M.Des. in Footwear Design and Production 

at FDDI Noida, Noida

For Admission to the MDes programme, Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), conducts their own entrance exam: FDDI AIST  (All India Selection Test) Registration is ongoing and the last date to apply is April 4, 2024. Admission to the MDes programme is based on the Merit list, which is based on the candidate's performance in AIST. Other than that, candidates need to be eligibile for the exam: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Candidates who have Bachelor's Degree from any recognised board, are eligibile for the FDDI MDes Programme. Also candiates must appear for the AIST (All India Selection Test), which qualifies the candidates for admission to the MDes programme. FDDI offers MDes in Footwear Design and Production Technology. The MDes programme provides in-depth understanding of Footwear (Leather & Non Leather) Design, Manufacturing, Management and Retailing. The course encourages Research based study of the relevant area to take up higher challenges in the relevant Industry.

The overall admission fee for FDDI MDes is around INR 5.2 lakh. The admission fee also includes, application fee, one time fees, and semester wise fees. The mentioned fee are sourced from various sources. Hence, it's indicative. For more detailed fees, visit the FDDI official website.

Yes, Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) is a government institute.The Footwear Design & Development Institute was founded in 1986 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India. It has also been declared as the Institution of National Importance under the FDDI Act 2017. To get admission to this government college, candidates must have valid score in accepted entrance exam which is  FDDI AIST.

Yes, FFDI Noida offers reservations to students under various categories like SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (Non-Creamy-27%), Differently Abled (3%) and EWS (10%). However, candidates have to appear for the Institution based entrance exam  AIST  (All India Selection Test) for the admission to the UG and PG courses. Therefore, candidates are required to apply for the AIST exam, filling out the exam's application form online.

The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) offers a Bachelor of Design (MDes) in Footwear Design and Production Technology. Admission to the programme is based on the entrance exam, followed by the counselling session. However, the institution has a limited number of seats for admission. Based on that seat number, candidates are offered admission for the MDes course in the Institution. 

Yes, admission dates for admission 2024 is out for MDes at FDDI. Admission to the MDes programme is based on the FDDI All India Selection Test (AIST). Therefore, candidates have to watch out for the AIT admission dates. Application is open for the AIST exam and will be open till the second week of November. The AIST exam will be held in the month of January.

For admission to Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) MDes course, candiates must apply for the FDDI AIST entrance exam. While filling out the online application form, candidates have to scan the required documents and upload it with the application form. Find below the list of documents :

• Personal and Educational qualification details.
• Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC (NC) candidate)
• Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
• EWS Certificate if eligible
• Image of scanned photograph
• Image of scanned signature
• Debit / Credit Card details for making online payment against the Application Fee

Master of Design (MDes), with a duration of four years is divided in eight semester. The first two semester of MDes, will be a 'Compulsory Foundation' year where a basic knowledge of Design, Design principles, process, 2D & 3D CAD, Materials, will be imparted. In the last semester the students will be taking up Design Project/Research Project. Industrial internship is in built in the curriculum. The curriculum has been designed by a team of experts from IIT- Delhi. In case of career oppurtunity, FDDI MDes open promising career opportunity in the trade as Footwear Designers for Fashion and Sport shoes, Product developer, etc. 

Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) is a good choice for candidates who wants to pursue their career in the footwear industry. FDDI is one of India's premier institutes and has the status of Institute of National Importance (INI). The institution also provides a deccent palcements to its students. Brands like, PUMA, BATA, LIFESTYLE, and CARLTON LONDON, are few of the top recruiters of the Instittution. FDDI is also known for its marketing, product knowledge, and designing, their is 100% chances of geeting placements.