For FTII‑ET 2025‑26, admission to all Film and TV‑wing programmes except MFA in Screen Acting follows a two‑stage selection process with clear paper‑pattern rules, filtering ratios, and weightage.
FTII ET 2025 Exam pattern
Overall two‑stage process (for all except MFA Screen Acting)
- Stage‑1: Written Test (Paper‑I + Paper‑II).
- Stage‑2: Mixed‑Format Assessment (practical + analytical + performance + interaction).
- Final merit list = 25% from Stage‑1 + 75% from Stage‑2, as per the FTII admission prospectus.
Stage‑1: Written Test – Pattern & Procedure
Mode
- Paper‑I: Objective (MCQ).
- Paper‑II: Subjective (descriptive).
Procedure
- The Written Test will be at multiple centres across India.
- You must attempt both Paper‑I and Paper‑II; failure to do so = not considered for admission.
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes (combined for both papers).
- Stage‑1 carries 25% weightage in the final selection (Stage‑1 + Stage‑2).
FTII ET 2025 Application Form, Eligibility and Selection Process
FTII ET 2025 seat Allocation process
Paper‑I: Objective (MCQ) FTII ET 2025
| Sr. No. | Detail | Value |
| 1 | Number of questions | 30 MCQs |
| 2 | Total marks | 60 marks |
| 3 | Marks per question | +2 for correct answer |
| 4 | Options per question | 4 options; only one correct |
| 5 | Unattempted question | 0 marks |
| 6 | Wrong answer / multiple options | –0.5 marks |
| 7 | Content coverage | Allied arts, literature, general knowledge, film‑related awareness + questions specific to your chosen specialization (e.g., Editing, Cinematography, Sound, TV, etc.) |
- Paper‑I will be avilable for all candidates.
- Only those who qualify Paper‑I have their Paper‑II evaluated.
Paper‑II: Subjective
- Marks: 40 marks (descriptive).
- Tests subject‑knowledge and understanding of the discipline (theory, analytical thinking, and basic creative ability).
- Typically includes short‑answer and long‑answer questions on:
- Film craft (camera, editing, sound, production design, TV workflow, storytelling, etc.), depending on your specialization.
Filtering: From Paper‑I to Paper‑II to Stage‑2 for FTII ET 2025
- After Paper‑I → Paper‑II evaluation
- Maximum 32 × A candidates will be considerable for Paper‑II evaluation,
where A = total number of seats in that programme (including all categories). - This 1:32 ratio is applied category‑wise (General, OBC‑NCL, SC, ST, EWS, etc.).
- Only candidates with non‑zero positive marks in Paper‑I qualify for Paper‑II evaluation.
- Roll‑numbers of qualified candidates will be published.
- Maximum 32 × A candidates will be considerable for Paper‑II evaluation,
- After total Written Test (Paper‑I + Paper‑II) → Stage‑2
- Candidates will get a call for Stage‑2 in the ratio of 1:4 = 4 × A,
where A = total number of seats in that programme. - This 1:4 ratio is also applied category‑wise.
- Roll‑numbers of candidates qualified for Stage‑2 will be out on the FTII website.
- Candidates will get a call for Stage‑2 in the ratio of 1:4 = 4 × A,
How to interpret this as a candidate
- Your Paper‑I score is your first gate:
- Clear the non‑zero positive bar and stay inside the 1:32 cutoff to get Paper‑II even marked.
- Then your combined Stage‑1 score (Paper‑I + Paper‑II) decides whether you cross the 1:4 threshold for Stage‑2.
- Since Stage‑2 carries 75% weightage, aim for:
- Stable accuracy in Paper‑I (MCQ) without heavy guessing (due to –0.5 penalty).
- Strong conceptual + expressive answers in Paper‑II for your target specialization.
Here is a clean, tabular version of the FTII Film‑wing MFA‑Cinema fee structure (tuition + hostel + total) from your data, with all six specializations showing the same pattern:
| Sr. No. | Name of Programme (MFA‑Cinema) | Semester‑1 | Remaining Semesters |
| Tuition | Hostel + Other | ||
| 1 | Direction & Screenplay Writing | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 2 | Cinematography | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 3 | Editing | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 4 | Sound Recording & Sound Design | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 5 | Art Direction & Production Design | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 6 | Screen Acting | 46,885 | 62,689 |
| 7 | Screenwriting (Film, TV & Web Series) | 46,885 | 62,689 |
Here is a clear, tabulated breakdown of the deposit and other charges for all MFA‑Cinema specialisations in the Film Wing (same pattern for all seven specialisations):
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Semester‑1 Fee (₹) | Remaining Semesters (₹ per Semester) |
| 1 | Admission Fee | 252 (per semester) | 252 |
| 2 | Games Fee | 254 (per semester) | 254 |
| 3 | Medical Fee | 319 (per semester) | 319 |
| 4 | Library Fee | 297 (per semester) | 297 |
| 5 | Hostel Admission Fee | 252 (per semester) | 252 |
| 6 | Hostel Rent | 15,241 (per semester) | 15,241 |
| 7 | Electricity & Water Charges | 1,906 (per semester) | 1,906 |
| 8 | Hostel Reading Room | 252 (per semester) | 252 |
| 9 | Internet Charges | 635 (per semester) | 635 |
| 10 | Student Handbook | 129 (one‑time) | 0 (N/A) |
| 11 | Security Deposit | 25,393 (one‑time) | 0 (N/A) |
| 12 | Hostel Deposit | 6,348 (one‑time) | 0 (N/A) |
| 13 | Mess Deposit | 5,084 (one‑time) | 0 (N/A) |
| 14 | Library Deposit | 6,327 (one‑time) | 0 (N/A) |
| Round‑off Total | 62,689 | 19,408 |