FDDIAIST 2026: Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST) 2026

Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test

Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST) 2026

FDDI AIST 2026
[Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test 2026]
conducted by Footwear Design and Development Institute, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India
Admission to UG & PG Programs 2026-2027

FDDI AIST, or the Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test, is a nationwide entrance exam conducted by FDDI. It serves as the primary means for candidates to gain admission into various undergraduate (B.Des., BBA, MBA) and postgraduate (M.Des.) programs related to footwear design, leather goods & accessories, fashion design, and retail & fashion merchandise.

Important Dates

Candidates are required to fill the Registration Form Online as per the instructions mentioned and upload the requisite documents at the time of Registration. A candidate has to make an online payment of Rs. 600/- (General/OBC (Non Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category) & Rs. 300/- (SC/ST/PWD Category) against the registration.

Payments of application fee (Rs. 600/- or Rs. 300/-) can be made through credit cards/debit cards/internet banking. The bank and/or transaction charges on the application fee will be borne by the candidate.

Launch of Admission Prospectus / Online application for AIST 2026	1st January, 2026
Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2026	20th April, 2026
Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2026 with Late Fee	30th April, 2026
Availability of open window for editing forms	21st April, 2026 - 22nd April, 2026
Availability of Admit cards	1st May, 2026
Entrance exam Date (AIST 2026)	10th May, 2026
Merit list display on www.fddiindia.com	To be announced on Official website
Dates of Counselling - 2026	To be announced on Official website
Last date of fee submission	15th July, 2026
Date of Orientation / Commencement of Classes	To be announced on Official website

* If any candidate is unable to submit online application for All India Selection Test (AIST) 2026 by 20th April, 2026 such candidates may be provided a final opportunity to online submit their Application for AIST 2026 by 30th April, 2026 on payment of additional late fee of Rs. 800/- in case of General / OBC (Non Creamy) / GEN-EWS Category candidate and Rs. 400/- in case of SC / ST / PWD Category candidates.

Non-Refundable Application Fee for General / OBC (Non Creamy) / GEN-EWS Category:
Rs. 600/- through online payment gateway only.
Non-Refundable Application Fee for SC / ST / PWD Category:
Rs. 300/- through online payment gateway only.

Examination Centres

A Paper Based Test (PBT) for all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Programmes will be conducted on 10th May, 2026 at 38 cities.

The candidate may select only ONE city for the examination. No request for change in examination center will be entertained at any stage.

• Vijayawada
• Bhubaneswar
• FDDI Ankleshwar (Surat)
• FDDI Chandigarh
• FDDI Chennai
• FDDI Chhindwara
• FDDI Fursatganj (Raebareli)
• FDDI Guna
• FDDI Hyderabad
• FDDI Jodhpur

• FDDI Noida
• FDDI Patna
• FDDI Rohtak
• Agra
• Ahmedabad
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Dehradun

• Delhi
• Gwalior
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Jamshedpur
• Kanpur
• Kolkata
• Kochi
• Lucknow
• Mumbai

• Pune
• Ranchi
• Raipur
• Vishakhapatnam
• Guwahati
• Kota
• Dimapur
• Jammu
• Nagpur

Note: Please note that FDDI reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres mentioned. In such a case, an alternate centre, which is locationally and administratively convenient, will be allotted. Candidates may e-mail: admission@fddiindia.com for related queries.

Admission Procedure

Admission Procedure - NRI/Industry Sponsorship/Students Category
Over and above the regular seats, 10% seats are reserved for NRI / Industry-Sponsored / candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The NRI / Industry Sponsored Candidate shall be interviewed and the selection shall be done on merit basis. NRI/ Industry sponsored candidates are required to pay twice the tuition fee in case of Noida and Hyderabad Campuses and 50% extra tuition fee for other campuses in addition to the other components of the fee.

Non-resident Indian (NRI)
Non Resident Indians, who are citizens of India holding an Indian passport and have temporarily immigrated to another country for six months or more for work, residence or any other purpose and who meet eligibility and admission requirements of FDDI can also apply for admission.

Only a person who is a NRI himself/herself may seek admission and no other candidate without NRI status would be eligible. Admission under this category shall be made on the basis of merit. If any or all seats from the NRI quota remain unfilled, the resulting vacancy shall be filled on merit of the applicants for admission.

