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FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, S.A.S Nagar, an Institution of National Importance established in 2018, offers specialized UG and PG programs in Design and Retail. Located near Chandigarh, the campus features modern infrastructure and centralized placements for the footwear, fashion, and retail sectors.

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FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, S.A.S Nagar is a campus of FDDI, an Institution of National Importance under the FDDI Act 2017. Established in 2018 near Chandigarh, this campus is part of FDDI, which was founded in 1986. The institute provides education for the footwear, fashion, leather goods, and retail industries. The campus offers undergraduate B.Des programs in Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, and Leather, Lifestyle & Product Design. It also offers BBA and MBA programs in Retail & Fashion Merchandise. The curriculum is industry-focused, including workshops, theory, case studies, and industry interaction. As an Institution of National Importance, FDDI contributes to industry growth. It has international training and consulting partnerships and academic links with institutions like Thomas Bata University, Czech Republic, and University of Northampton, UK. The 7.2-acre campus has modern infrastructure: air-conditioned classrooms, technical workshops, design studios, CAD-CAM labs, and a digital library. Facilities include conference halls, an auditorium, separate hostels, sports, and a cafeteria. The location near industrial areas supports internships and industry visits. Placements are handled by FDDI's centralized process by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, providing equal opportunity. Industry ties attract recruiters from relevant sectors for placements.

Infrastructure and Campus Facilities at FDDI Chandigarh

Discover the full range of campus facilities at FDDI Chandigarh including hostels, libraries, sports infrastructure, labs, classrooms, and innovation centers. Learn about student accommodation, dining options, Wi-Fi availability, and modern amenities that support academic and personal growth.

Library

Facility	Summary	Features
Central Library	The Central Library is a well-stocked resource center offering an extensive collection of both print and digital materials, including books, manuscripts, and newspapers, specifically tailored for Fashion Design, Leather Technology, Retail, and related industries. It features an air-conditioned reading room with Wi-Fi connectivity, providing a comfortable and conducive environment for students and faculty to conduct research and engage in quality learning, further supported by a wide collection of project reports and case studies.	Well-stocked with print and digital resources Air-conditioned reading room Wi-Fi enabled Books, manuscripts, newspapers Information sources from Fashion Design, Leather Technology, Retail, and related industries Wide collection of project reports and case studies E-resources for students and faculty
Digital Library	The Digital Library complements the physical library by providing extensive e-resources for students and faculty. This modern facility encourages digital learning and research, offering easy access to a vast array of online academic materials and databases, enhancing the scope of study and knowledge acquisition.	E-resources Facilitates digital learning and research

Food Options

Facility	Summary	Features
Food Court	The campus features a food court providing a variety of food options for students and staff. Designed to be pocket-friendly, it offers convenient and diverse meal choices, catering to different tastes and preferences within the campus premises.	Offers varied food options Pocket-friendly
Mess Facility	The hostel mess maintains a hygienic environment, with regular cleaning to ensure student well-being. It provides daily varieties of food, offering diverse meal options. While the food quality is described as average, the emphasis on hygiene and variety aims to provide satisfactory dining for hostel residents.	Hygienic Cleaned regularly Provides varieties of food daily Average quality food
Canteen	The campus canteen serves as a popular spot for students, offering refreshments and quick bites. It is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing students to stay connected while enjoying their breaks or informal discussions.	Wi-Fi connectivity available

