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IIFT Delhi Admission 2027 is open for MBA, MA and Ph.D programmes at its campus in Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi. The two year MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) admit students through CAT 2026. After CAT, IIFT calls shortlisted students for a group discussion and a personal interview. The MA Economics has its own IIFT entrance test in June, followed by an interview. Working people can join the weekend MBA (IB) with three years of work, or the online MBA (IB) with one year. The Ph.D in Management and in Economics uses UGC NET scores and an interview. IIFT is a deemed university under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The CAT 2026 exam is on 29 Nov 2026.
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Admission 2027
The MBA (International Business) is the main full time programme at IIFT Delhi. It is a two year MBA in six trimesters, with a focus on world trade. The Delhi campus has 240 seats, and IIFT also teaches it at Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City. It is a fully residential programme, so every student lives in the hostel.
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any subject, with 50% marks. SC, ST and PwD students need 45%. You can apply in your final year. Your final result must reach IIFT by 31 Oct 2027 (tentative, based on last year), or your seat is cancelled. There is no age limit.
What
Detail
Degree
Bachelor's degree of three years or more, any subject, with 50%
SC, ST and PwD
45% in the degree
Test
CAT 2026
Final year
Allowed; proof of the degree by 31 Oct 2027 (tentative)
Age
No limit
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Admission Process 2027
First, register for CAT 2026 and take the exam. Then fill the separate IIFT online form and pay its fee. Your CAT form alone does not send your name to IIFT. IIFT makes a shortlist from your CAT score and a few other points that it names. Shortlisted students fill a CV form and then attend a group discussion and a personal interview.
Step
What you do
1. CAT 2026
Exam on 29 Nov 2026
2. IIFT form
Online at applyadmission.net, with its own fee
3. Shortlist
From the CAT score and other points set by IIFT
4. CV form
Filled online by shortlisted students
5. GD and PI
In person at the centre you choose
6. Final result
Offer letter with the exact fee
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Selection Process 2027
The final list is made from your CAT 2026 score, the group discussion and the personal interview. IIFT also counts some other points that it names in its shortlist notice. For the 2027 batch, IIFT has not published the weightage of each part yet. The GD and PI are held in person in ten cities, including Delhi.
Component
What is checked
CAT 2026 score
Your overall score, used first for the shortlist
Other points set by IIFT
Named in the shortlist notice of the batch
Group discussion
How you speak and listen in a small group
Personal interview
Your goals, your degree and your awareness of business
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Admission Dates 2027
CAT 2026 registration closed on 22 Sep 2026 after an extension. The exam is on 29 Nov 2026. Last year, the IIFT form opened on 17 Oct and closed on 12 Dec after an extension. Delhi interviews started on 25 Feb 2026, and classes started in June. The 2027 dates in the table are tentative and follow last year.
Event
Date
Status
CAT 2026 registration
3 Aug to 22 Sep 2026
Over
IIFT form opens
17 Oct 2026 (tentative)
Tentative
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
IIFT form closes
12 Dec 2026 (tentative)
Tentative
GD and PI at Delhi
25 Feb 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Final result
Apr 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Tentative
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Fees at Admission 2027
IIFT tells you the exact fee for your batch in the offer letter. For the 2025-27 batch, the total fee at Delhi was INR 21.82 Lakhs. It covers tuition, hostel, food, library, computer, medical insurance and the alumni fee. You also pay a refundable security of INR 10,000. SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee.
Item
Amount
When
Total fee, 2025-27 batch
INR 21.82 Lakhs
As the offer letter says
Refundable security
INR 10,000
With the first fee
SC, ST and PwD
Half the tuition fee
Hostel and other charges in full
IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) Admission 2027
The MBA (Business Analytics) is a two year full time MBA taught only at the Delhi campus. It has 60 seats. It uses the same CAT 2026 score, IIFT form, GD and PI as the MBA (IB). It is a day programme, so the fee has no hostel charge.
IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or a CGPA of 5.0 out of 10. You must also meet one of three subject rules. You studied maths or statistics in your degree, or you hold a B.Tech or B.E., or you studied maths in Class 12. Applied Mathematics in Class 12 does not count.
What
Detail
Degree
Bachelor's degree with 50% or CGPA 5.0 out of 10
Subject rule 1
Maths or statistics as a subject in the degree
Subject rule 2
Or a B.Tech or B.E. in any branch
Subject rule 3
Or maths in Class 12; Applied Mathematics does not count
Final year
Allowed; proof by 31 Oct 2027 (tentative)
IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) Admission Process 2027
You apply on the same IIFT portal as the MBA (IB) and choose the MBA (BA). This programme has its own, lower form fee. IIFT shortlists you from your CAT 2026 score and its other points. If you are shortlisted, you fill the CV form and attend the GD and PI.
Step
What you do
1. CAT 2026
Exam on 29 Nov 2026
2. IIFT form
Choose MBA (BA) on applyadmission.net
3. Shortlist
From the CAT score and other points
4. GD and PI
Same rounds as the MBA (IB)
5. Final result
Offer letter with the exact fee
IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) Admission Dates 2027
The MBA (BA) follows the same calendar as the MBA (IB). Last year, the IIFT form closed on 12 Dec 2025 after an extension. Delhi GD and PI started on 25 Feb 2026. Expect the same pattern in 2027, so treat these dates as tentative.
