FDDI AIST 2027, the All India Selection Test of the Footwear Design and Development Institute, is the entrance test for B.Des, BBA, M.Des and MBA admission at FDDI’s 12 campuses. FDDI, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, conducts it. The 2027 dates are not announced yet; the test is expected in May 2027.
FDDI AIST 2027
This page covers FDDI AIST 2027 dates, the application form and fee, eligibility, the exam pattern, courses, campuses and seats, and the official downloads.
| Full name | FDDI All India Selection Test (AIST) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | B.Des, BBA (3+1 Hons), M.Des and MBA at 12 FDDI campuses |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (AIST 2026 was held on 10 May 2026) |
| Application | Not open yet; expected from December 2026, online only at admissions.fddiindia.com |
| Application fee | Rs 600 General, OBC-NCL, EWS; Rs 300 SC, ST, PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | UG: Class 12 in any stream, age up to 25 on 1 July; PG: bachelor's degree in any discipline, no age limit |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper, in English and Hindi; 36 exam cities in 2026 |
| Questions and marks | UG: 4 of 5 sections, 150 marks per candidate; PG: 4 sections, 175 questions, 200 marks (2026) |
| Official website | fddiindia.com |
FDDI AIST 2027 Important Dates
FDDI has not released any AIST 2027 dates yet. In the 2026 cycle the form opened on 24 December 2025 and the test was held on 10 May 2026, so the 2027 form is expected in December 2026 and the test in May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIST 2027 application opens | December 2026 Expected |
| AIST 2027 admit card | May 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| AIST 2027 counselling | June 2027 Expected |
| AIST 2027 merit list | To be announced |
How to Apply for FDDI AIST 2027
You apply for FDDI AIST 2027 online on the FDDI admission portal, admissions.fddiindia.com, once FDDI publishes the 2027 prospectus. There is no offline form. In 2026 the last date was first 20 April and was then extended to 5 May 2026 without a late fee.
Apply Online for FDDI AIST 2027
Applications for FDDI AIST 2027 are expected in December 2026.
- Go to admissions.fddiindia.com, click Register and enter your name, email address and mobile number.
- Check your email: your login ID is your email address and the password is sent to it (look in spam if it does not arrive).
- Log in and fill in the basic details (campus and programme), parent details, address and academic details of Class 10, Class 12 or graduation.
- Upload your passport-size photo and signature (JPG, up to 1 MB each), ID card and marksheet (up to 2 MB).
- Submit the declaration and pay the fee by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
- Print the application form and keep the payment proof. Log in later to check the status and download the admit card.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS | Rs 600 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 300 |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only; bank charges are extra. You can edit the form freely before paying. After payment, changes are allowed only in the edit window (21 and 22 April in 2026), and the exam city can never be changed.
Who can apply for FDDI AIST 2027?
You can apply for the UG programmes after Class 12 in any stream and for the PG programmes after a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. These rules are from the latest (2026-27) FDDI prospectus.
- B.Des and BBA: Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board, an AIU-recognised equivalent, or NIOS with at least five subjects.
- Age for B.Des and BBA: up to 25 years as on 1 July of the admission year; PwD candidates get 5 years’ relaxation.
- M.Des and MBA: a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institute or university. There is no age limit.
- M.Des Footwear Design and Production: graduates without a design background may get a bridge programme of two or three subjects.
- Students in their final year can apply. If selected, they get provisional admission and must submit the passing result by 30 September of the admission year.
- Candidates with a valid score in any national-level entrance exam may also apply and may be exempted from AIST. Their score is mapped to the AIST rank by percentile.
What is the FDDI AIST 2027 exam pattern?
FDDI AIST is a pen-and-paper test in English and Hindi. B.Des candidates attempt Sections A, B, C and D, and BBA candidates attempt Sections A, C, D and E. The table shows the latest (2026) UG pattern.
| Section | Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Analytical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| B (B.Des only) | Design Aptitude Test | 1 | 50 |
| C | General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
| D | Comprehension and Grammar Usage | 25 + 15 | 25 + 15 |
| E (BBA only) | Business Aptitude Test | 25 | 50 (2 marks each) |
Each UG candidate therefore answers four sections worth 150 marks in all. The PG test for M.Des and MBA has four sections: Analytical Ability, English Comprehension and Grammar, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Management Aptitude with Design Aptitude. The 2026 prospectus lists 175 questions for 200 marks, but its section-wise marks do not add up, so check the 2027 prospectus.
FDDI does not state the test duration or any negative marking in its official documents.
Which courses and campuses can you join through FDDI AIST 2027?
FDDI AIST is used only for FDDI’s own campuses. In 2026-27 FDDI offered 1,870 UG seats and 510 PG seats across 12 campuses, in these programmes:
- B.Des (4 years), School of Footwear Design and Production: Footwear Design and Production, Sports and Lifestyle Footwear Design, High Fashion Footwear.
- B.Des (4 years), School of Leather Goods and Accessories Design: Leather, Lifestyle and Product Design; Digital Product Design and Virtual Prototyping.
- B.Des (4 years), School of Fashion Design: Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile and Apparel Design.
- BBA (3+1 Hons): Retail and Fashion Merchandise, Supply Chain Management, Data Science and Business Analytics, Global Luxury Brand Management.
- M.Des (2 years): Footwear Design and Production, Fashion Design.
- MBA (2 years): Retail and Fashion Merchandise, Supply Chain Management, Data Science and Business Analytics, Global Luxury Brand Management, Human Resource Management.
- Campuses: Ankleshwar (Surat), Banur (Chandigarh), Chennai, Chhindwara, Fursatganj (Raebareli), Guna, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Noida, Patna and Rohtak.
Not every programme runs at every campus. Seats are reserved at 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10% for EWS and 5% for PwD candidates. Another 10% supernumerary seats go to NRI, industry-sponsored and foreign national candidates, who have a separate process (an interview, or TOEFL, SAT, GRE or GMAT scores for foreign nationals).
How are seats allotted after FDDI AIST 2027?
Seats are allotted strictly by AIST rank through counselling. FDDI calls candidates in order of their aggregate AIST score and gives the programme and campus by rank and preference. It calls more candidates than there are seats, so seats can fill up before a lower rank’s turn.
To reserve an allotted seat in 2026 you paid Rs 25,000 at counselling (Rs 10,000 non-refundable registration fee plus Rs 15,000 advance), or Rs 10,000 for reserved categories. The balance was due within 10 working days. See the FDDI AIST result page for the merit list and counselling steps.
FDDI AIST 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
FDDI has not issued any AIST 2027 notice yet. Until the 2027 prospectus comes out, the 2026-27 prospectus and admission guidelines are the latest official guides.
- PDFFDDI Prospectus 2026-27 (latest)Official site · fddiindia.comOpen
- PDFFDDI Admission Guidelines 2026 (latest)Official site · fddiindia.comOpen
- LINKFDDI admission portal (apply, admit card)Official site · admissions.fddiindia.comOpen