Question 1

What is the FDDI AIST and how do I register for it?

Accepted Answer

FDDI AIST (All India Selection Test) is the national entrance exam for admission to FDDIs B.Des, BBA, M.Des, and MBA programmes across all 10 FDDI campuses. The AIST 2026 was conducted on May 10, 2026. Registration is at fddiindia.com with an application fee of INR 600 (General, OBC, EWS) or INR 300 (SC, ST, PwD).

Question 2

Can I get admitted to FDDI Noida without appearing in AIST?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates with valid national exam scores are exempt from the AIST. UG programmes (B.Des and BBA) accept CUET or UCEED scores. PG programmes (M.Des and MBA) accept CAT, MAT, CUET-PG, or CEED scores. Submit the relevant scorecard through the FDDI admissions portal.

Question 3

What is the age limit for FDDI Noida admission?

Accepted Answer

For UG programmes (B.Des and BBA), the maximum age is 25 years as of July 1, 2026. There is no age limit for PG programmes (M.Des and MBA).

Question 4

What programmes does FDDI Noida offer?

Accepted Answer

FDDI Noida offers undergraduate B.Des in Footwear Design and Production, Fashion Design, and Leather Lifestyle and Product Design (all 4-year), plus BBA Retail and Fashion Merchandise (3+1 years). At PG level, FDDI offers M.Des in Footwear Design and Production, M.Des Fashion Design, and MBA Retail and Fashion Merchandise.

Question 5

Is FDDI a government institution?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FDDI (Footwear Design and Development Institute) is an Institution of National Importance established under the FDDI Act 2017. It is under the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. No management quota is available.

Question 6

What is the last date for fee submission after FDDI Noida allotment?

Accepted Answer

The last date for fee submission after FDDI 2026 counselling allotment is July 15, 2026. Candidates who do not pay the programme fee by this date forfeit the allotted seat at FDDI Noida.

Question 7

What is the application fee for FDDI AIST 2026?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for FDDI AIST 2026 is INR 600 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS category candidates and INR 300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online during AIST registration at fddiindia.com.

Question 8

What is the eligibility for B.Des at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream from any recognised board (CBSE, state boards, or equivalent). National Open School candidates with a minimum of 5 subjects are also eligible. The maximum age is 25 years as of July 1, 2026. No specific subject at 10+2 level is required.

Question 9

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Des at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

B.Des is 4 years program. The Fees for B.Des is  9.46 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for B.Des is (10+2) + AIST.

Question 10

What is the B.Des fees at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

The B.Des fees at FDDI Noida is  9.46 Lakhs. This includes tuition fees of  8.34 Lakhs.

Question 11

What is the eligibility criteria for Certification at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

Certification is 1 month program. The Fees for Certification is  60,000. The eligibility criteria for Certification is 10+2.

Question 12

What is the Certification fees at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

The Certification fees at FDDI Noida is  60,000.

Question 13

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Des at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

M.Des is 2 years program. The Fees for M.Des is  5.86 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for M.Des is Graduation + AIST.

Question 14

What is the M.Des fees at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

The M.Des fees at FDDI Noida is  5.86 Lakhs. This includes tuition fees of  5.19 Lakhs.

Question 15

What is the hostel fee at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

The Hostel fee for FDDI Noida is  60,000.

Question 16

How many courses are offered at FDDI Noida? Also what are the popular courses at FDDI Noida?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 courses offered at FDDI Noida. The popular courses offered at FDDI Noida are B.Des, Certification, M.Des.

Particulars	Number of Seats
Footwear Manufacturing Technology	20
Footwear Cutting Operator	20
Footwear Designing	20
Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing	20
Footwear Bottom Component Operator (Insole)	20
Footwear Bottom Component Operator (Sole)	20
Footwear Upper Assembly Operator	20

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#16 out of 200 (2026) #1st Noida #1 Uttar Pradesh	#36 out of 76 (2025) #2nd Noida #3 Uttar Pradesh
	#14 out of 30 (2026)	#15 out of 30 (2025)

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