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*Last date to Apply: 20th April 2025

Admissions Open 2025-26

B.DES in Footwear Design & Production
B.DES in Fashion Design
B.DES in Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design
M.DES in Footwear Design & Production
M.DES in Fashion Design
BBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise
MBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise

FDDI Graduates Excel at Leading Global Brands

Programme Highlights

B.DES in Footwear Design & Production

The Footwear Design program equips students with expertise in product design, fashion forecasting, branding, and management. In alignment with the “Design in India” initiative, it contributes to the global recognition of Brand India.
Graduates can pursue careers as

Footwear Designers for fashion or sportswear
Product Developers
CAD Specialists
Stylists
Merchandisers Buyers
Managers

The program also encourages entrepreneurship by helping students develop and refine business ideas.

B.DES in Fashion Design

This four-year program builds a strong foundation in design through design thinking and creative problem-solving. It equips students with global fashion insights while integrating local cultural influences, preparing them to be industry-ready for roles such as:

Fashion Designer
Textile Designer
Fashion Stylist
Visual Merchandiser
Fashion Buyer
Product Developer

B.DES in Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design

The program aims to develop a diverse pool of multidimensional design professionals who are equipped to meet the evolving demands of both national and international business sectors. Students understand the fundamental and the latest technical developments which govern the growth of the Leather, Lifestyle and Product Design sectors.

M.DES in Footwear Design & Production

This program is designed to develop specialized Footwear Designers, CAD specialists, and techno-management professionals who can navigate the evolving dynamics of global business. Emphasizing business ethics and corporate governance, this program is designed to create high end specialized Product Designers & techno-management professionals equipped with right skills and knowledge to serve various domains of Footwear design, manufacturing, retailing and related area, globally. After completion of course , one can also work as:

Costume Designer in Film Industry
Technical Designer
Fashion Journalist
Visual Merchandiser
Fashion Entrepreneurs
Fashion Photographers
Fashion Consultant

M.DES in Fashion Design

The M.Des in Fashion Design program at FDDI offers a comprehensive two-year experience, blending creativity with technical skills. The curriculum covers fashion creation, textiles, pattern making, digital design, knitwear, accessories, branding, fashion photography, merchandising, and entrepreneurship. Students gain both cultural and market insights, culminating in an advanced portfolio or research project. Graduates equipped with a well-rounded skill set to succeed as innovative designers and industry professionals.

BBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise

The program aims to develop versatile design professionals who are well-prepared to meet the dynamic needs of both national and international business environments. Emphasizing a broad spectrum of design skills and industry knowledge, it enables students to stay ahead of trends and respond to future challenges. With the retail sector contributing significantly to India’s workforce, graduates find diverse career opportunities across areas such as:

Visual Merchandising in retail stores
Retail Merchandising, Buying, and Category Management
Retail Operations including roles like Area Manager, Retail Manager, Floor Manager, and Department Manager
Luxury Brands as Store Managers
E-commerce in positions like Business Manager, Category Manager, and Merchant

MBA in Retail & Fashion Merchandise

This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and analytical tools necessary to become successful retail professionals. By integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications, it fosters a strong understanding of retail management. Upon completion, students will have a wide range of career opportunities in the fashion and retail sectors. They can pursue roles such as

Retail Manager
Area Manager
Operations Manager
Management Trainee
Retail Merchandiser
Visual Merchandiser

ABOUT FDDI

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), established under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is a premier institute in footwear, leather, fashion, and retail education. With state-of-the-art campuses across India, FDDI offers industry-aligned programs, expert faculty, and 100% placement assistance. Recognized as an “Institution of National Importance” under FDDI Act 2017, it has trained over 2.5 lakh professionals and collaborated with global brands. FDDI alumni are leaders in top companies worldwide.