Indian Institute of Foreign Trade announces Admission to MBA International Business & MBA Business Analytics Program 2024-26, Apply Now
IIFT MBA Admission 2024 – Online applications are invited for the Entrance Examination for admission to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) – MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) Programs offered at New Delhi and Kolkata Campus for the academic year 2024-26. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was founded in 1963 with the key objectives of transforming the ecosystem for research, training and academic excellence for India’s external engagements. The Institute was granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has recognized IIFT as Grade ‘A’ Institution. Read on for more details on IIFT MBA Admission 2024
IIFT MBA Admission 2024
Programmes Offered at
- Online Registration process for Admissions MBA (International Business) 2024-2026 at Delhi & Kolkata Campuses MBA (Business Analytics) 2024-2026 at Delhi Campus
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 27th October 2023
- Last Date of Online submission of application form: 06th December 2023
- Online application for Foreign National/NRI Candidates start on: 15th January 2024
- Last Date of Online submission of application form for Foreign National/NRI Candidates:
- 15th March 2024
- CAT Exam Date: 26th November 2023
- List of Shortlisted candidates for second round of admission on IIFT website: Last Week of January 2024
- Group Discussion/Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment & Interview: March/ April 2024
- Commencement of Program: First week of July 2024
Eligibility Criteria
MBA (International Business)
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
- Candidates appearing for a qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 31, 2024.
Age Limit
- No age limit
Admission Procedure
- Admission of the candidate who joins the programme on a provisional basis but fails to obtain a minimum percentage in the Bachelor’s degree examination will be automatically cancelled forthwith. Such candidates should immediately inform the Institute on declaration of his/her results. Admission of candidates who do not inform the Institute of such a situation will automatically stand cancelled on 31st October 2024
- No request for extension of time for re-evaluation, etc. will be entertained
Mode of Admission
- For short-listing/selecting the candidates, IIFT will use the score of CAT 2023 and other defined parameters.
- Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2023 Score & other parameters will be called for the second round of the admission process consisting of Group Discussion/Personal Interview.
Eligibility for Foreign Nationals/NRI Candidates)
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration with minimum 50% marks
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 31st October 2024.
- In order to qualify as an international candidate for the purpose of applying to IIFT’s MBA (IB) Programme a candidate should have been(expected to be) resident outside India for a period of not less than 18 months as on 31stDecember 2023 and be outside India during CAT 2023 exam
- The Indian nationals who are living, working, studying abroad should produce with application a certificate from the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of the country where the candidate is currently based, stating that the candidate has been resident in that country continuously for a period of not less than 18 months as on 31st December2023.
Seats for MBA (IB)
- 258 seats in Delhi Campus and 253 seats in Kolkata Campus
- Seats are reserved as per Government of India’s norms.
Selection Process for Foreign Nationals/NRI Candidates)
- The admission of candidates under this category is on the basis of GMAT Score and Personal Interview.
- No letter of recommendation should be written by immediate family members, e.g. parents, grandparents, siblings and spouse.
MBA (Business Analytics)
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10. The student should have Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects at Graduation level or; Candidates must hold B. Tech / B.E degree in any discipline from are cognized university / institute with at least 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of10, with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of10, with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered.
- Candidates having GMAT score, which has been taken on or January 01, 2022 can also apply, subject to meeting other eligibility.
Age Limit
- No age limit
Mode of Admission
- On the basis of CAT 2023 score or GMAT score and other defined parameters, candidates will be called for a second round consisting of Group Discussion/Personal Interview. MBA (BA) Programme is only at Delhi Campus
- Final selection based on score of CAT 2023 or GMAT and performance in GD/ PI, academic performance in 10th & 12th and work experience.
Seats for MBA (BA)
- There are 60 seats in Delhi Campus. Seats are reserved for prescribed categories as per Govt. of India’s norms
Application Process
- Please visit IIFT website (www.iift.ac.in)and fill the Online Application Form for MBA(IB) and MBA (BA) programmes as per details given there.
- In case of any problem in the registration process, the candidates can contact 011-39147213 and E-mail: [email protected].
- They must indicate their CAT Application No./GMAT id and registered email address in their communications.
Application Fee
- Application Fee for MBA (IB) & MBA (BA) Programs
- For General / OBC-NCL, EWS Candidates – Rs.3000/-
- For SC / ST / PWD /TRANSGENDER Candidates – Rs.1500/-
- For Foreign Nationals/ NRIs – $200/ Rs.15000/-
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable
- Mode of Payment : Through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI
Exam Pattern
- IIFT MBA(IB) / MBA (BA) 2024-26 will be conducted in English Medium in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
Date of Examination |
26th November 2023 |
Duration of the test Medium of Question Paper Mode of conducting test |
2 hours (120 minutes). From 10:00 am to 12:00 noon The medium of Examination will be English. Computer Based Test |
Type of Questions |
Multiple choice Questions-Objective type |
Pattern of exam |
Subject:-
Quantitative Analysis Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning General Awareness |
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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