Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) conducts the All India Selection Test (AIST) to offer FDDI offers Bachelor and Master Degree programmes in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Retail & Fashion Merchandise and Leather Goods & Accessories Design, besides offering short term Industry specific programmes. It is an online mode examination. FDDI has a total of twelve campuses in India, located at cities such as Noida, Fursatganj, Chennai, Kolkata, Rohtak, Chhindwara, Jodhpur, Guna, Ankleshwar, Hyderabad, Patna, and Chandigarh. The programs offered at FDDI are:
| BDes | (Footwear Design & Production) |
|---|---|
| BDes | (Leather Goods & Accessories Design) |
| BDes | (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) |
| BDes | (Fashion Design) |
| M.Des | (Footwear Design & Production) |
| M.Des | (CAD) |
FDDI AIST 2021 Schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form release | 1st February 2021 |
| application form closing | 15th June 2021 |
| Edit window for application form | 16th June 2021 (12:00 hrs) to 17th June 2021 (04:00 PM) |
| Admit card availability | 24th June (13:00 Hrs) |
| Exam date | 4th July 2021 |
| Display of merit list | 12th July 2021 (12:00 Noon) |
| Counseling | July End 2021 |
| Last date of fee submission | 10th August 2021 |
| Reporting to alloted colleges | 16th August 2021 |
FDDI AIST 2021 Admit Card
The admit card will be available to candidates during 2nd week of MAY 2021 tentatively on the official website of FDDI. Candidates will not receive any hard copy of their admit card under any circumstances. Each candidate will have to download their admit card for the exam from the official website and paste their recent passport photograph.
Steps to download the admit card:
- Go to the official website of FDDI
- Click on the download admit card link
- Enter registered email and password
- View the admit card
- Download and take a print out
FDDI AIST 2021 Syllabus
Syllabus for B.Des: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, General Awareness, General Knowledge, Visualisation, Colour, and composition.
Syllabus for M.Des: Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension & Analytical Ability, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Awareness, Visualisation, Colour, and composition
FDDI AIST 2021 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
- Exam Medium: English and Hindi
- Marking scheme: +1 for each correct answer
- Negative marking: There is no negative marking
For B.Des:
| Section | Number of Questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Business Aptitude Test (BAT) for BDes-RFM or Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for Design Programmes (BDes-FDP, BDes-LGAD & BDes-FD) |
50 | 50 |
| Total | 50 | 50 |
For M.Des:
| Section | Number of Questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension & Analytical Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Management Aptitude for MBA-RFM or Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for Design Programmes (MDes-FDP & MDes-CAD) |
50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 20 |
FDDI AIST 2021 Cut-Off
The cut-off for FDDI AIST 2021 will be released soon after the result is out. The cut-off will be published on the official website of FDDI. Candidates clearing the cut-off will be shortlisted and called for the counseling process by the institution.
FDDI AIST 2021 Application Form
The application form for FDDI AIST 2021 will be available from 2nd week of January 2021 tentatively. Interested candidates can visit the official website of FDDI during this period to submit the application form.
Steps to apply:
- Go to the official website of FDDI
- Click on "apply online" and then on "new user"
- Provide all the necessary details to create your registration ID
- Select the course you are applying for
- Provide your personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload your photo and signature of the size mentioned
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 via debit card/ credit card/ net banking
- Submit the application form
FDDI AIST 2021 Counseling
In the counseling process Selected candidates will be allotted program & campus on the basis of their secured rank and also as per their preference. The admission will be based solely on merit basis in the entrance exam
Any candidate who hasn’t got the seat in the first counseling might get the seat in the second counseling.
Documents required during counseling:
- The attested mark sheet and certificates of the 10th and 12th
- Four recent passport size color photographs.
- Cast Certificate or Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Scorecard
FDDI AIST 2021 Result
Candidates who have given the exam can check the result on the official website of FDDI.
Steps to view the result:
- Go to the official website of FDDI
- Click on the results link
- Enter login ID and password
- Select course (UG/PG)
- View the result
- Download and take a print out for future use
FDDI AIST 2021 Answer Key:
The answer key for FDDI AIST 2021 will be released by the authorities prior to the declaration of the result. The answer key will contain the right answers to the question papers of the entrance exam. In case of any doubt, the candidates can apply for clarification to the authorities. After the correction, the final answer key will be released by the authorities on the official website of FDDI.
FDDI AIST 2021 Eligibility
UG Programs:
- Should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate.
- The candidates those who will appear in 10+2 examination are also eligible to apply
- The maximum age limit is 25 years.
PG Programs:
- 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 program.
- 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.
- No age limit
FAQs
Q: Is there any negative marking for FDDI AIST 2021?
A: No, there is no negative marking in FDDI AIST 2021.
Q: What should be the size of the documents that are needed to be uploaded during form fill up for FDDI AIST?
A: During the form fill up for FDDI AIST, the candidate need to upload photo and signature with the following specification:
- Photo: Maximum 90KB
- Signature: Maximum 30KB
Q: How many seats are available through FDDI AIST?
A: A total of 1500 seats are available in all the 12 campuses of ADDI through AIST.
Q: How many candidates appear for FDDI AIST every year?
A: Around 20,000 candidates appear for FDDI AIST each year.
Q: What is the age limit to apply for FDDI AIST?
A: For undergraduate courses, the maximum age should be 25, for post-graduate courses there is no age limit.
Q: What do I need to carry to the exam hall for FDDI AIST?
A: To the examination hall of FDDI AIST, the candidate needs to carry the admit card and a photo ID proof.
Q: Is there any relaxation in the application fee for reserved category candidates?
A: No, the application fee for all category candidates is the same i.e. Rs. 500.
Q: FDDI AIST exam is conducted in which mode?
A: The FDDI AIST exam is conducted in online mode i.e computer-based.
