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FDDI AIST Exam Centres 2024 - The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) has released the list of FDDI AIST 2024 exam cities.
The FDDI AIST 2024 exam will be administered across 31 cities in the country; the fill list is given below.
The candidate will be able to select an exam city of their choice at the time of filling out the FDDI AIST 2024 application form. Candidates are allowed to select one exam city. No request for change in the exam centre will be entertained at any stage.
Note that an exam city may have one or more FDDI AIST 2024 exam centres.
The name and address of the exam centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the FDDI AIST 2024 admit card, along with the exam centre reporting time and other exam-day guidelines.
On the day of the FDDI AIST 2024 exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam centre with the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
Go through the detailed list of FDDI AIST exam centres, and other key information below.
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Q: What is the FDDI AIST syllabus for the B.Des program?
FDDI AIST exam for the B.Des programme may inlcude questions from the following topics:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Verbal Ability
- General Awareness
- General Knowledge
- Visualisation
- Colour and composition
When preparing for the FDDI AIST 2024 exam, the candidate needs to strictly follow the syllabus. Also, go through the official exam pattern.
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Q: What are the FDDI AIST exam centers?
The FDDI AIST 2025 exam will be conducted in the following centers.
| List of FDDI AIST Test Cities | ||
|---|---|---|
Ankleshwar (FDDI Campus) | Agra | Mumbai |
Ahmedabad | Bhopal | Chandigarh (FDDI Campus) |
Bangalore | Chennai (FDDI Campus) | Dehradun |
Chhindwara (FDDI Campus) | Fursatganj (FDDI Campus) | Guna (FDDI Campus) |
Delhi | Hyderabad (FDDI Campus) | Indore |
Gwalior | Jodhpur (FDDI Campus) | Jamshedpur |
Jaipur | Kolkata | Kanpur |
Kochi | Meerut | Noida (FDDI Campus) |
Lucknow | Patna (FDDI Campus) | Ranchi |
Pune | Rohtak (FDDI Campus) | Vishakhapatnam |
Raipur | ||
The candidate can select their choise of exam city at the time of filling out the application form. Note that details of the alloted center will be mentioned on the admit card.
Upvote Q: What is the exam pattern of FDDI AIST?
As per the FDDI 2025 exam pattern, the question paper of FDDI AIST 2025 for the B.Des and BBA programs will include a total of 150 multiple-choice questions. These questions will be spread over four sections. The test duration will be 3 hours.
Here is the detailed pattern for FDDI AIST 2025 exam.
Sections | Topics | No. of Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | |
Section B | Verbal Ability | 40 | |
Section C | General Awareness | 35 | |
Section D | Business Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test | 50 | |
Total No. of Questions | 150 | ||
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The list of FDDI AIST 2024 exam centers is given below.
FDDI AIST 2024 exam centers
| List of FDDI AIST 2024 Test Cities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ankleshwar (FDDI Campus) |
Agra |
Mumbai |
| Ahmedabad |
Bhopal |
Chandigarh (FDDI Campus) |
| Bangalore |
Chennai (FDDI Campus) |
Dehradun |
| Chhindwara (FDDI Campus) |
Fursatganj (FDDI Campus) |
Guna (FDDI Campus) |
| Delhi |
Hyderabad (FDDI Campus) |
Indore |
| Gwalior |
Jodhpur (FDDI Campus) |
Jamshedpur |
| Jaipur |
Kolkata |
Kanpur |
| Kochi |
Meerut |
Noida (FDDI Campus) |
| Lucknow |
Patna (FDDI Campus) |
Ranchi |
| Pune |
Rohtak (FDDI Campus) |
Vishakhapatnam |
| Raipur |
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Exam centers will be allotted to students on the basis of availability. “No request for change of date and exam centre will be entertained. The allotment of centre of examination and date will be given on first come first serve basis. While deciding the centre and date of examination the choice written in the form will be given preference. FDDI reserves right to add or cancel the exam centres listed above without assigning any reason”, informs the official website of FDDI. In such a case, an alternate centre, which is locationally and administratively convenient, will be allotted. Candidates may email admission@fddiindia.com for related queries.
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| FDDI AIST Exam Dates | FDDI AIST Application Form | FDDI AIST Admit Card |
Q: When will the counseling process conducted for FDDI AIST?
The FDDI AIST counseling will be conducted in June-July 2025. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) will release the detailed counseling schedule at the time of declaration of results or sometime thereabout.
The allotment of seats for FDDI AIST 2025 will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in FDDI AIST 2025. Candidates who are ranked higher in the merit list will be given preference in the seat allotment process.
Upvote Q: What are courses for which FDDI AIST entrance exam is conducted?
The FDDI AIST 2025 entrance exam will be conducted to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI). Popular courses include - B.Des, M.Des, MBA and Fashion Merchandise, and BBA.
The allotment of seats to the above programs will be on the basis of FDDI AIST 2025 merit rank. Also, to participate in the counseling and seat allotment process, the candidate needs to have qualified in the entrance exam.
Upvote FDDI AIST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of FDDI AIST 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
15 Nov '24 - 20 Apr '25 | FDDI AIST 2025 application with regular fees ONGOING |
21 Apr '25 - 30 Apr '25 | FDDI AIST 2024 application window with LATE fees |
11 May '25 | FDDI AIST 2025 Exam date |
FDDI Application Form 2024
The application form for FDDI AIST 2024 is now open. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for the exam before the last date.
