Central Footwear Training Centre, South 24 Parganas

Central Footwear Training Centre, founded in 1996, is situated in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It is an institution of great specialisation in the field of Footwear and Leather Goods Technology Education. Working as an affiliated college, running diploma courses in its niche area, it is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education. This 8-acre campus has a total student strength of 161.

With a faculty strength of 4, CFTC focuses on education through its 2 diploma courses. What makes this institute an absolutely unique destination for education in the region is its commitment to specialised technical education in the field of footwear technology. The institution has a host of facilities that help it run its educational mission.

Separate and safe hostel accommodations are available for both boys and girls, hence making the institution comfortable in every possible way for students coming from different locations. The library is used as a resource centre and well-equipped laboratories provide hands-on learning experience required in technical education. A cafeteria serves the dietary needs for students and staff members.

The IT infrastructure of this institute supports modern learning methods in today's technology-driven world. CFTC has available various indoor sports facilities for physical well-being and recreation, a playing field for cricket and football, courts for badminton, volleyball, and basketball, and such indoor games as carom and chess.

The campus also has an auditorium for events and seminars, classrooms designed to meet the goals of effective learning, and a health centre with first-aid facilities. The institute runs two full-time diploma courses, each for three years. These are the special courses for the footwear and leather goods industries. There are a total of 120 seats allotted for admission every year for these special courses.

Diploma in Footwear Technology and Diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology have an intake of 60 each. Course Name Total Number of Seats Diploma in Footwear Technology 60 Diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology 60 CFTC's admission process is such that it is meant to pick candidates with potential in the field of Footwear and Leather goods Technology.

It probably values previous experience or demonstrated interest in footwear or leather goods manufacturing, considering that it is a niche industry. The students who would like to pursue this specialised field should be on the lookout for announcements by this institute on the dates and procedures for admission.