Footwear Design and Development Institute, Chennai

Admission: The teachers here are okay, but they're not super experienced. They cover the basics, but a lot of the design stuff is about trying things out and figuring it out on your own. You end up doing a bunch of internships and learning by yourself. It's kinda pricey compared to what you get. I wish they offered more for the money they charge.

Placement: The placement scene is great with a 100% record. Lots of brands come for hiring, but most placements happen in Noida. FDP students get better placements than fashion design students.

Campus: The hostel is decent. The food in the mess is okay, I'd rate it 5/10. However, there aren't many snacks or basic things in the canteen. The sports area is alright. Unfortunately, there's no medical center nearby. The mess food isn't great, but you can handle it. It'd be nice to have separate canteens for North and South Indian food, but we make it work.

Admission: The teachers here are really helpful and friendly. They know a lot about their subjects. The way they teach is great. The courses are all about real-world skills. Lots of students pass their exams here. The tests are kinda tough but doable. We get to choose our own subjects in the last semester, which is cool.

Placement: Most students in our college land jobs easily. Big companies like Clarks, Puma, Adidas, Westside, and Woodland hire a lot of students from here. The main recruiting company is a government one.

Campus: The college infrastructure is pretty good. We've got Wi-Fi everywhere, which is cool. The hostel is nice too. They really focus on sports and games here. And there are 2 cafeterias on campus, which is handy.