Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Jodhpur is the seventh campus of the FDDI founded by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The institute offers an undergraduate course in the field of footwear design and fashion design. Admission to B.Des course is done through a valid score in AIST.
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FDDI Jodhpur Highlights
Established | Type |
2013 | Govt. Institute |
Campus Area |
15 acre |
Courses Offered |
Undergraduate |
Selection Criteria |
AIST Entrance Test |
Application Mode | Fees |
Online | INR 600 and INR 300 |
Total Seats |
120 |
Facilities Available |
Library, Hi-Tech Lab, Design Studio, Hostel, Auditorium |
Official Website |
https://www.fddiindia.com/ |
FDDI Jodhpur Important Dates 2024
Event |
Dates |
Launch of Admission Prospectus / Online application for AIST 2024 |
Oct 25, 2023 |
Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2024 |
April 25, 2024 |
Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2024
(With Late Fee) |
April 30, 2024 |
Availability of open window for editing forms |
May 01, 2024 - May 02, 2024 |
Availability of Admit cards |
May 06, 2024 |
Entrance exam Date (AIST 2024) |
May 12, 2024 |
Merit list display |
May 31, 2024 |
Dates of Counseling |
2nd or 3rd week of June 2024 |
Last date of fee submission |
July 15, 2024 |
Date of reporting at the allotted campus |
July 29, 2024 |
FDDI Jodhpur Courses
Tabulated below are the courses offered by the Footwear Design and Development Institute Jodhpur under various specializations:
Course Name |
Specializations |
Total Seats |
Eligibility |
B.Des |
Footwear Design & Production (FDP) |
60 |
Passed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board any School or University examination in India or in foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system Or School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects Or AICTE approved 3 years full time Diploma after Class X offered by Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory + Obtained a valid score in AIST |
Fashion Design (FD) |
60 |
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FDDI Jodhpur 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
Admission to B.Des course is done through a valid score in UCEED/AIST which will be followed by counseling. Candidates who have UCEED scores are 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 Jodhpur Placement
The Footwear Design and Development 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.
Check: FDDI Jodhpur Placement
FDDI Jodhpur Facilities
FDDI Jodhpur campus is equipped with all the necessary facilities required by a student. Following is a brief about the same:
- Hostels: The institute offers a spacious, hygienic and secure facility both for boys and girls separately. There are a total of 101 rooms for boys whereas 66 rooms for girls students. The rooms are fully furnished with all the necessary facilities like a cupboard, RO system, necessary furniture, and many more. 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.
- Sports: The students are provided with all the sports facilities like basketball, table tennis courts, etc. It also conducts regular yoga and meditation classes.
- Auditorium: The Institute has a fully air-conditioned world-class auditorium equipped with an ultra-modern, LCD, recording system, spacious dais, etc.
Why FDDI Jodhpur?
- 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 Jodhpur 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 is:
- Social Justice and Empowerment Department
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.
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.