Footwear Design & Development Institute is a leading research and training institute dedicated to the advancement and growth of the Footwear and Product, Leather Products, Retail and Fashion Merchandise and Fashion Design industries. The institute offers undergraduate fashion and footwear design course, namely, BDes, BBA and MBA. Admissions to BDes course is based on the AIST entrance exam which is a national level entrance exam conducted by FDDI itself.

Every year, many reputable national and international corporations such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail, Landmark Group and others take part in placement drives of the institute. FDDI also has world-class infrastructure and facilities and has received numerous prestigious certifications and accreditations

FDDI, Chhindwara Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2010 | Government
Location Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Entrance Exam AIST Entrance Exam
Courses Offered UG and PG
Popular Courses BDes
Admission Criteria Entrance Based
Application Mode Online
Top Recruiters Nike, Adidas, Puma, Reliance Retail, Landmark Group
Campus Area 20 Acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website FDDI, Chhindwara

FDDI, Chhindwara Courses

Fashion Design and Development Institute in Chhindwara offers UG and PG programs in disciplines as mentioned below:

COURSE SPECIALIZATIONS ELIGIBILITY SELECTION CRITERIA
BDes Footwear Design & Production 10+2/ Intermediate from a recognized board FDDI AIST Entrance Exam
Fashion Designing
BBA Retail & Fashion Merchandising
MBA Retail & Fashion merchandise A bachelor’s degree in any discipline

FDDI, Chhindwara Admissions

Admissions to Fashion Design and Development Institute, Chhindwara are provided on the basis of the FDDI AIST entrance test conducted by the institute at the national level followed by a counselling round.

How to Apply?

Below mentioned are the steps to apply for FFDI, Chhindwara:

  1. Visit the official website of the institute.
  2. Navigate to the ‘Admissions 2021 – Apply Now’ tab.
  3. Create a login account with a valid email address and phone number to register yourself.
  4. After completing the registration process, complete the online application form with all of the necessary information.
  5. Scan and upload a recent passport-size picture and signature.
  6. Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net transfer.
  7. Submit the application form and take a printout of the same for future reference.
  8. Candidates must download the application form and appear for the written test on the prescribed date and venue.
  9. Candidates shortlisted will be required to appear for the counselling round for seat confirmation.

FDDI, Chhindwara Placements

FDDI provides almost 83% of placements every year across all campuses. Various reputed national and multinational corporations conduct campus interviews at FDDI. Other tasks of the teams include technical career coaching, planning interview skills and the production of successful resumes, as well as conducting seminars and events. The institute has 120 major recruiters and candidates are also provided with internships in several organizations. Some of the major recruiters are:

Adidas Lifestyle Liberty Reliance Footprints Ltd.
Tata International Ltd Clarks SSIPL Retail Pvt. Ltd. Zara
Landmark Group Relaxo Footwear Limited Bata Group Royer (Buying House)
Lifung Europe Bayer Nova Buying House Tirubala Exports

FDDI, Chhindwara Facilities

FDDI, Chhindwara provides many infrastructural and academic facilities to its students including Conference and Lecture Halls, Auditorium, Computer Laboratories etc. Overall, FDDI Chhindwara is a cutting-edge international campus providing various facilities as mentioned below:

  • Hostel:;The FDDI-Chhindwara Hostel provides a spacious, sanitary and safe environment for both boys and girls. The rooms are well-ventilated and furnished along with recreation rooms and Color TVs, Music Systems, RO Systems, Dining Halls and Indoor Sports to enable students to engage in physical activities.
  • Library:;The institute has a resourceful central library with more than 10,000 books and magazines and study materials for Competitions, Literature, Novels, Magazines related to Fashion, Textile and Footwear Industry.
  • Workshop:;The workshop building has fully air-conditioned smart classrooms with audio-visual facility and internet connectivity and is equipped with modern footwear designing and manufacturing machines for training.
  • Sports, Culture and Co-Curricular Activities:;For all round development of students and make them industry ready FDDI Chhindwara organizes sports, culture and other co-curricular activities along with indoor games such as Badminton, Volleyball, Cricket etc.

FDDI, Chhindwara Faculty

International and Indian experts in the fields of footwear, fashion design, technology and management, and retail make up the faculty of Fashion Design and Development Institute Chhindwara. The faculty members have extensive experience working as consultants for industries across India. The faculty members are highly qualified and expertise in their field of study. Some of them are:

  • Mrs. Krishi Sarin
    • Designation: Junior Consultant
    • Specialization: Fashion Design
  • Mr. Chandra Shekhar
    • Designation: Senior Faculty
    • Specialization: Footwear Production & Management
  • Mrs. Shweta Saini
    • Designation: Senior Consultant
    • Specialization: Retail
  • Mr. NB Lal
    • Designation: Junior Consultant
    • Specialization: Retail Management
  • Mr. Mayank Bhatt
    • Designation: Junior Consultant
    • Specialization: Footwear CAD CAM

FAQs

Ques: Is there any reservation criteria followed by FDDI, Chhindwara?

Ans: The Fashion Design and Development Institute of Chhindwara accepts reservations for the following categories in each program, both sponsored and non-sponsored:

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

Ques: What is FDDI AIST?

Ans: FDDI AIST is a national level entrance test conducted by Footwear Design and Development Institute for admissions to UG and PG courses offered at all campuses of FDDI. The entrance test comprises 4 sections namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness and Business Aptitude Test respectively.

Ques. What is the course fee of BDes at FDDI, Chhindwara?

Ans. The fee structure is as follows:

PARTICULARS 1ST YEAR (INR) 2ND YEAR (INR) 3RD YEAR (INR) 4TH YEAR (INR)
Tuition Fee 1,14,000 1,25,400 1,38,000 1,51,800
Library Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Mediclaim Fee 800 900 1,000 1,100
Student Development Fee 3,000 3,300 3,700 4,100
Exam Fee 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Registration Fee 10,000 – – –
Security Fee 10,000 – – –
Total 1,51,800 1,43,600 1,56,700 1,71,000

Ques. Are there any scholarships at FDDI Chhindwara?

Ans. No, the institute does not offer any scholarship on its own. However, students can avail two state government scholarships as mentioned below:

  1. Post Matric Scholarship MP for OBC/SC/ST
  2. Post Matric Scholarship Maharashtra