FDDI Patna comes under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. FDDI Patna has been granted the status of “An Institution of National Importance” under the FDDI Act 2017. Some national and international collaborations of FDDI are collaboration with Centro Tecnologico de Calcado de (CTCP), Portugal, Education Consultant of India Ltd. (EDCIL), and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
The FDDI Patna admission process is based on the scores of the FDDI All India Selection Test (AIST). FDDI Patna courses include B.Des, BBA, and MBA. These courses are available in different specialisations like Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, and Retail & Fashion Merchandise. FDDI Patna placement cell also offers great job opportunities in top companies like Bata, Sketchers, Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Da Milano, Adidas, Puma, Tata International, Carlton London, Fabindia, and Woodland. The FDDI Patna fees structure for all the courses is non-expensive, and students can also avail of the FDDI Patna scholarships to pay for their college fees.
FDDI placements 2023 saw the highest package of Rs 15 LPA. In comparison, the previous year the highest placement package was Rs 14 LPA. Moreover, two students from FDDI represented India during the Asia World Model, UN.
The UCEED 2026 registration is now live at uceed.iitb.ac.in for admission to B.Des programs in Design. Candidates can apply without a late fee until October 31, 2025, and with a late fee until November 18, 2025. The UCEED 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2026.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹2,45,500 | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university or institution, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Valid score in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT |
| B.Des. (Bachelor of Design) | ₹1,84,700 - 5,29,000 | 10+2 level of education from a recognized board or its equivalent, valid score in the All India Selection Test (AIST) |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹1,61,900 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or institution, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, English as a compulsory subject in 10+2 curriculum |
FDDI Patna course list includes popular courses like B.Des, BBA, and MBA. Courses offered by the college are all job centric, and they focus deeply on providing amazing job opportunities after students complete their courses. FDDI Patna fees structure is kept to a bare minimum as it is a government college. FDDI Patna fees for B.Des is Rs 6,73,800 for the complete course. Similarly, all the courses offered have similar fees structure. Check the table below for more information.
| Programme Name | Intake | Specialisation | Fees | Number of Semester/Years |
| B.Des | 60 | (Footwear Design & Production) & (Fashion Design) | Rs 6,73,800 | Eight Semesters |
| BBA | 60 | (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) | Rs 5,82,600 | Three Years |
| MBA | 60 | (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) | Rs 4,68,600 | Four Semester |
Visit the course page for information on FDDI Patna courses and fees.
FDDI Patna admission is granted to students who are eligible for the selected course and have passed the required entrance exam. FDDI Patna entrance exam name is FDDI AIST. The FDDI AIST 2024 application process started on October 25, 2023 and is ongoing till April 20, 2024. The exams will be conducted on May 12, 2024 upon which the admission will begin. Below we have provided FDDI Patna admission dates for 2024.
| Details | Date |
| Last date of Online submission of application | April 20, 2024 |
| Last date of submission of application with Late Fee | April 30, 2024 |
| Start of application form corrections | May 1 and 2, 2024 |
| Admit card Release date | May 6, 2024 |
| AIST 2024 exam date | May 12, 2024 |
| Release of merit list | May 31, 2024 |
| Counselling dates | June 2nd or 3rd week 2024 |
| Last date of fee submission | July 15, 2024 |
| Reporting at the allotted campus | July 29, 2024 |
If any candidate is unable to submit online application for AIST 2024 by 20th April 2024 such candidates may be provided a final opportunity to online submit their Application for AIST 2024 by April 30, 2024 on payment of an additional late fee of Rs. 800 in case of General/ OBC (Non-Creamy)/ GEN-EWS category candidate and Rs. 400 in case of SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates. Visit the admissions page for more information on FDDI Patna admission.
Step 1: Go to the fddiindia.com. Click "Apply Now" to access the application form.
Step 2: New applicants must create a new "FDDI Login" by entering information such as their email address, course, date of birth, and so on. When you click "Submit," the candidate will be registered and a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided.
Step 3: Use your email address and date of birth to log in to the website and fill out the application form.
Step 4: Complete the full FDDI admission application form and click "Save" to move on to the next phase.
Step 5: Upload the candidate's image and signature in the format and size specified.
Step 6: After completing the form, pay the FDDI fees for the application, which is listed below:
Step 7: The admit card for the FDDI AIST test will be sent to students based on the information supplied in the application form. They must download the admit card for the exam on the specified day. If applicants choose to take the UCEED test, they must first register at uceed.iitb.ac.in and then take the exam.
