Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida is known for its B.Des and MBA/ PGDM program. The institute has a record of more than 85% placements with more than 200 national and international companies participating every year during placement drive. FDDI Noida offers degree courses in the discipline of Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, Fashion Design, Leather Design, Footwear Design and Production, etc. 

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Footwear Design and Development Institute Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1986 | Govt. Institute
Courses Offered B.Des, BBA, M.Des, and MBA
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 600 & INR 300
Selection Criteria AIST Entrance Test/UCEED
Seats Available 360
Top Recruiters H&M, Zara, Marks & Spencer, Adidas, Decathlon, Puma, Uniqlo, etc
Facilities Available Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website https://www.fddiindia.com/
Admission Helpdesk 91-120 4500152/203/214

FDDI Noida Important Dates

Events Dates
Last Date to apply (FDDI AIST) April 30, 2023. 
Exam Date (FDDI AIST) June 18, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Application Form February 9, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form March 30, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window April 01 – April 03, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card Second Week of May 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 – 31, 2023
Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023

FDDI Noida Campus

FDDI has Pan India Presence with 12 state-of-art campuses spread across the country. All campuses of FDDI have world-class infrastructure & facilities. FDDI Campuses are listed below:

FDDI Noida Courses

Fashion Design and Development Institute Noida offers UG and PG programs in the discipline of Fashion Designing, Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, Leather Design, Footwear Design and Production, etc. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.Des Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Leather Goods & Accessories Design 
  • Passed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board
  • UCEED/Obtained a valid score in AIST
BBA Retail & Fashion Merchandise
M.Des Footwear Design & Production
  • Graduation in Footwear/ Leather/ Fashion / Fine Arts/ Architecture/ Engineering or in any discipline
  • Obtained a valid score in AIST
MBA Retail and Fashion Merchandise
  • Graduation in any discipline
  • Obtained a valid score in AIST

Check: FDDI Noida Courses and Fees

FDDI Noida Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute and go to the ‘Admissions’ tab.

Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and register yourself.

Step 3: Read the instructions before filling out the application form.

Step 4: Fill out the application form and upload a recent passport size photograph and scanned signature.

Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 600 (General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category) and INR 300 (SC/ST/PWD Category) by Credit/ Debit Card/ Net Banking.

Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of the All India Selection Test (AIST) exam followed by Counselling.
  • For B.Des Candidates with valid UCEED score are selected. Candidates having valid UCEED score are exempted from appearing in AIST.
  • Candidates who are allotted a seat will be required to pay an amount of INR 25,000 at the time of counseling/ admission to reserve the seat. This includes INR 10,000 (Non-Refundable) as Registration Fee + INR 15,000 as Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee.
  • The candidates will be given 10 working days from the date of reserving their seat or before the commencement of the program whichever is earlier to deposit the balance fee.

Reservation Criteria

FDDI Noida offers reservations for different categories in each program both sponsored as well as non-sponsored categories which are as follows:

Category Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy) 27%
Differently Abled 3%
EWS 10%

Check: FDDI Noida Admission

FDDI Noida Placement

The Corporate Relations & Placement Department plays a key role in counseling and guiding the students of the Institute for their successful careers. It is a crucial interface for the students between the stages of completion of the academic program of studies and entry into the professional world. FDDI Noida organizes centralized placements for all campuses. Some of the placement highlights of FDDI Noida are as follows:

  • Highest Package: INR 12.5 LPA
  • Placement: 83%
  • Major Recruiters: 120+

Top recruiters of FDDI Noida: Relaxo, Pantaloons, Lifestyle, H&M, Zara, Marks & Spencer, Adidas, Decathlon, Puma, Uniqlo, Sabyasachi, Gaurav Gupta, Harpreet Narula, Shopper Stop, Benetton Group, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Tommy Hilfiger, Future Group, Aditya Birla Group, etc.

Footwear Design and Development Institute Facilities

Shoe Designing & Pattern Cutting: The PDC develops its own design collection (Last shape, concept on design, material, color, and accessories along with the prototype samples) for the industry on demand.

CAM: FDDI’s PDC is well equipped with modern software for Footwear Designing & Grading. The software used is one of the most advanced software in the field of footwear designing & grading, students trained on this software caters to the need of the industry.

Sample Development: The PDC is backed by the services of a well-equipped sample room, which supports transforming designs into the product. Designs developed by the PDC are tested for its fittings, aesthetic taste, proportions, and other costing aspects. The sample room also provides sampling services to those entrepreneurs who do not have in-house facilities for sample developments. Tin pattern service is also provided by the sample room.

Why FDDI Noida?

  • Academic programs covering niche areas like Fashion, Footwear, Retail and Leather Goods.
  • FDDI approved as “Centre of Excellence” to take up research and innovation, as a pioneer, in the core domain
  • Awards Degree under the institution of National Importance (INI) just like IITs and IIMs.
  • One of the 3 leading universities/ institutions in the world taking up higher education in the core domain – Thomas Bata University, Czech Republic and University of Northampton, UK.
  • Curriculum designed and developed by the participation of experts from eminent institutions/ organizations such as the University of Northampton – UK, NIFT, IIM, IIT, Council of Leather Exports, etc.
  • Courses designed to produce Industrial experiments indispersed with academia in terms of Internship, Live Projects, Field Visits, Case Studies, etc.
  • Well qualified faculties – with prolonged experience and exposure in taking up International assignments and projects.
  • FDDI has a strong presence in countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh,
    Sri Lanka, Vietnam, etc. for training and consultancy.
  • World-class infrastructure spread in acres of land with 12 PAN India campuses
  • Alumni are well-established names as Vice President, CEOs in national and multinational companies
  • Centralized placements – equal opportunities for all eligible candidates. It has a track record of more than 85% placement with more than 200 national and international companies participating every year during placement drive.

Footwear Design and Development Institute FAQs

Ques. Does FDDI Noida offer scholarships?

Ans. Students can apply for scholarships offered by government agencies as per their processes and eligibility criteria. FDDI does not offer any scholarship of its own. The institute only facilitates the process by processing/forwarding scholarship applications of eligible students as per defined criteria. Some of the government scholarships are:

  • UP Govt. Scholarship Scheme
  • Mukhyamantri Medhavi Yojna, MP Govt. Scholarship Scheme

Ques. Is it good to get admission for UG course at FDDI Noida?

Ans. Yes, it is a good option for students who are interested in Footwear designing or making a career in the Footwear technology Industry. The main factors that makes it appropriate for aspirants in the industry are:
  • Machinery and infrastructure
  • Locality of the campus
  • Alumni Network

Ques. What is hostel fees of FDDI Noida campus?

Ans. The Hostel fees of Noida campus is 24000 INR Per Semester. The Mess fees is not included in the hostel fees, students need to fee separate Mess fees in each semester.

Ques. What is the age limit to apply for admission to the Footwear Design and Development Institute?

Ans. The age limit to apply for admission in the UG program of Footwear Design and Development Institute is 25 years and no age limit to apply for admission in PG program.

Ques. Can I choose the city for giving the entrance exam as per my preference?

Ans. Yes, you can choose the city based on your choice. All the eligible candidates will have to appear for the written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the program opted.

Ques. How can I download the admit card of the Footwear Design and Development Institute?

Ans. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the Footwear Design and Development Institute. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates are advised to regularly check the FDDI Noida website for updates.

Ques. What is the admission criteria for NRI category candidates at Footwear Design and Development Institute​?

Ans. Footwear Design and Development Institute has reserved 10% seats in each program for NRI/ Industry Sponsored candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The candidates will get interviewed and the selection shall be done on merit basis.