FDDI AIST 2023 registration has already commenced on December 15, 2022, on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to either undergraduate or postgraduate programs offered by the institute have to fill out the registration form mandatorily. The last date to fill out FDDI AIST 2023 Application Form w/o late fees is April 30, 2023.
| Direct Link to FDDI AIST 2023 Application form |
FDDI AIST 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on June 18, 2023. FDDI AIST is a national-level exam conducted by Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida to offer admission into design courses. FDDI Entrance Test (FDDI AIST) is a paper-based exam conducted for admission to various Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree Programmes offered by the institute. Check FDDI AIST Exam Date
Direct Link to Apply for FDDI AIST Application Form
In 1986, FDDI was established under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. FDDI is one of the premier academic and training institutions, which is dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear & Product, Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Leather Products, and Fashion Design sectors. The institute has 12 campuses.
Applicants can refer to the given table to know about the tentative dates of FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | December 15, 2022 |
| Last Date of Application without Late Fee | April 30, 2022 |
| Last Date of Application with Additional Late Fee (GEN/OBC – INR 800 and SC/ST – INR 400) | May 21, 2023 |
| Form Correction Window Available | May 01, 2023 – May 02, 2023 |
| Generation of Admit Card | June 05, 2023 |
| FDDI AIST 2023 Entrance Test (FDDI AIST) | June 18, 2023 |
| Declaration of Results | June 30, 2023 |
| Counselling Registration | 2nd or 3rd week of July 2023 |
| Last Date of Fee Submission | July 31, 2023 |
| Date of reporting at the allotted campus | 1st week of August 2023 |
Applicants are advised to check FDDI AIST 2023 eligibility criteria of the programs offered before applying for the entrance exam. There are different eligibility criteria for Bachelor's and Master's Programmes. The following tables can be referred to know about the minimum eligibility conditions for FDDI entrance test.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Applicants must not be more than 25 years old as of July 1, 2023. |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | There is no age limit. |
| Educational Qualification | M. Des. (Footwear Design & Production): Candidate must be a Graduate in Footwear / LGAD / Design / Engineering / Production / Technology or any other related program. M.B.A (Retail & Fashion Merchandise): Candidates graduate in any discipline ( Candidates appearing in the final year of degree can also apply for all Master Degree programs.) |
Candidates should have good communication skills in English. Candidates should have command over both written and spoken English.
Candidates will have to apply online for FDDI entrance test. The process of application is mentioned below-
Note- The size of the photograph should not be more than 90 kb while the size of the signature should not be more than 30 kb.
| Category | Fee | Additional Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 600 | 800 |
| SC/ST/ PwD Category | 300 | 400 |
The exam conducting authorities will release the admit card of FDDI AIST 2023 entrance test in online mode.
It should be noted that the candidates have to carry their admit cards to the exam centers as no candidate will be allowed to appear for the entrance test without the admit card.
The exam pattern of FDDI AIST 2023 entrance test for bachelor and master degree programs are explained in the given tables.
| BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (B.Des. / BBA) | |||||
| Section | Description | Sub- Component | No of Questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 | |
| Section B | Verbal Ability | Comprehension | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grammar, Usage, etc. | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| Section C | General Awareness | 50 | 1 | 50 | |
| Section D | Business Aptitude Test | 15 | 2 | 30 | |
| 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Total | 150 | 200 | |||
| MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES (M.Des. / MBA) | ||||
| Section | Description | No of Questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Section B | English Comprehension & Analytical Ability | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Section C | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Section D | Management Aptitude Test | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 175 | 200 | ||
FDDI offers a range of courses for bachelor's and master's degree programs:
Candidates who meet the revised selection criteria will be eligible to participate in the counseling of FDDI entrance exam. Applicants must provide the requisite information mentioned above at fddiindia.com using their existing username and password from the 2nd or 3rd week of July 2023. Further details about counseling will be released shortly on the official website.
Note: A candidate who is allotted a seat will be required to pay an amount of Rs. 25,000/- at the time of counseling /admission to reserve the seat. This includes Rs. 10,000/- (Non-Refundable) as Registration Fee + Rs 15,000/- as Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee.
The reservation of seats mentioned below is applicable in each program in both sponsored as well as non-sponsored categories.
| Category | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| NC-OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 3% |
FDDI always encouraged the admission of candidates around the globe. The industry-oriented curriculum, extensive infrastructure, expert and experienced faculty members to provide professional knowledge to candidates are the key points of FDDI, which helps in attracting foreign students to study here. The foreign candidates can easily apply to FDDI by fulfilling certain criteria.
