FDDI Admission 2026: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Courses & Process

FDDI Admission 2026: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Courses & Process

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 12 Nov 2025, 02:20 PM IST

The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) offers FDDI admission 2026 for the candidates who are planning to pursue design courses. The authority will release the FDDI 2026 schedule online at fddiindia.com. The FDDI 2026 registrations will tentatively be opened in November 2025. Candidates to submit their filled in application form before the FDDI 2026 application form last date. The FDDI 2026 admission process includes the FDDI entrance exam and the counselling process. FDDI admission 2026 is done for undergraduate, postgraduate, and short-term programmes. Read the complete article to know more about the FDDI admission 2026.

This Story also Contains

  1. FDDI Admission 2026 - Overview
  2. FDDI Admission 2026 Dates
  3. FDDI Admission 2026 Process
  4. FDDI Admission 2026 - Courses Offered
  5. Eligibility Criteria for FDDI Admission 2026
  6. FDDI Admission 2026: Seat Matrix
  7. FDDI Admission Admit Card 2026
  8. FDDI AIST Admission Result 2026
  9. FDDI 2026 Counselling Process
FDDI Admission 2026: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Courses & Process
FDDI Admission

FDDI Admission 2026 - Overview

  • FDDI admissions are based on the merit/rank achieved by the candidate in the AIST entrance examination 2026 or UCEED.
  • The candidates are called for FDDI counselling based on their ranks scored in the AIST 2026 entrance exam.
  • The seat allocation depends on the merit and the campus preference of the candidate.
  • The selected candidates will have to pay an amount of Rs.25,000/- at the time of counselling/admission to reserve their seats.
  • This will include the registration fee of Rs.10,000/- and Rs.15,000/- as the advance against the balance fee.
  • Candidates will have to pay the remaining amount within 10 working days from the date of reservation of the seat.

FDDI Admission 2026 Dates

The authorities will release the FDDI 2026 important dates online along with the admission notification. Candidates seeking admission into FDDI courses have to keep an eye regularly on FDDI admission 2026 dates that will be made available at fddiindia.com. Important dates (tentative) scheduled for FDDI admission 2026 are as follows.

Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026

No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings

Important Dates for FDDI 2026 Admission

Particulars

Dates

Online application/registration for AIST 2026

November 2025

Last date for submission of the online application for AIST without late fee

First week of April 2026

FDDI AIST application form correction window datesThird week of April 2026

Issue of FDDI AIST admit card

First week of May 2026

AIST entrance examination date

Second week of May 2026

AIST results 2026

Second week of June 2026

FDDI online counselling process start date

Second week of June 2026

Last date of filling of choice & submission of FDDI counselling feeFirst week of July 2026
Display of FDDI seat allocation round -1First week of July 2026

Last date for 1st semester fee submission

Second week of July 2026

Display of seat allocation after upgradation against vacant seats round -2

Second week of July 2026

Last date for 1st semester fee submission

Third week of July 2026

The date of reporting at the campus allotted

Third week of July 2026

FDDI Admission 2026 Process

Candidates who want FDDI admission need to register for the FDDI AIST 2026 entrance examination through the official website - fddiindia.com. Below given are the steps to complete the FDDI AIST 2026 registration process.

  • Visit the official website - fddiindia.com
  • Candidates have to register themselves in English only.
  • Candidates have to create their user ID and password in the registration process.
  • Login using the login details.
  • Fill out the application form with complete details.
  • Candidates have to upload their photos and the documents as requested.
  • Pay the registration fee online.
  • Print the completed application form for further processing.
FDDI AIST Sample Papers
Students looking for FDDI AIST preparation, can download free question paper from here.
Download Now

FDDI Admission 2026 - Courses Offered

The FDDI offers design courses in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The FDDI courses and duration are listed below.

Courses Offered through FDDI Admissions

Course name

Duration

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Footwear Design and Production (FDP)

4 years

Fashion Design (FD)

4 years

Leather, Lifestyle, and Product Design (LLPD)

4 years

Master of Design (M.Des)

Footwear Design and Production (FDP)

2 years

Fashion Design (FD)

2 years

Eligibility Criteria for FDDI Admission 2026

The FDDI eligibility criteria required for the candidates to apply for the AIST 2026 entrance exam is as follows. Candidates can also find the FDDI AIST 2026 eligibility criteria at the official website after its release.

Eligibility for FDDI admissions for B.Des program:

  • Candidates who have passed 10+2 from any recognized Board or any school/board/university in India or in a foreign country that is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system, or
  • Candidates should have passed the school examination conducted by the National Open School with five subjects as minimum, or
  • AICTE approved a three-year full-time Diploma from the Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory
  • The candidate as of July 1, 2026, shall be of 25 years age.
IIAD Admissions 2026

EXAMS dates- 13-14 Dec | Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students

Parul University B.Des. Admissions 2026

India's youngest NAAC A++ accredited University | NIRF rank band 151-200 | 2200 Recruiters | 45.98 Lakhs Highest Package

Eligibility for FDDI admissions M.Des program:

  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any institute/university recognised by law in India.
  • There is no age limit for the candidates for the M.Des program.

FDDI Admission 2026: Seat Matrix

The FDDI Seat matrix for 2026 is yet to be released. Meanwhile candidates can go through the FDDI seats as per the previous year. The total number of seats allocated is given in the table below.

