Diploma Approved by AICTE DIP-026

Diploma in Leather and Footwear Technology

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India is one of the world's largest footwear producers, and FDDI-trained technologists are actively recruited by export-oriented manufacturers and international buying houses.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2–3 years
Entry after
Class 10and 1 other route
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

India is one of the world's largest footwear producers, and FDDI-trained technologists are actively recruited by export-oriented manufacturers and international buying houses.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th or 12th pass depending on institute.

How you get in. FDDI AIST entrance, CLRI-linked institutes, State polytechnic admission.

How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Footwear manufacturers and export houses
  • Leather goods companies
  • Retail footwear brands
  • Tanneries
  • Buying houses (Agra, Kanpur, Chennai, Ambur clusters)

What you can study next.

  • B.Des Footwear Design (FDDI)
  • B.Tech Leather Technology
  • Merchandising and export management
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 28,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 - 3 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

2 routes into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any —
Class 12 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

4 routes mapped from this qualification.

Pattern Maker
Turns a garment or product design into the pattern pieces production will cut, including grading across sizes. An error here repeats across every unit made.
Alternative route
Quality Controller
Inspects finished goods against specification and decides what ships, what is reworked and what is rejected. Common in textiles, leather, printing and light manufacturing.
Alternative route
Merchandiser
Sits between a buyer and a factory, tracking an order from sample to shipment - costing, materials, timelines and quality. Common in textiles, garments, leather and footwear, and the job is chasing.
Alternative route
Production Supervisor
Runs a shop-floor section, managing output, manpower and quality. The standard progression step from skilled technician into management.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Diploma in Leather and Footwear Technology?

10th or 12th pass depending on institute. Admission is through FDDI AIST entrance, CLRI-linked institutes, State polytechnic admission.

How long does Diploma in Leather and Footwear Technology take?

2 - 3 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

What does Diploma in Leather and Footwear Technology cost?

Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Diploma in Leather and Footwear Technology?

B.Des Footwear Design (FDDI), B.Tech Leather Technology, Merchandising and export management.