FDDI PG Entrance Exam 2026: Registration Open, Dates Out, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

FDDI PG Entrance Exam 2026: Registration Open, Dates Out, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 15 Jan 2026, 12:58 PM IST

The Footwear Design and Development Institute will be conducting the FDDI AIST 2026 entrance exam for the PG level intended for candidates looking to join programmes at the M.Des level at FDDI. Candidates can fill out the FDDI Application Form 2026 between December 20, 2025, onwards till April 20, 2026, without a late fee. The FDDI Admit Card will be available from May 1, 2026, and candidates can appear for the FDDI PG exam on May 10, 2026. The dates for the FDDI Counselling Process 2026 are yet to be announced, and candidates are advised to regularly check the website for the dates.

This Story also Contains

  1. FDDI PG Admission Dates 2026
  2. FDDI PG Courses 2026
  3. FDDI PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
  4. How to Fill the FDDI AIST 2026 Application Form?
  5. FDDI AIST Application Fee 2026
  6. FDDI PG Admission Fees 2026
  7. FDDI PG Exam Pattern 2026
  8. FDDI PG Syllabus 2026
  9. FDDI PG Admit Card 2026
  10. FDDI PG Entrance Exam Results 2026
FDDI PG Entrance Exam 2026: Registration Open, Dates Out, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus
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Candidates can check out the article below to learn all about the FDDI PG Entrance exam 2026 dates, the available courses, admission fees, FDDI PG eligibility criteria and more.

FDDI PG Admission Dates 2026

The FDDI AIST Exam Dates 2026 and schedule have been released on the official website. The FDDI AIST PG Entrance Exam is set for May 10, 2026. Candidates can refer to the complete schedule in the table below.

FDDI AIST 2026 Dates

Particulars

Dates

FDDI AIST Admission Prospectus and Online Application 2026

December 20, 2025

Last date of Online Submission FDDI AIST 2026 Application

April 20, 2026

Last date of Online Submission of application for AIST 2026 with Late Fee

April 30, 2026

FDDI Application Correction Window 2026

April 21-22, 2026

Availability of FDDI Admit Card 2026

May 1, 2026

FDDI AIST 2026 Exam

May 10, 2026

Merit List on Display at fddiindia.com

To be declared on the Official website

Date for FDDI Counselling 2026

To be declared on the Official website

Last date for FDDI Fee submission

July 15, 2026

Date of Orientation/Commencement of Classes

To be declared on the Official website

FDDI PG Courses 2026

Candidates looking forward to joining the M.Des programmes can choose from the following courses at the campuses mentioned below.

FDDI M.Des Course and Campus List

Particulars

M.Des Programme (2 years or 4 Semesters)

FDDI Noida Campus

M.Des (Footwear Design & Production) - 60 seats

M.Des (Fashion Design) - 30 seats

FDDI Hyderabad Campus

M.Des (Fashion Design) - 30

FDDI Chennai Campus

M.Des (Footwear Design & Production) - 60

FDDI PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates appearing for the FDDI PG entrance exam need to make sure that they fulfill the necessary eligibility criteria before admission to the FDDI PG course. The details regarding the FDDI eligibility criteria 2026 has been mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria for FDDI PG Admission 2026

  • M.Des. in Footwear Design & Production: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an institute or university recognized by law in India. Candidates without a design background may be required to complete a bridge programme consisting of two to three relevant subjects to gain essential design knowledge.

  • M.Des. in Fashion Design: Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized institute or university in India.

  • MBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise: Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian university or institution.

  • Candidates Awaiting Results: Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying Bachelor’s examination for the above programmes but whose results are pending at the time of admission are eligible to apply. If selected, they will be offered provisional admission and must submit their final results to the concerned Admission In-Charge on or before 30 September 2026. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of admission and forfeiture of fees. Proof of appearing in the final examination must be presented during the counselling process.

  • Age Limit: There is no age restriction for admission to the Master’s degree programmes (M.Des. / MBA).

How to Fill the FDDI AIST 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can fill out the FDDI Application form using the process below.

Step 1: New Candidate Registration

  • Visit the official FDDI website and select the option for fresh candidate login

  • Enter the required details to register for the chosen programme using a valid email ID

  • Submit the registration form as details cannot be edited once submitted

  • Login credentials and confirmation will be sent to the registered email ID

  • The registered email ID and date of birth will be used for all future logins

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Step 2: Prepare Required Documents

Before starting the application process, candidates should keep the following information ready and details ready

  • Active email ID valid for at least one year

  • Personal and academic qualification details

  • Category certificate for SC, ST or OBC Non-Creamy candidates if applicable

  • Disability certificate for PwD candidates if applicable

  • EWS certificate if applicable

  • Scanned passport-size photograph in JPG or JPEG format not exceeding 50 KB

  • Scanned signature in JPG or JPEG format not exceeding 50 KB

  • Debit or credit card details for online payment of the application fee

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Step 3: Fill the Application Form

  • Log in using the registered email ID and date of birth

  • Click on the option to fill the application form

  • Carefully enter all personal academic and programme-related details

  • Ensure accuracy as eligibility will be evaluated based on the submitted information

  • Save the details while filling the form and edit if required before making the payment

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Step 4: Upload Photograph and Signature

  • Click on the image upload section

  • Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph with a light, preferably white background

  • Ensure the face, eyes, and ears are clearly visible and avoid caps or dark glasses

  • Upload the signature scanned from white paper using black ink

  • Ensure both images are in JPG or JPEG format and do not exceed 50 KB

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

  • Proceed to the payment section and complete the payment using a debit or credit card

  • Review all details carefully before making the payment

  • Once payment is completed no changes will be allowed in the application form

  • However, a short correction window will be provided from April 21 to 22, 2026 until 4 PM for limited personal detail updates except exam city.

