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.

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% 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.

Does FDDI Kolkataprovideaccommodation facility?

Yes, FDDI Kolkataprovides 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.

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FDDI Kolkata Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Footwear Design and Development Institute is an ‘Institute of National Importance’ set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India in 1986. The Kolkata campus is only 20 minutes away from Science City and spread across 15 acres.

The institute is accredited by reputed international organizations such as DAkks Germany, SATRA Technology Centre (UK) to name a few. It has 12 state of the art campuses spread across the length and breadth of the country.

FDDI Kolkata is well known for its amazing placement record. It offers a centralized placement process that has managed to get about 83% of students from all campuses getting placed last year. More than 120 top brands visit the campuses each year. Bata, Decathlon, Flipkart, Tommy Hilfiger are some of the most prominent ones recruiting from the institute.

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Table of Content

FDDI Kolkata Admission Highlights
FDDI Kolkata Important Dates
FDDI Kolkata BDes Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

FDDI Kolkata Admission Process
FDDI Kolkata Scholarships
FDDI Kolkata FAQs

FDDI Kolkata Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institution	Footwear Design and Development Institute Kolkata
Institute Type	Public
Courses offered	UG
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit & Entrance
Entrance Exam	Yes
Application Mode	Online
Application Time period	March-April
Basic Eligibility	10+2 Pass
Interview	No
Scholarship	Yes
Seats	FDP - 60 FD – 60 LGAD - 60

FDDI Important Dates

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

FDDI Kolkata B.Des Admission 2023

Name of the Program	Bachelor of Design
Type of Program	Full-time
Duration of the Program	4 Years
Eligibility	10+2 Pass with 50%
Selection Criteria	AIST/UCEED
Total Fees	8,74,000

Prospective students of the Footwear Design and Development Institute, Kolkata can choose from the following three specializations.

Footwear Design and Production
Fashion Designing
Leather Goods and Accessories Designing

Eligibility

The basic eligibility for B.Des programs in all campuses of FDDI is the successful completion of 10+2 level education from a recognized institute located in India or abroad. Students in the final year of studies and awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Additionally, students need to appear and successfully qualify for the national level AIST examination conducted by the institute.

The maximum permissible age of a candidate is 25 as of 1st July 2023.

Selection Criteria

All seats of FDDI Kolkata will be filled strictly based on merit i.e the performance of the student in the UCEED/AIST examination. All the reservation rules of the GoI will be applicable. In all courses, some seats are reserved exclusively for NRI candidates.

How to Apply for FDDI Kolkata?

Documents required

Functional email ID.
Valid phone number.
10+2 mark sheet.
A government-issued identity card.
Photo and signature as per the guidelines of FDDI (Less than 50 KB).
Caste certificate, if any.
PwD or EWS certificate, if applicable.

Steps to apply online

Visit the official website of the AIST examination.
Register for an account with your basic details.
Log in with your credentials and start filling up the application form.
Upload photo and signature.
Pay the prescribed fees.
Print the application form for future references.
Download the admit card when available.
After successfully clearing the entrance, check the merit list and participate in the counselling process.
Visit the allotted campus with all the relevant documents in original.

FDDI Kolkata Scholarships

FDDI does not provide a scholarship on its own but it facilitates the scholarship offered by other agencies by processing and forwarding the student’s application. More information on scholarships can be found here.

FAQs

Ques. Does FDDI Kolkata offer accommodation?

Ans. Yes, FDDI Kolkata offers state of the art hostel facilities to all students. In fact, all 12 campuses of FDDI offers excellent residential facilities for its students.

Ques. Can Industry-sponsored professionals join the courses of FDDI?

Ans. Yes, industry-sponsored students are eligible for admission in FDDI. 10% of total seats are reserved for NRI and sponsored candidates. However, a certificate of sponsorship is required for admission of all sponsored students during the admission process.