B.Des. in Footwear Design and Production 

at FDDI Noida, Noida

The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), conducts their own entrance exam for admission to BDes programme. AIST  (All India Selection Test) is the Institute's entrance exam. Registration is ongoing and the last date to apply is April 4, 2024. Admission to the BDes programme is based on the Merit list,  which is based on the candidate's performance in AIST. Also, the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) accepts UCEED scores for admission to its B.Des programme. The aggregate percentage of UCEED Score may be equated at par with FDDI AIST percentage for admission to the programme.

Candidates who have completed twelve years of school education from any recognised board, are eligibile for the FDDI BDes Programme. Also candiates must appear for either AIST  (All India Selection Test) or UCEED, which qualifies the candidates for admission to the BDes programme. 

The overall admission fee for FDDI BDes is around INR 8.3 lakh. The admission fee also includes, application fee, one time fees, and semester wise fees. The mentioned fee are sourced from various sources. Hence, it's indicative. For more detailed fees, visit the FDDI official website.

Yes, Admission dates are out for FDDI BDes admission 2024. Admission to the BDes programme is based on AIST  (All India Selection Test). However, candidaets with a valid The Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) score are also eligible for the programme. Also candidates have to qualify the eligibility criteria: Twelve years of school education from any discipline from any Institute based/ University recognised by law in India.

The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) offers a Bachelor of Design (BDes) with three specialisations: Footwear Design, Leather and Non-Leather Footwear, and Production Technology, Productivity & Quality Management. The overall seat intake for BDes programme is around 220. Students must note that the aforementioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Upon comparing FDDI Hyderabad and FDDI Patna in terms of the cost of studying BDes, FDDI Patna is more affordable. The fee for studying the BDes course at FDDI Patna is INR 6.7 lakh, which is much lower compared to INR 9.4 lakh charged by FDDI Hyderabad. Therefore, according to the above comparison, FDDI Patna makes BDes a affordable option than FDDI Hyderabad. However, it must be noted that the mentioned fee has been taken from the official website. It is still subject to change.

Selection Process for B.Des Programs

The selection process for B.Des programs typically involves multiple stages, including:

1. Entrance Exam
2. Design Aptitude Test
3. Portfolio Review
4. Interview 
5. Final Selection

Minimum UCEED Score

The minimum UCEED score required for B.Des admission varies depending on the institute, the specific design specialization, and the year of admission. However, in general, candidates with a UCEED score of 80% or above are considered for admission to top-tier design institutes. The competition for B.Des programs is quite high, and a strong UCEED score is essential to increase your chances of getting into a reputed design institute.

Yes, BDes is available at FDDI Noida. This programme is offered for a duration of four years. Moreover, the mode of education  is full-time. Apart from this, under this programme, the institute offers three specialisations for students to choose from. These specialisations are BDes (Footwear Design & Production), BDes (Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design), and BDes (Fashion Design). Admission to all these courses is done via ASIT exam.

Yes, candidates seeking admission to the FDDI Noida BDes programme are required to appear for ASIT. Students who do not appear for ASIT are not considered for the seat allocation process. The fee to apply for the exam ranges from INR 300 to INR 600. To apply, visit the official website of Footwear Design and Development Institute Noida.