Total Seats available for FDDI admissions

Program name

Total number of seats

B.Des

Footwear Design and Production (FDP)

760

Fashion Design (FD)

700

Leather, Lifestyle, and Product Design (LLPD)

180

M.Des

Footwear Design and Production (FDP)

120

Fashion Design (FD)

60

FDDI Admission Admit Card 2026

Candidates who submit the application form successfully for the entrance exam to obtain FDDI admission 2026 will only be issued with the admit card. The FDDI AIST admit card will be made available online for download. All the candidates who registered for AIST 2026 will be communicated through email to download the AIST 2026 admit card.

All the registered candidates need to download the FDDI AIST 2026 admit card from the official website - fddiindia.com using their application number and date of birth as the login credentials. Here are the steps to download the AIST 2026 admit card.

  • Open the FDDI official website - fddiindia.com.
  • Click on the AIST 2026 admit card link.
  • Login using the login credentials.
  • The FDDI AIST 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Click on the download link.
  • The AIST 2026 admit card will contain the test name, date of the test, details of the test center, roll number, candidate name, etc.
  • Take a printout of the FDDI AIST admit card 2026 and carry it at the time of examination.

FDDI AIST Admission Result 2026

The FDDI AIST 2026 results will be declared tentatively in June. The FDDI AIST result 2026 will be made available in the form of a merit list on the official website, fddiindia.com. Candidates are advised to log in using the login credentials to check and download the FDDI AIST 2026 results.

Note: The FDDI entrance exam 2026 results will be made available only on the official website. Any other communication, either through post or another mode, will not be sent to the candidates.

FDDI 2026 Counselling Process

The shortlisted candidates must appear for FDDI counselling 2026. The authorities will conduct the online FDDI counselling from second week of June 2026 onwards. The FDDI 2026 counselling will be conducted in online mode. The last date to make counselling fee payment and choice filling will be in the first week of July 2026.

The shortlisted candidates are informed of FDDI counselling based on their rank and scores achieved in the AIST 2026 entrance examination. Candidates need to pay the semester fee by July 2026, to confirm their FDDI admission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the entrance examination be held for FDDI admission 2026?
A:

The FDDI AIST exam will be conducted in May 2026.

Q: What is the FDDI AIST exam mode - online or offline?
A:

The FDDI entrance exam will be conducted in offline mode, in a Paper-based test (PBT) mode. Candidates can visit the official website - fddiindia.com for regular updates.

Q: Is there any other way of communication for the FDDI AIST 2026 admit card?
A:

The FDDI AIST 2026 admit card will be released online in May. Candidates should download the admit card from the official website - fddiindia.com only. 

Q: How do we come to know about the results of the FDDI AIST 2026 exam?
A:

The FDDI AIST results will be declared on the official website, tentatively in June 2026.

Q: What is the counselling process for admission into FDDI programmes?
A:

The counselling process for FDDI admission 2026 is done based on the scores achieved by the students in the AIST entrance exam. 

Articles
|
Upcoming Design Exams
Ongoing Dates
SEED Application Date

1 Aug'25 - 30 Nov'25 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
GLS DAT Application Date

17 Aug'25 - 22 Jan'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
WUDAT Application Date

8 Sep'25 - 30 Dec'25 (Offline)

Certifications By Top Providers
Graphics and Animation Development
Via National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh
Certificate Program in Machine Learning and AI with Python
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Computer Fundamentals
Via Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Udemy
 1087 courses
Coursera
 505 courses
Edx
 330 courses
Vskills
 157 courses
Swayam
 136 courses
Explore Top Universities Across Globe

Questions related to FDDI AIST

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to FDDI AIST ?

To prepare for FDDI AIST, use the following books:


Recommended Books:


Quantitative Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal


Verbal Ability: Arihant Publications


General Awareness: Manorama Yearbook, Arihant GK


Business Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal (Reasoning), Disha Experts



Preparation Tips:


Understand the exam pattern and syllabus.

Practice previous years' question papers for better time management.

Stay updated on general knowledge for the Business Aptitude Test.

For detailed study materials, check Amazon, CBSE Portal, or Careers360.

Hey dear,

You have a chance of receiving a seat assignment at the FDDI Hyderabad campus due to your rank of 547 in the FDDI, 2022. You should try out for the Hyderabad campus. You are welcome to test any of these programmes.

I sincerely hope that education in footwear design and production, leather goods and accessories design, and fashion design would be helpful to you.

To know more about FDDI exam in Hyderabad -
https://design.careers360.com/exams/fddi-aist


To access the college list -
https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-retail-management-colleges-in-india

Thank you.

Hi there! In response to your query, candidate is highly recommended to check out the official website of the organising authority of the examination. Generally they have a section under their website of archive section, where they store their question papers and respective answer keys. The above mentioned resources can be downloaded from that source.


Hope this answer helps; best wishes

Hello Aspirant,

I hope that you are doing well.

No hospital offers doctors a BMW or even a free car. They can, however, acquire from their own money.

It depends on the doctor's background and the type of doctor he is. For example, some specialists, such as cardiologists, earn between 2 and 3 lakhs each day, which implies they can easily afford it.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

Thank you

Hello,

Neurosurgeons are medical specialists treat conditions of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves of the face, arms, legs, hands and feet.

-----  Neurosurgeons are the most highly trained of doctors, studying for a minimum of 15 years before they're permitted to perform unsupervised operations on patients.

---- They are among the highest-paid surgeons due to the complex nature of the work.


Average annual income of neurosurgeons in India is estimated at around 50 Lakhs.


----- Also from your profile it is evident that you are Class XI aspirant of medicine. It is quite remarkable to be inquisitive about things but queries that you post on the daily basis don't seem to be any way relatable to you.


--- Stop spamming the platform with your illogical and not so worthy imaginary and hypothetical Questions.


I hope you find the answer helpful.

Thank you.