Event
Date
Status
IIFT form opens
17 Oct 2026 (tentative)
Tentative
CAT 2026 exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
IIFT form closes
12 Dec 2026 (tentative)
Tentative
GD and PI at Delhi
25 Feb 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Classes start
Jun 2027
Tentative
IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) Fees at Admission 2027
For the 2025-27 batch, the total fee was INR 17,87,506. It covers tuition, library, computer, medical insurance and the alumni fee. You also pay a refundable security of INR 5,000. There is no hostel in this programme, so plan your own stay in Delhi.
Item
Amount
When
Total fee, 2025-27 batch
INR 17,87,506
As the offer letter says
Refundable security
INR 5,000
With the first fee
SC, ST and PwD
Half the tuition fee
Other charges in full
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Admission 2027
The MA (Economics) with a focus on trade and finance is a two year full time programme. It has 100 seats at Delhi and 100 at Kolkata. Up to five more seats are for foreign nationals and NRIs. IIFT conducts its own entrance test for it in June.
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks. SC, ST and PwD students need 45%. You must have studied maths in Class 12 or in a higher class. You can apply in your final year, and your result must reach IIFT by 31 Oct 2027 (tentative).
What
Detail
Degree
Bachelor's degree in any subject with 50%
SC, ST and PwD
45% in the degree
Maths
Studied in Class 12 or higher
Foreign nationals and NRIs
CGPA of 8 out of 10, or 4 out of 5
Age
No limit
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Admission Process 2027
Fill the IIFT online form for the MA and pay the fee. Then take the objective entrance test of 120 minutes in one of seven cities. It covers basic maths, statistics and economics. If you are shortlisted, you attend a personal interview in person.
Step
What you do
1. Form
Online at iift.ac.in, with self attested marksheets
2. Entrance test
Objective, 120 minutes, in seven cities
3. Test result
List of students called for interview
4. Interview
In person, at Delhi or Kolkata
5. Joining
Fee and classes in August
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Selection Process 2027
Your test score decides who is called for the interview. The test and the interview together decide the final list. IIFT has not disclosed the weightage of the test and the interview. Foreign nationals and NRIs do not take the test, and a committee picks them on their degree CGPA.
Component
What is checked
IIFT entrance test
Maths, statistics and economics
Personal interview
Your grip on economics and your goals
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Admission Dates 2027
Last year, forms came out on 23 Apr 2026, and the last date was extended to 25 May 2026. The test was on 7 Jun 2026. Interviews were held from 29 Jun to 3 Jul 2026, and classes started in August. The 2027 dates below are tentative.
Event
Date
Status
Forms open
23 Apr 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Last date
25 May 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Entrance test
7 Jun 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Interviews
29 Jun to 3 Jul 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
IIFT Delhi MA Economics Fees at Admission 2027
For the 2025-27 batch, the tuition fee was INR 3,50,000 for the full course. Other charges for the library, computer, insurance and student body were INR 51,506. So you paid INR 4,01,506 in all, plus a refundable security of INR 5,000. SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee.
Item
Amount
When
Tuition, 2025-27 batch
INR 3,50,000
As the offer letter says
Other charges
INR 51,506
With the tuition
Refundable security
INR 5,000
At joining
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Admission 2027
The MBA (IB) Weekend is a two and a half year MBA for working people. Classes are held on Saturday and Sunday at the Delhi campus, with five weekday classes in each trimester. The course has nine trimesters. IIFT has not printed the number of seats.
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Eligibility 2027
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need three years of work as a manager or as a self employed person. Only work after your degree counts. You need a No Objection Certificate from your employer when you join.
What
Detail
Degree
Bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for reserved categories
Work
Three years as a manager or self employed, after the degree
Counted on
10 Jun of the admission year (tentative)
Employer letter
No Objection Certificate at joining
Age
No limit
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Admission Process 2027
Fill the IIFT online form and pay the fee. If you have a recent CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT or GMAT score, upload the scorecard. Then you face only an interview. If you have no score, you take the IIFT Written Ability Test first, and then the interview.
Step
What you do
1. Form
Online at iift.ac.in
2. Score or WAT
Upload a scorecard, or choose the WAT
3. Interview
At one of the four IIFT campuses
4. Offer
Sent by email
5. Joining
First fee, employer letter and two reference letters
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Selection Process 2027
IIFT looks at your test score or WAT, your interview and your work. It has not disclosed the weightage of each part. The interview is held at one of the four IIFT campuses. You pay for your own travel and stay.
Component
What is checked
Test score or WAT
Your scorecard, or your written answer
Personal interview
Your work and your goals
Work experience
Three years or more after the degree
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Admission Dates 2027
Last year, the last date was first 10 Jun 2026 and then moved to 1 Jul 2026. The WAT and interviews were on 12 Jul 2026. Classes started in the first week of August 2026. The 2027 dates below follow last year and are tentative.
Event
Date
Status
Last date
1 Jul 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
WAT and interview
12 Jul 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Weekend Fees at Admission 2027
The 2026-29 batch fee was INR 10,00,000 in all. This has INR 9,45,000 of tuition and INR 55,000 for alumni, computer and library charges. You pay it in nine instalments. SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee.
Item
Amount
When
Total fee, 2026-29 batch
INR 10,00,000
In nine instalments
Tuition
INR 9,45,000
Part of the total
Alumni, computer and library
INR 55,000
Part of the total
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Admission 2027
The Ph.D (Management) is a research programme with full time and part time options. Delhi had 17 seats for the 2026 batch, spread over five research areas. You finish course work in the first year and submit your thesis within five years. Full time scholars get a monthly fellowship.