Laboratories

Facility	Summary	Features
Technical Workshops	The institute houses comprehensive technical workshops, meticulously equipped with modern state-of-the-art machinery. These workshops are vital for providing students with hands-on practical training and development, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world industrial applications across various design and production disciplines.	Equipped with modern state-of-the-art machineries Provides practical training and development
International Design Studio	The International Design Studio serves as a creative hub, encouraging students to innovate and apply design principles in a practical setting. This integrated learning approach fosters interactivity, practical knowledge, and a strong design sense, preparing students for the dynamic global design industry.	Supports design innovation Promotes interactivity, practical knowledge and design sense
Hi-tech Computer Lab/ITSC	The Hi-tech Computer Lab, also known as the Information Technology Services Center (ITSC), is a centrally air-conditioned facility equipped with 100 PCs, high-end workstations, and a wide array of prominent application software. With over 10 laser printers, it provides comprehensive computing resources to meet the academic needs of students across all programs, supporting their technical and design requirements.	100 PCs High-end Workstations Prominent application software More than 10 laser printers Centrally air-conditioned building
CAD-CAM Lab	The dedicated CAD-CAM Lab is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment, facilitating advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing processes. This lab enables students to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and machinery, crucial for modern design and production techniques in footwear, fashion, and leather goods industries.	State-of-the-art equipment Supports computer-aided design and manufacturing
Visual Merchandising (VM) Laboratory	The Visual Merchandising Laboratory is a versatile facility featuring flexible retail display systems that can transform the space to simulate various actual retail environments. This dynamic lab provides both trainers and learners with a realistic setting to apply VM principles in practice, explore innovative solutions, and experiment with new merchandising applications, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the retail industry.	Versatile facility Flexible retail display systems Simulates actual retail space Dynamic environment for trainers and learners Allows application of VM principles in practice Explores VM solutions and experiments with new applications
Workshop for Cutting, Closing, Components, Lasting and Finishing	This full-fledged workshop is dedicated to providing in-depth practical training in the critical stages of footwear production, including cutting, closing, components, lasting, and finishing. It ensures students gain hands-on expertise in the entire manufacturing process, preparing them for specialized roles in the footwear industry.	Full-fledged workshop Focus on practical training and development in footwear production
Workshop for Leather Goods & Accessories Design	The workshop for Leather Goods and Accessories Design is exceptionally well-equipped with machinery and tools of the highest international standards. This facility provides students with firsthand experience in the leather industry, allowing them to work on international and national projects and gain comprehensive exposure in the field.	Well-equipped with international standard machinery and tools Exposes students to international and national projects
Workshop for Fashion Design	The Fashion Design workshop is equipped with international standard machines and equipment, enabling students to transform creative visions into compelling fashion statements. This lab provides critical practical exposure to the fashion industry, developing garment-making skills and conceptual knowledge essential for a successful career in fashion.	Well equipped with International standards machines and equipment's Provides practical exposure of fashion industry
Footwear Designing and Production Workshop	The Footwear Designing and Production Workshop is fully furnished with state-of-the-art machinery and tools that meet the highest international standards. This facility offers students invaluable first-hand experience with the complexities of the footwear fashion industry, from design conceptualization to final product realization.	Fully furnished with machinery and tools of the highest international standards Provides first-hand experience with the fashion industry
Centre for Retail Management (CRM)	The Centre for Retail Management is dedicated to the advancement and expansion of the retail sector. It serves as a specialized unit focusing on management principles and practices within the retail industry, supporting academic programs and industry engagement.	Focus on retail sector development
Centre for Leather Goods and Accessories Design (CLGAD)	The Centre for Leather Goods and Accessories Design is a specialized unit committed to the development and growth of the leather products and accessories sector. It provides dedicated resources and expertise for students and professionals focusing on design, production, and innovation in this niche industry.	Focus on leather goods and accessories design development
Centre for Fashion Designing (FD)	The Centre for Fashion Designing is a dedicated hub for nurturing talent and fostering innovation within the fashion design sector. It provides resources and guidance for students pursuing careers in fashion, encouraging creativity and industry-relevant skill development.	Focus on fashion design development

IT Facilities

Facility	Summary	Features
Wi-Fi Campus	The campus offers ubiquitous high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity across all its areas, including academic blocks, hostels, the canteen, open-air theatre, gardens, and lawns. This extensive network ensures that students and faculty have seamless internet access for academic, research, and personal use, facilitating a modern and connected learning environment.	High-speed internet connectivity Available in every nook and corner of the campus Includes canteen, open-air theatre, garden, and lawns

Basic Services

Facility	Summary	Features
Bank Loan Facilities Assistance	The institute provides assistance to students in accessing bank loan facilities, helping them navigate the application process for educational financing. This support ensures that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from pursuing their academic goals at the institution.	Assistance with bank loan applications

Academic Spaces

Facility	Summary	Features
Air-conditioned Classrooms	The campus boasts numerous air-conditioned classrooms designed to foster an optimal learning environment. These modern spaces are fully equipped with advanced teaching aids, including smart projectors, cordless microphones, and high-quality speaker systems, ensuring a comfortable and interactive learning experience for all students.	Air-conditioned Well-equipped Modern teaching aids Projectors Cordless microphones Speakers
Seminar Halls	The institute provides well-equipped seminar halls furnished with modern technology, serving as versatile venues for diverse formal and cultural events. These spaces are crucial for academic presentations, workshops, and guest lectures, offering an ideal setting for knowledge exchange and collaborative learning.	Modern technology Utilized for various formal and cultural events
Conference Halls	Dedicated conference halls are available for academic discussions, meetings, and collaborations, providing a professional setting for faculty, students, and industry partners. These halls are integral to fostering a collaborative academic environment and facilitating important institutional dialogues.	Modern facilities
Auditorium	The campus features an expansive, world-class auditorium equipped with ultra-modern lighting, professional-level sound systems, and an advanced LCD system. This facility is a central hub for major academic, cultural, and formal events, providing a premium venue for large gatherings and performances.	World-class Expansive Ultra-modern light systems Professional-level sound systems LCD system Utilized for various formal and cultural events
Open-Air Theatre	An open-air theatre provides a unique setting for various outdoor events, performances, and informal gatherings. The area is also covered by Wi-Fi, allowing for connectivity even in this recreational and event space.	Wi-Fi connectivity

