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FDDI AIST 2025 exam is scheduled on May 11, 2025. FDDI AIST 2025 exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are 150 questions to be answered in 3 hours. The subject-wise exam pattern for UG and PG courses is different for FDDI AIST 2025.
The FDDI AIST admit card has been released on May 1, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their credentials. The admit card will include important details such as the exam date and time, allocated exam center, roll number, and essential exam-day instructions.
- Admit card for candidates who apply between April 21 and April 30 will be out on May 5, 2025.
- Admit card for candidates who apply between May 1 to May 7 will be out on May 8, 2025.
FDDI AIST 2025 registration is open on the official website fddiindia.com. The registration started on November 15, 2024. The last date to register ihas beem extended till May 7, 2025.
Additionally, the candidate needs to ensure that they consult the updated and official syllabus of FDDI AIST 2025 when preparing for the entrance exam. Check FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Pattern
The eligibility criteria for FDDI AIST MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) require candidates to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to qualify for admission to the program. Additionally, candidates who are appearing for their final year of graduation in 2025 are also eligible to apply for admission.
What is FDDI, India?
In 1986, FDDI was established under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. FDDI is one of the premier academic and training institutions, which is dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear & Product, Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Leather Products, and Fashion Design sectors. The institute has 12 campuses.
FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Dates
Footwear Design & Development Institute will release the FDDI AIST 2025 application form on October 25. Applicants can refer to the given table to know about the tentative dates of FDDI AIST 2025 entrance exam.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | November 15, 2024 |
| Registration Last Date | April 20, 2025 |
| Registration Last Date With Late Fees | April 30, 2025 |
| Generation of Admit Card | May 1, 2025 |
| FDDI AIST 2025 Entrance Test (FDDI AIST) | May 11, 2025 |
| Declaration of Results | 2nd or 3rd week of June 2025 |
| Counselling Registration | June/July 2025 |
| Last Date of Fee Submission | July 15, 2025 |
| Date of reporting at the allotted campus | July 21, 2025 |
FDDI AIST 2025 Eligibility Criteria
You must check FDDI AIST 2025 eligibility criteria of the programs offered before applying for the entrance exam. There are different eligibility criteria for Bachelor's and Master's Programmes. The following tables can be referred to know about the minimum eligibility conditions for FDDI entrance test.
Bachelor Degree Programs
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Applicants must not be more than 25 years old as of July 1, 2025. |
| Educational Qualification |
|
Master Degree Programs
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | There is no age limit. |
| Educational Qualification | M. Des. (Footwear Design & Production): Candidate must be a Graduate in Footwear / LGAD / Design / Engineering / Production / Technology or any other related program. M.B.A (Retail & Fashion Merchandise): Candidates graduate in any discipline ( Candidates appearing in the final year of degree can also apply for all Master Degree programs.) |
Communication Standards for FDDI Entrance Test-
Candidates should have good communication skills in English. Candidates should have command over both written and spoken English.
FDDI AIST 2025 Application Form
You will have to apply online for FDDI entrance test. The process of application is mentioned below-
- Visit the official website and click on Admission Page.
- After this, click on "New Registration".
- Fill out the online registration by entering required details like Personal, communication, and educational details. It should be noted that candidates have to do separate registration for Bachelors and Masters Programs by choosing the program.
- Choose their choice of exam centers for the exam.
- Candidates applying under the reserved category will have to submit the proof along with the form.
- Now upload scanned images of photographs and signatures as specified by the authorities.
- After completely filling all the details of the form, pay the application fee for the exam in online mode through credit/debit card or internet banking. The registration fee for FDDI entrance test is Rs 600.
- After successful submission of the application form, you will receive a User Id and password on their registered mobile number and email Id.
Note- The size of the photograph should not be more than 90 kb while the size of the signature should not be more than 30 kb.
FDDI AIST 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Additional Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | 600 | 800 |
| SC/ST/ PwD Category | 300 | 400 |
FDDI AIST 2025 Admit Card
The exam conducting authorities has released the admit card of FDDI AIST 2025 on the official website. Candidates will be able to download admit cards through the official website.
- Candidates must note that they will not receive any hard copy of their admit card.
- Admit card will have details of the exam date, time, and exam center of the candidate.
- Candidates have to paste their recent passport photograph (same as the one used in their application form) on the admit card.
- Along with the admit card, candidates must carry a valid photo ID to the exam center.
It should be noted that the candidates have to carry their admit cards to the exam centers as no candidate will be allowed to appear for the entrance test without the admit card.
FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Pattern
- The entrance test will be conducted in a paper-based mode.
- Duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes to attempt 200 questions.
- The questions asked will be multiple choice objective type.
The exam pattern of FDDI AIST 2025 entrance test for bachelor and master degree programs are explained in the given tables.
