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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA admission is open for the year 2027. To enrol in the MBA programmes, students must ensure to meet the minimum admission eligibility criteria set by the institution. The last date to apply for the admission at IIFT is November 25, 2026.
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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a Deemed-to-be-University which was established in the year 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. IIFT is a premier institution offering management education with a distinctive focus on international business, trade, and contemporary management practices. Read the full article to know in detail about the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade admission 2027.
The application fees for the IIFT ranges from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. To apply for the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade admission in the year 2027, students need to follow the below mentioned steps.
Visit the official website: iift.ac.in
Fill the application form with all the necessary details
Pay the IIFT’s application fees
Then attach all the necessary documents and submit the application form
Take a printout of the application form for future reference
Note: Category once filled by the candidate in the online application form, will not be changed under any circumstances. SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC-NCL/ General-EWS/ Kashmiri Migrants candidates have to upload the requisite category certificate, as applicable in the central government Institute’s with the Application Form.
Category | MBA (IB) Programme | MBA (BA) Programme |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 2,000 |
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 1,000 |
The last date to apply for admission at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is November 25, 2026. Students can refer to the below mentioned admission dates of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Last date to submit application and fee | November 25, 2026 |
CAT 2026 | November 29, 2026 |
MBA programme at the IIFT is offered for the duration of 2 years. For the IIFT MBA admission, students need to score valid marks in the CAT examination. Given below are the IIFT MBA admission details.
The MBA programme at the college is offered in International Business & Business Analytics fields. The eligibility criteria for the MBA courses is outlined below.
MBA in International Business
Bachelor’s degree: Minimum of 3 years’ duration in any of the disciplines with minimum 50% marks (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD categories).
Candidates who possess completed professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant/ Company Secretary/ Cost and Works Accountants/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India: 50% marks (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC/ ST/PwD categories) are also eligible to apply.
MBA in Business Analytics
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10 (should have Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at Graduation level).
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Candidates who possess completed professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant/ Company Secretary/ Cost and Works Accountants/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India: 50% marks (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD categories are also eligible to apply.
Note: There is no age limit to apply for the MBA courses at IIFT. Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 31, 2027.
Candidates need to first satisfy the required IIFT MBA admission eligibility criteria before applying
Visit the official website and fill the application form with all the required information
Appear and score valid marks in the CAT exam
Shortlisting of the candidates is based on the CAT exam score
Shortlisted candidates need to then participate in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Selection of the candidates is based on the past academic performance, entrance exam score and other criteria
Selected candidates need to pay the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fees and submit all the required documents to confirm the IIFT admission
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fees vary from programme to programme. IIFT fees include tuition fees, other charges from library, computer & internet facility, medical insurance, alumni & student body. Given below are the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fees structure.
Courses | Fees |
|---|---|
Rs 17,93,000 | |
Rs 19,73,000 |
Note: The students from SC/ ST/ PwD category are given 50% concession in tuition fee only. In case of withdrawal from the programme, fee will be refunded as per guidelines of UGC. The refund process will take at least 2 months.
For Admission Related Queries
Contact Number: (011) 39147213, 39147200/ 201/ 202/ 203/ 204
(Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm) or 9773698083 (on all days during 9:00 am to 9.00 pm)
Email Id: mba_admission@iift.edu
For Technical Related Queries
Email Id: iift@applyadmission.net
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with an A+ Grade and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). IIFT was established in 1963 and has evolved into a multi-campus institution with its campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.
As per the latest IIFT placements, students are placed in several leading organisations such as HSBC, Microsoft, Xiaomi, Flipkart, Accenture along with several others. The college also offers a wide range of facilities to students to enhance their overall experience at the campus.
On Question asked by student community
Hi Tanya,
The fees for MBA IB distance course range from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000. However, the MBA IB distance course fee at IIFT is Rs. 10,50,000 which includes an alumni fee of Rs. 10,000. SC, ST and PWD category candidates are given 50% concession in tuition fee only.
Admission to IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) for its flagship MBA (International Business) is generally through the CAT exam (as per the latest admission process), and there is no regular direct admission without an entrance test. However, executive or certificate courses may have different criteria. With Bcom (Foreign Trade)
IIFT CAT Cutoff 2024
IIFT Delhi
General: 95–98 percentile
OBC: 90+
SC: 85–95
ST/PwD: 75–93
IIFT Kolkata
General: 85–95 percentile
OBC/SC/ST: 50–95 (varies)
Note: Final selection also includes WAT, GD, PI, academics, and work experience.
Greetings! Here's a detailed response to your query
Okay, so you're a bit confused about what to put in those CAT, FMS, DSE, and IIFT forms regarding your 12th scores. Since you did CBSE, they usually only consider your final 12th standard marks.
Even though you did great in 11th,
Hello aspirant,
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, sets the syllabus for the IIFT exam, which covers subjects like Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC). One of the few MBA entry exams that assesses applicants' general knowledge is the
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