FDDI Chennai: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

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Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Chennai, is one of the best institutes in Chennai. The institute has a 100% placement record. Many reputed National and Multinational companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail, Landmark Group, and others visit the institute for on-campus interviews every year. FDDI Chennai offers degree programs in the disciplines of Footwear, Fashion, and Retail, etc. FDDI Chennai has 3 departments, which are as follows:

  • FDDI School of Footwear Design & Production
  • FDDI School of Fashion Design (FSFD)

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Footwear Design and Development Institute Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1982 | Government
Campus Area 15 acres
Popular Courses B.Des., M.Des
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 600 & INR 300
Selection Criteria AIST/UCEED Entrance Test
Seats Available 180
Top Recruiters Action Shoes, Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, Alpine, Bata India, Future Group, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Liberty
Facilities Available Hostel, Sports
Official Website https://www.fddiindia.com/
Admission Helpdesk  04449049627

Footwear Design and Development Institute Campus

FDDI has Pan India Presence with 12 state-of-art campuses spread across the country. All campuses of FDDI have world-class infrastructure & facilities. FDDI Campuses are listed below:

Footwear Design and Development Institute Courses

FDDI Chennai offers UG and PG programs in the discipline of Footwear, Fashion and Retail. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Course Name Specializations Seats Eligibility
B.Des Fashion Design & Production (FDP) 60
  • Passed 10+2, in any stream, from any recognized Board; or any School or Board or University examination in India or in foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system; or school Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects; or AICTE approved 3 years full time Diploma after Class 10 offered by Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory
  • Obtained a valid score in AIST
Fashion Design (FD)
60
M.Des Footwear Design & Production (FDP) 60
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.
  • Obtained a valid score in AIST

Note: The aspirant who has appeared for examination whose result has not been declared at the time of admission, shall be eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor’s/Master’s Programmes and if selected the candidate need to submit the result by September 30 of the admission year. Such candidates have to produce proof of having appeared for the examination during the Counseling process of FDDI programmes

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Footwear Design and Development Institute Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of the college and go to the ‘Admission’ tab.

Step 2: Register yourself by creating a login account with a valid email id and contact number.

Step 3: After successful registration, fill out the online application form with all the required details.

Step 4: Upload a recent passport size scanned photograph and signature.

Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 600 (General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category) and INR 300 (SC/ST/PWD Category) by online mode (Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Transfer).

Note: Candidates are advised to keep the printout of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.

Mandatory Documents

Following are the documents required at the time of filling the application form:

  1. Valid Email ID
  2. Personal and Educational Qualification
  3. Caste Certificate
  4. Disability Certificate
  5. Image of scanned photograph in jpg/ jpeg format (size should not exceed 50 KB)
  6. Image of scanned signature in jpg/ jpeg format (size should not exceed 50 KB)
  7. Debit/ Credit Card details for online payment

Selection Criteria

  • For admission in B.Des valid UCEED score is accepted and are exempted from appearing in AIST. For admission in M.Des students with a valid scorecard of All India Selection Test (AIST) can have admission to the course

  • Candidates who are allotted a seat will be required to pay an amount of INR 25,000 at the time of counseling/ admission to reserve the seat. This includes INR 10,000 (Non-Refundable) as Registration Fee + INR 15,000 as Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee.
  • The candidates will be given 10 working days from the date of reserving his seat or before the commencement of the program whichever is earlier to deposit the balance fee.

Reservation Criteria

FDDI Chennai offers reservation for different categories in each program both sponsored as well as non-sponsored categories which are as follows:

Category Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy) 27%
Differently Abled 3%
EWS 10%

Footwear Design and Development Institute Facilities

Shoe Designing & Pattern Cutting: The PDC develops its own design collection (Last shape, concept on design, material, color, and accessories along with the prototype samples) for the industry on demand.

CAM: FDDI’s PDC is well equipped with modern software for Footwear Designing & Grading. The software used is one of the most advanced software in the field of footwear designing & grading, students trained on these software caters the need of industry.

Sample Development: The PDC is backed by the services of a well-equipped sample room, which supports transforming designs into the product. Designs developed by the PDC are tested for its fittings, aesthetic taste, proportions, and other costing aspects. The sample room also provides sampling services to those entrepreneurs who do not have in-house facilities for sample developments. Tin pattern service is also provided by the sample room.

