The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is responsible for designing the FTII JET syllabus. The FTII JET 2026 syllabus has not been declared yet. But it will be much the same as the previous year’s syllabus. Those students who aspire to take the FTII JET exam 2026 may look through the syllabus here.
According to the FTII JET 2025 syllabus, the questions will be based on Arts & Crafts, Film & TV, Allied Arts, Literature, General Awareness, Environmental Awareness, and General Knowledge. From this article, we will provide the information about the FTII JET Exam syllabus and exam pattern.
FTII JET Exam 2026 Syllabus
FTII JET exam is an assessment that evaluates candidates on their knowledge of Film and TV. To get a better understanding of the FTII JET syllabus, the students first have to understand the pattern of this exam. The admission procedure of the FTII JET entrance exam is held in two stages: Stage 1 (Written Test) and Stage II (Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction). The Stage 1 exam is divided into two parts: Section I (Objective) and Section II (Subjective).
The FTII JET paper has questions from Film & TV, Arts & Crafts, Allied Arts, Literature, Environmental Awareness, General Knowledge, and General Awareness. The paper tests the candidate’s knowledge of the course and specialization chosen.
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| Topics | Sub Topics |
|---|---|
| Arts & Crafts for Film and TV | Components of filming, spatial relationships through representations in pictorial and video forms, |
| Allied Arts | Fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, etc. |
| Literature | Books and their authors |
| General Awareness | Current affairs (Indian and international), awards, important dates, etc. |
| Environmental Awareness | Issues, campaigns, organisations |
| GK – art, culture, and media | Facts related to people, materials, tools, techniques, contemporary trends, etc. |
FTII JET exam: Exam Pattern
The FTII JET question paper for Stage 1 consists of 30 questions in Paper I of 2 marks each, and subjective questions of 40 marks in total. The table given below is a tentative exam pattern that you can follow:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| FTII JET Stage 1 Written Test | |
| Paper 1 | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 30 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for every correct answer
-0.5 for every incorrect answer 0 for unattempted questions |
| Topics Covered | Allied Arts, Literature, General Knowledge & Awareness (Related to the Course Requirements)
Questions from the Selected Area of Specialization |
| Paper 2 | Subjective |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 40 marks |
| Topics Covered | Discipline Related |
| FTII JET Stage 2 | |
| Exam Type | Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction |
| Exam Location | FTII Pune Campus |
Marking Scheme for FTII JET Exam 2026
As per the previous year’s syllabus, we had analyzed the marking scheme based on the last 2 years’ Exam pattern. The exam carries 100 marks and is divided into 2 sections:
| Paper | Sections | Question Type | Bifurcation of Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I
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Part A | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 20 questions x 1 mark each | 20 |
| Part B | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) | 15 questions x 2 marks each | 30 | |
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Paper II
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Descriptive Questions
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Long descriptive question (Compulsory) | 1 question x 20 marks | 20 |
| Descriptive questions (including sketches, photographs, etc.), Short note questions. (This may include sub-questions.) | Maximum 3 out of maximum 6 questions to be answered |
30 | ||
| Total | 100 Marks | |||
FTII JET Exam 2026: Preparation Books
Choosing the best book for preparation is the way to score good marks in the exam. To gain the correct information for appearing for the exam, you have to choose the right book. Many students are confused about selecting the quality of study material for their preparation. Here are some books that may help you score well:
| Section / Subject | Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook, Lucent’s General Knowledge, Arihant General Knowledge |
| Film & TV Awareness | Basics of Film & Television by P. H. Collier, The Art of Watching Films by Boggs |
| English Language & Comprehension | High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey |
| Art & Culture | Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania, Introduction to Indian Art (NCERT) |
| Cinema Studies | Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell & Kristin Thompson, Understanding Movies by Louis Giannetti |
| Television & Media Studies | Mass Communication in India by Keval J. Kumar, Television Production Handbook by Herbert Zettl |
| Practice & Mock Papers | FTII JET Previous Year Papers (self-prepared), Arihant/Oswaal Sample Papers |
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