Interested candidates who want to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree have to fill out the form online for registration. Then they can attend the interview process online.
FDDI has a total of 12 campuses in India, located in different cities:
The entrance test of FDDI will be conducted in various exam centers across the country. Candidates are required to select 4 exam centers of their choice while filling out the application form for FDDI AIST 2023. Candidates can refer to the given table to know the exam centers of FDDI AIST.
| Sr. No. | List of Examination Cities | Sr. No. | List of Examination Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankleshwar (FDDI) | 18 | Jodhpur (FDDI) |
| 2 | Agra | 19 | Jamshedpur |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 20 | Kochi |
| 4 | Bengaluru | 21 | Kolkata |
| 5 | Bhopal | 22 | Kanpur |
| 6 | Chandigarh (FDDI) | 23 | Lucknow |
| 7 | Chhindwara (FDDI) | 24 | Noida (FDDI) |
| 8 | Chennai (FDDI) | 25 | Pune |
| 9 | Chennai | 26 | Patna (FDDI) |
| 10 | Dehradun | 27 | Ranchi |
| 11 | Delhi | 28 | Raipur |
| 12 | Fursatganj (FDDI) | 29 | Rohtak (FDDI) |
| 13 | Guna (FDDI) | 30 | Vishakhapatnam |
| 14 | Gwalior | 31 | Mumbai |
| 15 | Hyderabad (FDDI) | - | - |
| 16 | Indore | - | - |
| 17 | Jaipur | - | - |
Note: Please note that FDDI reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres mentioned above. In such a case, an alternate center, which is locationally and administratively convenient, will be allotted. Candidates may e-mail admission@fddiindia.com for related queries.
Ques. How many courses can I select in a single application form of FDDI AIST 2023?
Ans. Candidates can select and enter more than one undergraduate or postgraduate course in a single FDDI AIST 2023 Application form.
Ques. Can I enter my preferences for both UG and PG courses in a single FDDI AIST 2023 Application Form?
Ans. No, you will not be allowed to enter your preferences in a single application form. For this, you will have to make a different entry for the separate application form of UG and PG courses.
Ques. Can I pay the late fee for FDDI AIST 2023 Application during the last round of the admission process?
Ans. No, you will not be allowed to pay the late fee of FDDI AIST 2023 application process after the deadline set by the concerned authority. It must be paid before releasing the admit card.
Ques. What if I forget to affix my photograph on the downloaded FDDI AIST 2023 Admit Card and present it in the exam hall on the day of the entrance examination?
Ans. It is necessary to affix a colored recent photograph of you same as uploaded on the application form on the downloaded FDDI AIST 2023 admit card. If you present the download admit card without affixing your photograph you may face some difficulties to appear in the entrance test.
Ques. Which section from FDDI AIST 2023 Exam Pattern carries the maximum number of questions in the examination?
Ans. As per FDDI AIST 2023 exam pattern, General Awareness carries the maximum number of questions.
Ques. What are the topics included in the section of Quantitative Aptitude from which questions are asked in FDDI AIST 2023 exam?
Ans. As per FDDI AIST 2023 syllabus, some of the most important topics covered under the section of Quantitative Aptitude are as follows.
Ques. Shall I receive any notification regarding FDDI AIST 2023 result through my registered mobile or mail ID by the exam authority before the official announcement of the result?
Ans. No, you will not get any notification regarding FDDI AIST 2023 result. The authority will not be responsible to inform or remind you of the result through any of your mail IDs or mobile number.
Ques. Do I need to submit the downloaded scorecard of FDDI AIST 2023 to the concerned institute to complete the admission process?
Ans. No, you do not need to submit the downloaded FDDI AIST 2023 scorecard to the institute. But you can be asked to present it during the verification round of the admission process.
Ques. How many days does it take to deposit the balance fee for the counseling session after releasing FDDI AIST 2023 Result?
Ans. All the candidates will get around 10 working days that will be counted from the date of receiving their seat to pay the balance fee for FDDI AIST 2023 counseling session of the admission process.
Ques. Is there any possibility to release the waiting list after completion of FDDI AIST 2023 counseling session?
Ans. No, no waiting list will be released by the authorized body after the counseling round. But candidates can be called in the counseling round if there is any availability of extra seats.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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