IIFT Delhi MBA International Business

IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016, India

Established: 1963

Under: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

Status: Deemed to be University (2002)

Accreditation: AACSB Accredited (2021)

NAAC: Grade A+ (2023)

Programme Structure (Both Programmes)

• Two-year duration
• Six-trimester structure
• Total Credits – 120

MBA (Business Analytics) – Delhi

• Total Fee: 17,87,506/-
• Refundable Security: 5,000/-
• Fee Includes: Tuition Fee, Library Charges, Computer & Internet Facility, Medical Insurance, Alumni & Students Body Charges
• Programme Nature: Completely non-residential

International Collaborations

• 49 International Universities / B-Schools
• 29 active two-way mobility arrangements
• Student Exchange Programme available for first-year students
• 53 students participated in exchange (2024–25)

Scholarships

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: 20% tuition fee waiver, applicable to 10% admitted students, family income below 8 lakh per annum
• Government Scholarships: For SC/ST/OBC/EBC/DNT and Students with Disabilities
• Exim Bank Scholarship: For SC/ST topper (Delhi Campus only), Equivalent to first-year tuition (up to 3.5 lakh)

Corporate Relations & Career Advancement Division (CRCAD)

• Industry partnerships in India & globally
• Summer Internship Programme (8–10 weeks)
• Final Placements (December–February cycle)
• Industry immersion and live projects

• AACSB Accredited (November 2021)
  • Among the top 5% Business Schools globally accredited by AACSB
  • Accreditation based on rigorous global standards covering:
    • Mission & Strategy
    • Student Learning & Engagement
    • Academic & Professional Engagement
    • Innovation in Leadership & Teaching
• NAAC Grade A+ (2023)
• Granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002

• IIFT has collaborations with 49 international universities / B-Schools worldwide
• 29 institutions have active two-way mobility arrangements
• The Student Exchange Programme is open to first-year students of the full-time MBA programmes
• Students participate in:
  • Academic exchange
  • Cross-cultural learning
  • International exposure
• 53 students participated in the exchange programme during 2024–25
• Areas of Collaboration:
  • Student Exchange
  • Faculty Development
  • Joint Research
  • Study Tours

• SC / ST / PwD candidates are eligible for 50% concession in Tuition Fee only
• The concession applies only to the Tuition Fee component
• Other charges such as:
  • Library charges
  • Computer & Internet facility
  • Medical insurance
  • Alumni & Students body charges
  • Security deposit
  remain payable as applicable
• Refunds, if applicable, are processed as per UGC guidelines

1. Eligibility

• Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with:
  • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
  • 45% marks in aggregate in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories
• Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply, subject to submission of proof of the requisite qualification by October 31, 2026.
• No age limit.
• Admission of a candidate who joins the programme on a provisional basis but fails to obtain the minimum percentage in the Bachelor’s degree examination will be automatically cancelled forthwith.
• Such a candidate should immediately inform the Institute on the 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 2026.
• No request for extension of time for re-evaluation, etc., will be entertained.

2. Mode of Admission

• For short-listing/selecting the candidates, IIFT will use score of CAT 2025 and other defined parameters.
• Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2025 Score & other parameters will be called for the second round of the admission process consisting of:
  • Group Discussion (GD)
  • Personal Interview (PI)
• GD/PI will be conducted in physical mode at the following centres:
  • Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Kakinada
  • GIFT City
  • Bangalore
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
• The Institute reserves the right to add or delete any GD/PI centre due to administrative reasons.

3. Seats for MBA (IB)

• 240 seats at each Delhi and Kolkata campus
• 120 seats at GIFT City campus
• 120 seats at Kakinada campus
• Seats are reserved as per Government of India’s norms.

4. Important Notes

• SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/General-EWS/Kashmiri Migrants candidates have to upload the requisite category certificate, as applicable in Central Government Institutions, with the Application Form.
• Category once filled by the candidate in his/her online application form will not be changed under any circumstances.

5. Admissions for NRI / Foreign Nationals

• Online application forms will be available in the month of February 2026, subject to approval of regulatory bodies.

1. Eligibility

• A candidate must satisfy any one of the following:
  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10. – Mathematics / Statistics must be one of the subjects at the Graduation level.
  • Candidates must hold 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.
  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA out of 10, – With Mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 level. – Applied Mathematics in 10+2 will not be considered.
• Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply, subject to submission of proof of the requisite qualification by October 31, 2026.
• No request for extension of time for re-evaluation etc., will be entertained.
• No age limit.

2. Mode of Admission

• For short-listing/selecting the candidates, IIFT will use score of CAT 2025 and other defined parameters.
• Shortlisted candidates on the basis of CAT 2025 Score & other parameters will be called for second round of the admission process consisting of:
  • Group Discussion (GD)
  • Personal Interview (PI)
• GD/PI will be conducted in physical mode at the following centres:
  • Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Kakinada
  • GIFT City
  • Bangalore
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
• The Institute reserves the right to add or delete any GD/PI centre due to administrative reasons.

• 60 seats at Delhi campus.
• Seats are reserved as per Government of India norms.

4. Important Notes

• SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/General-EWS/Kashmiri Migrants candidates must upload the requisite category certificate, as applicable in Central Government Institutions, along with the Application Form.
• Category once filled by the candidate in the online application form will not be changed under any circumstances.

1. Online Application

• Please visit the IIFT website (www.iift.ac.in) and fill the Online Application Form for:
  • MBA (International Business)
  • MBA (Business Analytics)
• Applications must be submitted as per the details provided on the website.

2. Application Fee

• The application fee for MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) 2026–28 programmes is as follows:
  • MBA (International Business)
    • General / OBC-NCL / EWS – Rs. 3000/-
    • SC / ST / PwD / Transgender – Rs. 1500/-
  • MBA (Business Analytics)
    • General / OBC-NCL / EWS – Rs. 2000/-
    • SC / ST / PwD / Transgender – Rs. 1000/-

3. Important Note

• Application fee once paid will not be refunded.