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   

Past Toppers from afdindia

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Darshan G - UID 2024

Darshan Gigin

Gauri Arun - UID 2024

Gauri Arun

Anamika K - UID 2024

Anamika K

Nandana S K - UID 2024

Nandana S K

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)
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)
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.



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