FDDI AIST 2020 – In view of various instructions and guidelines from state and central governments with regard to COVID-19, FDDI recently reviewed the prevailing situation and found that because of continuing lockdowns in some form in various parts of the country and unavailability of exam infrastructure at some places, it will be difficult to hold AIST on July 26, 2020. Therefore, FDDI has decided to cancel AIST for 2020-21 academic session.10+2 passed/appearing candidates can apply for UG courses and for PG admission candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. To know more about FDDI AIST 2020, like exam pattern how to apply, syllabus, etc. read below.
Latest:
- FDDI has announced the last Date for submission of choice for Programme/Campus and submission of requisite fee for Online Counselling is extended now. Scroll down to check.
- FDDI AIST Admission 2020 Counselling Date out. Candidate can check the date from below.
- FDDI Admission 2020 Result is available now. Click here to check the Result.

FDDI AIST 2020
There are 12 campuses of FDDI. It also enjoys the status of Institution of National Importance. It is a premier institute for training and edication in the areas of footwear & product, leather products, retail and fashion merchandise and fashion design sectors. For important dates of FDDI AIST 2020, check the table below.
Events | Important Dates |
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Application process starts | 16 Jan 2020 |
Last date for submitting the application form | 25 Jul 2020 |
Window to edit/update the Application Form | |
Availability of Admit Cards | |
Entrance Test date | |
Merit list display | |
Dates of Counselling 2020 | |
Last date for Fee submission | |
Date of reporting at the allotted campuses |
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FDDI AIST 2020 Latest Announcement
Counselling Date Out

Exam Cancelled: FDDI has canceled the examination for session 2020-21. A merit list will be prepared on the basis of the above criteria, and candidates will be assigned campus and program based on their choice, merit, and availability of seats through a counseling session for which the institute will issue guidelines in due course.
Click here to download the FDDI AIST 2020 Exam Cancellation Notice
May 30, 2020: FDDI has released the revised schedule for AIST 2020. Also, the last date to apply has been extended till June 20, 2020. Candidates can check the new exam dates below:

Click here to download the above notice.
FDDI AIST 2020 Selection Criteria
Revised Criteria for admission to undergraduate programmes (B.Des. / BBA)
Admission at various FDDI campuses for various programs will be awarded on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in 12th or Equivalent/ 3 years AICTE approved diploma
Revised Criteria for admission to postgraduate programmes (M.Des. / MBA)
Admission at various FDDI campuses for various programs will be awarded on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in Graduation
FDDI AIST 2020 Application Form
The application form of FDDI AIST is made available in the online mode only at fddiindia.com. The application process is comprised of the steps given below:
Step 1: Registration (Create Login)
Step 2: Fill the online application form
Step 3: Upload images
Step 4: Make application fee payment
Step 5: Print application
Application Form Fee: Candidate are required to pay Rs. 500 for all the courses and the same is applicable for category of applicants.
Mode of Application Fee payment : Payment of application fee can be done through any one of the below given online channels:
- Credit card, or
- Debit card, or
- Internet banking
Note: Applicants are advised to keep a print of application form with proof of payment for future purposes.
Documents to be uploaded in the application form: Candidates have to upload the documnets below as per the specifications mentioned in the online application form:
Documents | Format | Size |
Photo | JPG / JPEG | Max 50 KB |
Signature | JPG / JPEG | Max 50 KB |
FDDI AIST 2020 Application Form Correction
The candidates who submit the application form with the payment of the application fee can edit their forms. This facility is made available for a limited period of time under the respetive logins of the registered aspirants. To make correction in the application form the candidates have to login using their email id and date of birth.
The form correction is allowedin specifice fields only and not all details can be changed, candidates can edit their personal information. Changing the city of examination is not permitted
Courses offered via FDDI AIST 2020
The Footwear Design & Development Institution (FDDI) will be offering the following mentioned UG & PG courses for the 2020-21 session & admission.