The vacant seats under NRI / Industry-Sponsored / Foreign Nationals category will not be offered to any regular candidate.

Candidates may apply for admission under NRI / Industry Sponsored category. Please visit the FDDI website for regular updates regarding submission of Application Form under this category.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are expected to possess good communication skills in English. It is recommended that the candidates should have good command in written and spoken English language as the same may help the candidates to improve their performance in the entrance test and interviews for on-board placement which are conducted in English only, in comprehending the programme taught and also getting placements.

A candidate who has passed:

10+2, in any stream, from any recognized Board; or
any School or Board or University examination in India or in foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system; or
School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

A candidate who has appeared for any examination as mentioned above, and whose result has not been declared at the time of admission, shall be eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor’s Programmes and such candidate, if selected, shall be granted provisional admission and shall be required to submit the result of the requisite examination on or before the 30th day of September 2026 to the Admission In Charge where the admission has been granted, failing which the candidate’s admission may be cancelled and entire fee will be forfeited. Such candidates have to produce proof of having appeared for the examination during the Counseling process of FDDI programmes.

The age limit for the Bachelor’s programme shall be 25 years as on the 1st July 2026.

Master of Design (M.Des.) in Footwear Design & Production: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. However, the bridge programme compriseing of two to three relevant subjects may be offered with the existing M.Des. programme to the students who doesn’t have any design background to provide necessary design inputs in order to understand the design concepts.
Master of Design (M.Des.) in Fashion Design: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Retail & Fashion Merchandise: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India.
A candidate who has appeared in any examination for any of the degree referred to under clause (A) & clause (B) and whose result has not been declared at the time of admission, shall be eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s Programmes and such candidate, if selected, shall be granted provisional admission and shall be required to submit the result of the requisite examination on or before the 30th day of September 2026 to the Admission In Charge where the admission has been granted, failing which the candidate’s admission may be cancelled and entire fee will be forfeited. Such candidates have to produce proof of having appeared for the final examination during the Counseling process of FDDI programmes.
Age Limit for Master Degree programmes (M.Des./MBA): No Age limit.

How To Apply

For Admissions 2026, candidates are requested to submit ONLINE APPLICATION for All India Selection test (AIST) 2026.

Candidates are required to apply online through website: https://admissions.fddiindia.com They can access this website also through the ‘Admissions 2026 - Apply Now’ banner on the homepage of official website of FDDI (www.fddiindia.com).

(Entries in the application form shall be required to be filled only in English.)

Step By Step guidelines for applying online may be referred for the purpose. The prospectus is available at FDDI website www.fddiindia.com free of cost. The application fee has to be paid through online payment gateway only. Candidates have to pay this amount for Bachelor / Master Programme he/she applies for.

Non-Refundable Application Fee for General/OBC (Non Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category: Rs. 600/- through online payment gateway only.

Non-Refundable Application Fee for SC/ST/PWD Category: Rs. 300/- through online payment gateway only.

Mode of Payment of application fee: Credit Cards/Debit Cards/Internet banking.

Payments of application fee (Rs. 600/- or Rs. 300/-) can be made online as explained above through any means. The bank and/or transaction charges on the application fee will be borne by the candidate. Candidates are advised to apply on or before the last date of submission of Application Form.

Candidates are advised to keep a printout/photocopy of Application Form for further reference along with proof of payment.

Prior to making the payment candidate can edit/amend the information in the online application. Once the payment has been made by the candidate he/she will not be allowed to change/modify any information by the system. However, candidates will be given an opportunity to review and correct their personal information (changing the City of Examination is not permitted) in the application form from 21st-22nd April, 2026.

Application fee already paid will not be refunded in case the application is found not eligible for admissions to FDDI after editing / updating of the application form.

It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide correct information during the application process. At any stage if it is found that the information provided by the candidate is not true, FDDI has the right to cancel his/her candidature. Any direct or indirect attempt to influence the management and employees of the institute will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

After closing the window to edit the application form, the information filled up in the application form will not be changed at any stage. Therefore, candidates/guardians are advised to fill-up the application form with due diligence.

