Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Kolkata Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Q: What are the fees for the courses?

The fees for the first year is 109,796/-, including the Application fee, Security Deposit and Tuition fee. The tuition fee is 41,250 for every semester. The fee for both courses is the same for every semester. For more detailed fee structure,click here.

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Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in 1995 and functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

SRFTI is a member of the CILECT, international Association of Film and Television Schools.

There are 6 departments that offer programs for admission. Admission to the courses is based on a Joint Entrance Exam (JET).

The institute offers post graduate programmes in Cinema and Electronic & Digital Media with 6 specialisations in each. There are 5 seats per specialization.

The post graduate programme in Cinema is a 3 year course while the course for Electronics and Digital Media is two years long.

Admissions are offered to those students who qualify the entrance, fulfill the eligibility criteria and qualify the interview. Students are allowed to choose one specialization per course.

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Admission Highlights 2024

Name	Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI)
Type of Institute	Private
Course	PG Courses
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance-based followed by interview
Application Mode	Online
Number of Seats	102
Entrance Exam	JET

SRFTI Post Graduate in Cinema Admissions 2024

Course Name	Post Graduate in Cinema
Duration	3 years
Specialisations	5
Total Seats	72 (12 for each specialisation)
Entrance Exam	JET
Exam application Fee	2000/- (for one course) 3000/- (for two courses) 4000/- (for three courses)
Selection Criteria	Entrance based

The following are the specialisations provided by the Institute for this programme:

Producing for Film & Television
Direction & Screenplay Writing
Cinematography
Sound Recording & Design
Editing

SRFTI Post Graduate in Animation Cinema Admissions 2024

Course Name	Post Graduate in Animation Cinema
Duration	3 years
Specialisations	Animation Cinema
Total Seats	12
Entrance Exam	JET
Exam application Fee	2000/- (for one course) 3000/- (for two courses)
Selection Criteria	Entrance based

Eligibility Criteria

Students who wish to specialise in Animation Cinema must be proficient in drawing.
They must also hold a valid undergraduate degree.

SRFTI Post Graduate in Electronic & Digital Media Admissions 2024

Course Name	Post Graduate in Electronic & Digital Media
Duration	2 years
Specialisations	6
Total Seats	30 (5 for each specialisation)
Entrance Exam	JET
Exam application Fee	2000/- (for one course) 3000/- (for two courses)
Selection Criteria	Entrance based

The specialisations for this programme are given below:

Writing for electronic & digital media
Electronic & digital media management
Cinematography for electronic & digital media
Direction & Producing for electronic & digital media
Editing for electronic & digital media
Sound for electronic & digital media

SRFTI Eligibility & Selection Criteria for Admissions

To be eligible for admissions, students must fulfill the below given common eligibility criteria:

Students should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
Students who are in their final of graduation or not received their graduation degree during application must submit it before the date of admission.
Students who wish to specialise in Sound Recording and Design must have studied Physics in their 10+2 level.

Selection Process

The students are selected based on their performance in the JET 2021 exam and interview.

After the results of JET are announced, the college will publish the list of students who are shortlisted for the interview.
The students are then selected based on their performance in the interview.
Candidates selected in the short-list will go through a medical test by the medical officer appointed by the institute.
Students can then choose to enroll in any one specialisation.

How to Apply for SRFTI?

Go to the institute website, here.
On the top, go to the “Admission” and click on it.
On the left of the page, click on “important Dates”.
The right of the page contains a “Apply JET 2024” button.
Fill in the relevant details in the fields and apply online.
Download the admit card using the username and password produced on the JET 2024 website.
The list of students selected will be published on the website of the institute.
The institute will send an interview letter to the shortlisted students directly.

Documents Required

Admit Card of the Admission Test
All original Marks cards
Self-attested copies of all marks card and admit card
Stamp Size photos (3)
Parents’/guardian’s income certificate or any one of the following

Copy of the Income Tax Return
Copy of Form 16
Copy of the Pay Slip/ Salary Certificate from the employer
Income Certificate from local MLA/Councilor

Aadhar Card
Caste Certificate
Selected students must get an affidavit on a non-judicial court paper at the time of admission.

FAQs

Ques. Are there any reservation seats available?

