Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) is a premiere Institute which offers several professional based courses to the candidates who are interested in undertaking their career in sector related to leather as well as footwear, etc. The Institute has been approved by the Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise. The Institute also offers Diploma, Post Graduate based degree as well as several certificate courses to the interested candidates. Since the year 1957, the Government of India has invested an important amount in the development of Foot wear technology within the country. However in the present time, the sector has formed an important shape of a fast growing technology oriented business.

CFTI has provided an autonomous environment for their candidates. The institute has become one of the reputed institutes in the field of footwear training with the dedication of their well qualified and experienced faculty member. They increase the confidence of their candidates with their innovative ideas which help the candidates to do well and a bit different in this field. With horizons broadening the institute is drawing more students who can choose from a range of options- not just technology but also indigenous folk studies, sustainable development and livelihood management, peace conflict and other subjects.

The institute has brought all the traffic facility closer to them. The by-pass just off active acres and they can reach their in a few minutes. The institute has got ample attention from the different footwear companies which are providing the chances to do best in this area.

Courses Offered:

• Diploma in Footwear Design and Production (2 years)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Footwear Technology (1 year)

• Post Diploma in Footwear Technology (1 year)

• Certificate Course in Footwear Technology (1 year)

Eligibility Criteria:

For Diploma in Footwear Design and Production:

• The candidates who are 10+2 are considered eligible for this course.

For Post Graduate Diploma in Footwear Technology:

• The candidates with any Degree are considered eligible for this course.

For Post Diploma in Footwear Technology:

• The candidates with any Diploma are considered eligible for this course.

For Certificate Course in Footwear Technology:

• The candidates who are 10th std. Pass/Fail are considered eligible for this course.

Applying Procedure:

For applying candidates may require Prospectus and Application Form. The same can be obtained by:

• Submission of Demand Draft for Rs 500/- favoring “Director, CFTI”.

• Sending a request letter along with Demand Draft for Rs 550/- favoring “Director, CFTI”.

• Downloading from the website- www.cftichennai.in

Important Dates (Tentative):

• Sale of application forms: 2nd week of May, 2011

• Last date for submission of application forms:  last week of June, 2011

• Commencement of course:  1st week of July, 2011

Contact Details:

CFTI

121 A, MC Road

Sriramapuram

Ambur – 635802

Ph: 04174-247822

65/1

GST Road

Guindy

Chennai – 600032

Ph: 044-22501529

Website: www.cftichennai.in

Email: [email protected]