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    IIFT Delhi Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

    Mirza Faisal Baig

    Updated on Apr 02 2026, 11:52 AM IST

    IIFT Delhi Admission Process

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi offers admissions to courses at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. IIFT Delhi admissions are offered to several courses, including MBA, PGD, MA, and PhD programmes. For MBA admission at IIFT Delhi, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the CAT exam along with several other parameters.

    • IIFT Delhi admissions are merit and entrance based.
    • Final result of selected candidates for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi admissions will commence from last week of April 2026.

    Eligible students need to visit the official website of IIFT Delhi and fill out the application form with all the required information. Final admission of students is confirmed only after document verification and payment of fees. For more information on the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi admission process, candidates can refer to the information provided below.

    Also Read: IIFT Delhi Placements

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi Admissions 2026 Highlights

    Mentioned below are the entrance exam which are taken into consideration for IIFT Delhi admissions. 

    Entrance Exams Accepted for IIFT Delhi Admissions 

    Course Exam Accepted
    PG CourseCAT

    IIFT Delhi Admission Calendar

    EventDate

    Online Application Starts

    17-Oct-2025

    Last Date of Online Registration

    28-Nov-2025 (23:59 hrs)

    Last Date of Payment for Registered Candidates only

    28-Nov-2025 (23:59 hrs)

    CAT Exam Date

    30-Nov-2025

    List of Shortlisted candidates for second round of admission on IIFT website https://www.iift.ac.in

    Last Week of January 2026

    Group Discussion and Interview

    From March 2026 onwards

    Final result of selected candidates

    Last week of April 2026

    Commencement of Programme

    June 2026

    IIFT Delhi Application Fee for MBA IB and MBA BA 2026-28 Programmes

    Category

    Application fee for MBA(IB) programme

    Application fee for MBA(BA) programme

    General / OBC-NCL, EWS 

    Rs.3000/-


    Rs.2000/-

    For SC/ST/PwD/Transgender

    Rs.1500/-

    Rs.1000/-

    For Foreign nationals / NRIs

    US$200 / Rs.16000/-

    Not Applicable

    How To Apply for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi Admissions 2026?

    To be eligible for IIFT Delhi admissions, check the application process below. 

    IIFT Delhi Registration Process

    • Interested candidates must visit the official website of IIFT Delhi.

    • Register through the given admission portal.

    • Enter the details and select the desired course.

    • Submit the IIFT Delhi application form with self-attested documents.

    • Pay the required IIFT Delhi application fee.

    Also Read: IIFT Delhi Courses

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi Admissions 2026 to PG Courses

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts programmes, and Executive PG Diploma in various specialisations at postgraduate level. The table below represents the IIFT Delhi PG course eligibility criteria and seat intake.

    IIFT Delhi Admission Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake

    Course

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) (International Business)

    240

    Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in reserved category)

    MBA (Business Analytics)

    60

    MBA (International Business) Weekend

    NA

    Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Global Human Resource Management (EPGD-GHRM)

    60

    Executive PGDM in International Business (On-campus)

    NA

    Master of Arts (MA) Economics

    30

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi MBA IB Admissions 2026

    For short-listing/selecting the candidates for IIFT Delhi admissions to MBA IB course, score of CAT 2024 and other defined parameters.

    IIFT Delhi Admission Process for MBA-IB Course

    • Eligible candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria before applying.

    • Visit the official website.

    • Fill out the application form with all the required information.

    • Candidates who wish to apply for an MBA (International Business) must have a valid CAT score to be shortlisted.

    • Shortlisted students need to appear in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.

    • The final selection of students is done on the basis of past academic performance, entrance exam score, and other criteria.

    • Selected candidates need to get their documents verified and pay the course fees.

    Also Read: IIFT Delhi Cutoffs

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi MBA Business Analytics Admissions 2026

    Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2024 score and other parameters will be called for second round of the IIFT Delhi admission process consisting of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

    IIFT Delhi Admission Process to MBA BA Course

    • Must ensure that students meet the IIFT Delhi MBA Business Analytics eligibility criteria before applying.

    • Visit the official website and complete the application form with the necessary details.

    • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the GMAT entrance examination.

    • Shortlisted candidates need to participate in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.

    • Final selection is based on extempore, personal interviews, academic performance in 10th & 12th, and work experience.

    • Selected candidates must verify their documents and pay the course fees.

    IIFT Delhi Executive PG Admission Process 

    • Visit the official website of IIFT Delhi.

    • Fill out the application form with all the required information.

    • Appear and score valid marks in relevant entrance exams, if applicable.

    • Shortlisting of candidates is done based on the entrance exam score.

    • Final admission is based on document verification and IIFT Delhi fees payment.

    Also Read: IIFT Delhi Facilities

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi PhD Admissions 2026

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi also offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses in full-time and part-time modes. The following table shows the IIFT Delhi PhD course eligibility criteria.

    IIFT Delhi Admission Eligibility Criteria

    Course

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    PhD

    NA

    Master’s Degree: 55% marks

    IIFT Delhi PhD Admission Process 

    • Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria and fill out the PhD course application form.

    • Candidates will then be required to sit for the entrance examination.

    • Qualifying candidates will be called for the interview round.

    • Candidates qualified for UGC NET-JRF are exempted from the written test and are directly invited for the interview.

    • Final admission will be granted based on academic performance, entrance score, performance in the interview round, document verification, and payment of the course fee.

    Documents Required for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi Admissions 2026

    • Copy of the latest GMAT score certificate
    • Self-attested copy of all academic mark sheets/certificates (Class X, XII, and Graduation)
    • Copy of all passport pages having official entries.
    • 10th and 12th Marksheets.
    • Degree/provisional certificate/consolidated marksheet for graduation
    • Work experience certificate
    • Category certificate (for SC/ST/EWS/OBC (NCL)/PWD/Kashmiri Migrants) issued by the competent authority

    Note: Students need to submit documents before the commencement of the classes.

