Footwear Design and Development Institute, Kolkata

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Highlights

 Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Footwear Design and Development Institute, Kolkata
Popularly Known As	FDDI Kolkata
Location	Kolkata, West Bengal
Established Year	2010
Type	Government Institution (Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry)
Approved By	FDDI Act, 2017 (Institution of National Importance)
Affiliation	FDDI Headquarters, Noida
Accreditation	NAAC Accreditation in process
Campus Size	10+ acres with modern design and manufacturing facilities
Governing Body	Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event	Date
Application Start Date	January 2025
Last Date to Apply	April 2025
FDDI AIST Entrance Exam	May 2025
Result Declaration	June 2025
Counseling & Seat Allotment	June–July 2025
Academic Session Begins	August 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

• B.Des. / BBA: Based on All India Selection Test (AIST) conducted by FDDI
   
• MBA: Based on AIST / CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / FDDI entrance
   
• Foreign/NRI Candidates: Admission through merit or portfolio evaluation
   

Steps to Apply:

1. Register online at www.fddiindia.com
    
2. Fill out application form and upload documents
    
3. Appear for AIST (Online test)
    
4. Participate in counseling for seat allotment
    

 

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Footwear Design and Development Institut... Scholarship

Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
Merit-Based Scholarships	Based on AIST performance and academic merit
Need-Based Scholarships	For students from low-income families
SC/ST/OBC Scholarships	As per Government of India norms
Girl Child Scholarship	Special concession for female students in select programs
Industry-Sponsored Grants	Based on collaborations with partner brands

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Placements

Placements

Parameter	Details
Top Recruiters	Bata, Puma, H&M, Adidas, Woodland, Decathlon, Hidesign, Reliance Retail
Highest Package (2024)	Rs10 LPA
Average Package	Rs4–5.5 LPA
Placement Rate	95% overall
Internship Opportunities	100% internship placement across top design and retail brands
Career Support	Career development cell, personality training, and placement drives
Entrepreneurship Support	FDDI Incubation Cell for startup mentoring and product launches

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Rankings

Rankings & Recognitions

Ranking Body	Ranking/Recognition (2024)
Government of India	Declared an Institution of National Importance under FDDI Act 2017
Times of India Design Ranking	Among Top 10 Design Institutes in India
ARIIA (Innovation Ranking)	Recognized as Emerging Innovation-Driven Campus
ISO Certification	ISO 9001:2015 Certified for quality management
AICTE CII Survey	Rated among Best Skill-Based Institutes in India

Footwear Design and Development Institut... Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
B.Des	₹2.51 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
Certification	₹5k- 60k (1st Year Fees)	10+2

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Footwear Design and Development Institut... Facilities

Auditorium

Cafeteria

Computer Lab

Gym

Hostel

Laboratory

Library

Medical Emergency

Sport

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Footwear Design and Development Institut... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

9.1 / 10

Faculty

9.2 / 10

Infrastructure

9.6 / 10

Placement

9.5 / 10

Social Life

9.5 / 10

Accommodation

9.6 / 10

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Footwear Design and Development Institut... FAQs

Is FDDI Kolkata government recognized?

Yes, FDDI is an Institution of National Importance established under the FDDI Act, 2017 by the Government of India.

What entrance exam is required for admission?

Admissions are primarily based on the FDDI All India Selection Test (AIST).

Are there hostel facilities for students?

Yes, separate and secure hostels for boys and girls are available on campus.

Does FDDI provide internships?

Yes, all students undergo mandatory internships with reputed brands and manufacturing companies.

Are there international collaborations?

Yes, FDDI collaborates with global institutions in Italy, France, and the UK for academic and research exchange.

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