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FDDI AIST 2023 exam - Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has concluded the admission process for the FDDI AIST entrance exam 2023
Candidates who were given admission during FDDI AIST 2023 counseling had to report at the allocated campus in the 1st week of August 2023.
The counseling for FDDI AIST 2023 was conducted in the 2nd and 3rd week of July 2023.
Earlier, the FDDI AIST 2023 exam was conducted in a paper-based mode on June 18, 2023.
The online application form for FDDI AIST 2023 commenced on December 15, 2023. The last date to submit the application form was June 14. There was also an option to edit the application between May 26 and 27, 2023
The merit list-cum-results for the FDDI AIST 2023 exam (regular) was published on June 30, 2023. The last date for submission of the admission fee was May 25, 2023.
What is FDDI AIST?
FDDI conducts the All India Selection Test (AIST) to shortlist candidates for admission to professional programmes in Footwear Design, Leather Goods & Accessory Design, Fashion Design and Retail & Fashion Merchandise.
FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam scores will be used for admission to bachelor's, masters and integrated programmes at FDDI.
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FDDI AIST 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FDDI AIST 2023 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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30 Jun '23 | Publication of Merit List |
18 Jun '23 | Exam date |
26 May '23 - 27 May '23 | Application correction window |
FDDI AIST Application Form 2023
Footwear Design & Development Institute accepted FDDI 2023 AIST application forms in online mode from December 15, 2022, to May 25, 2023. The application form had to be filled out by candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria prescribed by the institute.
Steps to fill the FDDI AIST 2023 application form
To fill out the application form 2023, the candidate will need to follow the steps listed below:
- Online registration - The candidate will have to first get registered and create an applicant account.
- Access the application form - Log in to the newly created account to access the application form.
- Fill out the form - The application form will have various fields, like academic, personal, and contact details. Fill in all the mandatory fields.
- Upload documents - Next upload the documents as per the specified format.
- Pay the application fee - The application fee will be Rs. 600 for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category candidates, and Rs. 300 for SC/ ST/
PWD Category candidates. (latest fee will be updated here, in case application fee for the year 2023 will change)
FDDI AIST Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for FDDI AIST differs from course to course. Candidates can view the detailed FDDI AIST eligibility criteria below:
FDDI AIST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for BDes
- The candidate must have passed 10+2/ qualifying examinations, or
- The candidate must have passed the School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects, or
- The candidate must have passed an AICTE-approved 3-year full-time Diploma after Class X offered by the Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory
It may be noted that aspirants who are appearing for their 10+2 examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply for admissions.
Age Limit: FDDI entrance exam eligibility criteria state that aspirants who are 25 years of age or below as of July 1, 2024, can appear for FDDI AIST 2024 for UG admissions.
FDDI AIST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for MDes
FDDI AIST eligibility criteria for PG programmes are as mentioned below:
Course |
Eligibility |
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MDes (Footwear Design & Production) |
Candidate should be a graduate in Footwear/ Leather Goods/ Design/ Fashion/ Fine arts/ Architecture/ Engineering/ Production / Technology |
MDes (CAD) |
Candidate should be a graduate in Footwear/ Leather Goods/ Design/ Fashion/ Fine arts/ Architecture/ Engineering/ Production / Technology |
It may be noted that aspirants who are appearing for their graduation examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply for admissions.
Age Limit: There is no age restriction for aspirants applying for PG course admissions.
FDDI AIST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for MBA Retail & Fashion Merchandise
FDDI AIST eligibility criteria for MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) is such that candidates should be a graduate in any discipline in order to be eligible for admission in this course. It may be noted that aspirants who are appearing for their graduation examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply for admissions.
Candidates with a valid MAT score are also eligible for admission in MBA course offered at FDDI.
Age Limit: There is no age restriction for aspirants applying for PG course admissions.
FDDI has a total of twelve campuses in India, located at cities which are:
Noida | Fursatganj |
Chennai | Kolkata |
Rohtak | Chhindwara |
Jodhpur | Guna |
Ankleshwar | Hyderabad |
Chandigarh | Patna |
Also Read: Seats on offer for admission at FDDI campuses
Courses Offered Through FDDI AIST 2023:
The programmes on offer at FDDI are:
BDes (Footwear Design & Production) | BDes (Leather Goods & Accessories Design) |
BDes (Fashion Design) | BBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) |
MDes (Footwear Design & Production) | Short-term Certificate programmes |
MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) |
FDDI AIST Admission Process 2023
Aspirants will need to go through the admission process steps listed out by FDDI very carefully so that they do not make any error while seeking admission at this design college.
Step 1: Filling FDDI AIST application form
To apply for the exam, candidates will need to fill out the FDDI entrance exam application form in online mode on the official website of the college.
Candidates can pay FDDI AIST 2023 application fee in online mode via debit/ credit card.
Application Fee: Rs 600 (for General/ OBC) and Rs 300 (for SC/ ST/ PwD).
Step 2: Receiving FDDI entrance exam admit card
The FDDI AIST admit card will be issued to candidates who have successfully filled out the application form. Candidates can download the admit cards for FDDI AIST 2023 from the official website of FDDI as per the schedule. On exam day, the candidate will have to carry the admit card to sit in the exam.
