FDDI AIST
FDDI All India Selection Test
Form Date: 15 Dec - 30 Apr 2027 (Tentative)
Online Mode, Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 15 Dec - 30 Apr 2027
FDDI AIST Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 500
- Examination Modes:Online Mode, Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body:Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
- Courses:BBA, B.DES
- Streams:Management, Design
FDDI AIST 2027: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility
Updated On - October 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
FDDI AIST 2027 applications are expected to open on 15 December 2026, with the last date to apply tentatively set as 30 April 2027. The entrance test is projected to be held on 18 June 2027. The Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI AIST) is conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions in Footwear Design and Leather Goods, Retail and Fashion Merchandise, Footwear Production, and Accessories Design. The exam takes place once a year at the national level. FDDI offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes aimed at building professional skills, enabling career-ready qualifications, and broadening knowledge across the footwear and fashion industry. Candidates can check all details about the FDDI AIST 2027 exam — including the application form, eligibility criteria, admit card, and more — below.
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FDDI AIST 2027 Latest Update as on 16 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited
Checked on 16 October 2026
FDDI AIST 2027 has no official notification yet; students should watch the FDDI official website for the 2027 application form, while the exam will be conducted by Footwear Design & Development Institute.
As of 16 October 2026, FDDI has not yet published the official FDDI AIST 2027 notification, so the 2027 cycle remains pending on the official website. Footwear Design & Development Institute is the conducting body, and students should treat all 2027 dates as provisional until the notice is released. Based on the previous-cycle pattern, the notification is expected in late 2026, the application form may open in early January 2027, and the entrance exam is likely around the second week of May 2027. For now, candidates should track updates on fddiindia.com, keep documents ready, and avoid relying on any date that is not officially announced.
✓ Official
- Official 2027 dates and notification for FDDI AIST have not yet been announced by the official body (fddiindia.com); this page is checked regularly and will be updated as soon as the 2027 notice is published.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- Notification expected in November or December 2026 (tentative; based on previous-cycle pattern)
- Online application form expected to open in the first week of January 2027 (tentative)
- Registration fee is expected to remain ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹300 for SC/ST/PWD (tentative)
- AIST exam is likely in the second week of May 2027 (tentative)
- B.Des and M.Des selection is expected to include design aptitude, general awareness, and comprehension (tentative)
- Admissions are expected across 12 FDDI campuses, including Noida, Hyderabad, and Chennai (tentative)
Sources: FDDI official website
Major Changes This Year
No official change has been announced for FDDI AIST 2027 yet; the next expected step is the 2027 notification and application window, both still awaited and based only on the previous-cycle pattern.
No major change has been officially announced yet for FDDI AIST 2027. The currently available information is only a previous-cycle baseline, so any mention of notification timing, application start, exam schedule, fee structure, syllabus, or campus intake remains tentative until FDDI issues the 2027 notice. Students should therefore wait for the official announcement before treating any timeline or rule as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the FDDI AIST 2027 notification been released?
No, the official 2027 notification has not been released yet; it is still awaited.
When will the FDDI AIST 2027 application form open?
It is expected to open in early January 2027, but this is not officially confirmed yet.
Who conducts FDDI AIST 2027?
The exam is conducted by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI).
What is the expected FDDI AIST 2027 exam date?
The exam is likely to be held in the second week of May 2027, based on the previous-cycle pattern, but the date is not official yet.
What is the expected application fee for FDDI AIST 2027?
The expected fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹300 for SC/ST/PWD, but this has not been officially confirmed for 2027.
What courses are covered in FDDI AIST 2027?
The exam is expected to cover admissions for courses such as B.Des and M.Des, but course details for 2027 should be verified from the official notification.
How should candidates prepare before the notification comes out?
Candidates should keep documents ready, follow the official FDDI website regularly, and wait for the confirmed 2027 notice before paying fees or filling the form.
FDDI AIST 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check FDDI AIST status from below:
| Particulars | Status |
|---|---|
| Exam Status | Registration started |
Latest Updates:
- FDDI AIST 2027 Online Registration is expected to begin on 15 December 2026 and tentatively close on 30 April 2027. Scroll down to apply online.
- FDDI AIST 2027 Entrance Exam is tentatively scheduled for 18 June 2027.
FDDI AIST 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can check here all the important FDDI AIST 2027 dates for the application form in the given table below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Start date to fill FDDI AIST Application form 2027 | 15 December, 2026 (Tentative) |
End date to fill FDDI AIST Registration form 2027 | 30 April, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Last Date of Semester Fee Submission | To be announced |
Availability of open window for editing form | To be announced |
FDDI AIST Entrance Test | 18 June, 2027 (Tentative) |
Result | 30 June, 2027 (Tentative) |
Counselling Form | July, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allocation Result (Round-I) | 2nd or 3rd week of July, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Seat Allocation Result (Round-II) | To be announced |
FDDI AIST 2027 Application Form
The applicants must check their eligibility before filling out the Application form. The FDDI AIST 2027 Application Form details are listed below.