The Footwear Design & Development Institute has several campuses, and one of them is Patna. The FDDI placement cell is common for all campuses. The placement cell at FDDI Patna facilitates placement by inviting reputed organisations for internship and placement opportunities. FDDI Patna placement cell also trains students by providing proper sessions on personality development via several workshops that are organised throughout the year. FDDI Patna placement details have been released. Below we have provided the FDDI Patna placement statistics for 2022 and 2023.
| Particulars | Details |
| Minimum Salary | Rs 3 LPA |
| Maximum Salary | Rs 8 LPA |
| Average Salary | Rs 3.5 LPA |
| Nirvan Footwear | Purple United | Rajda International | Ajanta Labels |
| Marks and spencers | Bata India | Liberty Shoes Limited | Lenskart |
| Campus Activewear Pvt Ltd | Metro Shoes | Woodland | Puma |
| Decathlon | Euro Footwear | Sabyasachi | Zara |
| K Moda | Spencers | Skechers | Arrow Shoes |
| Action International | Armani Exchange | Arvind Footwear | Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail |
| Bata India | Aqualite India | Lux Industries | Shoppers Stop |
| Pantaloons | Mochiko | Udaan | Richa Global |
FDDI Patna Campus is located near IIT Patna. FDDI Patna has a complete build-up area of 10 acres and 2 lakh square feet. Various public and private colleges surround the site to create an educational atmosphere. The facility is equipped with amenities like air-conditioned classrooms and technical workshops with cutting-edge machinery. A fully furnished separate girls' and boys' hostel also has conference rooms, seminar rooms, an auditorium, an outdoor theatre, computer labs, and a library. The campus offers video conferencing and virtual classrooms as well. Here is a comprehensive list of facilities offered at the FDDI Patna campus.
FDDI Patna believes in providing their students with equal opportunity for studying at their college, which is why to help students with merit and need, FDDI Patna scholarships are made available for all eligible students. At the time of writing, there are three FDDI Patna scholarships 2024 available for their students, which are explained below:
National Scholarship Portal: Based on certain requirements, the Central Government offers a number of scholarships and discounts to students. Through the NSP site, students of FDDI Patna may apply for these scholarships.
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme: The Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana, a programme launched by the Bihar government, offers funds to students who need help paying for their higher education. Bihar's Student Credit Card Yojana recipients can borrow up to Rs. 4 lakh at low-interest rates. The funds can be utilised for paying fees of B. Des, BBA and MBA courses.
FDDI Patna and all of its campuses are under the umbrella of the Government of India and thus enjoy special national importance under the FDDI Act 2017. FDDI Patna is recognised and accredited by various national and international institutes. Below we have provided more details.
Dear Student,
The FDDI AIST 2025 result was declared on June 17, 2025. To access your result, you need to visit the official FDDI website at fddiindia.com. Once there, look for the link labelled “FDDI AIST 2025 result” or “Results” on the homepage and click on it. You will be prompted to enter your login credentials, typically your Application Number and Date of Birth or Email ID, which you used during the application process. After submitting these details, your result, including your score and rank, will be displayed. Make sure to download and save a copy for your records and for use in the upcoming counselling process, which will take place in June-July 2025.
Dear student,
The Footwear Development & Design Institute (FDDI) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI offers a Certificate course in Footwear Designing. FDDI has multiple campuses across India, eg., Kolkata, patna, Chandigarh, Rohtak, Hyderabad, The program is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required as footwear designers. The curriculum covers various aspects of footwear design, including product knowledge, material foundation, shoe styles, design specification, CAD/CAM, and foot comfort etc.
Here are the details:
| Feature | Details |
| Program Name | Certificate Program in Footwear Designing |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass |
| Duration | 3 Months |
| Age | Must not be below 18 years |
| No. of Seats | 20 |
| Fees | 30,000/- + GST (May vary from campus to campus) |
| Venue | Full-time regular classes 5 days a week at any FDDI campus |
| Medium of Instruction | Bilingual (English/Hindi) |
| Admission Procedure | Interview and availability of seats on a first-come, first-served basis |
| Placement | Institute will assist in placement |
| Contact Person | Center In-charge & HoD Footwear of the FDDI campuses |
| Transportation Facility | On payment basis, subject to availability |
| Accommodation | Hostel facility may be provided on availability and charged separately |
| In-House Facility | Library, access to related machines & equipment in workshops, and use of hardware & software 1 in the IT lab during the period of training |
| Proficiency | Ability to read & write |
| Physical Fitness | Mentally & physically fit to meet industrial requirements 2 |
| Course Outline | Product Knowledge/Material Foundation, Men & Boys Styles, Ladies & Kids Styles, Design Specification & CAD/CAM, Foot Comfort |
| Total Hours | 360 |
| Assessment | Continuous Assessment (80%) and Final Assessment (20%) |
| Certification | Awarded after successful completion of all modules and subjects, and submission of NOC from relevant departments |