Step 3: Appearing for FDDI AIST 2023
FDDI AIST 2023 exam will take place in a paper-based mode at various test centres across the country. The question paper will include objective-type questions. The test duration will be 3 hours.
Step 4: Declaration of FDDI Entrance Exam Result
FDDI AIST results would be announced on the official website of the institute. The All India Merit List for FDDI AIST 2023 will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam.
Step 5: Appearing for FDDI Counselling
After the result for FDDI, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the counselling round. In this step, selected candidates will be given the option to select the programme as well as FDDI campus of their choice. However, here the thing to note is that candidates can only select the programme/campus which is available to them as per their rank. In the counselling round, candidates will have to specify their course/campus preference on the basis of the FDDI AIST merit list.
Any candidate who is offered a seat after the counselling round at FDDI will have to pay an amount of Rs 25,000/- at the time of counselling/admission to reserve the seat. This includes Rs 20,000/- Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee + Rs 5,000 (Non-Refundable) Counselling Charges.
Note: Latest fee details will be updated here, in case any changes for the year 2023 admissions.
FDDI AIST 2023 Exam Centres
Footwear Design and Development Institute will release the list of exam centres for FDDI AIST 2023. The exam may be conducted across 31 test cities in the country. Aspirants can go through the expected list of FDDI AIST exam centres here.
Read More:
FDDI AIST Exam Dates | FDDI AIST Application Form | FDDI AIST Admit Card |
FDDI AIST 2023 Contact Information
Address:
FOOTWEAR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
A - 10 / A, Sector - 24
NOIDA - 201 301
Gautam Budh Nagar,
Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
Tel: 01204500214 (For general enquiry)/01204500203 (For admission related enquiry)
Fax: 120-2412556
MOB: 9354491833, 9718633810, 8010328254, 9958947446, 9310157695
Email: contact@fddiindia.com (For general enquiry)/admission@fddiindia.com (For admission related enquiry)
FDDI AIST 2023 Entrance Exam - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam be conducted?
A. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) conducted the FDDI AIST 2023 exam on June 18, 2023. The exam was conducted in a computer-based mode.
Q. When will the FDDI AIST 2023 application form open?
A. The application form for the FDDI AIST 2023 exam commenced in online mode on December 15, 2023. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) can fill the application form. The application fees for FDDI AIST 2023 is INR 600 for General, OBC, and Gen-EWS category candidates.
Q. What is the step-wise process to fill the FDDI AIST 2023 application form?
A. The application form for the FDDI AIST 2023 exam will only be available in online mode. Follow these steps to fill the form:
- Get registered using a valid email id and mobile number
- Fill the form which will have various fields like personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the relevant application fee.
- Submit the form.
The General/OBC (Non Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category has to application fees of INR 600, while SC/ ST/ PWD Category need to pay INR 300. The application fee is non-refundable and has to be paid online.
Q. What is the application fee for the FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam?
A. The application fee for the FDDI AIST 2023 exam will be category specific:(in case of any changes, latest fee detail for 2023 will be updated here)
- General and OBC categories - INR 600
- SC, ST, and PwD categories - INR 300
The application fee has to be paid in online mode using net banking, credit or debit cards.
Q. What is the last date for candidates to report at the allotted campus for FDDI AIST 2023?
A. Candidates who will be allotted seats for admission to the various undergraduate and postgraduate design couses through FDDI AIST 2023 needed to report at the allotted campus by the 1st week of August 2023. The exact schedule will be notified once the counseling process ends or sometime thereabout.
Q. What will be the last date to pay FDDI AIST 2023 counseling fee?
A. The counseling fee will need to be paid at the time of seat allotment. The fee will has to be paid by candidates who have been alloted seats. Note that FDDI AIST 2023 counseling will be conducted in the 2nd and 3rd week of July 2023.
Q. What will be the mode and exam pattern?
A. The FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam will be conducted as a paper-based exam and will be of three hours duration. The question paper will be multiple-choice based. The B.Des paper will include questions from topics like Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness, and Business Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test.
Q. What are the various courses for which the FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam is conducted?
A. The FDDI AIST 2023 entrance exam will be conducted to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI). Popular courses include - B.Des, M.Des, MBA and Fashion Merchandise, and BBA.
Q. When will the merit list of FDDI AIST 2023 exam be released?
A. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) released the merit list for FDDI AIST 2023 on June 30, 2023. The merit list has to be downloaded online at fddiindia.com. To download the merit list, log-in using your applicant log-in details.
Q. When will the counseling process conducted for FDDI AIST 2023?
A. The FDDI AIST counseling is conducted around July. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) will release the detailed counseling schedule at the time of declaration of results or sometime thereabout.
Q. What will be the seat allotment process for FDDI AIST 2023?
A. The allotment of seats for FDDI AIST 2023 will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in FDDI AIST 2023. Candidates who are ranked higher in the merit list will be given preference in the seat allotment process.
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- Total Fees: ₹ 7.80 Lakh
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Footwear Design and Development Institute, Chennai
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Footwear Design and Development Institute, Kolkata
24 Parganas (South), Kolkata
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