Step by Step Process to fill Online Application Form

New candidate to create Log In (New Log In)

New Candidate to visit the website: https://admissions.fddiindia.com and click: Fresh Candidate to create Log In (Register)
Fill the details to register for any programme. You must have a valid email ID for applying online.
Press the button “Register”. Once the information filled here will not be changed.
The confirmation for the registration along with password to login will be sent on your email entered.

Note: Kindly note the Email-ID and Password as filled by you will be used to login to the website to fill the online application form.

Essential Documents to be made ready
Before starting to fill up the on-line application, keep ready with you the following details / documents / Information

Valid Email ID (the email should be valid for at least 1 year)
Personal and Educational qualification details
Government ID Card number (Aadhar/Passport/PAN/Voter)
Caste / Tribe / Class certificate (for SC / ST / OBC(NC) candidate)
Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
EWS Certificate if eligible
Image of scanned photograph in jpg / jpeg format and size should not exceed 50 KB
Image of scanned signature in jpg / jpeg format and size should not exceed 50 KB
Debit / Credit Card details for making online payment against the Application Fee

Already logged in candidate log in to complete the process of filling Online Application Form (Log In to yout accounr)
Already Logged In Candidate to visit the website: https://admissions.fddiindia.com and login by clicking Already Logged In Candidate to complete Process. On clicking Already Logged In Candidate to Complete Process log into your account and the page will appear which will have buttons indication 4 actions which are to be completed for submission of online application form:
1) FILL APPLICATION
2) UPLOADING IMAGE (Photograph & Signature)
3) MAKE PAYMENT
4) PRINT APPLICATION

Action 1: Fill Application (Click On The Button To Fill Application Form)
Fill the details on the online application form. Since your eligibility will be screened based on the information furnished by you, you are required to exercise sufficient care to correctly furnish the details of your Qualification, etc.

While filling the application form online, please save the information by clicking the button “SAVE”.

In case you wish to edit any information you can do that by log in again using Email-ID and Date of birth and after editing the information, make sure to save the information by clicking the button “SAVE”.

Action 2: Uploading Images
Upload Photograph - Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white background, and has no harsh shadows. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. Also, ensure that both ears are visible in the picture. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face. The image should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format. Size of file should be not be more than 50 kb.

Upload Signature - Sign on white paper with Black ink pen and scan it. Please scan the signature area only and not the entire page and ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50 kb. Please note that this signature would appear on the Admit Card, and if it does not match the signature on the answer sheet at the time of the written test and at the time of Interview, the candidature will be cancelled. The image should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format. Size of file should not be more than 50 kb.

Action 3: Make Payment
Payment through Debit Card / Credit Card: Keep the Debit Card / Credit Card Details handy.
In case you wish to change the category, click button “Home” and then click button “Action 1: Fill Application” so that the application form will be opened. After editing the information, make sure to save the information by clicking the button “SAVE”. Now click button “Home” and then click button “Action 3: Make Payment” and proceed for the payment.
Note: Once the payment has been made through Debit/Credit Card or Demand Draft; you will not be allowed to change/modify any information.
Prior to making the payment, candidate can edit / amend the information in the online application form. Once the payment has been made, you will not be allowed to change/modify any information by the system. However, candidates will be given an opportunity to review and correct their personal information (changing the City of Examination is not permitted) in the application form from 21st-22nd April, 2026 (1600 Hrs.).

Action 4: Print Application
Candidate can view the submitted form by clicking the button “Action 4: Print Application” and can take print out of the same for their record.

On correctly following the above steps, you would have completed the application process.

Download (Print) the Admit Card
On the basis of information given in the FDDI Application Form, Admit Card of provisionally eligible candidates will be available for download from website: (Provided soon) from 01th May, 2026.

Download Admit Card – On the due date for Admit Card, re-login to the website: https://admissions.fddiindia.com. A link for downloading Admit Card for written test, containing the details of the centre/venue for the examination, etc., will be available.

Print Admit Card - Take a printout of the admit card. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the Written Test Venue without a valid Admit Card.

NOTE: THE ADMIT CARD FOR WRITTEN TEST WILL NOT BE SENT BY POST OR EMAIL. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO REGULARLY CHECK FDDI WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.