- Candidates who want to appear for FDDI AIST 2027 are required to fill out the Application form on time which is yet to be made available on the official website.
- The candidates appearing for the first time have to enter as ‘New Candidate’ on the website.
- All the information must be read carefully, and all the required details such as photograph, signature and documents should be uploaded by the applicant in the format of JPG and JPEG.
- Mention the course you are applying for and fill in the personal details. Proceed by clicking the ‘Submit’ button.
- A unique login ID and password is sent to the candidate via SMS and Email. With this, the registration process gets completed.
FDDI AIST 2027 Application Fee
Applicants for FDDI AIST shall select the course of their choice and make the application fee paid.
Payment Mode – Candidates can pay the application fees through a Credit or debit card or internet baking.
Category | Fees |
General/OBC (Non Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category | Rs 600/- |
SC/ST/PWD Category | Rs 300/- |
After successful payment of fees for FDDI AIST 2027, the candidates shall take a print out of the confirmation page which could be used for future reference.
FDDI AIST 2027 Application Form Correction
Candidates who successfully submit their Application Form with Fees are able to edit mistakes for a specified period. In order to make correction in the application form, they have to log in with their registered email address and Birth Date. Candidates able to make corrections in their personal details only, they can edit or change their exam centre/time.
FDDI AIST 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The FDDI AIST 2027 eligibility is as follows:
- Candidates will be eligible to apply for the Undergraduate Programmes only if they have passed or appeared for 10+2/ qualifying examinations in the year 2020 -21 in any stream from any recognized board of education.
The FDDI Entrance Exam Criteria also states that aspirants who are 25 years of age or below can appear for UG Programme.
- 7.5 per cent of the total number of available seats in each course is reserved for Industry- sponsored candidates.
FDDI AIST 2027 Admit Card
FDDI AIST Admit card 2027 will be released on the official website. Applicants will have to offer any two of the following credentials - Date of Birth, Application Number, and Email ID for downloading the FDDI AIST Admit Card. Candidates will have to take a printout of the Admit Card and keep it with them because they will not receive any hard copy of the Admit Card for FDDI All India Selection Test under any circumstance. The exam will be organised in 31 cities in India.
Steps to download the admit card –
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the Footwear Design and Development Institute.
- Step 2: Click on the link given for downloading the admit card.
- Step 3: Enter the login credentials. After this, Admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 4: Download and take a printout of the Admit card for future references.
The applicants must bring the printout of the FDDI AIST Admit Card comprising of their passport size photograph on the day of examination.
FDDI AIST 2027 Exam Pattern
FDDI AIST 2027 will be an online multiple-choice exam. The exam will consist of 200 questions under four different sections. The candidate can appear for the exam either in English or Hindi. The time duration of the test will be two and a half hour. There will be one mark for each correct answer and no negative marks shall be given for incorrect answers.
Sections | Type of Questions | Total number of questions |
|---|---|---|
Section A | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
Section B | Verbal Ability | 50 |
Section C | General Awareness | 50 |
Section D | Business Aptitude Test (BAT) for B.Des - RFM or Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for Design Programmes (B.Des-FDP, B.Des-LGAD & B.Des-FD) | 50 |
Total | 200 | |
The candidates are requested to click on the provided link to get the detailed FDDI AIST 2027 Exam Pattern.
FDDI AIST 2027 Syllabus
Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) did not share any prescribed syllabus for the FDDI AIST. But the topics that are given below should be considered by the aspirants while studying for the examination.
FDDI AIST Syllabus for BDes –
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Verbal Ability
- General Awareness
- General Knowledge
- Visualisation
- Colour and composition
- FDDI AIST Syllabus for MDes-
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension & Analytical Ability
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- General Awareness
- Visualisation
- Colour and composition
- Students have to be updated with current affairs to prepare for the general awareness section.
Candidates can download the FDDI AIST 2027 Prospectus Pdf here.
FDDI AIST 2027 Preparation Tips
Before going for the exam the candidates must make notes for the best result. Following are preparation tips for FDDI AIST 2027 exam:
- Candidates should be able to manage their time wisely to not get exhausted during their study time. A proper schedule should be made and followed.
- Since the Exam has no negative marking, the students should appear for the examination to attempt every single question and not leave any question blank.
- While studying, students should take enough breaks to make sure that their mind is calm and composed.
- Students should have all the knowledge about current affairs which would be helpful for them for scoring high in the General Awareness Section.
FDDI AIST 2027 Result
FDDI AIST 2027 Result will be uploaded online on the official website of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). The merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the FDDI Admission process.
