FDDI AIST 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

FDDI AIST is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) for admission to its design, fashion, retail and related programmes. Through AIST, candidates are shortlisted for UG and PG programmes offered across FDDI campuses. The test primarily evaluates aptitude, design sensitivity, general awareness, and (for PG) domain readiness. Final admission is based on the institute’s AIST-based selection process as notified for the admission year.

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Footwear Design & Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI AIST)

Conducted by: Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)

Design (Footwear/Fashion/Leather & Lifestyle Accessory)Management/Technology (Retail & Fashion Merchandising/Footwear Technology)
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Key Summary

FDDI AIST is a national CBT entrance test by FDDI for UG/PG admissions across its campuses in design and allied programmes.

FDDI AIST (All India Selection Test) is the national entrance exam for admissions to FDDI’s UG and PG programmes in design, fashion, retail and footwear-related disciplines. Get the latest overview of eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategy for FDDI AIST.
FDDI AIST is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) for admission to its design, fashion, retail and related programmes. Through AIST, candidates are shortlisted for UG and PG programmes offered across FDDI campuses. The test primarily evaluates aptitude, design sensitivity, general awareness, and (for PG) domain readiness. Final admission is based on the institute’s AIST-based selection process as notified for the admission year.

FDDI AIST Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

As per FDDI AIST notification (varies by programme/level and admission year; commonly around 2 hours for CBT).

exam Level

Both

eligibility

UG: Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board are generally eligible, subject to FDDI’s admission-year rules. PG: Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university/institute (or are in the final year) are generally eligible, subject to programme-specific criteria. Exact eligibility (including acceptable qualifications/equivalence) should be verified from the current year FDDI admission notification/prospectus.

official Website

https://fddiindia.com/

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