Is FDDI College good for fashion design, and which campus of FDDI is the best?

Although the full name of FDDI College is Footwear Design and Development Institute, it’s not just only known for footwear. It also offers a course in leather design and retail merchandising. If you want jobs in retail merchandising or in export house marketing then it is a good option. The Delhi NCR campus is best. If you are particularly interested in Fashion Designing then, you should rather go for NIFT or other well-known colleges.

How good is FDDI Hyderabad?

FDDI Hyderabad campus is one of the best campuses in Asia for Fashion design, Footwear design, Leather goods and accessories design, etc. In the field of design, it is considered a center of excellence. The campus is located at the heart of the city. The 16 acres campus has all basic amenities. It also offers hostel accommodation to students. Advantages of joining FDDI Hyderabad include well-equipped labs, frequent workshops, and industry visits.

Which are the best campuses in FDDI?

Based on the last few years statistics and counseling patterns, FDDI Hyderabad campus is the most popular one among all campuses. It is considered to be one of the best institutes for Design education in Asia. It offers good infrastructure, facilities, and faculty. The labs at the institute are well equipped with latest tools. Due to the locational advantage, you will also get good industry exposure.

FDDI Hyderabad: Courses, Fee, Admission 2023, Placement

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.

Footwear Design And Development Institute, Hyderabad (FDDI) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of Fashion Design, Footwear Design, and Retail Merchandising. Admission to these programs is offered on the basis of entrance test conducted by the institute.

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.

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Table of Content

FDDI Hyderabad Highlights
FDDI Hyderabad Important Dates
FDDI Hyderabad Courses
FDDI Hyderabad Admission
FDDI Hyderabad Placement
FDDI Hyderabad Facilities
Why FDDI Hyderabad?
FDDI Hyderabad FAQs

FDDI Hyderabad Highlights

Type	Govt. Institute
Campus Area	16 Acres
Courses Offered	UG and PG
Selection Criteria	AIST/UCEED Entrance Test
Official Website	https://www.fddiindia.com

FDDI 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	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 Hyderabad Courses

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

Course Name	Specializations	Total Seats	Eligibility
B.Des	Footwear Design & Production (FDP)	80	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 School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects 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)	80
	Leather Goods & Lifestyle products	60
BBA	Retail & Fashion Merchandise	60
MBA	Retail & Fashion Merchandise	60	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + obtained a valid score in AIST
M.Des	Fashion Design	30

Note: A candidate who has appeared for any examination whose result has not been declared at the time of admission, shall be eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s Programmes and if selected the candidate need to submit the result by September 30 of the admission year. Such candidates have to produce proof of appearing the examination during the Counseling process at FDDI.

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FDDI Hyderabad 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

For admission in B.Des valid UCEED score is accepted. Students with valid UCEED will be exempted from 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 exam which will be followed by counseling. 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad Placement

FDDI Hyderabad 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. It has a seating capacity of 300 people.
Hostels: Both girls and boys’ students are provided separate hostel facilities with well-furnished rooms. There is capacity of 288 in boys hostel and 144 for girls. 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.

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Why FDDI Hyderabad?

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 Hyderabad 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. What is the age limit to apply for admission?

Ans. The age limit to apply for admission in UG program 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?

Ans. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the college. 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?

Ans. 10% 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.