Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
Footwear Design and Development Institute, FDDI is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear Products, Leather Products, Retail & Fashion Merchandise & Fashion Design sectors. FDDI was established by Government of India in 1986. It has campuses at Noida, Fursatganj (Raebareli), Chandigarh, Ankleshwar (Surat), Guna, Chennai, Patna, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Rohtak, Chhindwara and Jodhpur.
FDDI Course Information
Under Graduate Programs - 4 years
- Footwear Design & Production
- Fashion Design
- Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design
- Retail & Fashion Merchandise
Post Graduate Programs - 2 years
- Footwear Design & Production
- Fashion Design
- Retail & Fashion Merchandise
All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST) 2025
- Application form starts - October 2024
- Last date for submitting application form - May 2025
- FDDI AIST Entrance Exam - May 2025
- Release of AIST Result - May 2025
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FDDI Examination Process
All eligible candidates are required to go through an examination process. The entrance examination in held at Ankleshwar, Agra, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Fursatganj, Guna, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, Pune, Patna, Ranchi, Rohtak, Vishakhapatnam & Mumbai. The tests aim to evaluate the candidate's visualization skills, creative & observation skills, knowledge, comprehension, analytical ability of the candidates for the programme opted.
The FDDI All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST) is a ONE-stage national-level entrance examination for all FDDIs centres, for admissions to undergraduate and post-graduate courses. It’s a pen-and-paper design and general aptitude test and then shortlisted candidates are called for counselling.
FDDI 2025 Exam Pattern
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (B.Des. / BBA) |
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Section | Description | No. of Questions | Marks/ Question | Max. Marks |
A |
Analytical Ability |
25 | 1 | 25 |
B | Business Aptitude Test |
25 | 2 | 50 |
Design Aptitude Test |
25 | 2 | 50 | |
C | General Awareness |
35 | 1 | 35 |
D | Comprehension |
25 | 1 | 25 |
Grammar, Usage, etc. |
15 | 1 | 15 | |
Total | 150 | 200 |
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES (M.Des. / MBA) |
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Section | Description | No. of Questions | Marks/ Question | Max. Marks |
A |
Analytical Ability |
25 | 2 | 50 |
B | English Comprehension & Grammer |
50 | 1 | 50 |
C | General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
50 | 1 | 50 |
D | Management Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test |
50 | 1 | 50 |
Total | 175 | 200 |
Coaching Classes for Entrance Exam of FDDI
afdiindia offer coaching classes for students aspiring to crack the FDDI entrance exam, focusing on key areas like design aptitude, creativity, and problem-solving skills. A team of experienced mentors provide a well-structured approach that includes practice tests, customized feedback, and focused study resources. afdindia is a top FDDI entrance training institute in India. We provide comprehensive preparation to equips students to confidently meet the unique challenges of the FDDI admission process, boosting their chances of securing a spot at the institute.