Ans. Reserved seats are per the govt. Norms. 15% seats are reserved for Scheduled castes and 7.5% for the scheduled tribes in every course. Other backward classes belonging to the Non-Creamy layer have a reservation of 27% seats in every course. 5% seats in every course is reserved for PwD students.

Ques. What are the fees for the courses?

Ans. The fees for the first year is ₹109,796/-, including the Application fee, Security Deposit and Tuition fee. The tuition fee is ₹41,250 for every semester. The fee for both courses is the same for every semester. For more detailed fee structure, click here.

Ques. Does the institute have hostel facilities?

Ans. Hostel accomodation is available to the students from the second year onwards. Hostel facilities are not available for first years. The hostel fees is ₹30,943/- including admission, security deposit and hostel fee. The hostel fee for every semester is ₹21,626/-.

Ques. What are the facilities available for students?

Ans. Students can use the various facilities in the institute to enhance their learning experience in the college. They can gain the much needed first hand experience that is required in the entertainment industry. There are various facilities availble in the college such as library, film library, screening room and studio on hire.

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Ayusmita Banerjee

4.8

PG Program, Electronic & Digital Media

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020

Best Institute in Town

Admission:

I got admission by giving the JET exams that happen every year. There was an interview round for which I was selected. I felt lucky enough to get shortlisted in the final admission list. There was a medical test which was taken by the institute later when the admission was granted.

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Harika

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PG Program, Electronic & Digital Media

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

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Admission:

The institute's essential criteria for admission is that the learner should have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institute. The learner should also provide JET exams. Then on the basis of the marks, the learners are shortlisted and selected for the interview round. Admission is granted on the rationale of cumulating all the tallies

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Gulshanara Khatun

4.8

PG Program, Electronic & Digital Media

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020(Enrolled 2019)

My experience

Admission:

To get admission, There is an eligibility criteria to fulfil like the students should be proficient in drawing and should have a bachelor's degree. Then we could apply to the college by filling the application form present on the college website.

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Ashik Sharkaar

4.5

PG Program, Electronic & Digital Media

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020(Enrolled 2017)

Great film school

Admission:

Getting admission was quite easy as I had done my bachelor's degree and I was good at drawing so as I could fulfil the criteria so all I had to do was to apply to the college by filling the application form.

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Sheshank Kumar Jaiswal

4.8

PG Program, Cinema

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020

The most Valuable Institute

Admission:

The institute basic norms for admission is that the student should have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institute. The student who should also give the JET exams. Then on the basis of the marks the students are shortlisted and selected for the interview round. Admission is granted on the basis by cumulating all the scores

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Pritam Mandal

4.0

PG Program, Cinema

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020

Television and film institute

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Students are selected here on the basis of two processes scores, first is JET .I.e., joint entrance test which is nationally administered and another one is interview..... SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES get direct letters from the institute.

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Pulkit Phillip

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PG Program, Cinema

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020

Best film institute in India

Admission:

We provided admission on the basis of our nationally conducted JET scores and interview marks. Questions used to come in the form of multiple choice questions... Shortlisted students got their interview letters directly from the administration.

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Ravi

4.8

POST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ANIMATION CINEMA

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020

BEST COLLEGE IN KOLKATA

Admission:

Named after legendary film master Satyajit Ray, the institute offers undergraduate programs in film studies and has become a center of national expertise. The admission process includes a nationally held Joint Entrance Test (JET) and subsequent orientation/interviews. Students are selected based on their jet scores, direction, and performance of meetings.

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Paresh

3.8

PG Program in Cinema

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020

PG Program in Cinema from SRFTI

Admission:

I am in the final year of completing my PG Program in Cinema from SRFTI, Kolkata. There are only limited seats available for this program and only the best of the lot gets selected for admission. The admission process involves having passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in any stream and students who wish to pursue Animation Cinema need to have proficiency in drawing. Finally the students will be selected based on JET score and performance in Orientation & Interview.

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Anju

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PG Program in Electronic & Digital Media

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020

PG Program in Electronic & Digital Media from SRFTI, Kolkata

Admission:

I took admission in Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata for a PG Program in Electronic & Digital Media. The eligibility criteria for students looking for admission in this course is based on their 10+2 mark, Joint Entrance Test (JET) score and performance in Orientation & Interview. Students who are interested in the field of Sound Recording & Design which is a part of this course should have studied Physics till class 12th.

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