The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is one of the country’s most prestigious B-schools. Originally founded to help professionalize India’s foreign trade management, IIFT has since evolved into a top-tier management school with a global trade focus. The flagship Delhi campus remains its most iconic, situated in Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi.

Accreditations & Rankings

• AACSB Accredited (since 2021), placing it among elite global B-schools.

• Ranked consistently in the Top 25 MBA schools in India by NIRF & Business Today.

• Globally known for its specialization in International Business (IB).

Programs Offered

1. Flagship MBA (International Business)

• Duration: 2 years, full-time, residential.

• Specialisation: Core focus on International Business, with electives across Marketing, Finance, Operations, Strategy, and Trade.

• Unique courses in WTO studies, trade policy, global supply chain, foreign exchange management.

2. MBA (IB) Weekend Programme

• Tailored for working executives in Delhi.

3. Executive & Specialized Programs

• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB).

• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Strategy (EPGDIBS).

• Certificate programs in export management, trade policy, etc.

4. Doctoral & Research

• Ph.D. (Management).

• IIFT also houses the Centre for WTO Studies and Centre for Trade and Investment Law—key policy think tanks for the Government of India.

Campus & Student Life

• Location: South Delhi, nestled in the Qutab Institutional Area.

• Campus Size: Smaller than IIM/ISB, but compact and green.

• Facilities include modern lecture halls, library, computer labs, hostels, and sports facilities.

• Vibrant student-driven culture with committees, trade clubs, and cultural fests.

• Annual fests like Quo Vadis (cultural) and TradeWinds (business summit) make the campus lively.

Admissions & Eligibility

• Exam Accepted: IIFT Exam (exclusive entrance test until 2019, now replaced by CAT from 2023 onwards).

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). No work experience required, but valued.

• Intake: ~300 students in Delhi campus (overall intake ~700 across Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada campuses).

• Fees: Around ₹21–23 lakh (MBA-IB).

• Scholarships & Loans: Limited merit-based and need-based options; tie-ups with leading banks.

Placements & Career Outcomes

IIFT is widely respected by recruiters for its International Business edge.

• Average CTC (MBA-IB 2024 batch): ~₹29–30 LPA.

• Median: ~₹26–27 LPA.

• Highest Domestic: ~₹75 LPA.

• Highest International: ~₹85 LPA+.

• Recruiters: Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG), McKinsey, Bain, BCG, JP Morgan, Citi, Goldman Sachs, ITC, HUL, Amazon, Flipkart.

• Sectors: Consulting (~36%), BFSI (~20%), Tech/Product, FMCG, Trade & Logistics.

What Makes IIFT Delhi Unique?

1. Exclusive International Business Focus – unmatched depth in trade, economics, and global supply chain.

2. Policy Integration – direct involvement with WTO studies & government trade policies.

3. Strategic Location – in Delhi, India’s political & trade policy hub.

4. Legacy & Alumni Network – six decades of producing trade, consulting, and policy leaders.

5. Global Exposure – strong emphasis on exchange programs, internships, and IB electives.