Overview
- FTII confirmed on October 27 that calculation-related discrepancies marred its initial October 17 merit lists and issued an apology.
- Revised lists published on October 24 retained all earlier selections and added candidates as a one-time measure, with detailed marks now displayed.
- The students’ association is demanding a halt to admissions, publication of stage-wise scores, a freeze on the payment portal, and clarity on reservation rules.
- Reports highlight anomalies in MFA (Screen Acting), where intake rose to 23 from the usual 16 and SC/ST shares were 8.7% and 4.35%, below commonly cited thresholds.
- FTII states Government of India reservation norms were followed and says candidates can inspect exam and tabulation records, while a senior official earlier cited missing marks in the acting section.