Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) is a reputed national institute of design and management focused on footwear, leather, fashion and retail education. It is recognised as an Institution of National Importance under the FDDI Act, 2017 (Ministry of Commerce & Industry), and provides industry-aligned programmes in creative design and business fields. Studying here can be a strong choice if you want to specialise in design, fashion, footwear, leather goods, or retail business management with exposure to practical, industry-relevant training across multiple campuses in India.
FDDI AIST(Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test)
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
"To be eligible for FDDI AIST for undergraduate programmes (e.g., B.Des / BBA): ✔ You must have completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board in any stream or ✔ Passed National Open School exam with at least five subjects or ✔ Completed a 3-year full-time diploma (AICTE approved) after Class X from a state Board of Technical Education."
Class 12
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
January
"AIST is a Pen-and-Paper Test designed to evaluate analytical, creative, and general aptitude relevant to design and management courses. The structure usually includes: Typical sections (varies slightly by year and programme): ✔ Analytical Ability – logical reasoning and problem solving ✔ Design Aptitude / Visualization – understanding design concepts, creativity ✔ General Awareness – current affairs & general knowledge ✔ Comprehension & English Usage – reading comprehension, grammar ✔ Business Aptitude (for BBA or combined applicants) – basic business reasoning For some cycles, it’s around ~126–150 questions for 200 marks; total time ~2.5 hours."