Central Footwear Training Institute, Agra

Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) Agra was conceived to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the footwear sector. The college was established in 1963 by the Small Industries Development Organisation. Central Footwear Training Institute is an autonomous body under the government of India.

Central Footwear Training Institute Agra remained committed to meeting the evolving needs of the footwear industry. Central Footwear Training Institute Agra offers a diverse range of courses, catering to various educational aspirations. Central Footwear Training Institute courses are offered in diploma and postgraduate levels on a full-time basis.

Central Footwear Training Institute empowers students with specialised knowledge and skills. The college offers diploma courses such as Diploma in Footwear Manufacture and Design and Diploma in Footwear Manufacture and Design. The postgraduate diploma courses are PGD in Footwear Technology and Higher Diploma in Footwear Technology and Management Studies.

There is a Central Footwear Training Institute placement cell which collaborates with numerous companies to secure employment opportunities for its graduates. Central Footwear Training Institute placement cell conducts aptitude tests, group discussions, and personal interviews to improve the students' technical and soft skills, ensuring a seamless transition into the workforce.

As per the 2026 placement details, 25 students got placed in top organisations in 2025, while 47 students got placed in 2024. Central Footwear Training Institute facilities include gyms, swimming pools, running tracks, courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer fields, and more. Central Footwear Training Institute is situated 10 kilometres from the Agra-Kandhi railway station and 12 kilometres from Agra Cantt.

Central Footwear Training Institute is well connected to the city and easily accessible via city bus service.