IIFT MBA Admission 2025: GD PI Calls Released for 7201 Candidates; Aspirants report Date Clash with IITB, IIM CAP; Check Dates, Cities, How to Change Date?

Table of Contents

1. IIFT MBA Rankings & Accreditations 
2. IIFT MBA Placements
3. IIFT MBA International Business (IB): Key Highlights & Admission Process 
4. IIFT MBA Business Analytics (BA): Key Highlights & Admission Process  

1. IIFT MBA Rankings & Accreditations 
IIFT was established in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organization and as a Centre of Excellence in International Trade and Business. Today, IIFT is one of the top management institutes in India. 
IIFT is Ranked #15 by Govt of India NIRF Ranking 2024 among top 125 Management Institutes. IIFT is ranked #9 in MBAUniverse.com B-school Ranking 2024. In the LinkedIn Top 100 MBA 2024 list, IIFT New Delhi is ranked No 1 B-school in the world for Networking, one of the key ranking parameters. 

IIFT has been awarded prestigious International Accreditation from AACSB in November 2021. IIFT is also NAAC Accredited and is a Deemed to be University duly recognized by UGC. Read complete details about IIFT MBA Rankings.

2. IIFT MBA Placements
IIFT has a consistent record of 100% placement with high average salary. In placement 2023, IIFT registered a 16% rise in average salary which has gone up at Rs.29.10 LPA from Rs.25.16 LPA last year and highest domestic salary stood at Rs 75.6 Lakhs per annum. Median salary was Rs 26.5 LPA. IIFT witnessed 108 companies from across sectors. Top Recruiters include Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, EY, Infosys, EXL, McKinsey, Reliance, Godrej, Goldman Sachs, Google, ITC, JP Morgan Chase & Co, L’Oréal, Microsoft, Tata Steel, Trafigura, Wipro, ZS Associates, Dell Technologies, Citibank, Crisil, DE Shaw. Read complete details about IIFT MBA Placements

3. IIFT MBA International Business (IB): Key Highlights & Admission Process 
MBA (IB) is a six-trimester general management programme with a focus on international business.  The programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities.  The syllabi for MBA (IB) compares favorably with the syllabi of some of the world’s best International Business Schools. IIFT Admission Cell shares with MBAUniverse.com the key distinct features of IIFT MBA (IB) programme as compared to General MBA programme, “The MBA(IB), flagship programme of the Institute, aims at imparting professional education and training in modern management techniques for handling international business operations in a highly dynamic and competitive environment.”

IIFT MBA International Business: Key Highlights 

Particulars	Details
Program Type	MBA/PGDM
Program Name	MBA International Business (MBA-IB)
esidential/Non-Residential	Residential
Specialization Offered	Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, IT & Information Systems, International Business, MBA Specializations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Duration	24 Month
Mode of Study	Full Time
Seats	370
Fees	Rs. 21.87 Lakhs
Average Salary	Salary Rs. 29.10 Lakhs
Approved/Accredited by	NAAC, AACSB, UGC

3.1 IIFT MBA Eligibility Criteria for International Business Program 

• A recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with 50% marks.
• The candidates appearing for a qualifying examination (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) are also eligible to apply
• No minimum or maximum age limit
• Taking CAT exam and scoring well is mandatory for Indian Nationals

3.2 IIFT MBA IB Seats and Fees

• Total Seats: 370
• Total Fees: Rs. 21.87 Lakhs

3.3 IIFT MBA Admission Process for International Business Program
The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in and also separately apply for IIFT admission by making payment of requisite application fee IIFT MBA Admission 2025 is through Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by IIMs. IIFT does not conduct anymore its own entrance exam. IIFT admission process has following steps:

Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT exam by making payment of requisite CAT registration fees 
Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee
Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off and Gender Diversity. Following weightage will be awarded to different components in IIFT shortlisting process for PI round: 
Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT 
Step-5: Final Merit List of more than 300 students will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages

3.4 How to Apply
The step-by-step process how to apply for IIFT MBA admission is shared below:

• The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in by making requisite CAT registration fee of Rs.2500
• After completing CAT application, apply separately for MBA (IB) Admission at IIFT website applyadmission.net/IIFT2025. 
• Make online payment of IIFT application fee of Rs.3000/-. ( For PwD/SC /ST/Transgender IIFT application fees is Rs.1500)
• IIFT MBA Admission 2025 Last Date to Apply has been extended from November 23 to December 5, 2024. 

