IIFT Admission 2027: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has officially released its notification for admission to its flagship MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes for the 2027–29 batch. Eligible candidates can register through the official portal before the closing deadline. Application Deadline: 25th November 2026.
IIFT Important Facts
- Accepted Entrance Exam: CAT 2026 (GMAT for NRI / Foreign Nationals)
- Tuition Fees:
The Total fees for the batch of MBA (IB) 2026-28 at all campuses programme is Rs. 19.73 lakhs
The Total fees for the batch of MBA (BA) 2026-28 programme is Rs. 17.93 lakhs
- The students of SC, ST and PWD category are given 50% concession in tuition fee only
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MBA Eligibility Criteria
- MBA International Business (MBA IB)
- Education: Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline.
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC / ST / PwD candidates).
- Final Year Students: Candidates appearing in their final year degree exam are also eligible.
- Age Limit: No age limit.
- MBA BA (MBA Business Analytics)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Subject Requirement: Must have studied Mathematics or Statistics at the Graduation level OR Mathematics at 10+2 level (Applied Mathematics is not accepted) OR possess a B.Tech / B.E. degree.
IIFT Admission & Shortlisting Process- The selection process runs in two stages:
Stage 1: Shortlisting for GD & PI
- CAT 2026 Score Weightage: 90 points
- Work Experience: 5 points
- Gender Diversity: 5 points
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Stage 2: Final Selection
- Final merit list is prepared based on CAT Scores, Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), Work Experience, and Academic Performance.
Application Fee for MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) 2027-29 Programmes are as under:
- CategoryApplication Fee for MBA IB Programme General / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs. 3000
- Application Fee for MBA BA Programme Rs. 2000/-
IIFT MBA Placement 2025: IIFT continues its strong track record with impressive placement statistics:
| Metric | MBA International Business | MBA Business Analytics |
| Highest International CTC | ₹1.23 Crore PA | — |
| Highest Domestic CTC | ₹72 LPA | ₹72 LPA |
| Average CTC | ₹31.30 LPA | ₹25.30 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹26.00 LPA | ₹20.00 LPA |
| Top Recruiters / Domain | Strategy & Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Trade & Operations | Analytics, IT, Product & Consulting |
About IIFT: Established in 1963 as an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, IIFT has completed 63+ years of excellence in foreign trade, international business education, and research. It has been granted Deemed to be University status and holds prestigious NAAC A+ accreditation and global AACSB Accreditation.
Accreditations & Rankings
- NIRF Ranking: Ranked 17th among top management institutions in India.
- QS World University Rankings: Ranked 1st in India and 60th globally for Master’s in International Business.
- Global Network: 40+ international collaborations, student exchange programmes, and a global alumni network across 30+ countries.
Programmes Offered
- Ph.D. (Management) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata
- Ph.D. (Economics) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata.
- Two-year MBA (International Business) at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City. Two-year MBA (Business Analytics) at Delhi
- Two-year MBA (International Business) in Online mode at Delhi Two-year MA (Economics – Specialization in Trade and Finance) at Delhi and Kolkata.
- Two years & six months MBA (International Business) for working professional at Delhi and Kolkata.
- 5 years Integrated Programme in Management (BBA in Business Analytics & MBA in International Business) at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Business) weekend at Delhi and Kolkata.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Human Resource Management) weekend at Delhi
- Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Management (International Business) weekend at Delhi
- Certificate Programme in Export Import Management (weekend) at Delhi
- Certificate Programme in Export Import Management (online mode) at Delhi