Step 6: Print the Application Form

  • Access the print application option after submission

  • Download and print a copy of the completed application form

  • Keep the printed form safe for future reference

FDDI AIST Application Fee 2026

Candidates need to pay the FDDI Application fee to complete the submission process and be considered for the receipt of the Admit Card.

FDDI Application Fee 2026

Particulars

Fee Amount

Non-refundable application fee (General / OBC-NC / GEN-EWS)

Rs. 600

Non-refundable application fee (SC / ST / PwD)

Rs. 300

Late fee for General / OBC (Non-Creamy) / GEN-EWS candidates

Rs. 800

Late fee for SC / ST / PwD candidates

Rs. 400

FDDI PG Admission Fees 2026

Candidates can check out the FDDI Admission Fees for 2026 in the table below. Checking out the FDDI PG Admission Fees 2026 can help candidates plan out their finances in advance.

Fee Structure for Postgraduate Program 2026

Particulars

2026-2027

2027-2028

Sem 1

Sem 2

Sem 3

Sem 4

Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)

Rs.1,29,700

Rs.1,29,700

Rs.1,29,700

Rs.1,29,700

Library Fee (Non-Refundable)

Rs.5000

Rs.5000

Rs.5000

Rs.5000

Mediclaim (Non-Refundable)

Rs.800

-

Rs.900

-

Student Development Fee

Rs.8500

-

Rs.6000

-

Exam Fee

Rs.2000

Rs.2000

Rs.2000

Rs.2000

One-time Fee

Alumni Membership fee

-

-

-

Rs.3000

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)

Rs.10000

-

-

-

Security Deposit (Refundable)

Rs.10000

-

-

-

Total

Rs.1,66,000

Rs.1,36,700

Rs.1,43,600

Rs.1,39,700

NRI/Industry sponsored candidates are required to pay 50% extra of the tuition fee (other components of FEE will remain the same.)

FDDI PG Exam Pattern 2026

Checking out the FDDI 2026 exam pattern can give candidates much needed insight into the entrance exam for FDDI M.Des entrance exam.

FDDI PG Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

Section and Description

No. of Questions

Marks per Question

Max. Marks

  1. Analytical Ability

25

2

50

  1. English Comprehension and Grammar

50

1

50

  1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

50

1

50

  1. Management Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test

50

1

50

FDDI PG Syllabus 2026

Candidates can review the FDDI PG syllabus 2026 to strategise and plan their study schedule for FDDI AIST. The syllabus for the FDDI AIST entrance exam comprises the following subjects

  • Analytical Ability
  • English Comprehension & Grammar
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • Management Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test

Aside from the FDDI PG syllabus, candidates can also review some of the best books for design exams. The table below provides a list of books recommended for the FDDI AIST entrance exam 2026.

Books Recommended for FDDI PG entrance 2026

Subject

Recommended Title

Analytical Ability

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

English Comprehension & Grammar

  • High School English Grammar and Composition - Wren and Martin

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • Manorama Yearbook - Manorama

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge by Lucent Publications

Management Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test

  • Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman

  • Design Drawing by Francis D.K. Ching

  • MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Entrance Exams with Practice CD by GKP (G. K. Publications)

FDDI PG Admit Card 2026

The FDDI PG Admit Cards will be released on the official website on May 1, 2026. Candidates can access their respective admit cards with their login credentials. Here are the steps involved.

  • Visit the FDDI official website.

  • Click on the download admit card option.

  • Enter credentials such as application number, date of birth or email id

  • Click on the submit button.

  • Admit card will be displayed on the screen. Download and take a print of the same.

FDDI PG Entrance Exam Results 2026

The FDDI entrance exam results for PG will likely be declared in June 2026 tentatively. Candidates can access the result on the official website through the process below.

  • Visit the official website of FDDI

  • Enter the details such as application number, date of birth or roll number

  • Click on the submit button

  • The FDDI AIST results will be on the screen

  • Take a print of the same for further reference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the FDDI PG Entrance Exam 2026?
A:

Candidates can appear for the FDDI PG 2026 entrance exam on May 10, 2026. 

Q: What is the FDDI PG application fee?
A:

The non-refundable application fee (General / OBC-NC / GEN-EWS) is Rs. 600 whereas the non-refundable application fee (SC / ST / PwD) is Rs. 300.

Q: What is the age limit for FDDI PG courses?
A:

There is no age limit for the FDDI PG courses.

Q: How difficult is the FDDI PG entrance exam?
A:

The difficulty level for the FDDI PG entrance exam is at the moderate level.

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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



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