Does FDDI offer scholarships?

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:Post Matric Scholarship scheme,ADI DRAVIDAR AND TRIBAL WELFARE (SC/ST/SCC SCHEME)

How can I download the admit card?

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.

What is the age limit to apply for admission?

The age limit to apply for admission in UG program is 25 years and no age limit to apply for admission in PG program.

Can I choose the city for giving the entrance exam as per my preference?

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.

What are the admission criteria for NRI category candidates?

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.

Does FDDI Chennai provideaccommodation facility?

Yes, FDDI Chennai provides accommodation facility. The institute has separate hostel for both boys and girls. The hostel has all the basic facilities such as mess, well-furnished rooms and many more.Check:FDDI Chennai Hostel Fees

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FDDI Kanchipuram Admission 2024: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Fees, Selection Criteria

Q: When are the dates for AIST scheduled towards the admission at FDDI Kanchipuram?

AIST 2023Exams for all FDDI admissions have been cancelled and only score in the concerned qualifying subject will be considered.

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Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Kanchipuram provides UG and PG programs in Footwear, fashion, Retail, and Leather Good/Accessories discipline. Under the UG domain, it offers B.Des. Under PG Domain, it offers M.Des. programs in various specializations. Admission to B.Des course is done through a valid score in UCEED/AIST. Candidates who have UCEED scores are exempted from AIST. For admission in M.Des valid score in All India Selection Test (AIST) is required. Further rounds like counselling and seat allotment are totally online. FDDI Kanchipuram was established in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India with the objectives to develop Human Resources and to particularly promote the growth of export production of quality footwear and allied products.

It features a record of 100% placement for all its graduates. Reputed National and Multinational companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail, and Landmark Group, etc. are hiring its graduates every year.

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Table of Content

FDDI Kanchipuram Important Dates
FDDI Kanchipuram B.Des Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

FDDI Kanchipuram M.Des. Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

FDDI Kanchipuram Application Process
FDDI Kanchipuram FAQs

FDDI Kanchipuram Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the institute	Footwear Design and Development Institute
Institute type	Institute of National Importance
Basic Admission Criteria	All India Selection Test (AIST)/UCEED followed by counselling
Application mode	Online
Counselling	Yes, after the Results of AIST/UCEED
Scholarship	Yes

FDDI Important Dates

Events	Dates
Admission Date	December 15, 2022
Last Date to apply	April 30, 2023.

FDDI Kanchipuram B.Des. Admission 2023

It offers a Full-Time Bachelor in Designing (B.Des.) course in various specializations as shown below.

Duration	4 Years
Type	Full-Time
Specialization	Footwear Design & Production, Leather Goods & Accessories (LGAD), and Fashion Design (FD)
Basic specialization criteria	Pass in 10+2 with any recognized board
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance-based (UCEED/AIST)

Eligibility

A candidate who has qualified in any one of the following is eligible for this Bachelor program:

Intermediate, in any stream, from any recognized Board.
Any School/ Board / University examination in India or in a foreign country is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as similar to the 10+2 system.
Any School Examination having a minimum of five subjects conducted by the National Open School.
3-Years full-time Diploma approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) after Class X offered by the Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory.
The Age limit for this course shall be 25 years as on the 1st July 2023.

Selection Criteria

Candidates are going to be selected on the basis of the UCEED/All India Selection Test (AIST) exam followed by Counselling.
After counselling, Candidates who got allotted a seat will be required to pay an amount of INR 25,000 at the time of counselling/ admission to reserve their seat. This amount includes registration Fee of INR 10,000 (Non-Refundable) + INR 15,000 as Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee. The Counselling Charges shall not be refunded in case of withdrawal of admission in any circumstances.

FDDI Kanchipuram M.Des. Admission 2023

It offers a Full-Time Master in Designing (M.Des.) course in only one specialization as shown below.

Duration	M.Des. - 2 Years
Type	Full-Time
Specialization	Footwear Design & Production (FDP)
Basic specialization criteria	Bachelor degree in Footwear Design
Basic Admission criteria	Entrance-based (AIST)

Eligibility

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear/Leather Goods/Design/ Fashion/Fine arts/ Architecture/ Engineering/ Production / Technology to apply for this course. There is no Age limit regulation for Master’s Degree programmes (M.Des.).

Selection Criteria

Candidates opting for PG admission too will be selected on the basis of the All India Selection Test (AIST) exam followed by Counselling same as the UG Program.

Note: A Paper-Based Test (PBT) towards the admission to all UG and PG Programmes will be conducted at 31 cities. The candidate may select any one city of his/her choice for the examination.

How to Apply for FDDI Kanchipuram?

Application Proceedings are similar for all courses which are listed below.

Step 1: Candidates are required to apply online through the website: https://applyadmission.net/fddi2020.

Step 2: They can access this website also through the Admission Tab on the homepage of the official website of the institution (https://www.fddiindia.com).

Step 3: New Candidate to visit the website: https://applyadmission.net/fddi2020 and click: Fresh Candidate to create a login (New Log In)

Step 4: Fill all required details to register for any programme. A valid email ID is needed for applying online.

Step 5: Kindly note your Email-ID and DOB as filled by you, since it will be used for logging to the website to fill the online application form.

Step 6: Press the button “Submit”. Once the information is filled here, you can’t change.

Step 7: Once the registration is completed, a confirmation mail will also be sent on your registered email ID.

FAQs

Ques. What is the age limit to apply for UG admission at FDDI Kanchipuram?

Ans. The age limit to apply for admission in UG program is 25 years and there is no age limit to apply for admission in the PG program.

Ques. Is there a cut off score for AIST for FDDI Kanchipuram?

Ans. No, Selection will be done on the basis of the merit list of all candidates appeared. Thereafter the counselling is done on rank basis.

Ques. What is the syllabus for the AIST at FDDI Kanchipuram?

Ans. The syllabus for AIST includes Quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, General Awareness, and Business Aptitude Test questions. A Total of 150 questions will be asked for 200 marks for the bachelor degree and there will be 175 questions for master degree. Check here.

Ques. Does FDDI Kanchipuram provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, it provides accommodation facilities. The institute has a separate hostel for both boys and girls and has a capacity of 350 for boys and 200 for girls. The hostel has clean and well-maintained infrastructure facilities.

Ques. How is placement at FDDI Kanchipuram?

Ans. It focuses on creativity, innovation, leadership, teamwork, and the global business climate. Thus, it has a record for 100 % placement record for all its graduates. Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail were the amongst top recruiters in the past.

Ques. When are the dates for AIST scheduled towards the admission at FDDI Kanchipuram?

Ans. AIST 2023 Exams for all FDDI admissions have been cancelled and only score in the concerned qualifying subject will be considered.

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(94 Views) B.Des 2 Courses	₹2.52 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2	30 Apr 2024
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