AACSB Accredited, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is the top MBA college in India offering MBA in International Business. Established in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation and as a Centre of Excellence in International Trade and Business, IIFT is the dream destination for MBA aspirants who wish to pursue MBA (IB). IIFT has 3 campuses in India. While IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata campuses offer MBA programmes, the third campus at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) offers 5 year dual degree IPM programme
IIFT is a deemed to be University and is closely linked with Ministry of Commerce. IIFT has been awarded ‘A Grade’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 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.
Currently, IIFT offers flagship 2 years full time MBA (IB); MBA Business Analytics; M.A. Economics; Part Time Executive PGDM I Global HRM; Part Time PGDM International Business at Delhi Campus; Doctoral PhD Programme; 5 year dual degree IPM programme at Kakinada campus among other management programmes. MBA (IB) at IIFT is considered as the best full time MBA programme to gain expertise in foreign trade management.
For the decades, IIFT has maintained its 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.
Particulars | Details |
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Establishment Year | 1963 |
Ownership Type | Government |
Approved/Accredited by | UGC, AACSB, NAAC, AMBA |
Rankings | NIRF #15 MBAUniverse.com #9 Business Today #9 |
Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA, PhD/Fellow Program, BBA Program |
Courses
Particulars | Details |
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Program Type | MBA/PGDM |
Program Name | MBA International Business (MBA-IB) |
Duration | 24 Month |
Mode of Study | Full Time |
Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
Seats | 370 |
Fees | Rs. 21.87 Lakhs |
Average Salary | Rs. 29.10 Lakhs |
Approved/Accredited by | NAAC, AACSB, UGC |
Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
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MBA Business Analytics | Rs. 17.32 Lakhs | - | Closed |
Particulars | Details |
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Program Type | Executive MBA |
Program Name | Executive PGDM in Global Human Resource Management (EPGD-GHRM) Weekend |
Duration | 18 Month |
Mode of Study | Part Time |
Residential/Non-Residential | Non Residential |
Seats | 80 |
Approved/Accredited by | NAAC, AACSB, UGC |
Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
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Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB) | Rs. | - | Closed |
Particulars | Details |
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Program Type | PhD/Fellow Program |
Program Name | Doctoral Programme in Management |
Duration | 36 Month |
Mode of Study | Full Time |
Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
Seats | 21 |
Approved/Accredited by | NAAC, AACSB, AMBA |
Programs Name | Total Fees | Average Salary | Admission Status |
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Doctoral Programme in Management | Rs. 5.80 Lakhs | - | Closed |
Particulars | Details |
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Program Type | BBA Program |
Program Name | Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
Duration | 60 Month |
Mode of Study | Full Time |
Residential/Non-Residential | Residential |
Seats | 60 |
Fees | Rs. 33.87 Lakhs |
Approved/Accredited by | NAAC, AACSB, UGC |
Admission
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 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
Submit application online with enclosures
Exemption from Written Entrance Examination:
Cut Off
Exam | Percentile/Score |
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CAT | 95% |
Rankings
MBAUniverse.com Rankings
Year | MBAUniverse.com |
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2024 | 9 |
2023 | 12 |
Business Today Rankings
Year | Business Today |
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2023 | 9 |
NIRF Rankings
Year | NIRF |
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2023 | 27 |
2024 | 15 |
NIRF Rankings – Parameter wise Scores and Chart
NIRF | Total Score | TLR | RPC | GO | OI | Perception |
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2024 | 309.72 | 80.36 | 32.8 | 87.49 | 66.49 | 42.58 |
2023 | 297.28 | 73.49 | 27.81 | 86.17 | 61.48 | 48.33 |
2022 | 291.05 | 78.27 | 24.25 | 86.91 | 52.96 | 48.66 |
NIRF Rankings is based on Total Scores attained for following five ranking parameters: a) Teaching, learning, and resources (TLR) b) Research and professional practice (RPC) c) Graduation outcomes (GO) d) Outreach and inclusivity (OI) e) Peer perception (Perception)
Placements
Year | Average Salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Batch Placed |
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2023 | Rs. 29.10 Lakhs | Rs. 26.50 Lakhs | Rs. 75.60 Lakhs | 100 % |
2022 | Rs. 25.16 Lakhs | Rs. 24.00 Lakhs | Rs. 46.50 Lakhs | 100 % |
Infrastructure
Others
IIFT has Centre for Research in International Trade, Centre for North Eastern Studies, Centre for Trade Facilitation & Logistics, Centre for Capacity Building among others
Hospital & Medical Facilities
IIFT has well equipped medical facilities under the supervision of qualified doctor
Gym
IIFT has well equipped Gym that takes care of fitness of students
Convenience Store
A convenience store is set up to cater to the daily needs of the students
Incubator
IIFT incubation centre encourages entrepreneurship ventures
Auditorium
IIFT has spacious auditorium with seating capacity of 500 persons
Library
IIFT has well equipped one of the largest libraries with print and digital learning resources
Hostel
IIFT has separate hostel wings for boys and girls with mess and common room
Labs
IIFT has well equipped computer lab and other centres of excellence
Shuttle Service
IIFT provides shuttle service to its students, faculty and staff
Cafeteria
The cafeteria at IIFT offers round the clock service to students
A/C Classrooms
IIFT has centrally airconditioned class rooms
Sport Complex
IIFT has well equipped sports complex with indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Wi-Fi Campus
IIFT campus is wi-fi enabled with fast connectivity
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