Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Ankleshwar offers an undergraduate course in the field of footwear design and fashion design. Admission to the course is offered through an entrance test conducted by the Institute. FDDI is famous for its B.Des program with a placement record of 83% with reputed organizations like Carlton London, Da Milano, Decathlon, Flipkart, Ferns n Petals, and many more. It has well-qualified faculty members with prolonged experience and experience. 

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FDDI Ankleshwar Highlights

Institute Type Govt. Institute
Campus Area 10 acres
Courses Offered Undergraduate
Selection Criteria AIST/UCEED Entrance Test
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 600 & INR 300
Total Seats 120
Facilities Library, Hi-Tech Labs, Amphitheatre, Cafeteria
Official Website https://www.fddiindia.com/

FDDI Ankleshwar 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 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 Ankleshwar Courses

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

Courses Specializations Total Seats Eligibility
B.Des Footwear Design & Production (FDP) 60

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 AIU 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 + a valid score in AIST
Fashion Design (FD) 60

FDDI Ankleshwar 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 UCEED/AIST followed by counseling for B.Des. Students with valid UCEED scores will be exempted from AIST.    

Reservation Criteria

Footwear Design and Development Institute Ankleshwar (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 Ankleshwar Placement

The Footwear Design and Development Institute Ankleshwar 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. 

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Why FDDI Ankleshwar?

  • 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 Ankleshwar Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the Footwear Design and Development Institute Ankleshwar to cater to the needs of the students: 

  • Hostels: The institute offers a spacious, hygienic and secure facility for boys. 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. 

FDDI Ankleshwar 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:

  • Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavlamban Yojana (Gujarat state)
  • Digital Gujarat schemes (Gujarat state)

Ques. How can I download the admit card for the entrance test?

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. The 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 at FDDI?

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.