FDDI AIST Pattern for Bachelor Degree Programs
| BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (B.Des. / BBA) | |||||
| Section | Description | Sub- Component | No of Questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 | |
| Section B | Verbal Ability | Comprehension | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grammar, Usage, etc. | 30 | 1 | 30 | ||
| Section C | General Awareness | 50 | 1 | 50 | |
| Section D | Business Aptitude Test | 15 | 2 | 30 | |
| 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Total | 150 | 200 | |||
FDDI AIST 2025 Pattern for Master Degree Programs
| MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES (M.Des. / MBA) | ||||
| Section | Description | No of Questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Section B | English Comprehension & Analytical Ability | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Section C | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Section D | Management Aptitude Test | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 175 | 200 | ||
Courses Offered at FDDI
FDDI offers a range of courses for bachelor's and master's degree programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs
- B. Des. (Footwear Design & Production)
- B. Des. (Leather Goods & Accessories Design)
- BBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise)
- B. Des. (Fashion Design)
Master Degree Programs
- M. Des. (Footwear Design & Production)
- MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise)
FDDI Revised Selection Criteria for B.Des. Admission
- B.Des. applicants will be shortlisted based on the aggregate marks scored in all subjects in the 10+2 exam or equivalent/ 3-year AICTE approved diploma.
- If two or more candidates happen to secure the same aggregate marks, then the older candidate as per age will be given a higher rank.
- Candidates selected on the basis of the above criteria will be assigned FDDI campus and program based on their choices, merit, and availability of seats through the counseling process.
FDDI AIST 2025 Result
- TThe result of the FDDI AIST entrance test is expected to be announced in online mode in the last week of June, 2025.
- The result will be in the form of scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance test and their ranks on the basis of their performances.
- FDDI AIST merit list shall be prepared on the basis of an aspirant’s performance in FDDI admission process.
FDDI AIST 2025 Counselling
Candidates who meet the revised selection criteria will be eligible to participate in the counseling of FDDI entrance exam. The Footwear Design and Development Institute will release the selection letter for campus/program allocation through online mode. By providing the application number and email id/dob, candidates will be able to download the FDDI selection letter. Online registration for FDDI AIST 2025 counselling is expected to commence in the last week of July 2025. Further details about counseling will be released shortly on the official website.
- Candidates will be called according to their ranks.
- During the counseling process, candidates will have to choose their preferred courses and campuses.
- The final allotment of seats will be done on the basis of ranks/scores and preferences set by the candidates.
- Candidates who will be allotted seats will have to reserve their seats by paying a certain amount.
- It should be noted that this amount is non-refundable.
- The candidates will be given 7 working days time to deposit the balance fees.
Note: A candidate who is allotted a seat will be required to pay an amount of Rs. 25,000/- at the time of counseling /admission to reserve the seat. This includes Rs. 10,000/- (Non-Refundable) as Registration Fee + Rs 15,000/- as Advance Fee to be adjusted against the balance fee.
Sponsorship Criteria of Admission under FDDI
- 7.5% seats are reserved in each program for Industry-Sponsored candidates & 7.5% seats for NRI Candidates under Sponsorship Criteria out of the total capacity of any batch.
- It should be noted that the candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for admission under Sponsorship Criteria. Such candidates will be interviewed and the final selection will be done on a merit basis.
- NRI candidates shall be selected on the basis of valid SAT/GMAT scores & personal Interviews. NRI/Industry-sponsored candidates are supposed to pay 2 times the normal fee in the case of the Noida campus and a 50% extra fee for other campuses in addition to the normal fee.
Reservation Policy
The reservation of seats mentioned below is applicable in each program in both sponsored as well as non-sponsored categories.
| Category | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| NC-OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 3% |
Exemption in MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise)
- Candidates who have appeared for the following or any other equivalent entrance test shall be exempted from FDDI AIST. The exams are CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ JMET/ NMAT/ AIMA/ AMCAT/ SNAP/ AIM-CAT/ GMAT
- The percentile in the exam for which the candidate has appeared will be equated at par with AIST percentile.
Admission Procedure - NRI/Foreign Candidates
FDDI always encouraged the admission of candidates around the globe. The industry-oriented curriculum, extensive infrastructure, expert and experienced faculty members to provide professional knowledge to candidates are the key points of FDDI, which helps in attracting foreign students to study here. The foreign candidates can easily apply to FDDI by fulfilling certain criteria.
Criteria for NRI/Foreign Candidates
Overseas Candidates:
Interested candidates who want to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree have to fill out the form online for registration. Then they can attend the interview process online.
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO): A PIO must possess foreign citizenship other than Pakistan/Bangladesh and without NRI status. He/she should hold a foreign passport.