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Eligibility 2027
You need a master's degree with 55% marks, or an M.Phil with 55%. SC, ST, OBC (non creamy layer), PwD and EWS students get 5% relief. After a four year bachelor's degree, you need 75% marks. For the 2026 batch, you also needed UGC NET or JRF from June 2024 onwards in a listed subject.
What
Detail
Degree
Master's degree or M.Phil with 55%
Four year bachelor's
75% marks
Relief
5% for SC, ST, OBC (non creamy layer), PwD and EWS
Test
UGC NET or JRF in a listed subject
Part time
No Objection Certificate from your employer
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Admission Process 2027
Fill the online Ph.D form and upload a statement of purpose of four to five pages. Add two letters of recommendation and your marksheets. IIFT shortlists students for the interview based on the seats in each area. If you hold JRF, you are called straight to the interview.
Step
What you do
1. UGC NET
Clear NET or JRF in a listed subject
2. Form
Online, with the statement of purpose
3. Shortlist
Area by area, based on the seats
4. Interview
In person
5. Joining
Course work starts in July
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Selection Process 2027
Your UGC NET score counts for 70% of the final merit. The personal interview counts for 30%. There is no separate IIFT entrance test. Seats are filled area by area, as per government reservation rules.
Component
Weight
UGC NET score
70%
Personal interview
30%
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Admission Dates 2027
Last year, the form closed on 30 Apr 2026. The interview list came in the third week of May, and interviews were in the first week of June. Results came in the third week of June, and the programme started in July. The 2027 dates are tentative.
Event
Date
Status
Last date
30 Apr 2027 (tentative)
Tentative
Interview shortlist
May 2027
Tentative
Interviews
Jun 2027
Tentative
Programme starts
Jul 2027
Tentative
IIFT Delhi Ph.D (Management) Fees at Admission 2027
Full time Indian scholars pay no programme fee. When you join, you pay INR 50,000 for student activities, a INR 10,000 alumni fee and a INR 5,000 refundable library deposit. An exam fee of INR 50,000 is due when you submit the thesis. Part time scholars also pay a programme fee of INR 5.10 Lakhs.
Item
Full time
Part time
Programme fee
Nil
INR 5.10 Lakhs in five parts
At joining
INR 65,000
INR 2,65,000
Exam fee
INR 50,000
INR 50,000
IIFT Delhi Other Programmes Admission 2027
IIFT Delhi has a few more programmes. The online MBA (IB) is for working people and has no entrance test. The Ph.D (Economics) takes up to six full time scholars at Delhi. The executive division also offers weekend diplomas and certificates.
What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Degree
First instalment
Sent with the offer letter
Not available
Total course fee
INR 21.82 Lakhs
2025-27 batch at Delhi, hostel and food included
Source: IIFT prospectus 2026-28. The 2027 fee comes with the offer letter.
First instalment
Sent with the offer letter
Not available
Total course fee
INR 4.02 Lakhs
2025-27 batch: tuition plus other charges
Source: IIFT MA (Economics) brochure 2026-28. The fee may be revised.
First instalment
Sent with the offer letter
Not available
Total course fee
INR 17.88 Lakhs
2025-27 batch, a day programme with no hostel
Source: IIFT prospectus 2026-28. The 2027 fee comes with the offer letter.
First instalment
The first of nine instalments
Not available
Total course fee
INR 10 Lakhs
2026-29 batch, nine trimesters
Source: IIFT MBA (IB) Weekend bulletin 2026-29. Instalment amounts are not printed.
First instalment
The first of six instalments
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 10.50 Lakhs
2025-27 batch, alumni fee included
Source: IIFT MBA (IB) Online prospectus 2025-27.
IIFT Delhi Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Degree
First instalment
Activities, alumni fee and library deposit
INR 65,000
Total course fee
INR 1.15 Lakhs
Full time: no programme fee, exam fee added
Source: IIFT Ph.D (Management) brochure 2026. Part time adds INR 5.10 Lakhs.
First instalment
Refundable library deposit
INR 5,000
Total course fee
Nil
No programme fee for Indian full time scholars
Source: IIFT Ph.D (Economics) brochure 2026. Delhi takes full time scholars only.
IIFT Delhi Fees to Pay at Admission 2027
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What you pay between the offer and the first class.
First instalment
The first of two parts, GST included
INR 90,860
Total course fee
INR 1.30 Lakhs
Four months, 18% GST included
Source: IIFT CPEIM brochure. SC, ST and PwD pay half the tuition.
IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2027
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Degree
IIFT scholarship: 20% of the tuition fee for 10% of full time students whose family income is under INR 8 Lakhs a year. Marks and income both count.
Exim Bank scholarship: The SC or ST topper of the MBA (IB) at Delhi gets the first year tuition fee back, up to INR 3.50 Lakhs.
Government schemes: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and disabled students can apply for central schemes on scholarships.gov.in, such as PM YASASVI and the top class scheme for SC students.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee. Hostel and other charges stay the same.
Education loan: IIFT lists education loan help on iift.ac.in. You can also apply to banks on the PM Vidyalaxmi portal with your offer letter.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT scholarship: 20% of the tuition fee for 10% of full time students whose family income is under INR 8 Lakhs a year. Marks and income both count.
