FDDI AIST 2026 Exam Date OUT; Check schedule, instructions
With the registrations to begin on December 25, 2025, eligible candidates shall register to appear for the FFDI AIST 2026 exam. As per FDDI AIST 2026 Exam Date, the exam is on May 10, 2026.
FDDI AIST 2026 Exam Date:
The All India Selection Test (AIST) 2026 exam date and the full application schedule for admission to its undergraduate and graduate programs have been formally released by the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). As per the schedule, FDDI AIST 2026 Exam Date is set on May 10, and the registration begins on December 20, 2025, for qualified applicants to apply for FDDI AIST 2026 via the official website,
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Every year, FDDI administers the All India Selection Test for admission to its programs in fashion design, leather products, footwear design, and business management on all of its campuses. For updates on the merit list, counseling schedule, and other admission-related announcements, candidates are encouraged to often check the official website.
FDDI AIST 2026 Important Dates
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| Events | Dates |
| Registration Begins | December 20, 2025 |
| Registration Closes (without late fee) | April 20, 2026 |
| Registration Closes (with late fee) | April 30, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | April 21 to 22, 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | May 1, 2026 |
| FDDI AIST 2026 Exam Date | May 10, 2026 |
Candidates who have passed Class 12 from any stream and a recognised board are eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs. Candidates may even register if their Class 12 results are still pending at the time of application. However, in accordance with the institute's guidelines, these applicants will receive provisional admission and are required to turn in their qualifying exam results by the final admission stage. Candidates in the General, OBC, and General-EWS categories must pay an application fee of Rs 600, while those in other categories must pay Rs 300, according to the notification. The application cost will rise to Rs 800 for candidates in the general category and Rs 400 for those in the reserved category if it is submitted after the deadline.
Although the precise date has not yet been disclosed, the FDDI AIST 2026 merit list will be posted on the official website. In a similar vein, the dates for orientation and class start, as well as the counselling process, will be announced later. According to the admission requirements, candidates who are assigned seats must finish paying the price by July 15, 2026.
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