Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Selection Process

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.

Kolkata, West Bengal

Public (Autonomous) College

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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.

Top Courses

Courses	Eligibility	Fees Link
PG in Cinema	Graduate in any discipline	Click Here
PG in Electronic and Digital Media	Graduate in any discipline	Click Here

Admission Highlights 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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 2021” 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 2021 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.