Government schemes: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and disabled students can apply for central schemes on scholarships.gov.in, such as PM YASASVI and the top class scheme for SC students.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee. Hostel and other charges stay the same.
Education loan: IIFT lists education loan help on iift.ac.in. You can also apply to banks on the PM Vidyalaxmi portal with your offer letter.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT scholarship: 20% of the tuition fee for 10% of full time students whose family income is under INR 8 Lakhs a year. Marks and income both count.
Government schemes: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and disabled students can apply for central schemes on scholarships.gov.in, such as PM YASASVI and the top class scheme for SC students.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee. Hostel and other charges stay the same.
Education loan: IIFT lists education loan help on iift.ac.in. You can also apply to banks on the PM Vidyalaxmi portal with your offer letter.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT scholarship: The IIFT scholarship covers full time programmes only, so this programme has none.
Employer support: Many working students ask their company to pay the fee. Ask before you accept the seat.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee. Hostel and other charges stay the same.
Education loan: IIFT lists education loan help on iift.ac.in. You can also apply to banks on the PM Vidyalaxmi portal with your offer letter.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT scholarship: The IIFT scholarship covers full time programmes only, so this programme has none.
Employer support: Many working students ask their company to pay the fee. Ask before you accept the seat.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee. Hostel and other charges stay the same.
Late fee: INR 2,500 for each week after a due date. Three weeks unpaid means you are taken off the rolls.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2027
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Degree
Fellowship: Full time scholars get INR 37,000 a month plus HRA for two years, then INR 42,000 a month plus HRA for three years.
Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD scholars pay half the programme fee and exam fee.
Government schemes: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and disabled students can apply for central schemes on scholarships.gov.in, such as PM YASASVI and the top class scheme for SC students.
Overseas scholars: No fellowship and no hostel; the fee is US$2,000 a year.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
Fellowship: Full time scholars get INR 37,000 a month plus HRA for two years, then INR 42,000 a month plus HRA for three years.
Research work: You can join Economics Division projects and help with tutorials.
Government schemes: SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and disabled students can apply for central schemes on scholarships.gov.in, such as PM YASASVI and the top class scheme for SC students.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2027
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Fee cut: SC, ST and PwD students pay half the tuition fee, INR 64,900 in all with GST.
IIFT scholarship: The IIFT scholarship covers full time degrees only, so this course has none.
Refund on withdrawal: IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules. The refund takes at least two months.
IIFT Delhi Seat Matrix 2027
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MBA (IB)Offered at Graduate Studies in Management Division, Delhi campus240Seats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
MBA (IB)
Delhi campus, GSM Division
240
MBA (IB)
Kolkata campus
240
MBA (IB)
Kakinada campus
120
MBA (IB)
GIFT City campus
120
Master of Arts (Economics)Offered at Economics Division, Delhi campus100Seats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
MA (Economics)
Delhi campus, Economics Division
100
MA (Economics)
Kolkata campus
100
Foreign nationals and NRIs
Delhi and Kolkata together
Up to 5
MBA (BA)Offered at Graduate Studies in Management Division, Delhi campus60Seats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
MBA (BA)
Delhi campus, GSM Division
60
MBA (IB) WeekendOffered at Graduate Studies in Management Division, Delhi campusNot publishedSeats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
MBA (IB) Weekend
Delhi campus
Not published
MBA (IB) Weekend
Kolkata campus
Not published
MBA (IB) OnlineOffered at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Delhi campusNot publishedSeats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
MBA (IB) Online
Centre for Distance and Online Education
Not published
Source: IIFT prospectus and MA brochure 2026-28, seats for the 2026 batch.
IIFT Delhi Seat Matrix 2027
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Ph.D (Management)Offered at Research Division, Delhi campus17Seats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
Operations and supply chain
Delhi campus
5
GMS area
Delhi campus
6
Finance
Delhi campus
3
IT application management
Delhi campus
2
Marketing
Delhi campus
1
All areas
Kolkata campus
8
All areas
Kakinada campus
7
All areas
GIFT City campus
10
Ph.D (Economics)Offered at Economics Division, Delhi campus6Seats▾
Course
Offered at
Seats
Ph.D (Economics), full time
Delhi campus, Economics Division
6
Ph.D (Economics)
Kolkata campus
8
Source: IIFT Ph.D brochures 2026, seats for the 2026 batch.