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    FAQ’s

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Q: How can candidates apply for IIFT Delhi admissions?
    A:

    Candidates must apply online through the official Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi admission portal, fill out the application form, and submit the required documents along with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade application fee.

    Q: My profile: 12th-68% and graduation-45%. How can I get admission for this course? I am working full time from last 10 years.
    Q: What is the duration and fee of the MBA (International Business) at IIFT Delhi?
    Q: I am 2021-2022 fresh graduate from small college with B. Com Is there any problem to get admission in IIFT Is any draw back without experience ?
    Q: What are the documents required for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi admission?
    Q: How are candidates selected for the MBA (International Business) programme?
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    Student Reviews for IIFT Delhi

    Average Rating

    4.4
    Rating given by students

    Total Reviews

    96
    Verified Reviews
    5
    60
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    31
    3
    5
    2
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    Overall

    4.4

    Infrastructure

    3.7

    Placements

    4.5

    Campus Life

    4.3

    Academics

    4.2

    Value for Money

    2.6

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    One of best institute for MBA in India

    K
    Karan kukreja Posted on 20 Jun'25
    MBA International Business - Batch of 2024-01-01
    4.8

    Academics

    The curriculum is industry-oriented and regularly updated with respect to industry requirements, with key areas of focus being international business trends. The exams are slightly challenging but can be cleared if one regularly attends the class lectures and contributes to project work occasionally.

    College Infra

    IIFT possesses facilities of international caliber that provide an excellent learning ambience to its MBA students. The classrooms are equipped, air-conditioned, and equipped with stat of the art audio visual pedagogy facilities for case-study-based and collaborative learning.

    Placements

    The average package offered ranges from ₹20 LPA to ₹25 LPA, and the minimum package is ranging from ₹12 LPA to ₹14 LPA. International highest package was ₹80 LPA for the latest batch. The highest recruiting firms are Goldman Sachs, HUL, ICICI Prudential, Bain & Company, Axis Bank, McKinsey & Company, and Flipkart.
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    Such as great college for IB

    D
    Divyank Shekhar Posted on 16 May'24
    MBA International Business - Batch of 2021-01-01
    4

    Academics

    Currently i am passed my MBA in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade so would like to tell about my personal experience. The faculty members are very good and polite towards the students. The faculty building is well managed. Good college.

    College Infra

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade can enjoy nature's beauty in the campus. campus has many facilities like well maintained Gymnasium. You can find Organic Farming facilities and Rain water harvesting facilities also. Mess food is also good. The only problem is transportation, you can't Find Ola, Uber etc. Only Private cars arranged by nearby shops are available which is costly. But if you have your own automobile then you are at safe side.

    Campus Life

    College life IIFT is really amazing.

    Placements

    Placements in our IIFT institute are decent in terms of ROI. If you are investing in any college and you don't get returns, then there is no point in investing. However, you can invest here as this college provides you with the Indian institute of trade of Foreign trade average salary package of 16 PA. Moreover, this time the highest salary package offered was 28 LPA

    Value For Money

    Of course value for money
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    INTELLECTUALLY REFRESHING AND GROWTH INDUCING

    M
    Manik Goel Posted on 2 Feb'24
    MBA International Business - Batch of 2025-01-01
    5

    Academics

    The processors teach through practical experiences and case studies. There's a business case uploaded before every class that the students are expected to revise before coming to the class, and then a discussion takes place based on that case. The academics also involve group projects which enable team building and mutual learning skills.

    College Infra

    The college has all the requiredinfrastructure relating to education present. This includes smart classes, tech enabled library, portals such as Bloomberg for research, a finance lab, conference halls, auditorium, and the like. The class are air conditioned and the entire college is WIFI enabled. The hostels are cleaned regularly and the food provided is nutritious and good at taste.

    Campus Life

    The college has compulsary residential facility. The campus is very vibrant, with events, festivals and conferences going every now and then. There's greenery all around the campus and the students get to live and learn under one roof, leading to intellectual and social growth.

    Placements

    The college hosts top corporate organisations in the domain of finance, marketing, strategy, consulting, trade, prodman, and other areas. The college provides 100% placements. The highest salary was 85 lakh, while the average salary was 29.1 lakh per annum.

    Value For Money

    The college provides excellent academics and placements. Along with this, there's a possibility of growth through case competitions and live project opportunities that the college provides through alumni connect. You get to interact with a diverse batch of brilliant minds, so yes the college is a value for money.
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    1. what is the fee structure for MBA IB distance course 2. how to apply for distance course in IIFT for MBA IB

    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.

    25 Mar'26
    IIFT A PREMIER INSTITUTE IN FOREIGN TRADE HAVE SOME COURSE WITHOUT PASSING CAT EXAMINATION OR FROM SOME OTHER PREMIER INSTITUTE. I HAVE DON B.COM VOCATIONAL IN FOREIGN TRADE FROM AGRA UNIVERSITY AND ALSO PURSUING ACCA. KINDLY SHARE YOUR OPINION.

    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)

    1 Mar'26
    What were the lease CAT scores that saw selection in IIFT (Delhi & Kolkata)

    Hello Bhupen,

    Since 2024, IIFT Delhi uses CAT scores for MBA (IB) admissions.

    For the 2024-26 batch (CAT 2023 scores) , the expected lowest CAT percentiles for shortlisting were:

    • General: Around 96.7-98+ percentile (with specific composite and sectional cutoffs). Stronger profiles (e.g., female, non-engineer, work experience) could be shortlisted at
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