IIFT MBA ADMISSIONS 2026–28 – APPLY VIA CAT

IMPORTANT DATES FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

• CAT 2025 Registration: August – September 2025

• CAT 2025 Exam Date: November 30, 2025

• CAT Result Declaration: January 2026

• IIFT Application Opens: October 17, 2025

• IIFT Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 (Extended)

• Shortlist Release: Late January 2026

• Extempore & Personal Interview: March-April 2026 (Online)

• Final Selection List: End of April – May 2026

• Academic Session Begins: June 2026

From 2024 onwards, IIFT switched from conducting its own entrance exam to accepting CAT scores, making the application process simpler for MBA aspirants.

IIFT 2026–28 Courses Overview

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It's one of India's premier B-schools specializing in international business and trade.

Programs Offered:

• MBA (International Business) – Offered at 4 campuses:

• Delhi Campus (240 seats)

• Kolkata Campus (240 seats)

• Kakinada Campus

• GIFT City Campus

• MBA (Business Analytics) – Offered only at Delhi Campus (60 seats)

This overview focuses primarily on the flagship MBA (IB) program at Delhi campus.

IIFT Fees 2026–28

• Total Program Fee: ₹21.82 Lakhs (tuition only)

• Caution Fee: ₹10,000 (refundable)

• Total (excluding hostel): ₹21.92 Lakhs

• Hostel Charges: ₹45,000 – ₹54,000 per year (additional)

• Approximate Total Cost: ₹22-23 Lakhs for 2 years

Application Fee:

• MBA (IB) – General/OBC/EWS: ₹3,000 | SC/ST: ₹1,500

• MBA (BA) – General/OBC/EWS: ₹2,000 | SC/ST: ₹1,000

Fee structure is competitive compared to other top B-schools, and being a government institute, students can access various scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

IIFT 2026–28 Eligibility & Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

For MBA (IB):

• Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university

• Minimum marks:

• General/EWS: 50%

• OBC-NCL: 50%

• SC/ST/PwD: 45%

• Final-year students eligible (must complete degree by October 31, 2026)

• No age limit

• Valid CAT 2025 score required

For MBA (BA):

• Same as above, PLUS

• Must have Mathematics/Statistics at graduation level OR Mathematics in 10+2 (not Applied Mathematics)

• Engineering graduates (B.Tech/B.E.) are eligible

Admission Process

Stage 1: CAT 2025 Exam

• Register and appear for CAT 2025

• IIFT accepts only CAT scores (no other entrance exams)

Stage 2: IIFT Application

• Fill IIFT application form between October 17 – December 12, 2025

• Submit CAT registration number, academic details

• Pay application fee

Stage 3: Shortlisting for Extempore & PI

• Based on CAT 2025 scores

• Shortlist expected in late January 2026

Stage 4: Extempore & Personal Interview

• Conducted online in March-April 2026

• Major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow

• No Group Discussion (format may change, check official notification)

Stage 5: Final Selection Based on composite score:

• CAT Score: 48% weightage

• Personal Interview: 22% weightage

• Extempore/WAT: 21% weightage

• Academic Diversity: 3% weightage

• Gender Diversity: 3% weightage

• Work Experience: 3% weightage

CAT Cutoffs (Expected for 2026)

General Category:

• Delhi Campus: 96-98+ percentile

• Kolkata Campus: 90-95+ percentile

EWS Category: 96+ percentile
NC-OBC Category: 90+ percentile
SC/ST/PwD: 85+ percentile

Sectional Cutoffs are also enforced. Past trends show:

• General: 55+ sectional, 30% composite

• EWS/OBC: 50+ sectional, 25% composite

• SC/ST/PwD: 30+ sectional, 20% composite

IIFT Placements

Placement Highlights 2024 (MBA-IB):

• Average Package: ₹27.30 LPA (Delhi Campus) / ₹31.30 LPA (consolidated)

• Median Package: ₹25 LPA

• Highest Domestic Package: ₹75.6 LPA

• Highest International Package: ₹85.4 LPA (₹1 Crore+ in 2025)

• Top 10% Average: ₹53.1 LPA

• Top 25% Average: ₹40.6 LPA

• Top 50% Average: ₹33.5 LPA

• Placement Rate: 100%

• PPO Rate: 35% of batch

• Total Recruiters: 120+ companies (including 30+ new recruiters)

• International Offers: 10+

Summer Internships 2025 (MBA-IB Batch 2024-26):

• Highest International Stipend: ₹6 Lakhs (2 months)

• Highest Domestic Stipend: ₹4.5 Lakhs (2 months)

• Average Stipend: ₹2.73 Lakhs

• Median Stipend: ₹2.50 Lakhs

• Recruiters: 105+ companies

Domain-wise Placement Distribution:

• Sales & Marketing: 22%

• Finance/IB: 21%

• Consulting: 20%

• General Management & Strategy: 13%

• Product Management: 10%

• Operations & Trade: 9%

• IT & Analytics: 8%

Top Recruiters

• Consulting: McKinsey & Company, BCG, Bain, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, EY, KPMG

• Investment Banking & Finance: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

• FMCG: ITC, HUL, Godrej, Dabur, Coca-Cola, Amul, L'Oréal

• E-Commerce & Tech: Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, Swiggy, PhonePe

• Conglomerates: Mahindra Group, Tata Group, Aditya Birla Group, Adani Group

• Others: Cipla, Asian Paints, Samsung, Infosys, Bloomberg, Puma

Why Choose IIFT?

• Specialization in International Business: IIFT is THE name for international trade and global business management in India

• Government Institute Status: Under Ministry of Commerce, offering quality education at reasonable fees

• 100% Placement Record: Consistent track record with excellent domestic and international offers

• Strong International Exposure: Focus on global trade, international marketing, and cross-border business

• Multiple Campus Options: Choose between Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, or GIFT City based on preference

• High ROI: Average package of ₹27-31 LPA against fees of ₹22 lakhs

• Excellent Alumni Network: IIFT alumni hold senior positions in MNCs, consulting firms, and government organizations globally

Apply for IIFT 2026-28

Current Status: IIFT applications are now OPEN!

How to Apply:

1. Visit iift.ac.in or applyadmission.net/iift2026/

2. Register with your details

3. Fill the application form with CAT 2025 registration number

4. Upload required documents

5. Pay application fee online

6. Submit before December 12, 2025

Exam Accepted: CAT 2025 ONLY

For verified information, always refer to iift.ac.in for official admission policy, fees, and placement reports.