IIFT Delhi Documents Required
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Degree
1When you fill the IIFT formonline
CAT 2026 registration number and a working email ID
Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks
Category certificateSC, ST, PwD, OBC (non creamy layer), EWS or Kashmiri migrant, as central government institutes ask
2After the shortlistCV form, GD and PI
Work experience letters, if you have worked
Original marksheets and certificates for the GD and PI
Photo ID and the GD and PI call letter
3At joiningas the offer letter says
Final degree marksheet with 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwDDue by 31 October of the joining year
Anti ragging affidavitFilled online at antiragging.in
Fee receipt
1When you fill the MA formonline
Self attested certificates and marksheets of your degree
Category certificateSC, ST, OBC (non creamy layer), PwD or EWS
Recent photograph
2At the intervieworiginals on the day
Original marksheets and the interview slot letter
Photo ID
3At joiningas the offer letter says
Final degree result with 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwDDue by 31 October of the joining year
Two anti ragging affidavitsIn the UGC format
1When you fill the IIFT formonline
CAT 2026 registration number and a working email ID
Class 10, Class 12 and degree marks
Category certificateSC, ST, PwD, OBC (non creamy layer), EWS or Kashmiri migrant, as central government institutes ask
2After the shortlistCV form, GD and PI
Work experience letters, if you have worked
Original marksheets and certificates for the GD and PI
Photo ID and the GD and PI call letter
3At joiningas the offer letter says
Final degree marksheet with 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwDDue by 31 October of the joining year
Anti ragging affidavitFilled online at antiragging.in
Fee receipt
1When you fill the IIFT formonline
Class 10, Class 12 and degree marksheetsAttested copies
Detailed CV
Scorecard of CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT or GMATOnly if you skip the WAT
Category certificate, if you claim one
2At the WAT or interviewon the day
Photo ID and the call letter
3At admissionbefore classes
No Objection Certificate from your employer
Two letters of recommendationOne from your current manager; none from family
Proof of employment
1When you fill the online formscanned copies
Degree certificate and marksheets
Proof of one year of work
Category certificate, if you claim one
2At admissionafter the result
No Objection CertificateOnly if your employer sponsors you
First instalment receipt
Library deposit of INR 5,000Refundable
IIFT Delhi Documents Required
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Degree
1When you fill the Ph.D formonline
Statement of purposeFour to five pages, in the IIFT template
Self attested certificates and marksheets from Class 10 onwards
UGC NET or JRF certificate
Two letters of recommendationIn the format given in the form
A sample of your research or professional writingGood to add
Category certificate, if you claim one
2At the interviewon the day
Original certificates and a copy of your statement of purpose
3At joiningas the result notice says
No Objection Certificate from your employerPart time scholars only
Fee receipt for the joining charges
1When you fill the Ph.D formonline
Statement of purposeFour to five pages, in the IIFT template
Self attested certificates and marksheets from Class 10 onwards
UGC NET or JRF certificate
Two letters of recommendationIn the format given in the form
A sample of your research or professional writingGood to add
Category certificate, if you claim one
2At the interviewon the day
Original certificates and a copy of your statement of purpose
3At joiningas the result notice says
No Objection Certificate from your employerPart time scholars only
Fee receipt for the joining charges
IIFT Delhi Documents Required
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1When you applyonline
Graduation degree or final marksheet
Category certificateOnly for the SC, ST or PwD fee cut
2At joiningbefore classes
Fee receipt for the first part or the full fee
Photo ID
IIFT Delhi Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Can I use my CAT 2025 score for the 2027 batch?▾
No. IIFT takes the CAT held just before your batch, so the 2027 batch needs CAT 2026. If you missed CAT 2026 and have three years of work, look at the weekend MBA instead.
Is the hostel compulsory in the MBA (IB)?▾
Yes. Every MBA (IB) student lives in the campus hostel. IIFT decides whether you get a single, double or triple room, and the fee changes a little with the room type.
Does the MBA (BA) give a hostel room?▾
No. It is a non residential programme, so its fee has no hostel charge. You need to find your own room in South Delhi. Start looking as soon as your offer letter comes.
What is the CV form after the shortlist?▾
It is an online form where shortlisted students fill marks, work and other details. Last year, IIFT moved its deadline to 15 Feb 2026. Fill it early, because missing it can cost you the GD and PI slot.
Which cities hold the IIFT GD and PI?▾
Last year they were held at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow and Mumbai. IIFT can add or drop a centre. Book travel only after your slot letter comes.
Does CAT have negative marking?▾
Yes, for multiple choice questions. A right answer gives you 3 marks and a wrong one takes away 1. Questions where you type the answer have no negative marking, so always try them.
Can I change my category after I submit the IIFT form?▾
No. IIFT does not change the category once you fill it. Check it carefully, and upload a valid SC, ST, OBC (non creamy layer), EWS or PwD certificate with the form.
What if my final year result comes late?▾
You can still join. But IIFT must get proof of your degree with the minimum marks by 31 October of the joining year. If you do not tell IIFT in time, your admission is cancelled, and it does not wait for re-evaluation.
Do I need work experience for the full time MBA?▾
No. The rules ask only for a degree with 50%, so freshers apply every year. If you have worked, add it clearly in the CV form, because the panel looks at your whole profile.
Will I learn a foreign language in the MBA?▾
Yes. The course list has a foreign language, French or Spanish, in the full time MBA. Pick the one that suits the markets you want to work with.
Is there a port visit in the MBA (IB)?▾
Yes. IIFT takes you to a port to see how exports and imports work. You also do a 10 to 20 day project with an NGO, usually in the third trimester.
When do I do the summer internship?▾
At the end of the first year, in April, May and June. You work with a company for eight to ten weeks. The placement division gives out the internships through its own process.
Can foreign nationals or NRIs apply for the MBA (IB)?▾
Yes, through a separate form. Last year IIFT said that form would open in February 2026, after approval. If you are an NRI, watch iift.ac.in from January.
Can I get my fee back if I leave the MBA?▾
Yes. IIFT refunds the fee as per UGC rules when you withdraw. The refund takes at least two months, and the form fee is never returned.
What should I study for the MA Economics entrance test?▾
Revise basic maths, statistics, micro and macro economics, international economics, public finance, econometrics, development and the Indian economy. The test is objective. Practise economics questions under a timer.