3.5 Exam Accepted and Cut offs: CAT 95% 
Check complete details on IIFT MBA IB Admissions 2025

4. IIFT MBA Business Analytics (BA): Key Highlights & Admission Process  
MBA (Business Analytics) at IIFT is a 2 Year regular management programme. MBA BA at IIFT is a Non Residential programme. It is a six-trimester general management programme with a focus on Business Analytics for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for trained personnel in the field of Data Analytics. 

Analytics and Artificial Intelligence are now widely used in all areas of a business. Numerous sectors have adopted business analytics market software and solutions to analyze and uncover new business possibilities, and design plans based on fresh insights. The two-year MBA (Business Analytics) is a degree programme offered by the Institute, admission to which is made on the basis of a competitive examination. Its focus is to familiarize the students with the increasing role of data and the insight it brings to decision-making at different levels of organizations. IIFT MBA BA programme familiarizes the students with the increasing role of data and insight it brings to decision making at different levels of organizations. It develops right set of management and analytical skill to work in the diverse set of data driven businesses like E-Commerce, banking and financial services, operations, supply chain & logistics and healthcare. It develops hands on capabilities on the technological driven variety of integrated tools and analytic toolkits and platforms. 

IIFT MBA Business Analytics (BA) - Key Highlights 

Particulars	Details
Program Type	MBA/PGDM
Program Name	MBA Business Analytics
esidential/Non-Residential	Non-Residential
Specialization Offered	Business Analytics (BA)
Duration	24 Month
Mode of Study	Full Time
Seats	60
Fees	Rs. 17.32 Lakhs
Approved/Accredited by	NAAC, AACSB, UGC

4.1 IIFT MBA Eligibility Criteria for Business Analytics Program 
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 B.Tech/B.E degree in any discipline from a recognized university/ institute with at least 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10; OR a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10, with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered. Applicant should take CAT/GMAT

4.2 IIFT MBA BA Seats and Fees

• Total Number of Seats: 60
• Total Fees: Rs. 17.32 Lakhs

4.3 IIFT MBA Admission Process for Business Analytics Program
IIFT MBA Admission 2025 is through CAT conducted by IIMs or GMAT conducted by GMAC. IIFT admission process has following steps:

Step-1: Register and Submit Application & Take CAT/GMAT exam  

Step-2: Submit separate Application for IIFT MBA BA Admission by making payment of IIFT application fee

Step-3: IIFT will Shortlist candidates for Extempore-GD-PI round based on CAT cut off  and other parameters. Entrance exam score has weightage of 98% and Gender Diversity has weightage of 2%

Step-4: Shortlisted candidates need to participate in IIFT Final Selection Round comprising Extempore, GD, PI, WAT 

Step-5: Final Merit List will be generated after completion of IIFT final selection round based on CAT score, PI round and various other attributes & weightages

4.4. How to Apply
The step by step process how to apply for IIFT MBA BA admission is shared below:

• The applicants should register and apply online for CAT exam at iimcat.ac.in by making requisite CAT registration fee of Rs.2500
• After completing CAT application, apply separately for MBA (BA) Admission at IIFT website applyadmission.net/IIFT2025. 
• Make online payment of IIFT application fee of Rs.3000/-. ( For PwD/SC /ST/Transgender IIFT application fees is Rs.1500)
• IIFT MBA Admission 2025 Last Date to Apply has been extended from November 23 to December 5, 2024. 

4.5 Exam Accepted and Cut offs: CAT 90% 
In summary, IIFT New Delhi offers two highly ranked MBA programs: MBA International Business and MBA Business Analytics programs.

5. IIFT Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) Process 
IIFT has released Group Discussions and Personal Interview (GDPI) calls to 7201 candidates. Check complete details below:

• IIFT GDPI process will be held from March 3 to 21, 2025. 
• IIFT GDPI process will be held in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Indore, Delhi, Kolkata and Gift City.

How to change IIFT Interview Dates? 
Many aspirants have reported clash of dates of IIFT Delhi Interviews with IIT Mumbai and IIM CAP process. In such a case, aspirants should not panic and request IIFT for change in dates by following the process below:

• Please check your interview slots in the attached PDF.
• If there is a clash of dates and any changes in the center or date is required, email the admission cell at [email protected] 
• Attach valid proofs and a genuine reason. 
• Only requests with sufficient justification will be considered. 

In conclusion, IIFT has released Group Discussions and Personal Interview (GDPI) calls to 7201 candidates. IIFT GDPI process will be held from March 3 to 21, 2025. Many aspirants have reported clash of dates of IIFT Delhi interviews with IIT Mumbai and IIM CAP process. Read complete IIFT GD PI process and how to change your GD PI dates.

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