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FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata Achieve Deemed University Status

The prestigious film institutes can now award degrees, offer doctoral programs, and integrate with national academic frameworks under NEP 2020.

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The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. (HT File Photo)
While a proposal to designate FTII as a centre of excellence was initially made by former Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in 2014, the plan did not materialise at the time. (HT)
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Overview

  • FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata have officially been granted deemed-to-be university status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, as of April 23, 2025.
  • This new designation allows the institutes to award degrees, launch doctoral and research programs, and ensure compliance with UGC and NEP 2020 guidelines.
  • Both institutes will now participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and integrate with the Academic Bank of Credits to enhance academic mobility and transparency.
  • The move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, promoting institutional autonomy, innovation, and academic excellence in film and media education.
  • FTII, established in 1960, and SRFTI, founded in 1995, have long been recognized as premier film education centers in India, with this elevation marking a significant milestone in their legacy.