Steps to check FDDI AIST result 2027 —
- Check the official website of FDDI.
- Proceed and check for the `FDDI AIST 2027 RESULT’ Section.
- Fill all the login details and click on the Submit Button.
- The Result will be displayed Online. Take a print out of the Result for future references.
FDDI AIST 2027 Counselling
The Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test counselling will be done after the exam result will be announced. The candidates can check the details regarding counselling from the points given below:
- After the announcement of results, the FDDI will release the list of Merit Rank Holders who will have to report to the FDDI Noida Campus on a specified date along with the required documents.
- The counselling of FDDI AIST involves programme and campus allotment to qualified candidates depending on their rank and merit in the entrance exam.
- Aspirants who get allotted seats will have to pay Rs 25,000 immediately after the counselling session to reserve the seats. Seven working days will be given to the candidates for depositing the balance fee.
- It is necessary to know that counselling charges will not be refunded if the candidate wishes to withdraw from admission.
The candidates can look at the complete details for FDDI AIST 2027 Counselling here.
FDDI AIST 2027 Seat Matrix
Candidates can check seat distribution for admission to different categories and campuses below
Reservation Scheme:
| Category | Reserved Seats |
| SC(Scheduled Caste) | 15% of seats reserved |
| ST(Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% of seats reserved |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 27% of seats reserved |
| Physically Disabled | 3% of seats reserved |
Total Intake Per Campus
| Campus | Total no. of Seats |
| Noida | 375 of seats |
| Chennai | 360 of seats |
| Kolkata | 255 of seats |
| Fursatganj | 300 of seats |
| Rohtak | 300 of seats |
| Hyderabad | 330 of seats |
| Jodhpur | 210 of seats |
| Chandigarh | 255 of seats |
| Chhindwara | 150 of seats |
| Ankleshwar | 180 of seats |
| Guna | 165 of seats |
| Patna | 195 of seats |
Courses Offered by FDDI
FDDI offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Most of these programs have been developed after an initial survey of the demand for such studies. The FDDI Courses are as follows:
Bachelor's Degree Programmes (4 Years)
- B. DES. (FOOTWEAR DESIGN & PRODUCTION)
- B. DES. (LEATHER GOODS & ACCESSORIES DESIGN)
- B. DES. (FASHION DESIGN)
Bachelor Degree Programme (3 Years)
- BBA (RETAIL & FASHION MERCHANDISE)
Master Degree Programmes (2 years)
- M. DES. (FOOTWEAR DESIGN & PRODUCTION)
- M. DES. (CAD)
- MBA (RETAIL & FASHION MERCHANDISE)
FDDI AIST Examination Centres
The test centres of FDDI AIST are as follows:
- Ankleshwar
- Agra
- Bareilly
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Chhindwara
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Fursatganj
- Guna
- Gwalior
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Jamshedpur
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- Kanpur
- Meerut
- Lucknow
- Noida
- Pune
- Patna
- Ranchi
- Raipur
- Rohtak
- Vishakhapatnam
- Mumbai
Download FDDI Prospectus 2026 (Latest Available)
FDDI AIST 2027 Highlights
The highlights for the FDDI are as follows:
Exam Name | FDDI AIST 2027 |
Exam Full Name | FDDI All India Selection Test |
Conducting Body | Footwear Design and Development Institute |
Level | National Level |
Course | Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programme |
FDDI Official website | |
Application Link | |
Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
Exam Purpose | To offer undergraduate admission in Footwear design and Leather goods, Retail and Fashion Merchandise, Footwear Production and Accessories Design. |
About Footwear Design and Development Institute
The FDDI was established in the year 1986 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Footwear Design and Development Institute is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear & products, Leather Products, Retail and Fashion Merchandise and Fashion Design sectors.
FDDI offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Production and Management, Leather Goods and Accessories Designs & Fashion Design, besides offering short term Industry-specific programmes.
FDDI AIST Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| FDDI AIST 2026 Form Date | 15 Dec - 30 Apr 2027 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | 05 Jun 2023 |
| FDDI AIST 2027 Exam Date | 18 Jun 2027 (Tentative) |
| FDDI AIST 2027 Result (Merit List) | 30 Jun 2027 (Tentative) |
FDDI All India Selection Test Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
2 hours 18 minutes
Total Marks:
200
Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 2 | Verbal Ability | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 3 | General Awareness | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 4 | Business Aptitude Test | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Paper 2
Exam Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks:
200
Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 2 | English Comprehension & Analytical Ability | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 3 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 4 | Management Aptitude Test | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Instructions:For admission in postgraduate design courses instead of MAT there is a section of Design Aptitude Test(DAT) with same marking scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
15 Dec 2026
Form End Date:
30 Apr 2027
The forms will open on 15 Dec 2026
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Examination Date (Online):
18 Jun 2027
Application Fees:
₹ 500
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