Footwear Design and Development Institute: Courses, Facilities

Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Nov 23, 2024

Footwear Design & Development Institute was established in 1986, under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. Footwear Design & Development Institute popularly known as FDDI conducts a range of professional courses in the area of Retail Management, Footwear Design, Technology, Management, Fashion Merchandising, Business Management, Visual Merchandizing, Marketing, Creative Designing & CAD/CAM and Leather Goods & Accessories Design, etc. The long-term courses are of two to three years duration.

Footwear Design & Development Institute Noida is playing a key role in imparting education, and facilitating the Indian industry by bridging the skill gap in the areas of Footwear, Leather Accessory & lifestyle product, and because of its continuous contribution towards nation-building, FDDI has been granted the status of “An Institution of National Importance” under the FDDI Act 2017. For FDDI admission, candidates are required to fill the registration form Online as per the instructions.

It has world-class Infrastructure & Facilities (equipped with Smart Class Rooms, Workshops with the latest machinery & equipment’s, High tech IT lab, High-end Product development center, International Testing center, Comprehensive Library, Auditorium & Sports facilities, and in campus Hostels, etc.), FDDI offers Bachelor and Master degree programs in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Production, and Management, and Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Leather Goods and Accessories Design and Fashion Design, besides offering short term Industry-specific programs.

Footwear Design and Development Institute Quick Links

• Highlights
• Courses
• Fees
• Infrastructure Facility
• Placement
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission
• Hostel Details

Footwear Design and Development Highlights

FDDI is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear & Product, Leather Products, Retail, and Fashion Merchandise and Fashion Design sectors. Some of the highlights of the college are given in the table below:

Footwear Design and Development Courses

FDDI 2024 has halted for FDDI Noida admission to the B.Des, BBA, M.Des, MBA and other courses. For the next academic session 2025, the FDDI entrance exam AIST 2025 dates are already Publicized. It is going to be held on 11th May 2025. The last date for online application is 20th April 2025.

FDDI offers Bachelor and Master degree programs in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Production, and Management, and Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Leather Goods and Accessories Design and Fashion Design, besides offering short term Industry-specific programs. The detailed list is given in the table below:

Important Dates for FDDI AIST 2025

Footwear Design and Development Fees

• The tuition fee for bachelors degrees (B.des & BBA) is INR 138000 per year
• The tuition fee for masters degrees (M.Des & MBA) is INR 168000 per year

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Footwear Design and Development Infrastructure Facilities

It has world-class Infrastructure & Facilities (equipped with Smart Class Rooms, Workshops with latest machinery & equipment’s, High tech IT lab, High-end Product development center, International Testing center, Comprehensive Library, Auditorium & Sports facilities, and In campus Hostels, etc.) Details are given below:

• Separate hostel for boys and girls with an affordable rate
• The institute has laboratories
• Workshops with latest machinery & equipment’s
• International Testing center
• Comprehensive Library
• Auditorium & Sports facilities
• High-end Product development center

Footwear Design and Development Placements

FDDI placement plays a very important and key role in counseling and guiding the students for their successful career and is a crucial interface for the students between the stage of completion of the academic program of studies and entry into suitable employment. The Institute’s rigorous training programs are focused on creativity, innovation, leadership, teamwork and are reflected in its record of 100% placement for all its graduates. Some of the top recruiters are Landmark group, Bata India, Tata International, Nike, Adidas, Woodland, Puma, Catwalk, BASF.

FDDI provides decent placement opportunities for all the eligible students across all the specializations.

Here are the Top recruiters for FDDI Noida

Footwear Design and Development FAQs

1. What is the entrance test which is to be written for admission?
   - For admission, the entrance test is AIST (All India Selection Test)

2. What are the companies that come for placements in FDDI?
   - The placement companies include Landmark Group, Bata India, Nike, Adidas, Woodland, etc.

3. Does the college have a hostel facility?
   - Yes, the college provides hostel facility to both boys and girls

Other Trending Colleges in India:

• Central Footwear Training Institute
• Pearl Academy, Jaipur
• Amity School of Fashion Technology
• National Institute of Fashion technology
• Symbiosis Institute of Design

Footwear Design and Development Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for various courses offered by the institute are given in the table below:

Footwear Design and Development Admission

Admission to undergraduate and graduate programmes in fashion design, retail & fashion merchandise, footwear design, and leather goods & accessories design.

Candidates are required to fill the registration form Online as per the instructions mentioned and upload the requisite documents at the time of registration. A candidate has to make an online payment of Rs. 500 against the registration.

Footwear Design and Development Hostel Details

The college has a well-maintained hostel facility within the campus, FDDI hostel facilities include:

• The college provides separate hostel facility for boys and girls
• Mess facility is available in the hostel
• Hostel fee per semester is 24000 per semester 
• Mess fee has to be paid separately

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