Footwear Design and Development Institute, Chandigarh (FDDI) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of Fashion Design, Footwear Design, and Retail Merchandising. For admission in B.Des valid UCEED score is accepted and are exempted from appearing in AIST. For admission in BBA, M.Des and MBA students with a valid scorecard of All India Selection Test (AIST) can have admission to the course

The Institute has a record of 83% placement across all campuses. Various reputed organizations visit the campus for placement drives such as Amazon, H&M, Carlton London, Lifestyle, Jabong, Nike, Decathlon, and many more. There are a total of 12 well-designed campuses of FDDI located in different parts of India offering education in footwear design. 

Direct Link to Apply for FDDI Admission

FDDI 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 Chandigarh Highlights

Established | Type 2017 | Govt. Institute
Campus Area 7.2 Acres
Courses Offered UG and PG
Selection Criteria AIST/UCEED Entrance Test
Seats Available 362 (Regular + NRI)
Official Website https://www.fddiindia.com

FDDI Chandigarh Courses

Tabulated below are the courses offered by the Footwear Design and Development Institute Chandigarh under various specializations: 

Course Name Specializations Total Seats Eligibility
B.Des Footwear Design & Production (FDP) 60 Passed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board + Obtained a valid score in UCEED/AIST
Fashion Design (FD) 60
60
BBA Retail & Fashion Merchandise 60
MBA 60 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + Obtained a valid score in AIST

FDDI Chandigarh Admission

Candidates seeking admission in the institute must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective course. Listed below are the steps that need to be followed for 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 the application form.

Step 4: Fill 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

The admission in the Institute will be strictly based on merit scored in the entrance test conducted by the Institute. The candidates will be selected on the basis of the All India Selection Test (AIST) exam which will be followed by counseling for B.Des, BBA and MBA. However, students with a valid MAT score are eligible for admission in MBA and will be exempted from AIST. 

Reservation Criteria

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) offer 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%

FDDI Chandigarh Placement

The Institute conducts a centralized placement drive at the campus for the students enrolled in various programs. It invites various reputed and multinational companies from Footwear, Leather and Retail Industry for placement drive. International companies like Uniqlo, PUCA Shoes, Apparel Group, Zomato, Blacberry, Dixcy Textiles, H&M visited the campus for recruitments. 

A total of 120 major recruiters have visited the campus and 83% of the students have been placed on the institute’s campuses. The placement cell plays a major role in counseling and guiding the students. The cell also organizes pre-placement activities like mock interviews, conferences, expert talks, seminars, etc. 

Know more: FDDI Chandigarh Placement

FDDI Chandigarh Facilities​

Following are some of the facilities offered to the students to cater to their needs: 

  • Library: The institute has a resourceful library with a rich collection of books, Indian and foreign journals, magazines, newspapers, etc. It also has a facility of e-resources for the students as well as faculty members. It also has a wide collection of project reports and case studies. 
  • Sports: The campus has a newly constructed sports complex that offers facilities for sports like Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, etc. There are well-equipped indoor as well as an outdoor sports complex for the students. 
  • Auditorium: The campus has a world-class auditorium equipped with ultra-modern, professional-level light, sound systems, and an LCD system. 
  • Hostels: Both girls and boys’ students are provided separate hostel facilities with well-furnished rooms. The hostel is offered on the first-cum-first-serve basis and the fee is to be paid at the beginning of each semester in advance. 

Why FDDI Chandigarh?

  • 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.

FDDI Chandigarh 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.

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 the UG program is 25 years and there is no age limit to apply for admission in the PG program.

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

Ans. Yes, you can choose the city for the entrance exam as per 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% of 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 Chandigarh provide accommodation facility?

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