Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Rohtak was founded with the goal of providing education and assisting the Indian industry by closing the talent gap in the fields of footwear, leather accessories, and lifestyle products. The FDDI faculty’s expertise and experience motivates students to realise their greatest potential. The faculty collaborates with academics, research and development teams, and practitioners to generate printed self-educational resources. In addition to their education from Footwear Design and Development Institute and some of the best fashion schools in the world, the professors bring to the classroom their professional experience, broad exposure, and years of real-world experience.
Bachelor of Design in Footwear Design and Production and Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design are the two undergraduate programs offered by FDDI Rohtak which is an autonomous institute. Following online application submission for the FDDI All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST), all applicants for undergraduate admission must attend counselling. Every eligible candidate would have to qualify for the written examination conducted by the official authority of the institute. Students from all Footwear Design and Development Institute campuses are able to apply for scholarships offered by the Government (central and state) organisations if they meet the eligibility criteria.
All the Footwear Design and Development Institute campuses participate in a centralised campus placement process that is coordinated by the FDDI, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Placement Cell offers the Institute's students important career guidance and assistance. Every student has been successfully put into a job by the institute thus far.
The amenities offered by the FDDI Rohtak are as follows a huge library with a wide collection of books and journals; Garment Construction lab, Pattern Making lab, Photography lab, CAD lab, Dyeing and Printing lab, Visual Merchandising lab, IT lab; Cutting, Closing, Component, Lasting and Finishing Workshops Rooms; in-campus high-speed internet; classrooms with multimedia LCD projectors, speakers and cordless microphones; an expansive auditorium with a multimedia LCD projector, sound systems, recording system and dais; an open-air amphitheatre and separate hostels accommodating 220 boys and 190 girls. TV, music system, dinning halls are available.
Admission Procedure
Footwear Design and Development Institute, Rohtak offers two undergraduate courses in design (B.Des). All candidates for undergraduate admissions must submit an online application for the FDDI All India Selection Test (FDDI-AIST), followed by counselling. Each and every qualified applicant would need to pass a test (Paper Based Test) given by FDDI. Only English will be used as the test's medium. All qualified candidates must appear at the examination centres they select for the written entrance examination in the city of their choice. The written admission exam aims to evaluate candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and suitability for the chosen program.
Faculty
The faculty at Footwear Design and Development Institute, Rohtak is skilled and experienced, which motivates students to achieve their best potential. In association with Academia, R & D, and practising staff, the faculty creates printed self-educational materials. Through collaboration with the faculty members on diverse real-world projects, students develop their skills and knowledge while learning essential information about design applications and market dynamics. The professors have training from some of the top fashion schools in the world as well as from FDDI, bringing to the classroom their professional skills, extensive exposure, and years of practical experience.
Placements
All Footwear Design and Development Institute campuses participate in a centralised campus placement procedure run by the FDDI, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Institute's students receive important career counselling and guidance from the Corporate and Public Relations Department. For internships and job placement of students across all campuses and courses, the C&PR department invites reputable national and international businesses. Adidas, Apparel Group-Dubai, AVT, Bata India Ltd., Carlton London, Clarks, Da-Milano, Farida Group, Future Group, Gaurav Gupta, Genesis Luxury, Globes, H&M, Hi-Design, Khadims, Landmark, Liberty, Lifestyle, Li & Fung, Marks & Spencers, Max Lifestyle, and Puma are a few companies that offer placements and internships.
Scholarships
According to the procedures and qualifying requirements, students from all Footwear Design and Development Institute campuses are eligible to apply for scholarships given by government (central and state) agencies. There are no scholarships available from FDDI. FDDI processes and forwards the scholarship applications of the eligible students to the applicable agencies.
Contact Details
Plot No. 1, Sector 31-B, IMT, Rohtak-124001
9811716759
9896100083
9826919151
rohtakcampus@fddiindia.com
Latest Updates: 16th October, 2023
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