Can I take the MA test in my own city?▾
Last year, the test was held in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. You choose a city in the form, so pick the one nearest to you.
Which campus will I get in the MA Economics?▾
You choose Delhi or Kolkata, with 100 seats each. IIFT can move you to the other campus if fewer than 10 students join one campus. Keep this in mind when you choose.
Can I join the weekend MBA without a CAT score?▾
Yes. You can take the IIFT Written Ability Test at one of the four campuses instead. After the WAT, you face an interview. A test score only lets you skip the WAT.
Does the weekend MBA need weekday classes?▾
Mostly no. Classes are on Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday. IIFT also holds contact classes on five weekdays in each trimester, so ask your employer for those days off.
Who should write my reference letters for the weekend MBA?▾
Ask your current manager for one. The second should come from someone who knows your work and leadership. Parents, siblings, a spouse or other family members cannot write them.
Is the online MBA (IB) a real degree?▾
Yes. IIFT's Centre for Distance and Online Education teaches it, and you get an MBA from IIFT. Classes are live online on weekends from 9 am to 6 pm.
How do I get selected for the online MBA?▾
A faculty committee reads your form and shortlists you on your degree and work. There is no test. You need at least one year of work and a degree with 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Is IIFT a university?▾
Yes. IIFT was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 1963 and became a deemed to be university in 2002. So your MBA, MA or Ph.D is a university degree. NAAC gave IIFT an A+ grade in 2023.
Can an agent get me an IIFT seat for money?▾
No. IIFT fills seats only through its own forms on iift.ac.in and its listed portals. Anyone who promises you a seat for money is cheating you, so report it to admission@iift.edu.
How will IIFT contact me during admission?▾
IIFT sends most updates by email and puts lists on iift.ac.in. Use an email ID and a phone number you check every day. Keep your application number ready whenever you write to IIFT.
Where exactly is the IIFT Delhi campus?▾
It is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016, near the Qutub Minar. Check your call letter for the exact reporting time before you travel.
Who do I contact for admission doubts?▾
For the MBA, call 011-39147213 or 9773698083, or write to admission@iift.edu. For the MA, you can write to ecoadmission@iift.edu, and for the online MBA, to cdoe@iift.edu.
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IIFT Delhi Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Can I apply for the IIFT Ph.D without UGC NET?▾
No. Under the 2026 rules, IIFT took Ph.D students only through UGC NET or JRF, as UGC now asks. Clear the June or December NET in an accepted subject before you apply.
Which NET subjects does the Ph.D (Management) accept?▾
Psychology (code 4), Commerce (8), Management (17), Labour Welfare and HR (55) and Tourism Administration (93). Check the code on your NET certificate before you apply.
Which NET subject does the Ph.D (Economics) accept?▾
Only Economics. If you cleared NET in another subject, look at the Ph.D (Management), if your subject is on its list.
Which research areas are open in the Ph.D (Management)?▾
Finance, HR and behaviour, strategy, global trade operations and logistics, IT application management, marketing, and operations and supply chain. Pick the area that matches your master's degree.
Can I do the Ph.D part time while I work?▾
Yes, in the Ph.D (Management). Your employer must give a no objection letter saying you can give enough time to research. At Delhi, the Ph.D (Economics) took full time scholars only last year.
What goes into the statement of purpose?▾
Write four to five pages on why you want a Ph.D, your research area and aims, a short literature review, your experience, and your data and method. Follow the IIFT template.
Do JRF holders get a direct interview?▾
Yes. If you hold JRF, IIFT calls you straight to the interview. Others are shortlisted by NET score against the seats in each area.
How much fellowship do full time scholars get?▾
You get INR 37,000 a month plus HRA for the first two years. After a review of your work, it is INR 42,000 a month plus HRA for three years. You also help with teaching and research.
Do overseas students get a fellowship?▾
No. Overseas scholars can join only the full time Ph.D, and IIFT gives them no scholarship or hostel. You pay US$2,000 a year, and IIFT can help you find a place to stay.
How long can I take to finish the Ph.D?▾
The Ph.D (Management) lasts at least three years and at most five. The Ph.D (Economics) gives you up to six years to submit the thesis. Course work takes the first two semesters in both.
Is course work compulsory?▾
Yes. You attend course work at IIFT in the first year, with 18 credit hours including a seminar paper for Management. Full time and part time scholars study in the same classes.
What if my master's result is not out when I apply?▾
You can apply in your final year. If selected, you join on condition, and your result with 55% must reach IIFT by 15 December. If you do not inform IIFT, your admission is cancelled.
Do I need letters of recommendation?▾
Yes, two letters in the format given in the form. Ask teachers or managers who know your research or work well. A sample of your research writing also helps.
Is there a penalty for paying the Ph.D fee late?▾
Yes. A one month delay costs you INR 2,000 more. A two month delay costs INR 5,000, and longer delays up to a year cost INR 12,000.
Do SC, ST and PwD scholars pay less?▾
Yes. You pay half the programme fee and half the exam fee. The library deposit, alumni fee and activities fee stay the same.
Can I work on IIFT research projects as a scholar?▾
Yes. Ph.D (Economics) scholars can join ongoing projects of the Economics Division and help faculty with tutorials. This builds your research record early.
Which databases can I use for research?▾
You get Bloomberg terminals, CMIE Prowess, Statista, EMIS, CEIC and journal databases such as JSTOR, Scopus and ProQuest. These help you collect trade and company data for your thesis.
