Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida

Admission: The fashion department only has 3 teachers who handle around 7-9 subjects together. One of them hardly shows up for class. He always says he's too busy and sends a senior instead. Honestly, none of the teachers really teach us anything. They just give us a ton of assignments to do.

Placement: The college doesn't really help Fashion Students find jobs after graduation. But if you're studying Footwear, you might have better luck. The teachers tell us to find our own opportunities and not rely too much on the college. They make everyone create the same portfolio and CV.

Campus: The hostel and mess are great, and the food in the mess is good as well. The college has nice infrastructure, but the labs for fashion students, like the GC lab and the main lab, are not working properly. Some tools and equipment are missing or restricted for use.

Admission: The teachers here are awesome - they really know their stuff and are so supportive. They changed up the curriculum last year to focus more on design, but before that, you could specialize in stuff like production design or marketing. The exams each semester are fair, as long as you're ready for them.

Placement: The college has good placements with companies like Uniqlo, Puma, and Adidas shoppers. They also offer internships. Placements were great before COVID hit, but they took a hit after that. However, things are looking up again now.

Campus: The machines at our college are top-notch compared to others. We have Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and a library. However, the hostel needs improvement it's not very clean and the food in the mess isn't great.

Admission: The teachers here are really great! Kamal sir is super knowledgeable and always there to help, even after class. He knows a lot about marketing.

Placement: This college is awesome for students studying footwear design. It's perfect for anyone wanting to work in the shoe industry. They teach you everything from making shoes to designing and selling them. Each part is important in the industry.

Campus: The dorms are really clean, and the warden is super nice. The food in the cafeteria is delicious. The warden is always there to help us out when we need it. The food here is so good, I don't think any other dorm can beat it. I totally suggest this college to others.

Admission: The teachers here are super smart and really good at teaching. When it's exam time, they make sure the exams aren't too hard. They stick to the curriculum and get us ready for the real world. The exams are doable because they're all about what we've learned in class. But some students struggle because they don't pay attention or miss too many classes.

Placement: The course I took has really good placement rates around 93%! It's the best compared to other courses in the college. The highest salary offered is 9 LPA, the lowest is 3.5 LPA, and the average is about 5.5 LPA. Companies like Redtape, Bata, Almirah, Adidas, and Zara come for placements.

Campus: The classrooms here are cool. They've got fancy machines for making stuff. No Wi-Fi, but they do have projectors. The library is huge with books on marketing, design, and time management. Great resource for students and teachers!

Admission: The teachers really know their stuff and are super experienced. They teach us everything we need to know for the real world. The classes are a good mix of hands-on practice and learning theory. You gotta get at least a 7 out of 20 to pass the exams. Making orthopedic shoes is a hot skill to have right now, and we learn all about it in the course.

Placement: Some companies that come to recruit are really good, while others just want salespeople. I don't think anyone wants to be a salesman after paying for the course. Decathlon, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Footwear, Nykaa, Mirza Groups, and more are top companies that hire from here. The course sets you up for jobs like designer, buyer, merchandiser, fashion forecaster, quality control, and more.

Campus: The campus looks great with a new building coming up for an incubation center. I really like the infrastructure and the course here. The hostel food is good too. Our course was designed by IIT graduates. Wi-Fi works well all over the campus.

Admission: The teachers at our college were super helpful. I felt prepared to jump into the industry once I finished the course. This program really taught us how to start our own business and create cool shoes for people.

Placement: Most students here get jobs after college, around 80%. The average salary is 2.5 LPA. Big companies like Adidas, Reliance, and Aditya Birla come for hiring. Over 65% of students get internships. The main job role is a quality assistant. If you score over 50%, you can apply here.

Campus: The labs for all the courses were great. The medical facilities were good too. We had a canteen on campus and the whole place had Wi-Fi. The hostel was really nice. The library had top branded magazines on shoes, which was super helpful for learning.

Admission: The teachers at this college really know their stuff and are super supportive. Some teachers could do better at teaching, though. The first year subjects are pretty easy. Once you hit the second year, you'll dive into 9 fashion design subjects. They all prep you for the real world.

Placement: The top companies that recruit here are Pantaloons, UCB, Max, F21, and more. They have a central placement process. I don't know the exact number of students who get internships, but the placement for footwear and retail is really good. Even for fashion designing, it's pretty decent.

Campus: The classrooms, libraries, and labs are in good shape. Unfortunately, the hostel facilities and food in the mess are not up to par. Some rooms aren't in great condition, and there's no air conditioning. Girls share a common washroom. The mess only serves South Indian food, so many North Indian students end up eating in the cafeteria.

Admission: The teachers at our college were awesome! The retail department staff knew their stuff. It would've been cooler if we had more hands-on stuff and skill-based classes, instead of just theory. Each semester, we did some projects and had a few practical classes, plus trips to malls and factories.

Placement: Most students from our college landed jobs at big companies like Skechers, Firstcry, and Etsy. I'm not sure about the salaries, but they mostly ranged from 3 to 5 LPA. I'd rate the placement experience as average based on how it went for me after graduation. Around 80% of us got jobs, while the rest chose further studies or weren't looking for work yet.

Campus: I loved hanging out in the indoor games room at college from my second year until I graduated. We had a big open ground for playing sports, plus a rec center, gym, and lots of other cool stuff. The library had plenty of books too. But I wish the college cared more about practical knowledge and what they could offer us. It felt like they were just going through the motions and not really giving it their all.

Admission: The teachers here are super helpful and really know their stuff. The course curriculum is solid, and they make sure we really understand the subject. Passing the exams at the end of the semester is pretty manageable.

Placement: Almost half of us landed jobs after college. The top offer was 3 Lacs a year, with the lowest at 1 Lac a year. Almost everyone gets an internship, especially if you're tight with the teachers.

Campus: The Wi-Fi at our college is on all the time, but only laptops can connect to it. You gotta give your laptop to the placement cell first. We got 2 libraries in campus, which is awesome 'cause we can find all the books we need there.

Admission: The teachers here are super helpful and really know their stuff. They always clear up any doubts when you ask. The course is good and will be helpful in the future, but we just need some better teachers. The semester exams are not too hard, which is a relief.

Placement: Most of the FD department students get placed after graduation. Salaries range from 1 to 3-4 Lacs. Although there aren't many fashion houses for FD students, there are plenty of merchandising companies to work for. A lot of classmates land internships in various companies related to fashion design.

Campus: The college facilities are really good overall. The Wi-Fi can be a bit iffy, but the classrooms, library, and computer labs are all great. The labs are also good. You can go to the library anytime and borrow any book you want. The hostel has decent quality and enough rooms. Everything is good there, except the food could be better.