Footwear Design and Development Institute Placement

The Corporate Relations & Placement Department plays a key role in counseling and guiding the students of the institute for their successful career. It is a crucial interface for the students between the stage of completion of the academic program of studies and entry into the professional world. The department also coordinates various activities related to the placement of the students along with the Industry Internship. Reputed National and Multinational companies visit FDDI for campus interviews every year. The placement service operates year-round to facilitate contacts between companies and students. The teams, other activities include career counseling by trained professionals, organizing interview skills, workshops and development of effective resumes, holding seminars and events. Some of the placement highlights of FDDI are as follows:

  • Highest Package: INR 12.5 LPA
  • Placement across all campuses: 83%
  • Major Recruiters: 120+
  • Top Recruiters: Action Shoes, Adidas, Aditya Birla Group, Alpine, Bata India, Future Group, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Liberty, Reliance Brands Ltd., Puma, Relaxo, Sabyasachi, Tata International, Tommy Hilfiger, Westside, Vishal Mega Mart, etc.

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Footwear Design and Development Institute Faculty

The faculty of FDDI consists of Foreign and Indian experts in the field of Footwear, Fashion Design, Technology and Management, and Retail. The faculty members of the institute have acquired training from some of the leading institutions in India and Abroad. Moreover, they have hands-on experience on consultancy assignments to the industries across India and countries in the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia to assist the Footwear industry for boosting productivity, product development and solving their problems. The visiting faculty consists of top professionals in the industry from the field of Fashion Design, Footwear Design and Production Management, Visual Merchandiser and Retail.

Why FDDI Chennai?

  • Academic programs covering niche areas like Fashion, Footwear, Retail and Leather Goods.
  • FDDI approved as “Centre of Excellence” to take up research and innovation, as a pioneer, in the core domain
  • Awards Degree under the institution of National Importance (INI) just like IITs and IIMs.
  • One of the 3 leading universities/ institutions in the world taking up higher education in the core domain – Thomas Bata University, Czech Republic and University of Northampton, UK.
  • Curriculum designed and developed by the participation of experts from eminent institutions/ organizations such as the University of Northampton – UK, NIFT, IIM, IIT, Council of Leather Exports, etc.
  • Courses designed to produce Industrial experiments indispersed with academia in terms of Internship, Live Projects, Field Visits, Case Studies, etc.
  • Well qualified faculties – with prolonged experience and exposure in taking up International assignments and projects.
  • FDDI has a strong presence in countries like Ethiopia, South Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh,
    Sri Lanka, Vietnam, etc. for training and consultancy.
  • World-class infrastructure spread in acres of land with 12 PAN India campuses
  • Alumni are well-established names as Vice President, CEOs in national and multinational companies
  • Centralized placements – equal opportunities for all eligible candidates. It has a track record of more than 85% placement with more than 200 national and international companies participating every year during placement drive.

Footwear Design and Development Institute FAQs

Ques. Does FDDI offer scholarships?

Ans. 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)

Ques. How can I download the admit card?

Ans. 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.

Ques. What is the age limit to apply for admission?

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

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

Ans. 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.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for NRI category candidates?

Ans. 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.

Ques. Does FDDI Chennai provide accommodation facility?

Ans. 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

FDDI Chennai Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
2 Courses
2.52 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) (10+2) + AIST7 May 2025
Certification
7 Courses
5,000 - 60,000 (Total Fees) 10+27 May 2025
3.03 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation + AIST7 May 2025

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Important Updates

Courses Offered By FDDI Chennai 2025

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Streams :
GeneralFashion Design
Degree :
M.DesB.DesCertification
Program Type :
Full Time
1.3(3 Reviews)1 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation + AIST

Application Date:

7 May 2025
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,51,900
2.5(17 Reviews)2 Courses4 Years Full Time
(Based on 74 views last year)
8 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

(10+2) + AIST

Application Date:

7 May 2025
Certification 
Total Fees:₹5,000 - 60,000
7 Courses 1 MonthFull Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