Sports & Fitness

Facility	Summary	Features
Sports Complex	The campus boasts a newly constructed sports complex featuring both indoor and outdoor facilities for various sports. It includes courts for tennis, badminton, and basketball, along with table tennis facilities, promoting physical activity and recreational engagement among students.	Newly constructed Indoor and outdoor facilities Courts for Tennis, Badminton, Basketball Table tennis facilities
Gymnasium	A well-equipped gymnasium is available on campus, providing students with facilities for their fitness routines and strength training. This encourages a healthy lifestyle and offers a convenient option for students to pursue their physical well-being.	Equipped for fitness activities
Yoga and Meditation Classes	The institute offers monthly yoga and meditation classes, providing students with opportunities to enhance their mental and physical well-being. These sessions promote stress reduction, mindfulness, and holistic health, complementing the academic rigor with activities for personal balance.	Monthly classes Promotes mental and physical well-being

Hostel Facilities

Facility	Summary	Features
Boys Hostel	The Boys Hostel offers a spacious, hygienic, and secure living environment, accommodating 60 male students. Rooms are fully furnished with essential amenities like a cot, chair, table, and cupboard, ensuring a comfortable stay. Allocation is on a first-come-first-serve basis, with fees due at the beginning of each semester. The hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and the mess provides a variety of food options daily.	Separate facility for boys Fully furnished rooms Spacious, hygienic, and secure environment Accommodates 60 male students Rooms provided with fans, tube lights, and necessary furniture (cot, chair, table, cupboard/locker) First-cum-first-serve basis allocation Fee payable at the beginning of each semester in advance Well-maintained cleanliness and hygiene Average quality food with varieties in mess
Girls Hostel	The Girls Hostel provides a spacious, hygienic, and secure living space for 200 female students, ensuring a comfortable and well-supported environment. Each room is fully furnished with a cot, chair, table, and cupboard, along with fans and tube lights. Admission to the hostel is on a first-come-first-serve basis, with semester fees paid in advance. The hostel prioritizes cleanliness and hygiene, offering daily varied and hygienic food options in its mess.	Separate facility for girls Fully furnished rooms Spacious, hygienic, and secure environment Accommodates 200 female students Rooms provided with fans, tube lights, and necessary furniture (cot, chair, table, cupboard/locker) First-cum-first-serve basis allocation Fee payable at the beginning of each semester in advance Well-maintained cleanliness and hygiene Average quality food with varieties in mess

Safety & Security

Facility	Summary	Features
24x7 Surveillance System	The campus is secured by a robust 24x7 surveillance system, integrating both manual and electric monitoring to ensure the complete safety and security of the premises. This comprehensive approach provides constant vigilance, safeguarding students and staff within the institute's environment.	24x7 manual surveillance 24x7 electric surveillance Ensures complete premise security

Incubation Centers

Facility	Summary	Features
Incubation Centre	The Incubation Centre is designed to foster entrepreneurship and support aspiring student startups, providing a nurturing environment for innovation and business development. While listed as 'coming soon' on the official site, its planned presence highlights the institute's commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit and facilitating the growth of new ventures within the footwear, fashion, and retail sectors.	Aimed at fostering entrepreneurship Supports startups and innovation

Medical Facilities

Facility	Summary	Features
Health Centre/Medical Facilities	The institute provides a health center equipped to offer basic medical care and emergency services to students and staff. This facility ensures immediate attention for minor ailments and first aid requirements, contributing to the overall well-being on campus.	Provisions for basic medical care Emergency services

Recreational Areas

Facility	Summary	Features
Recreation Room	A dedicated recreation room is available for students to relax and engage in leisure activities. This space provides a comfortable environment for unwinding, fostering social interaction, and promoting a balanced campus life outside of academics.	Space for relaxation and leisure activities

Student Help Desks

Facility	Summary	Features
Counselling and Psychological Support	The institute offers comprehensive counselling and psychological support services to address the mental well-being and personal development needs of its students. These services provide a confidential space for guidance, support, and professional advice, ensuring a holistic approach to student welfare.	Provides psychological support to students Offers guidance and counseling
Corporate and Public Relations Department (Placement Cell)	The Corporate and Public Relations Department, acting as the Placement Cell, plays a crucial role in shaping students' careers by providing extensive counseling and guidance. It organizes mock interviews, group discussions, and pre-placement training, alongside facilitating industrial exposure. Operating a centralized campus placement procedure, the department ensures students are well-prepared for and connected to industry opportunities.	Provides important career counselling and guidance Conducts mock interviews Organizes group discussions Offers pre-placement training Facilitates industrial exposure Centralised campus placement procedure

Transport Services

Facility	Summary	Features
Transportation Service	The institute offers transportation services, including a bus service, to facilitate commuting for students and staff. This service ensures convenient connectivity between the campus and surrounding urban areas, addressing the commuting needs of the community.	Bus service Connects campus to surrounding areas

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