Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Chennai is one of the best institutes in Chennai. The institute has a 100% placement record. Many reputed National and Multinational companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail, Landmark Group, and others visit the institute for on-campus interviews every year. FDDI Chennai offers degree programs in the discipline of Footwear, Fashion and Retail, etc. FDDI Chennai has 3 departments which are as follows:

  • FDDI School of Footwear Design & Production
  • FDDI School of Fashion Design (FSFD)

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Footwear Design and Development Institute Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1982 | Government
Campus Area 15 acres
Popular Courses B.Des., M.Des
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 600 & INR 300
Selection Criteria AIST/UCEED Entrance Test
Seats Available 180
Top Recruiters Action Shoes, Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, Alpine, Bata India, Future Group, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Liberty
Facilities Available Hostel, Sports
Official Website https://www.fddiindia.com/
Admission Helpdesk  04449049627

Footwear Design and Development Institute 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:

​Footwear Design and Development Institute Courses

FDDI Chennai offers UG and PG programs in the discipline of Footwear, Fashion and Retail. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Course Name Specializations Seats Eligibility
B.Des Fashion Design & Production (FDP) 60 Passed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board + obtained a valid score in UCEED/AIST
Fashion Design (FD)
60
M.Des Footwear Design & Production (FDP) 60 Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design + obtained a valid score in AIST

​Check: FDDI Chennai Courses and Fees

Footwear Design and Development Institute Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the college and go to the ‘Admission’ tab.

Step 2: Register yourself by creating a login account with a valid email id and contact number.

Step 3: After successful registration, fill out the online application form with all the required details.

Step 4: Upload a recent passport size scanned photograph and 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 online mode (Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Transfer).

Note: Candidates are advised to keep the printout of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.

Mandatory Documents

Following are the documents required at the time of filling the application form:

  1. Valid Email ID
  2. Personal and Educational Qualification
  3. Caste Certificate
  4. Disability Certificate
  5. Image of scanned photograph in jpg/ jpeg format (size should not exceed 50 KB)
  6. Image of scanned signature in jpg/ jpeg format (size should not exceed 50 KB)
  7. Debit/ Credit Card details for online payment

Selection Criteria

  • For admission in B.Des valid UCEED score is accepted and are exempted from appearing in AIST. For admission in M.Des students with a valid scorecard of All India Selection Test (AIST) can have admission to the course

  • 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 his seat or before the commencement of the program whichever is earlier to deposit the balance fee.

Reservation Criteria

FDDI Chennai offers reservation 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%

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 these software caters the need of 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.

Footwear Design and Development Institute Placement

The Corporate Relations & Placement Department plays a key role in counseling and guiding the students of the institute for their successful career. It is a crucial interface for the students between the stage of completion of the academic program of studies and entry into the professional world. The department also coordinates various activities related to the placement of the students along with the Industry Internship. Reputed National and Multinational companies visit FDDI for campus interviews every year. The placement service operates year-round to facilitate contacts between companies and students. The teams, other activities include career counseling by trained professionals, organizing interview skills, workshops and development of effective resumes, holding seminars and events. Some of the placement highlights of FDDI are as follows:

  • Highest Package: INR 12.5 LPA
  • Placement across all campuses: 83%
  • Major Recruiters: 120+
  • Top Recruiters: Action Shoes, Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, Alpine, Bata India, Future Group, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Liberty, Reliance Brands Ltd., Puma, Relaxo, Sabyasachi, Tata International, Tommy Hilfiger, Westside, Vishal Mega Mart, etc.

​Check: FDDI Chennai Placement

Footwear Design and Development Institute Faculty

The faculty of FDDI consists of Foreign and Indian experts in the field of Footwear, Fashion Design, Technology and Management, and Retail. The faculty members of the institute have acquired training from some of the leading institutions in India and Abroad. Moreover, they have hands-on experience on consultancy assignments to the industries across India and countries in the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia to assist the Footwear industry for boosting productivity, product development and solving their problems. The visiting faculty consists of top professionals in the industry from the field of Fashion Design, Footwear Design and Production Management, Visual Merchandiser and Retail.

Why FDDI Chennai?

  • 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 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:

  • Post Matric Scholarship scheme, 
  • ADI DRAVIDAR AND TRIBAL WELFARE (SC/ST/SCC SCHEME)

Ques. How can I download the admit card?

Ans. You can download the admit card from the official website of the institute. Candidates are advised to regularly check the FDDI website for updates. Admit Cards and Results for AIST will be available on the FDDI website only. No separate communication will be sent by post.

Ques. What is the age limit to apply for admission?

Ans. The age limit to apply for admission in UG program 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. What are the admission criteria for NRI category candidates?

Ans. 10% seats are reserved 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.

Ques. Does FDDI Chennai provide accommodation facility?

Ans. Yes, FDDI Chennai provides accommodation facility. The institute has separate hostel for both boys and girls. The hostel has all the basic facilities such as mess, well-furnished rooms and many more.

Check: FDDI Chennai Hostel Fees