When can I submit my Ph.D (Economics) thesis?▾
Only two years after you get the synopsis approval certificate. You present your progress to a committee at least twice a year, so plan your data work early.
How should I prepare for the Ph.D interview?▾
Know your statement of purpose well, including your method and data. Read recent papers in your area. Be ready to explain why your question matters for trade or business.
Will the 2027 Ph.D rules match 2026?▾
Most likely, but check the new brochure. The NET years IIFT accepts change every cycle. Read the 2027 notice on iift.ac.in before you fill the form.
Does the Ph.D (Economics) admit scholars at Kolkata too?▾
Yes. Last year Kolkata took up to eight scholars, seven full time and one part time. You choose Delhi or Kolkata in the form.
Is IIFT a university?▾
Yes. IIFT was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 1963 and became a deemed to be university in 2002. So your MBA, MA or Ph.D is a university degree. NAAC gave IIFT an A+ grade in 2023.
Can an agent get me an IIFT seat for money?▾
No. IIFT fills seats only through its own forms on iift.ac.in and its listed portals. Anyone who promises you a seat for money is cheating you, so report it to admission@iift.edu.
How will IIFT contact me during admission?▾
IIFT sends most updates by email and puts lists on iift.ac.in. Use an email ID and a phone number you check every day. Keep your application number ready whenever you write to IIFT.
Where exactly is the IIFT Delhi campus?▾
It is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016, near the Qutub Minar. Check your call letter for the exact reporting time before you travel.
Who do I contact for admission doubts?▾
For the MBA, call 011-39147213 or 9773698083, or write to admission@iift.edu. For the MA, you can write to ecoadmission@iift.edu, and for the online MBA, to cdoe@iift.edu.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
IIFT Delhi Admission FAQs
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
Who should join the export import certificate?▾
It suits working people, startup founders and fresh graduates who want to learn trade. You only need a graduation degree. There is no entrance test.
How long is the export import certificate?▾
It is a four month programme with 150 hours of classes. Classes are on weekends, on Saturday and Sunday. You need at least 70% attendance to get the certificate.
Where are the certificate classes held?▾
On campus at IIFT Delhi, in Qutab Institutional Area. It is a face to face programme, so plan your weekend travel to the campus.
What will I study in the export import certificate?▾
You study international marketing, export import papers and steps, foreign trade policy, trade finance and trade logistics. Teaching uses case studies, simulations and group work.
Can I pay the certificate fee in parts?▾
Yes, in two parts. For General and OBC students, the first part is INR 90,860 and the second is INR 38,940, with GST. You can also pay INR 1,29,800 at once.
Do SC, ST and PwD students pay less for the certificate?▾
Yes, you pay half the tuition fee. With GST, your total is INR 64,900. Upload your category certificate to get this cut.
Is GST added to the certificate fee?▾
Yes. IIFT adds 18% GST to the tuition fee. So a tuition fee of INR 1,10,000 becomes INR 1,29,800 for you.
How are students picked for the certificate?▾
You apply online, and IIFT checks your profile and eligibility. It then shortlists students, and you confirm your seat by paying the fee.
How am I tested in the certificate?▾
Through assignments, exams, internal tests and class participation. You get the certificate only if you pass these and meet the attendance rule.
Is the certificate a degree?▾
No. It is a short certificate programme, not a degree. If you want a degree in international business, look at the MBA (IB), the weekend MBA or the online MBA.
Can I get a refund if I leave the certificate?▾
Refunds follow IIFT and UGC rules, and they take at least two months. Ask the executive division office before you pay if you are unsure about joining.
When does the next certificate batch start?▾
The last batch started in September 2026. IIFT puts each new batch on the programme page, so check it often and apply as soon as the form opens.
What other weekend programmes does IIFT Delhi run?▾
The executive division runs a PG Diploma in Management (International Business), a PG Diploma in Management (HR Development and Management) and a PG Certificate in Management (International Business). You apply for each through its own form.
Who should I contact for executive programmes?▾
Write to empd@iift.edu or call 011-39147200 to 205, extension 622 or 620. Keep your application number ready when you call.
Does the certificate help me start an export business?▾
Yes, it is built for that. You learn export papers, finding buyers, letters of credit and shipping. It is made for executives, founders and graduates.
Do I need work experience for the certificate?▾
No. A graduation degree is enough to apply. Work in trade helps you follow the case studies, but it is not a rule.
Is there an online export import certificate?▾
Yes. IIFT Delhi also offers the export import certificate in online mode. Its dates and fee are in a separate notice, so check iift.ac.in for it.
Can the certificate get me a seat in an IIFT MBA later?▾
No. The MBA (IB) needs a CAT score and its own form, and the weekend MBA needs three years of work. The certificate does not give you a seat, but it adds to your profile.
Can I join the Indian Trade Service training at IIFT?▾
No. That Foundation Training Programme is only for officers already picked for the Indian Trade Service through UPSC. You cannot apply for it directly at IIFT.
Does IIFT Delhi run short training for companies?▾
Yes. IIFT runs management development programmes and corporate training for companies and government offices. Your HR team can write to IIFT to plan one.
Is IIFT a university?▾
Yes. IIFT was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 1963 and became a deemed to be university in 2002. So your MBA, MA or Ph.D is a university degree. NAAC gave IIFT an A+ grade in 2023.
