Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)

Established in 1986, Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of Footwear, Leather, Retail & Fashion Merchandise, and Fashion Design sectors. You should consider FDDI for one of the most important phases of your education because:

• FDDI is an Institution of National Importance (INI) functioning under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. INI is a recognition given to only 95 academic institutions in India which include IITs, IIMs, AIIMSs, NITs, and IIITs.

• Its curriculum is industry-focused and covers internships, live projects, field visits, case studies, and interaction with people from the industry.

• Well-qualified faculty members, some with experience of handling international projects, teach here.

• Seven campuses of FDDI have been approved as “Centre of Excellence” to take up research and innovation in some of the domains we teach.

• It has alliances with leading international schools/ universities such as Arsutoria school, University of Northampton, and Tomas Bata University.

FDDI Ankleshwar Admission

Candidates seeking admission in the institute must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective course. Listed below are the steps that need to be followed for admission: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute and go to the ‘Admissions’ tab.

Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Online’ and register yourself.

Step 3: Read the instructions before filling the application form.

Step 4: Fill the application form and upload a recent passport size photograph and scanned signature.

Step 5: Pay the application fee of INR 600 (General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category) and INR 300 (SC/ST/PWD Category) by Credit/ Debit Card/ Net Banking.

Selection Criteria

The admission in the Institute will be strictly based on merit scored in the entrance test conducted by the Institute. The candidates will be selected on the basis of the All India Selection Test (AIST) exam which will be followed by counseling for B.Des.  

Reservation Criteria

Footwear Design and Development Institute Ankleshwar (FDDI) offer reservation for different categories in each program both sponsored as well as non-sponsored categories which are as follows:

Category	Reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC (Non-Creamy)	27%
Differently Abled	3%
EWS	10%

FDDI Ankleshwar Placement

The Footwear Design and Development Institute Ankleshwar conducts a centralized placement drive at the campus for the students enrolled in various programs. It invites various reputed and multinational companies from Footwear, Leather and Retail Industry for placement drive. International companies like Uniqlo, PUCA Shoes, Apparel Group, Zomato, Blacberry, Dixcy Textiles, H&M visited the campus for recruitments. 

A total of 120 major recruiters have visited the campus and 83% of the students have been placed on the institute’s campuses. The placement cell plays a major role in counseling and guiding the students. The cell also organizes pre-placement activities like mock interviews, conferences, expert talks, seminars, etc. 

Mr. Vikas Bhatia

Jr. Consultant

Subject Experties - Footwear Construction

Academic Experience - 23 Years

Mr. Pramod Rajaram Salunkhe

Sr. Faculty

Subject Experties - Polymer Science & Technology

Academic Experience - 17 Years

Mr. Ram Chandra Sharma

Faculty Member

Subject Experties - Closing Technology

Academic Experience - 15 Years

Mr. Rajesh Parashar

Faculty Member

Subject Experties - Footwear Manufacturing, Product Costing & Entrepreneurship Development In Footwear, Material Study

Academic Experience - 15 Years

Mr. Kuldeep Dattatraya Ghorapade

Sr. Faculty

Subject Experties - Fashion Technology

Academic Experience - 3 Years

Mr. Sadheeshkumar. A

Sr. Faculty

Qualification - Pursuing Ph.D

Subject Experties - Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Design Process, Portfolio, CAD

Academic Experience - 14 Years

Hostel For : Male
Fee Rs. 0 - Rs. 18 k

Hostel fee is Rs.18000 per semester (excluding mess)

Note:-

• Refundable security for hostellers is Rs. 5000/- (one time) which is to be paid with first semester fee.

• Mess Fee varies from campus to campus.

• Mess Facility will be compulsory for all hostellers. Mess fee has to be paid separately in the beginning of each semester.

• Hostel fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

• Mess fee will be refundable at the time of withdrawal which shall be calculated on monthly basis.

Hostel For : Female
Fee Rs. 0 - Rs. 18 k

Hostel fee is Rs.18000 per semester (excluding mess)

Note:-

• Refundable security for hostellers is Rs. 5000/- (one time) which is to be paid with first semester fee.

• Mess Fee varies from campus to campus.

• Mess Facility will be compulsory for all hostellers. Mess fee has to be paid separately in the beginning of each semester.

• Hostel fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

• Mess fee will be refundable at the time of withdrawal which shall be calculated on monthly basis.