The Central Footwear Training Institute (formerly CFTC), Chennai The Premier Institute of its kind in the country, came into being in July, 1957, with the assistance of Ford Foundation. The erstwhile CFTC was conducting 18 months "Advanced Footwear Technology Course" and Practical oriented need based short - term courses.
Rs. 1,59,000 (For General); Rs. 39,000 (For SC / ST)
(For SC/ST Candidates, Tuition Fees exempted)
22.5% Seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates for which No Course Fees will be charged subject to production of caste Certificate, in original from competent authority at the time of submission of application and at the time of admission. (Two photocopies of caste certificate duly attested by gazetted Officer is required to be enclosed along with application.)
Hostel accommodation is available only for boys on request, at the sole discretion of the Director, CFTI, Chennai. at the following charges View More
17-25
+2
Level 6
MSME / DFMD / 60
A sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five thousands only) shall be paid by each candidate which is refundable at the time of his/her leaving the institute (interest free) on completion of the training course, after recovery of the cost of damages, if any, to the Institute’s property by the trainee.
The assessment during the course is conducted on regular basis. As such, there is no terminal or final exams conducted during the course, but assessment tests are conducted on a regular basis and at the end of each year, the grades obtained in different tests are compiled to obtain final grade. The grading system is as follows:
All the assessment tests conducted throughout the 1 1/2 Year duration and the grades awarded are evaluated by the moderators from the Textile Institute, U.K. and then the final grade is awarded. On completion of first year, a marksheet is awarded and On successful completion of course the Post Graduate Higher Diploma is awarded. The Textile Institute, U.K. awards both, the marksheet and the Post Graduate Higher Diploma.
| Sr.No | Subject Code | Subject Name | Teaching Scheme / No. of Hours | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | ||||
| 1 | U-01 | Art, Design & Fashion | - | 30 | 100 |
| 2 | U-02 | Design & Pattern Cutting | 10 | 260 | 200 |
| 3 | U-03 | Pre-Production Technology | 20 | 30 | 100 |
| 4 | U-04 | Materials & Testing | 80 | 40 | 200 |
| 5 | U-05 | Clicking Technology | 20 | 230 | 100 |
| 6 | U-06 | Closing Technology | 20 | 230 | 200 |
| 7 | U-07 | Lasting & Making Technology | 20 | 260 | 200 |
| 8 | U-08 | Hand Shoe Making | - | 40 | 100 |
| 9 | U-09 | Purchasing & Stores Control | 30 | - | 100 |
| 10 | U-10 | Basic Costing | 40 | - | 100 |
| 11 | U-11 | Quality Assurance & Control | 40 | 10 | 100 |
| 12 | U-12 | Computer Studies | - | 40 | 100 |
| 13 | U-13 | International Business and Language | 50 | 10 | 100 |
| 14 | U-14 | Applied Science | 20 | - | 100 |
| Sr.No | Subject Code | Subject Name | Teaching Scheme / No. of Hours | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | ||||
| 15 | U-15 | Product Sketching & Design | - | 30 | 100 |
| 16 | U-16 | Pattern Cutting & Product Development | - | 120 | 300 |
| 17 | U-17 | CAD & Pattern Engineering | 5 | 65 | 200 |
| 18 | U-18 | Materials and Testing | 40 | 40 | 100 |
| 19 | U-19 | Clicking | - | 100 | 100 |
| 20 | U-20 | Closing | - | 150 | 300 |
| 21 | U-21 | Lasting and Making | - | 150 | 200 |
| 22 | U-22 | Shoe Faults and Customer Complaints | 30 | 20 | 100 |
| 23 | U-23 | Advanced Technology | 30 | - | 100 |
| 24 | U-24 | Foot Comfort | 30 | - | 100 |
| 25 | U-25 | Industrial Engineering | 60 | - | 100 |
| 26 | U-26 | Financial Controls | 20 | - | 100 |
| 27 | U-27 | Retailing & Merchandising | 30 | - | 100 |
| 28 | U-28 | Marketing | 40 | 10 | 100 |
| 29 | U-29 | Factory Work Experience | 10 | 240 | 200 |
| 30 | U-30 | Setting Up in Business | 20 | - | 100 |
| 31 | U-31 | Final Project | 10 | 310 | 400 |
