SRFTI Entrance (Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata)
Overview
SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute), Kolkata is another national-level film and TV institute under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, established in 1995. It offers 3-year UG Diploma programmes in film and television production. SRFTI is named after legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and has produced acclaimed directors and technicians. Admission process is similar to FTII - written entrance + creativity test + interview.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Written exam + creativity test + Personal Interview
Duration:180 minutes (written) + film viewing + creativity test + interview
Total Marks:100 (written) + creativity test + interview composite
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Sections
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
30 Questions•30 Marks
Cinema & Visual Arts Awareness
40 Questions•40 Marks
English Language
20 Questions•20 Marks
Creative Aptitude (Reasoning + Visual Thinking)
10 Questions•10 Marks
Syllabus
GK
- Current affairs, Indian polity, history
Cinema Awareness
- Indian cinema history (Satyajit Ray especially), Bengali cinema, world cinema movements
- Film grammar, basic technical terminology
Visual Arts
- Indian art traditions, Bengal Renaissance, modern Indian art
- Visual storytelling, composition
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline (note: PG-level programme)
- Demonstrated interest in cinema/visual arts
Important Dates
Notification
February 2027 (tentative - confirm on srfti.ac.in)
Exam
May-June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register on srfti.ac.in
- Fill application, choose specialisation
- Take written entrance + creativity test
- Personal interview at SRFTI Kolkata campus
💡 Preparation Tips
- Deep dive into Bengali cinema - Satyajit Ray's complete filmography, Mrinal Sen, Ritwik Ghatak
- Watch international art-house cinema - Bergman, Tarkovsky, Kiarostami
- Develop a creative portfolio if possible
- Read film theory and Indian cinema criticism
❓ FAQs
How does SRFTI compare to FTII?
Both are top-tier government film institutes. FTII (Pune) has stronger Bollywood connections; SRFTI (Kolkata) has a strong art-house, Bengali cinema legacy. Choice depends on regional preference and stylistic interests.