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

Ans. Yes, as an Institution of National Importance, FDDI Chhindwara provides global exposure through its tie-ups with SATRA (UK) and PFI (Germany). The institute also has an active MoA with the University of Northampton (UK), which allows students to explore academic exchanges and pathways for further studies abroad.

Ans. Absolutely. Since FDDI is established under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Govt. of India), its degrees are fully recognized for all Central and State government examinations. Graduates often apply for roles like Handicrafts Promotion Officer, Quality Examiner (QCI), or as Lecturers in government design institutes.

Ans. The regular application fee is INR 600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 300 for SC/ST/PWD categories. If you apply during the late window (April 21–30, 2026), an additional fee of INR 800 (General) or INR 400 (Reserved) is applicable.

Ans. Yes, candidates appearing for their final year exams in 2026 are eligible to apply. Admission will be granted provisionally, provided you submit your final graduation marks and proof of passing by September 30, 2026.

Ans. The hostel fee is approximately INR 12,000 per semester. Additionally, there is a one-time refundable security deposit of INR 5,000. Mess facilities are compulsory for all hostellers, and the mess fee is charged separately at the start of each semester.

Ans. While the campus is primarily residential, limited transport facility is often available for students commuting from Chhindwara city. However, most students prefer the on-campus hostels due to the intensive nature of the workshop-based curriculum.