The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune, and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata have been notified as Institutions Deemed to be Universities under the distinct category by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
📌 Status granted under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
📌 Status notified as per advice of the UGC
📌 Both institutes to launch doctoral, research, and innovative academic programmes
📌 Both institutes will adhere to UGC norms and NEP 2020 guidelines
📌 Both Institutes to participate in NIRF rankings & integrate with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this landmark decision paves the way for greater autonomy, innovation, and academic excellence in film and media education!