Can an agent get me an IIFT seat for money?▾
No. IIFT fills seats only through its own forms on iift.ac.in and its listed portals. Anyone who promises you a seat for money is cheating you, so report it to admission@iift.edu.
How will IIFT contact me during admission?▾
IIFT sends most updates by email and puts lists on iift.ac.in. Use an email ID and a phone number you check every day. Keep your application number ready whenever you write to IIFT.
Where exactly is the IIFT Delhi campus?▾
It is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016, near the Qutub Minar. Check your call letter for the exact reporting time before you travel.
Who do I contact for admission doubts?▾
For the MBA, call 011-39147213 or 9773698083, or write to admission@iift.edu. For the MA, you can write to ecoadmission@iift.edu, and for the online MBA, to cdoe@iift.edu.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, offers an MBA in International Business, with admissions now based on CAT scores starting 2024. Eligibility requires a minimum of 50% in graduation for general category and 45% for SC/ST, along with a degree in any field. Applicants with more than three years of undergraduate education are favored and work experience is an advantage. The application fee is Rs 3,000 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs 1,500 for SC/ST.
The application process includes initial registration on the IIFT website after acquiring the CAT ID. Reservation provisions adhere to government guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD categories. Applicants are shortlisted for a second round involving a Group Discussion, Writing Ability Test, Personal Interview (PI), and an Extempore. Interviews often involve geopolitical, economic, and technical topics. The cutoffs for admission typically range around the 98th percentile. The results and deadlines are communicated via the IIFT website, highlighting a delay in result announcements, as a point of potential improvement.
Despite changes in the admission tests, this aligns IIFT more closely with other prestigious management institutes, ensuring a streamlined and competitive admission process.
Do you know anyone who got into a top b-school (IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, NM, IIFT, FMS etc.) with average UG percentage?
Ashish MetkarMBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (Graduated 2011)
Yes, I do know a friend who managed to get calls from many top B Schools despite having an average Undergraduate Score. Her profile looked like this
10th- 76%
12th- 68%
UG- 64%
Although her marks witnessed a gradual decline, she was lucky enough to study at XLRI. Past academics are considered as one but not the major factors at XLRI, unlike IIMs that focus a lot on past academics. A good XAT and GD-PI score can compensate for your poor academic record at XLRI, FMS, and JBIMS. NITIE is a top B School that does not consider past academics at all. My friend with her average profile managed to convert NITIE, XIMB, and all the IIMs except for the top ones obviously. So we can safely assume that admission into these top B Schools is possible even with an average profile provided that you score excellently in the CAT or XAT and the GDPI round.
Can someone with a low UG score and no work experience get into IIFT Delhi/Kolkata?
Sidhharth JainMBA in MBA in International Business, IIFT Kolkata (Expected 2024)
If you have a percentage in the 50s or 60s in UG and no work experience, you must score above the 98%ile with an excellent interview.
You will receive the IIFT. The percentage of these people is very low, but it is possible if you achieve a high percentile. If you perform well in the entrance exam (score 3-4 marks above the cut-off) and the admission process (GD-PI and WAT), a UG score (at least above 65) should not be a problem. All you have to do is perform well in the GDPI Process and give them a reason to choose you.
The last date of applying for admission to IIFT Delhi was 15th March 2024. Besides this, the list of shortlisted candidates for second round of admission is not disclosed. The group discussion round will be conducted in April 2024. The programme will commence in the first week of July 2024.
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himanshu yadav
Mar 28, 2024 10:24
What is the fees of MBA in IIFT Delhi?
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Ashish Ramtari
Mar 30, 2024 07:42
The total fee of IIFT Delhi MBA (According to its specialisations) are given below:
MBA General- 2,177,314
MBA Business Analytics- 1,716,506
However, the year wise or semester wise fee structure of IIFT Delhi MBA has not been disclosed.
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tanishka shah
Jun 8, 2022 15:56
What is the weightage of Writing Skills Assessmen in the admission selection criteria?
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Chitransha
Jun 13, 2022 20:43
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade provides admission to the various courses under different specializations. The entrance exam for each course at this institute is different. So, the weightage for each exam is also different. Please, mention the course.
What are the stages included in the EPGDIFS admission selection procedure?
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Chitransha
Jun 13, 2022 20:54
IIFT Delhi does not offer EPGDIFS course. This institute offers EPGDIB (Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business). The selection for this course is based on various stages. The first stage is the shortlist of candidates depending on their qualifications and work experience. The second step is a personal interview, and the last step is for Hybrid EPGDIB admission.
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The last date of applying for admission to IIFT Delhi was 15th March 2024. Besides this, the list of shortlisted candidates for second round of admission is not disclosed. The group discussion round will be conducted in April 2024. The programme will commence in the first week of July 2024.
The total fee of IIFT Delhi MBA (According to its specialisations) are given below:
However, the year wise or semester wise fee structure of IIFT Delhi MBA has not been disclosed.
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade provides admission to the various courses under different specializations. The entrance exam for each course at this institute is different. So, the weightage for each exam is also different. Please, mention the course.
For more information, refer to this link: IIFT Delhi Courses & Fees
IIFT Delhi does not offer EPGDIFS course. This institute offers EPGDIB (Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business). The selection for this course is based on various stages. The first stage is the shortlist of candidates depending on their qualifications and work experience. The second step is a personal interview, and the last step is for Hybrid EPGDIB admission.