UG Program:
Following courses are offered under UG program by FDDI-
- B. Des. (Footwear Design & Production)
- B. Des. (Leather Goods & Accessories Design)
- B. Des. (Fashion Design)
- BBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise)
PG Program:
Following courses are offered under PG program-
- M. Des. (Footwear Design & Production)
- MBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise)
- M. Des. (CAD)
FDDI Campuses
FDDI hasits campuses in 12 cities of India. The campuses of FDDI is given below:
- FDDI, Noida
- FDDI, Kolkata
- FDDI, Rohtak
- FDDI, Near Lucknow
- FDDI, Jodhpur
- FDDI, Chennai
- FDDI, Chhindwara
- FDDI, Chandigarh
- FDDI, Guna
- FDDI, Ankleshwar
- FDDI, Hyderabad
- FDDI, Patna
Note : FDDI reserves the right to cancel the examination centre. However, an alternate test centre will be allotted to the candidate.
FDDI AIST 2020 Exam Pattern
The exam patterb of FDDI is different for the PG courses and the UG courses. The pattern for both AISAT UG and AIST PG is given below:
- Mode: The exam is conducted in Pen paper based test (Offline)
- Type of Questions: MCQ
- Marking scheme: Correct answers have +2 or +1 marking. There is no negative marking for wrong answers
Distribution of the question form UG admission
Section | No. of ques. | Marks per correct ans | Max marks |
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A – Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 |
B – Verbal Ability (Comprehension + Grammar, Usage, etc) | 40 (10 + 30) | 2 + 1 | 50 (20 + 30) |
C – General Awareness | 50 | 1 | 50 |
D – Business Aptitude Test | 35 (15 + 20) | 2 + 1 | 50 (30 + 20) |
Total | 150 | – | 200 |
Distribution of the question form PG admission
Section | No. of ques. | Marks per correct ans | Max marks |
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A – Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 2 | 50 |
B – English Comprehension & Analytical Ability | 50 | 1 | 50 |
C – General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 1 | 50 |
D – Management Aptitude Test | 50 | 1 | 50 |
TOTAL | 175 | 200 |
FDDI AIST 2020 Sample Paper
Candidates can check the sample papers for the previous year of UG & PG programmes from below.
- Click Here to view the sample paper for UG Programme.
- Click Here to view the sample paper for PG Programme.
FDDI AIST 2020 Eligibility Criteria
In order to take admission into UG & PG courses & to qualify FDDI AIST 2020, it is mandatory to fulfill the eligibility criteria by individual candidates/applicants of FDDI AIST 2020 admission. Following are some details are explaining the eligibility criteria & age limit of various UG & PG courses, read this section carefully before applying for FDDI AIST 2020.
For UG Programs-
- Age Limit: A candidate must be of 25 Years (maximum age limit) to apply in UG program.
- Educational Qualification:
- Should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate.
- The candidates appearing in 10+2 are also eligible to apply
For PG Programs-
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for applying for PG programs of FDDI.
- Educational Qualification:
- M. Des.- Footwear Design & Production: A candidate must be a graduate in any of the following discipline i.e., Footwear / LGAD / Design / Engineering / Production / Technology or any other relevant programme.
- M.Des- CAD: A candidate must be a graduate in the following: Footwear / LGAD / Design / Engineering / Production / Technology/Fine arts or any other related program.
- M.B.A (Retail & Fashion Merchandise): MBA aspirants need to be graduate in any discipline.
FDDI AIST 2020 Admit Card
FDDI releases the admit card/hall ticket for FDDI AIST 2020 online on the official website. Admit cards are issued on the basis of the information provided in the admit card. Only successfully registered candidates with reviewed applications shall be able to download their admit card from the official website. Admit card is an important document which must be carried on the day of examination. No entry will be permitted without verification of FDDI AIST admit card 2020. All the applicants must paste recent color passport size photograph on the admit card at the exam center. Also one must carry a valid ID along with the hard copy of the admit card.
