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.