FDDI is a government institute in India that teaches fashion, footwear, leather goods and retail. It has 12 campuses across the country.
At a glance
| Founded | 1986 |
| Status | Institution of National Importance under the FDDI Act 2017 |
| Run by | Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India |
| Headquarters | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campuses | Noida, Fursatganj (Raebareli), Chennai, Kolkata, Rohtak, Chhindwara, Guna, Ankleshwar (Surat), Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Patna and Chandigarh |
| Fashion is taught in | School of Fashion Design (SFD) |
What is it?
FDDI started in 1986 to train people for India’s shoe and leather industry. In 2017 a law made it an Institution of National Importance.
Today it also teaches fashion design, fashion communication, textiles and retail. Its School of Fashion Design runs four-year design degrees and two-year master’s degrees, alongside FDDI’s footwear, leather goods and retail programmes.
Fashion courses you can study
These are FDDI’s fashion, footwear and retail programmes, with their official names:
Undergraduate
- B.Des. Fashion Design (4 years)
- B.Des. Fashion Communication (4 years)
- B.Des. Textile & Apparel Design (4 years)
- B.Des. Footwear Design & Production
- B.Des. Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design
- BBA Retail & Fashion Merchandise (3+1 years)
Postgraduate
- M.Des. Fashion Design (2 years)
- M.Des. Fashion Communication (2 years)
- M.Des. Textile & Apparel Design (2 years)
- M.Des. Footwear Design & Production
- MBA Retail & Fashion Merchandise
How to apply
- Admission is through FDDI’s national entrance exam, the All India Selection Test (AIST).
- You register online on FDDI’s admissions website, fill in the form, upload a photo and signature, and pay the application fee.
- You download your admit card from the website and sit the written test. There may also be an interview.
- For a B.Des. you need to have finished, or be finishing, Class 12. For an M.Des. you need a bachelor’s degree in any subject.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- FDDI homepage
- School of Fashion Design
- How to apply
- Wikipedia: Footwear Design and Development Institute (founding year)
All facts on this page come from FDDI’s official website, except the founding year and headquarters, which come from Wikipedia. Last checked: 9 November 2026.