HYDERABAD, MARCH 04, 2026: To strengthen India’s talent pipeline for footwear, fashion, leather goods, retail and data-driven business domains
The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced the introduction of a comprehensive basket of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its Schools of Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Leather Goods & Accessories, and Retail & Fashion Management.
These newly launched programmes are strategically designed to align with global industry requirements, emerging technologies, sustainability imperatives, and future-ready skills, thereby enhancing employability and entrepreneurial outcomes for students.
School of Footwear Design and Production
Recognising India’s growing footprint in global footwear manufacturing, sportswear, and luxury segments, FDDI has introduced the following specialised programmes:
• B.Des in Footwear Design and Production (4 Years)
• B.Des in Sports & Lifestyle Footwear Design (4 Years)
• B.Des in High Fashion Footwear (4 Years)
• M.Des in Footwear Design and Production (2 Years)
These programmes focus on design innovation, material science, advanced manufacturing, performance footwear, and high-fashion aesthetics, supported by state-of-the-art labs and strong industry collaboration.
School of Leather Goods, Accessories and Design
To address the evolving demand for premium lifestyle products and digital design workflows, FDDI has launched:
• B.Des in Leather Lifestyle & Product Design (4 Years)
• B.Des in Digital Product Design & Virtual Prototyping (4 Years)
The programmes integrate craft excellence with digital tools such as CAD, 3D modelling, and virtual prototyping, preparing students for global design studios and smart manufacturing ecosystems
School of Retail and Fashion Merchandise
Responding to the convergence of retail, technology, analytics, and global brand management, FDDI has expanded its management education portfolio with the following programmes:
Undergraduate (3+1 Years, Hons) Postgraduate (2 Years):
• BBA & MBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise
• BBA & MBA in Supply Chain Management
• BBA & MBA in Data Science and Business Analytics
• BBA & MBA in Global and Luxury Brand Management
• MBA in Human Resource Management
These programmes are designed to develop industry-ready professionals with competencies in data-driven decision making, global sourcing, omnichannel retail, luxury brand strategy, and people management.
School of Fashion Design
Strengthening its legacy in fashion education, FDDI has introduced new programmes spanning communication, textiles, and apparel:
• B.Des in Fashion Communication (4 Years)
• B.Des in Textile & Apparel Design (4 Years)
• B.Des in Fashion Design (4 Years)
• M.Des in Fashion Design (2 Years)
These programmes emphasize creative thinking, sustainable design practices, digital fashion tools, and global fashion trends, ensuring holistic professional development.
Industry-Aligned, Future-Focused Education
With these new programme offerings, FDDI reaffirms its commitment to industry-integrated education, innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness. The curriculum across programmes combines theory, studio-based learning, live industry projects, internships, and international exposure, making graduates future-ready for careers in design, manufacturing, retail, analytics, and entrepreneurship.
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the Government of India, stands as the country’s premier academic and research institution dedicated to footwear, leather, lifestyle, and product design education. With a distinguished legacy of over 40 years established in the year-1986, FDDI has been shaping industry-ready professionals through innovation-driven, practice-oriented learning.
Spread across 12 state-of-the-art campuses—Noida, Fursatganj (Raebareli), Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Chhindwara, Guna, Patna, Chandigarh, Rohtak, and Ankleshwar—FDDI offers pan-India access to globally benchmarked design and management education. Renowned for its strong industry linkage, global outlook, and academic excellence, FDDI remains the talent backbone of India’s footwear and allied industries.
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) is a premier Institution of National Importance (INI) dedicated to excellence in fashion, footwear, design, and business education, with a proud legacy of nurturing industry leaders for over four decades. The Institute is committed to providing a transformative learning environment that seamlessly integrates creative exploration, strategic thinking, and technological fluency.
Admissions to FDDI programmes are conducted through the All India Selection Test (AIST), scheduled to be held on [10 May-26] across multiple examination centres pan-India, ensuring wide accessibility for aspiring students. Detailed information regarding AIST, programmes, eligibility criteria, examination centres, and admission procedures is available on the official FDDI websites: www.fddiindia.com and http://admissions.fddiindia.com/
Eligibility Criteria:
• Undergraduate (UG) Programmes: Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Postgraduate (PG) Programmes: Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
For further information, admissions details, and media enquiries, please contact: —
Amit Puri Goswami
9505555133
amit.pg@fddiindia.com
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