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Footwear Design and Development Institute - [FDDI], Chandigarh

Chandigarh, ChandigarhGovernment College

Important Updates for FDDI

FDDI Chandigarh admission 2023 is now open for UG & PG Courses. The last date to submit the application form is April 30, 2023. Admissions will be based FDDI All India Selection Test (AIST) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The last date of CUET UG 2023 registration has been extended to March 30. CUET UG exam 2023 exam will be conducted from May 21 to May 31, 2023.

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.


Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

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MBA

1st Yr Fees

302,700
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date-
EligibilityGraduation
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found
B.Des

1st Yr Fees

251,900
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date-
Eligibility10+2
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found
BBA

1st Yr Fees

251,900
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date-
Eligibility10+2
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found
Certification

Total Fees

5,000
Duration1 Month
Exams accepted
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Application Date-
Eligibility10+2
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found


FDDI Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
FDDI AIST Registration TimelineOct 25, 2023 - Jun 01, 2024
FDDI AIST Admit Card DateJun 05, 2024 (Tentative)
FDDI AIST Exam DateJun 08, 2024 (Tentative)
FDDI AIST Result DateJun 30, 2024 (Tentative)
FDDI AIST Counselling DateJul 10, 2024 (Tentative)
UCEED RegistrationSep 30, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024 (Tentative)

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Dr. Avinash Bajpai

Sr. Faculty


Dr. Parveen Maan

Sr. Faculty


Ms. Gauri Bhatia

Sr. Faculty - HoD


Mr. Sandeep Kumar

Sr. Faculty


Mr. Deepak Sharma

Faculty Member


Ms. Jyoti Maurya

Associate Faculty


Ms. Richa Rajput

Associate Faculty

Mr. Sanjiv Kumar

Associate Faculty

Mr. Gaurav Singh

Faculty Member


Placement

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companyAditya Birla Group testing root
companyAmazon
companyFlipkart

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FDDI AIST 2022 Registration Open till June 10
New Delhi: Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has started the registration process for AIST 2022 entrance test for admission to its UG and PG program. Candidates can now register for the exam on the institute's website at fddiindia.com till June 10, 2022.  As per
UCEED 2021 Final Answer Key (Released) @uceed.iitb.ac.in; Check Draft Answer Key, Candidate Response Sheet, Question Paper
IIT Bombay has released UCEED 2021 final answer key today, January 31, 2021 at its official website. UCEED 2021 Result to be declared on March 10, 2020. Check important details regarding the same here.  Earlier, IIT Bombay had released UCEED 2021 draft answer key, question paper and can
FDDI AIST 2021: Registration to Begin from Third Week of January 2021; Check Details Here
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) Noida is likely to announce the FDDI AIST 2021 admission process for various undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the third week of January 2021 in online mode.  Students seeking admission at Footwear Design & Development insti
UCEED 2021 Scores to be Accepted by Three More colleges, Check Details Here
UCEED 2021 Result will now be accepted by three more colleges, including MIT-WPU School of Design, Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design and Swarrnim Institute of Designs.  Candidates should note that three colleges will only be participating in UCEED exam admissions as a res

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National Highway 07, Chandigarh-Patiala Highway, Banur, Distt - S.A.S Nagar - Mohali (near Chandigarh) India - 140601
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