- Non-Resident Indian (NRI): 10% of seats are reserved for NRI/ industry-sponsored.
Campuses of FDDI
FDDI has a total of 12 campuses in India, located in different cities:
- FDDI Noida
- FDDI Fursatganj
- FDDI Chhindwara
- FDDI Chandigarh
- FDDI Guna
- FDDI Jodhpur
- FDDI Chennai
- FDDI Kolkata
- FDDI Rohtak
- FDDI Ankleshwar
- FDDI Hyderabad
- FDDI Patna
FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Centers
The entrance test of FDDI will be conducted in various exam centers across the country. Candidates are required to select 4 exam centers of their choice while filling out the application form for FDDI AIST 2025. Candidates can refer to the given table to know the exam centers of FDDI AIST.
| Sr. No. | List of Examination Cities | Sr. No. | List of Examination Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankleshwar (FDDI) | 18 | Jodhpur (FDDI) |
| 2 | Agra | 19 | Jamshedpur |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 20 | Kochi |
| 4 | Bengaluru | 21 | Kolkata |
| 5 | Bhopal | 22 | Kanpur |
| 6 | Chandigarh (FDDI) | 23 | Lucknow |
| 7 | Chhindwara (FDDI) | 24 | Noida (FDDI) |
| 8 | Chennai (FDDI) | 25 | Pune |
| 9 | Chennai | 26 | Patna (FDDI) |
| 10 | Dehradun | 27 | Ranchi |
| 11 | Delhi | 28 | Raipur |
| 12 | Fursatganj (FDDI) | 29 | Rohtak (FDDI) |
| 13 | Guna (FDDI) | 30 | Vishakhapatnam |
| 14 | Gwalior | 31 | Mumbai |
| 15 | Hyderabad (FDDI) | - | - |
| 16 | Indore | - | - |
| 17 | Jaipur | - | - |
Note: Please note that FDDI reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres mentioned above. In such a case, an alternate center, which is locationally and administratively convenient, will be allotted. Candidates may e-mail admission@fddiindia.com for related queries.
FDDI AIST 2025 Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How many courses can I select in a single application form of FDDI AIST 2025?
Ans. Candidates can select and enter more than one undergraduate or postgraduate course in a single FDDI AIST 2025 Application form.
Ques. Can I enter my preferences for both UG and PG courses in a single FDDI AIST 2025 Application Form?
Ans. No, you will not be allowed to enter your preferences in a single application form. For this, you will have to make a different entry for the separate application form of UG and PG courses.
Ques. Can I pay the late fee for FDDI AIST 2025 Application during the last round of the admission process?
Ans. No, you will not be allowed to pay the late fee of FDDI AIST 2025 application process after the deadline set by the concerned authority. It must be paid before releasing the admit card.
Ques. What if I forget to affix my photograph on the downloaded FDDI AIST 2025 Admit Card and present it in the exam hall on the day of the entrance examination?
Ans. It is necessary to affix a colored recent photograph of you same as uploaded on the application form on the downloaded FDDI AIST 2025 admit card. If you present the download admit card without affixing your photograph you may face some difficulties to appear in the entrance test.
Ques. Which section from FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Pattern carries the maximum number of questions in the examination?
Ans. As per FDDI AIST 2025 exam pattern, General Awareness carries the maximum number of questions.
Ques. What are the topics included in the section of Quantitative Aptitude from which questions are asked in FDDI AIST 2025 exam?
Ans. As per FDDI AIST 2025 syllabus, some of the most important topics covered under the section of Quantitative Aptitude are as follows.
- Time and Distance
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Permutations and Combinations
- Numbers and Equations
- Probability
- Profit and Loss
Ques. Shall I receive any notification regarding FDDI AIST 2025 result through my registered mobile or mail ID by the exam authority before the official announcement of the result?
Ans. No, you will not get any notification regarding FDDI AIST 2025 result. The authority will not be responsible to inform or remind you of the result through any of your mail IDs or mobile number.
Ques. Do I need to submit the downloaded scorecard of FDDI AIST 2025 to the concerned institute to complete the admission process?
Ans. No, you do not need to submit the downloaded FDDI AIST 2025 scorecard to the institute. But you can be asked to present it during the verification round of the admission process.
Ques. How many days does it take to deposit the balance fee for the counseling session after releasing FDDI AIST 2025 Result?
Ans. All the candidates will get around 10 working days that will be counted from the date of receiving their seat to pay the balance fee for FDDI AIST 2025 counseling session of the admission process.
Ques. Is there any possibility to release the waiting list after completion of FDDI AIST 2025 counseling session?
Ans. No, no waiting list will be released by the authorized body after the counseling round. But candidates can be called in the counseling round if there is any availability of extra seats.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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