FDDI invites applications for industry-oriented Diploma Programmes across India

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), established under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to promote the growth of the footwear and allied industries, and functioning with an objective of developing skilled human resources for the industry, creating world-class infrastructure to meet international standards, and promoting the export of quality footwear and allied products, has invited applications for admission to industry-oriented Diploma programs across its campuses for the Cycle 2 January batch.

FDDI has centers at Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai, Rohtak, Ankleshwar, Jodhpur, Patna, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chhindwara, Guna, and Fursatganj.

The diploma programs offered at different centres and the contents of the Program are as follows:

Fashion Design: Module 1 (Apparel Design)- Basics of Design, Fashion Illustration, Textile Studies, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, AI in Fashion Design; Module 2 (Apparel Manufacturing)- Fashion Model Graphics, Surface Ornamentation, Textile Science, Apparel Pattern Making, Apparel Construction, Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Sustainable Fashion.

Footwear Technology: Module 1 (Footwear Manufacturing Technology)- Footwear Manufacturing Technology I, Fundamentals of Allied Modules (ppc, testing, product costing & occupational health and safety) I, Basic Design Concept I, Employability Skills I (ethics, sustainability, English communication, financial literacy, legal awareness, digital literacy, teamwork); Module 2 (Footwear Design and Development)- Footwear Manufacturing Technology II, Allied Modules II (ppc, testing, product costing & occupational health and safety), Design Concept II, Introduction to AI & IT, Employability Skills II.

Leather Accessories & Bag Development: Module 1 (Leather Accessories Development)- Materials, Tools, Stitching, Pattern Making, Construction of leather accessories (wallets, cardholders, etc.), Costing & Consumption; Module 2 (Leather Bag Development)- Materials for Bags, Cutting & Stitching Techniques, Bag Pattern Development, Structured & Unstructured Bag Construction, Costing

Retail Fashion Management: Module 1 (Retail Fashion Store Business) - Fundamentals of Business, Business Communication & Career Skills; Fashion Cycle, Color Theory & Design Thinking; Retail Formats & Operations; Marketing Foundations; Accounting Basics; Store Operations & Inventory Control; Module 2 (Retail Fashion Digital Business): Retail Management & Merchandising; Fashion Lifecycle & Private Label Strategies; Digital Tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, AI; Digital Marketing: SEO, Social Media, Ads, Analytics; Branding, CRM, and Marketing Communication.

Those who have passed Class 12 are eligible to apply for all the 4 Programs. For Footwear Technology, those with other eligible qualifications and specified experience an also apply. Details are given in the Brochure.

The programs offer multiple entry and exit points, providing flexibility to learners. Entry is allowed through either Module 1 or Module 2, depending on the student's preference or availability. Students who complete both Module 1 and Module 2, in any sequence, will be awarded a 1-Year Diploma. Students who exit after completing any single module (either Module 1 or Module 2) will receive a recognized certificate based on the module completed.

Details of the Programs, the availability of Programs at different centres, fee structure etc; are available in the Document/Brochure at https://www.fddiindia.com/ (Admissions > 1 year Diploma Programmes).

Application can be obtained from FDDI campus or can be download from the website. It is available in the Diploma Document/Brochure.

The filled application with self-attested copies of necessary documents can be submitted to the selected Centre in person or via courier/ post /E-mail by 31st December 2025. Fee can be paid by 10th January, 2026. Courses commence on 15th January, 2026.

Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on seat availability.

For details, visit https://www.fddiindia.com/