Film and Television Institute of India Entrance Exam
The FTII Entrance Test is a national-level written examination conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, for admission to its postgraduate programs in film, television, and digital arts. It is taken by candidates seeking entry into specialized courses offered by the institute.
Film and Television Institute of India Entrance Exam cutoff
The FTII ET cutoff works in two layers. First, you must score the minimum qualifying marks in Stage 1 (written test) to be considered for Stage 2. Second, after Stage 2, a merit-based final cutoff decides who gets a seat in each course and category.
Based on the previous cycle, the minimum qualifying marks for Stage 1 are:
- General / Unreserved (UR): 50% of total Stage 1 marks
- OBC-NCL: 45% of total Stage 1 marks
- SC / ST / PwBD: As per FTII and Government of India reservation norms
These are minimum qualifying marks, not the effective cutoffs. The actual cutoff for final seat allocation is higher because it depends on Stage 2 performance, the number of candidates, and exam difficulty that year.
The final merit cutoff uses this formula:
- 20% of the written test (Stage 1) marks
- 50% of the orientation assessment (Stage 2) marks
- 30% of the personal interview (Stage 2) marks
Stage 2 carries 80% of the total weight, so the final cutoff can differ significantly from your written test score. FTII publishes cutoffs at the course and category level, not just as an overall figure. The cutoff for Direction will be different from Cinematography or Screen Acting.
The 2025-26 cutoffs will be announced after the July 12 re-examination results are declared and Stage 2 is completed. FTII releases course-wise and category-wise cutoff details on its official website after the merit list is published, expected around October-November 2026.
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