7 May 2025

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FDDI Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
UCEED RegistrationOct 01, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
UCEED Admit CardJan 03, 2026
UCEED ExamJan 18, 2026
UCEED Result
Tentative
Mar 07, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Commencement of Classes of Session 2025 [B.Des]Jul 21, 2025
Date of Payment of Seat Acceptance Fees for Seat Allotment Round 5 for UCEED 2025 [B.Des]Jul 03, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
Date of Announcement for Seat Allotment Round 5 for UCEED 2025 [B.Des]Jul 03, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
UCEED RegistrationOct 01, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
UCEED Admit CardJan 03, 2026
UCEED ExamJan 18, 2026
UCEED Result
Tentative
Mar 07, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Commencement of Classes of Session 2025 [B.Des]Jul 21, 2025
Date of Commencement of Classes of Session 2025 [M.Des]Jul 21, 2025
Date of Payment of Seat Acceptance Fees for Seat Allotment Round 5 for UCEED 2025 [B.Des]Jul 03, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025

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Anonymous
3.5Helpful
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

Admission:

I applied to NIFT but I got my seat in shilong which was very far from my place and the next alternate was fddi chennai and I chose this course only because of my mom, and I had zero knowledge about what it was. That was the biggest mistake that I did, choosing the course with any research and prior knowledge about it
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Vaishnavi
3.8Helpful
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Admission:

I got in all the college i applied to. The advantage i had in this college is that it was in the same city i live in and the biggest factor is that this is a nation college under INI. So the degree has very high brand value when out in the world. Other colleges had their advantages but they were all private.
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College Ninja
2.7Helpful
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Admission:

The FDDI AIST exam is the entrance exam to get inside the college it's relatively easy to get in since we don't have much people in the college, they just take everyone in. The details will probably be available in the FDDI website.
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Falesh
4.2Helpful
MBA, General
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020

Admission:

The reason I chose this college and course was because of good return on investment and appeal. One of the main plus point about this college is that the teachers are well qualified and they prepare the students with good knowledge about the retail and fashion industry.As the MBA are given more importance and the fee is also very less as compared to many of the big B schools.I would say if a person have a neck for retailing then you could definitely go for this course because the opportunities available in this field are really amazing.
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Prerna Srivastava
5.0
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020(Enrolled 2017)

Admission:

I feel good to be in this college professors are so help full It was a online entrance exam which cleared
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majumdar
4.3
B.Des, Leather Goods & Accessories Design
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course focuses on curating Design-Techno professionals in the field of Leather product, Leather Garment and lifestyle accessories. The regularly updating syllabus promises to take design education to a new height in the coming years.
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Soham
4.7
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

This program and the course are specifically formed with the intent of making the students have global knowledge and opening the horizons of the individuals in order to build designing and professional competency.
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Avni
4.5
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum, which we studied, was standard. The curriculum focused on providing a global outlook to fashion and increase creativity in students. Exams weren't very frequent, and we overall used to have very comfortable and fun days.
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Saptanil
4.2
B.Des
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum of the college is very good and quality. They used to give more ideas regarding fashion. This course will take around $ years to complete B.Des. For a year there will be two semester . so totally there will be eight semester. The exam structure was very good in our college.
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Rocky
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B.Des
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum for this department is very good and there are many fest and seminar regarding our subjects will be held on the seminar halls. The course consist of about 8 semester , totally it covers around 4 years to complete the course. The exams will be conducted on every semester end session.
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Basic Information about the Faculty of FDDI Chennai

Chairman
Mr. Ashish Dikshit
Sr. Faculty, Department of Footwear Design & Production
Mrs. Rashmi Tomar
Department of Footwear Design & Production
Sr. Faculty, Department of Footwear Design & Production
Mr. Vishal
Department of Footwear Design & Production
Faculty, Department of Footwear Design & Production
Mr. Gaganjeet Singh
Department of Footwear Design & Production
Faculty, Department of Footwear Design & Production
Mr. Nikhil Katiyar
Department of Footwear Design & Production
Sr. Faculty, Department of Footwear Design & Production
Mr. Birendra Kumar Gaurab
Department of Footwear Design & Production
Sr. Faculty, Department of Fashion Design
Mrs. Indu Gupta
Department of Fashion Design
Sr. Faculty, Department of Fashion Design
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma
Department of Fashion Design
Sr. Faculty, Department of Retail & Fashion Merchandise
Mrs. Aastha Garg
Department of Retail & Fashion Merchandise
Sr. Faculty, Department of Retail & Fashion Merchandise
Mr. Sushant Yadav
Department of Retail & Fashion Merchandise

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