Is it good to study in FDDI? How are placement opportunities in FDDI and what will be average salary for those placements?

FDDI is one of the best options for pursuing a degree in Footwear education. However, it’s not equally good for retail and fashion. The Noida campus is the oldest and best. The infrastructure of the campus is good. The placements depend on the course. Placement statistics for footwear and retail are quite good. You will get more placement and internship opportunities on the Noida campus.

Is FDDI worth spending money on?

One of my friends studied at Footwear Designing and Development Institute (FDDI). According to her, after 12th, usually students with Maths go for engineering, medical or CA. But ones willing to pursue a more creative career the FDDI is the place for you. Very few people go for FDDI. It offers other courses like leather goods and accessories design, retail and merchandising and fashion designing. These courses are the most popular at FDDI. But if you want to go into fashion designing then try for the NIFTs before FDDI.

Which is better, NIFT or FDDI?

According to the reviews online, both are the top fashion institutes in India. They both come under the Government of India where NIFT comes under the Ministry of Textiles and FDDI comes under Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Also both institutes are accredited as INI (Institute Of National Importance). If we compare overall, NIFT is much better than FDDI. FDDI Noida is only the best campus compared to other branches whereas NIFT has 5 campuses (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai), all of them are at par to other fashion institutes in terms of infrastructure, studies, placements, extra-curricular activities, etc. If you have a preference of a particular course like for Footwear Technology, Retail Management or Retail Merchandising it is suggested that you go for FDDI. But if you want to do B.Des or Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, etc. so for them NIFT is the best option. Both institutions have tie ups with many reputed retail companies. So, placement in a reputed company is guaranteed at the very beginning of your career. So choose the institute according to the course you want to pursue.

How do I prepare for the FDDI entrance exam?

The FDDI entrance examination isn’t that difficult. The competition isn’t also that much. The only section that will be moderately difficult is the general knowledge section. If you have good basic knowledge of Maths and English, you can complete the paper easily. For preparation, you can revise basic math formulas. As there will be questions based on formulas.

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Q: Can I choose the city for giving the entranceexam as per my preference?

Yes, you can choose the city based on your choice. All theeligible 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 programopted.

Q: What is the admission criteria for NRI category candidates at Footwear Design and Development Institute?

Footwear Design and Development Institutehas 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.

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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FDDI Highlights
FDDI Important Dates
FDDI Noida Campus
FDDI Noida Courses
FDDI Noida Admission
FDDI Noida Placement
FDDI Noida Facilities
Why FDDI Noida?
FDDI Noida FAQs

FDDI Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	1986 \| Govt. Institute
Approved by	Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Accredited by	BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), ISO 17025 & SATRA
Campus area	20+ acre
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	430
International collaboration	University of Northampton (UK)
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 admission@fddiindia.com

FDDI Noida Important Dates

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	2^nd or 3^rd week of June 2024
Last date of fee submission	July 15, 2024
Date of reporting at the allotted campus	July 29, 2024

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 Chennai – Read more
FDDI Rohtak – Read more
FDDI Kolkata – Read more
FDDI Hyderabad – Read more
FDDI Chandigarh – Read more
FDDI Patna – Read more
FDDI Ankleshwar – Read more
FDDI Jodhpur – Read more
FDDI Fursatganj – Read more
FDDI Guna – Read more
FDDI Chhindwara – Read more

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	Duration
B.Des	Footwear Design & Production Fashion Design Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design	Passed 10+2, in any stream, from any recognized Board; or any School or Board 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 All India Council for Technical Education (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	4 Years
BBA	Retail & Fashion Merchandise		4 Years
M.Des	Footwear Design & Production Fashion Design	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. Obtained a valid score in AIST	2 Years
MBA	Retail and Fashion Merchandise	Graduation in any discipline Obtained a valid score in AIST	2 Years

Note: The age limit for the Bachelor’s programme shall be 25 years as on the 1st July of the admission year.

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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%

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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

Footwear Design and Development Institute is dedicated to fostering excellence in the field of footwear design and development. The state of art campus offers cutting edge facilities to elevate the educational experience of the students. The institute boasts well equiped laboratories and workshops where the students can explore their creativity and techmical skills. Some of the other facilities provided by the institute are:

Hostel
Transportation
Food Court
Gymnasium
Library
Sports Facilities
Bank Loan facility
Auditorium & Open Theatres
Counselling & Psychological Support

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.

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
MBA	₹3.03 Lakhs	₹5.83 Lakhs	Graduation	-	26 Dec - 30 Apr 2024
B.Des (Footwear Design And Production Management) +2 More B.Des Courses	₹2.52 Lakhs	₹9.43 Lakhs	10+2	-	25 Oct - 30 Apr 2024
Certification (Footwear Designing) +6 More Certification Courses	-	₹30,000	10+2	-	25 Oct - 30 Apr 2024
BBA	₹1.62 Lakhs	₹5.83 Lakhs	10+2	-	25 Oct - 30 Apr 2024
M.Des (Footwear Design and Production) +1 More M.Des Courses	₹3.03 Lakhs	₹5.83 Lakhs	Graduation	-	25 Oct - 30 Apr 2024

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