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Footwear Design and Development Institute

About FDDI

FDDI is a premier institution established under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and is an Institution of National Importance. It is dedicated to the development and growth of the footwear, leather products, and fashion retail sectors.

Noida (Headquarters)

Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, Rohtak, and several others across India.

Eligibility criteria

Bachelors: 10+2 passed/appearing.

Masters: Bachelors degree in any relevant discipline.

Exam pattern - Bachelors/ BBA

Round 1 : Written - AIST (All India Selection Test)

Marks: 200

Duration: 2.5 hours

No. of Questions: 150

Weightage: Shortlist only

Exam pattern - Masters/ MBA

Round 1 : Written - AIST (All India Selection Test)

Marks: 200

Duration: 2.5 hours

No. of Questions: 175

Weightage: Shortlist only

(Note: An Interview may be conducted only for NRI, Industry Sponsored, or Foreign National categories, but not for regular AIST candidates.)

Courses

B.Des. (Footwear Design & Production)

B.Des. (Fashion Design)

B.Des. (Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design)

Apparel Design

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