To apply for FDDI AIST, the candidate needs to get registered, fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
When filling out the form, use only correct and verifiable information. Candidates who use false information may be disqualfied if caught.
FDDI AIST Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates seeking admission to the UG program must meet the following criteria:
The candidates must have passed:
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10+2, in any stream, from any recognized Board; or
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any School or Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system; or
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School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of ve subjects; or
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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved three –years full-time Diploma after Class X offered by the Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory.
Q: What is the application fee for the FDDI AIST entrance exam?
The application fee for the FDDI AIST 2025 exam will be category specific:
- General and OBC categories - INR 600
- SC, ST, and PwD categories - INR 300
The application fee has to be paid in online mode using net banking, credit or debit cards. Also, one needs to pay the fee applicable for their respective categories.
Upvote Q: When will the FDDI AIST application form open?
The application form for the FDDI AIST 2025 will OPEN around the 4th week of October 2025. In the previous edition of the exam, the application opened on October 25, 2024.
The direct link to fill out the FDDI AIST 2025 application form will be provided here.
The application form will be open with both regular and late fees.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) can fill the application form.
The application fees for FDDI AIST 2025 is INR 600 for General, OBC, and Gen-EWS category candidates.
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Here a few FAQs related to the FDDI AIST 2024 exam center. Read on.
Q: What is the mode and exam pattern of FDDI AIST?
The FDDI AIST 2025 entrance exam will be conducted as a paper-based exam and will be of three hours duration. The question paper will be multiple-choice based. The B.Des paper will include questions from topics like Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness, and Business Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test.
The candidate needs to follow the exam pattern when preparing for the exam. Also, make sure to stick to the official syllabus and important topics.
Upvote Q: What is the last date for candidates to report at allotted campus for FDDI AIST?
Candidates who are allotted seats for admission to the various undergraduate and postgraduate design couses through FDDI AIST 2025 has to report at the allotted campus by the given deadline.
The allotment of seats will be as per the FDDI AIST 2025 merit rank. Also, all allotted candidates need to pay the seat-confirmation fee within the given deadline.
The FDDI AIST 2025 exam will be conducted around the 2nd week of May 2025.
Upvote Q: What is the last date to pay FDDI AIST counseling fee?
The deadline to pay the fee is July 15, 2025.
The counseling fee has to be paid at the time of seat allotment. The fee will has to be paid by candidates who have been alloted seats.
Note that the allotment of seats will be as per the FDDI AIST 2025 merit rank. If the candidate fails to meet the cut-off criteria, he or she will not be offered admission.
Upvote Q: What is the application fee for the FDDI AIST entrance exam?
The application fee for the FDDI AIST 2025 exam will be category specific:
- General and OBC categories - INR 600
- SC, ST, and PwD categories - INR 300
The application fee has to be paid in online mode using net banking, credit or debit cards. Also, one needs to pay the fee applicable for their respective categories.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The best books for FDDI AIST 2025 will have the characteristics like:
- These books will have a well-know publisher/ author
Are written per the official FDDI AIST syllabus
Are typically error free.
Written in simple and easy-to-understand language.
Good books will also contain lots of practice material and
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Answered 2 months ago
On the day of the FDDI AIST 2025 exam, the candidate must follow these rules:
They need to bring with them the FDDI AIST admit card and the ID proof
Reach the exam centre as per the mentioned reporting time
Follow the exam guidelines, like maintaining decorum, etc.
Inside the exam venue, follow the inst
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
In the last few days leading up to the FDDI AIST 2025 exam, follow these tips:
Don’t start any new topics.
Do timely revision - You need to pay special attention to the difficult topics and those topics that carry maximum weightage.
Solve sample papers - Solve a few sample papers leading up to the exam
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
If the candidate doesn’t accept the seat allocated to him or her during FDDI AIST 2025 counseling, the allotment will be canceled.
Also, the seat in that case will be allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.
So, it is the responsibility of the candidate to pay the seat-acceptance fee by
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To participate in the seat allotment process, the candidate must have qualified in the FDDI AIST 2025 exam.
The seat allotment to various design courses will be based on:
The merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam
The seat intake for the applied program
Options selected by the candidate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The FDDI AIST 2025 scorecard will be valid for the current academic session only. So, using the scorecard, you will be able to get admission in the 2025-25 academic session.
You can’t use the scorecard for admission in the next session.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The result of FDDI AIST 2025 will be released online. The scorecard will carry the following information.
The name and roll number of the candidate
Sectional score
Overall score
Merit rank
The FDDI AIST 2025 scorecard can be downloaded in pdf format.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The results of FDDI AIST 2025 will be declared online at the admission portal of the institute.
To check your results, you need to go to the portal and follow these steps:
Click on the result link
A log-in window will open
Enter your log-in credentials
On log-in, you can download the scorecard.
Download
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) will not release any draft answer key for FDDI AIST 2025 exam.
However, if the institute does release the answer key, link to download the answer keys will be provided here.
Use your candidate credentials to download the answer key.
In case the draft
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for FDDI AIST 2025.
Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.
The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result po
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