTII JET 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Feb '25 - Mar '25 | FTII JET 2025 Applications Open TENTATIVE |
Apr '25 | FTII JET 2025 TENTATIVE |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
06 Apr '24 - 07 Apr '24 | FTII JET Exam 2024 |
27 Mar '24 - 07 Apr '24 | FTII JET Admit Card 2024 |
18 Feb '24 - 17 Mar '24 | Online Registration for FTII JET 2024 |
FTII JET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit - A candidate must be over 21 years of age. No upper limit has been set for the age of the applicants.
Nationality - People from anywhere can fill out the FTII JET application form. Nationality is no bar.
Academic Qualifications - Specialisations offered require varying educational qualifications. You can find them in the table below.
Name of Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Editing |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
Sound recording and Sound Design |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with physics as a subject at senior secondary level 10+2 |
Art Direction and Production design |
Bachelor’s degree in applied arts, architecture, sculpture, interior design, or related fields in fine arts or equivalent diploma in any of the above |
Acting |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
Direction and Screen playwriting |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
Cinematography |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
Feature Film Screenplay Writing |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
How To Fill FTII JET 2025 Application Form?
Once aspirants have ensured that they fulfil the eligibility criteria, they can go on to fill out the JET application form. They can follow the steps provided below to do so.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the FTII JET 2024-25 exam. The link to the same will be provided here when released.
- Disability Information (if applicable).
- Email Address
- Re-enter Email Address
- Password
Click on submit button to complete the initial registration.
Step 3: Now, click on the "fill application" button to complete the application form.
Step 4: 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 the photograph and signature, the application will be treated as incomplete and will straightaway stand rejected.
Step 5: Select the Courses. Payment will be based on the course selected. The choices will include 3 groups - A, B, and C. Courses in each group are mentioned below.
GROUP A | |||
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Name of the Course | Duration | Level of Course | Course offered by |
Art Direction & Production Design | 3 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* |
Screen Acting | 2 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* |
Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) | 2 Year | PG Diploma | FTII |
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 |
Animation & Visual Effects Design | 3 Year | UG Certificate | FTII |
GROUP B | |||
Direction & Screenplay writing | 3 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* & SRFTI |
Cinematography | 3 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* & SRFTI |
Editing | 3 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* & SRFTI |
Sound Recording & Sound Design | 3 Year | PG Diploma | FTII* & SRFTI |
GROUP C | |||
Direction | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII& |
Direction & Producing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
Electronic Cinematography | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII& |
Cinematography for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
Video Editing | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII** |
Editing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
Sound Recording; Television Engineering | 1 Year | PG Certificate | FTII& |
Sound for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
Writing for EDM | 2 Year | PG Diploma | SRFTI |
* These courses are granted the equivalence of a Master's degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Government of India. These courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
Step 6: Preview the details. Edit your application form if required.
Step 7: Payment of FTII JET application fee
Step 8: Print your application for future reference.
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Q: Can I apply for more than one course at FTII?
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one course from each of the three groups on the FTII JET application form. However, candidates will have to pay the application fee for like wise as the FTII JET application fee for one course is INR 2,000/-, for two courses it is INR 3,000/- (2000 + 1000) and for three courses it is INR 4,000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000).
Q: Will I get a refund for the second application of FTII JET if I have already applied before?
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.
FTII JET 2025 Application Fee
The JET registration fee can be paid using a debit card/ credit card only. In this table, you will find the category-wise and course-wise application fees for FTII JET.
Courses | Fee (General Candidates) | Fee (SC/ST/PWD Candidates) | Female applicants across all categories |
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Any one course i.e. under group A/B/C | INR 2,000/- | INR 600/- | INR 600/- |
For two courses (one subject from each group) A **amp; B or B & C or C & A | INR 3,000/- (2,000 + 1,000) | INR 900/- (600 + 300) | INR 900/- (600 + 300) |
Three courses (one subject from each group) A, B & C | INR 4000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000) | INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300) | INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300) |
Note: Please note that for the courses which are offered by both institutes, a candidate needs to pay the 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. Bank charges for online transactions will have to be borne by the applicant.
Q: Can I pay the FTII JET application fee offline?
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.
Q: What is the application fee for the General category for FTII JET?
As per the official information brochure of FTII JET, the application fee for General Category depends on how many courses one is applying. For one course the application fee is INR 2,000/-, for two courses it is INR 3,000/- (2000 + 1000) and for three courses it is INR 4,000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000). There is also fee consession for candidates belonging from reserved category. From the following table, candidates can check the FTII JET application fee.
Courses | Fee (General Candidates) | Fee (SC/ST/PWD Candidates) | Female applicants across all categories |
Any one course i.e. under group A/B/C | INR 2,000/- | INR 600/- | INR 600/- |
For two courses (one subject from each group) A **amp; B or B & C or C & A | INR 3,000/- (2,000 + 1,000) | INR 900/- (600 + 300) | INR 900/- (600 + 300) |
Three courses (one subject from each group) A, B & C | INR 4000/- (2000 + 1000 + 1000) | INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300) | INR 1200/- (600 + 300 + 300) |
Stuff to Remember
Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the selection process and should simultaneously track the JET website and website of participating institutes for updates. The participating institutes will not be responsible for any non-receipt of intimation to a candidate.
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Q: Will there be a separate application form for the SRFTI?
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.
Q: Can I register on the FTII JET website and fill the exam application form later?
Yes, candidates can register for the FTII JET 2025 first and submit the application form later. However, they must ensure that they duly fill and submit their FTII JET application form before the last date of applications.
Q: Can I change the exam centre after submitting the application form of FTII JET?
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.
FAQs on FTII JET Application Form 2025
Check out some more FAQs related to the FTII JET application form 2025 here.
Q: What if I have not completed graduation by the time of FTII JET? Can I still apply?
If candidate has not completed their graduation or if they are awaiting their graduation results by the time of FTII JET exam, they can still take the test. However, they will have to submit the proof of their graduation qualification during the document verification process. If they fail to do so, their candidature will be rejected, no matter if they qualify in the test.
Q: Can I pay the application fee online for FTII JET?
Yes, while filling the FTII JET application form 2025 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.
Q: Will there be any provision to make corrections in the application form for FTII JET?
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.
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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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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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Contributor-Level 8
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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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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FTII JET is conducted annually or once a year in 28 cities across the country.
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Contributor-Level 8
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FTII JET is conducted offline (pen & paper based test).
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Contributor-Level 8
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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What documents should I carry to FTII JET exam centre?