Programmes Offered & Seat Structure

Seat Structure

Sl. No.	Campus	School of Footwear & Design Production	School of Fashion Design	School of Leather Goods & Accessories Design	School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise	Total
Sl. No.	Campus	B.Des. - Footwear	B.Des. - Fashion	B.Des. - Leather Goods and accessories Design	BBA	Total
1	Noida	80	80	80	50	290
2	Fursatganj (Raebareli)	60	60	30	--	150
3	Chennai	80	60	--	--	140
4	Kolkata	30	30	60	--	120
5	Rohtak	60	60	--	--	120
6	Jodhpur	30	60	30	40	160
7	Chhindwara	60	60	--	--	120
8	Guna	60	30	--	--	90
9	Ankleshwar (Surat)	40	40	--	30	110
10	Patna	60	60	--	30	120
11	Hyderabad	60	60	60	60	240
12	Chandigarh	60	60	30	30	180
	Total	680	660	290	240	1870

* Based on the specialization selected by the candidate, the degree will be awarded accordingly.

Note:
1. FDDI reserves the right to change the campus and/or programme of a student if the enrolment for that specific program at the campus is less than 20 students. Subsequently student will be required to pay fee and other charges as applicable for that specific campus and/or programme.
2. Over and above the regular seats, 10% seats are reserved for NRI/Industry-Sponsored candidates who meet the presribed eligibility criteria.

Sl. No.	Campus	School of Footwear & Design Production	School of Fashion Design	School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise	Total
Sl. No.	Campus	M.Des. - Footwear	M.Des. - Fashion	MBA	Total
1	Noida	50	30	50	130
2	Fursatganj (Raebareli)	--	--	40	40
3	Chennai	30	--	--	30
4	Kolkata	--	--	--	00
5	Rohtak	--	--	30	30
6	Jodhpur	--	--	30	30
7	Chhindwara	--	--	30	30
8	Guna	--	--	30	30
9	Ankleshwar (Surat)	--	--	30	30
10	Patna	--	--	40	40
11	Hyderabad	--	30	60	90
12	Chandigarh	--	--	30	30
	Total	80	60	370	510

* Based on the specialization selected by the candidate, the degree will be awarded accordingly.

Note:
1. FDDI reserves the right to change the campus and/or programme of a student if the enrolment for that specific program at the campus is less than 20 students. Subsequently student will be required to pay fee and other charges as applicable for that specific campus and/or programme.

2. Over and above the regular seats, 10% seats are reserved for NRI/Industry-Sponsored candidates who meet the presribed eligibility criteria.

Examination Process

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRANCE TEST
The Examination Process (For all programmes)
All eligible candidates would have to go through an examination process (Paper Based Test). The medium of the test will be in English /Hindi only. The process for Bachelor & Master programmes is separately listed below.

The Written Examination (Bilingual) (For all programmes)
Based on their choice of city, all eligible candidates will have to appear for the written entrance examination at the Examination Centres opted by them. The written entrance examination is designed to test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme opted.

Note: Candidates appearing in final year exam shall be provisionally allowed to appear in FDDI entrance examination. However, such candidates are required to submit mark sheet of final year at the time of admission. In case candidates fail in the final year exams, their admission shall be cancelled. Marking Scheme for AIST 2026

Section	Description	No. of Questions	Marks for Question	Max Marks
A	Analytical Ability	25	1	25
B	Design Aptitude Test	1	50	50
C	General Awareness	35	1	35
D	Comprehension	25	1	25
D	Grammar, Usage, etc.	15	1	15
E	Business Aptitude Test	25	2	50
	Total	126		200

- B.Des. Applicants - Attempt Sections A, B, C and D
- BBA Applicants - Attempt Sections A, C, D, and E

Section	Description	No. of Questions	Marks for Question	Max Marks
A	Analytical Ability	25	2	50
B	English Comprehension & Grammar	50	1	50
C	General Knowledge & Current Affairs	50	1	50
D	Management Aptitude Test & Design Aptitude Test	50	1	50
	Total	175		200

Sample Paper
- B.Des Sample Paper 2025
- BBA Sample paper 2025
- B.Des & BBA Sample Paper 2025
- M.Des & MBA Sample Paper 2025

CONTACT:
+91 93544 91833, +91 92055 56336, +91 92055 56337, +91 92055 56338, +91 92055 56339
admission@fddiindia.com

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Published By: Sahadeb

Published On: 07 Apr 2026

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