Conducting Body: FDDI (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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FDDI AIST: Footwear Design & Development Institute All India Selection Test

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B.Des in Footwear Design, Leather Goods & Accessories, Fashion Design Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) Mode: Pen & Paper Test Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Once a Year (May/June) Fee: ?600 (General) / ?300 (SC/ST)
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FDDI AIST 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Footwear Design & Development Institute All India Selection Test
Conducting Authority FDDI (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India)
Category & Stream Design
Admissions & Course Types B.Des in Footwear Design, Leather Goods & Accessories, Fashion Design
Mode of Examination Pen & Paper Test
Examination Duration 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 200 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May/June)
Application Fee ?600 (General) / ?300 (SC/ST)
Official Web Portal https://www.fddiindia.com

Eligibility Criteria for FDDI AIST 2026

Passed 10+2 from recognized board. Max age: 25 years.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Pen & Paper Test
Quantitative Aptitude (45), Verbal Ability (45), General Awareness (45), Visual Perception (65).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

No negative marking.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Footwear Design Concepts, General Science, Logical Thinking, English Language.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is FDDI AIST and who conducts it?
FDDI AIST (Footwear Design & Development Institute All India Selection Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by FDDI (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India) for admission to B.Des in Footwear Design, Leather Goods & Accessories, Fashion Design programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in FDDI AIST 2026?
Passed 10+2 from recognized board. Max age: 25 years.
What is the mode and duration of the FDDI AIST examination?
The exam is conducted in Pen & Paper Test with a total duration of 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) for a maximum score of 200 marks.
What is the official website for FDDI AIST 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://www.fddiindia.com.

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