Note: No admit card is sent through post. Candidates are required to download it through online mode only.
FDDI AIST 2020 Examination Centres
The test is conducted in offline mode in thirty cities. List of test centres are provided below.
nkleshwar (FDDI Campus) | Jaipur |
Agra | Jodhpur (FDDI Campus) |
Ahmedabad | Jamshedpur |
Bengaluru | Kochi |
Bhopal | Kolkata |
Chandigarh (FDDI Campus) | Kanpur |
Chhindwara (FDDI Campus) | Lucknow |
Chennai (FDDI Campus) | Noida (FDDI Campus) |
Chennai | Pune |
Dehradun | Patna (FDDI Campus) |
Delhi | Ranchi |
Fursatganj (FDDI Campus) | Raipur |
Guna (FDDI Campus) | Rohtak (FDDI Campus) |
Gwalior | Vishakhapatnam |
Hyderabad (FDDI Campus) | Mumbai |
Indore |
FDDI AIST Result 2020
Result for the All India Selection Test of FDDI for the session 2020, will be released on the official website of the institute. The final result or merit list of FDDI AIST 2020 will be published once the AIST 2020 gets over as per the schedule dates. Test takers can check their results online be entering their application number, date of birth and roll number. All the selected and qualified candidates who will get their names on the FDDI AIST 2020’s merit list, will be eligible for FDDI AIST 2020 counselling, which shall be held by the FDDI itself as per the schedule. Admission are strictly on the basis of merit (Rank wise) and counselling.
FDDI AIST 2020 Counselling
After the declaration of FDDI AIST 2020 result, the selected candidates are allotted programme & campus on the basis of their secured rank and also as per their preference. Admissions of the candidates into various courses is purely done on the basis of merit basis and counseling/admissions shall continue until all the seats are filled-up. Selected candidates are required to appear person along with the all the relevant, original & valid documents at the time of counselling.
Documents to carry at the time of Counselling programme:
- Valid Email ID (the email should be valid for at least 1 year)
- Personal and Educational qualification details
- Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC candidate)
- Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
- Debit / Credit Card details in case making the online payment.
Reservation in FDDI
The following reservation is followedin FDDI:
Category | Reserved Seats |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
OBC (Non Creamy) | 27% |
PwD | 3% |
FDDI AIST 2020 Seat Matrix
Below details are given regarding Footwear Design & Development Institute’s seat matrix for the year 2020, based on the last year information. It is advised to go through the given details for more clarifications & information.
Regular Seats of FDDI-
Campus | Total no. of Seats |
Noida | 375 |
Chennai | 360 |
Kolkata | 255 |
Fursatganj | 300 |
Rohtak | 300 |
Hyderabad | 330 |
Jodhpur | 210 |
Chandigarh | 255 |
Chhindwara | 150 |
Ankleshwar | 180 |
Guna | 165 |
Patna | 195 |
NRI/Sponsored Seats of FDDI-
Campus | Total no. of Seats |
Noida | 37 |
Chennai | 36 |
Kolkata | 25 |
Fursatganj | 29 |
Rohtak | 30 |
Hyderabad | 33 |
Jodhpur | 21 |
Chandigarh | 25 |
Chhindwara | 15 |
Ankleshwar | 18 |
Guna | 16 |
Patna | 19 |
For detailed information on FDDI AIST 2020 Seat Intake Click here

About FDDI
FDDI is a premier academic and training institution working for development and growth of the Footwear & Product, Leather Products, Retail and Fashion Merchandise and Fashion Design sectors. It offers Bachelor and Master degree programmes in the domain of Footwear Design & Production, Production and Management and Retail & Fashion Merchandise, Leather Goods and Accessories Design and Fashion Design, besides offering short term Industry specific programmes. FDDI conducts Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI AIST) 2020 for admission into all UG and PG programmes.
Official Website: fddiindia.com
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