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IIFT Delhi MBA International Business

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi

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)

MBA Programmes Offered (Full-Time – 2026–28)

Two-year MBA (International Business)

  • Campuses: Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City

Two-year MBA (Business Analytics)

  • Campus: Delhi

Programme Structure (Both Programmes)

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

MBA (International Business)

Credit Structure (120 Credits)

  • Core Courses – 63
  • Electives – 36
  • Foreign Language (French/Spanish) – 3
  • Others (SIP, SAP, Port Visit, Research Project, Comprehensive Viva) – 18

Major Elective Areas

  • General Management & Strategy
  • Quantitative Techniques & Operations
  • IT
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • International Trade Operations & Logistics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Economics of Strategy

MBA (Business Analytics)

Credit Structure (120 Credits)

  • Core Courses – 63
  • Electives – 36
  • Foreign Language – 3
  • Others (SIP, SAP, Port Visit, Research Project, Viva) – 18

Teaching Methodologies

  • Case Studies
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Software Skills
  • Programming Languages
  • Simulation & Games
  • Role Play
  • Field Visits
  • Industry Sessions

Fee Structure (2025–27 Batch – As per Prospectus)

MBA (International Business) – Delhi & Kolkata

  • Delhi: 21.82 Lakhs
  • Refundable Security: 10,000
  • Kolkata: 21.32 Lakhs
  • Refundable Security: 10,000

MBA (International Business) – Kakinada & GIFT City

  • Kakinada: 19.68 Lakhs (Excluding Boarding & Lodging)
  • Refundable Security: 10,000
  • GIFT City: 19.68 Lakhs (Excluding Boarding & Lodging)
  • Refundable Security: 10,000
  • SC/ST/PwD students receive 50% concession in Tuition Fee only
  • Refund policy as per UGC guidelines

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

Campus Infrastructure

Delhi Campus

  • 6.5-acre campus
  • Two academic blocks
  • Two residential blocks
  • 450-seat auditorium
  • Fully air-conditioned lecture halls
  • Wi-Fi enabled
  • Additional campus under construction at Maidan Garhi

Kolkata Campus

  • 7-acre green campus
  • Centrally air-conditioned lecture halls
  • Auditorium
  • Open-air theatre
  • Fully Wi-Fi enabled

Kakinada Campus

  • 25-acre permanent campus under development
  • Currently operating from JNTU Campus
  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Library & auditorium

GIFT City Campus

  • Located at GIFT Tower-2, Gandhinagar
  • Dual 100 Mbps connectivity
  • Smart classrooms with 4K touch displays
  • 50-user computer lab
  • Gigabit structured network

Hostel & Residential Policy

  • MBA (International Business) is fully residential
  • Hostel stay mandatory (room allocation at institute discretion)
  • MBA (Business Analytics) is non-residential

Library & Academic Resources

  • Extensive collection in Trade, Economics & International Business
  • Access to major global databases
  • 10 Bloomberg Terminals
  • Member of One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
  • Library Security Deposit – 5,000 (Refundable)

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

Rankings

  • NIRF Rankings 2025 (Management Category): Ranked 17th in India
  • Business School Rankings:
    • Ranked 7th – Top 100 Management Institutes (Times B-School Ranking)
    • Ranked 7th – Top Business Schools in India 2024 (BT-MDRA Ranking)
    • Ranked 9th – B-School Ranking (Fortune India)
    • Ranked 1st – Networking Segment in Top B-School Ranking (LinkedIn)

Accreditations & Quality Recognition

  • AACSB Accredited (November 2021) – Among top 5% Business Schools globally
  • NAAC Grade A+ (2023)

Accreditations & Quality Recognition

  • 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 β€œDeemed to be University” status in 2002

Student Exchange Programme

  • 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

Fee Concession

  • 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

Admission Procedure – MBA (International Business) | Batch 2026–28

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.

Admission Procedure – MBA (Business Analytics) | Batch 2026–28

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.

Seats for MBA (Business Analytics)

  • 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.

How to Apply – MBA (IB) & MBA (BA) | Batch 2026–28

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.

Seats for MBA (Business Analytics)

  • 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.

How to Apply – MBA (IB) & MBA (BA) | Batch 2026–28

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.

Placements Overview

Final Placements – MBA (International Business) | Batch 2023–25

  • Compensation Highlights (All figures in Lakhs INR)
    • Highest International CTC – 1.23 Crore
    • Highest Domestic CTC – 72 Lakh
    • Average CTC – 31.30 Lakh
    • Median CTC – 26 Lakh
  • Recruiter Statistics
    • 135 Total Recruiters
    • 45 New Associations
    • 7 International Positions
  • Domain-wise Distribution
    • Sales & Marketing – 19%
    • Finance – 21%
    • Consulting – 22%
    • General Management – 14%
    • Trade & Operations – 13%
    • IT / Analytics – 11%

Final Placements – MBA (Business Analytics) | Batch 2023–25

  • Compensation Highlights (All figures in Lakhs INR)
    • Highest International CTC – 60 Lakh
    • Highest Domestic CTC – 72 Lakh
    • Average CTC – 25.30 Lakh
    • Median CTC – 20 Lakh
  • Recruiter Statistics
    • 25 Total Recruiters
  • Domain-wise Distribution
    • Sales & Marketing – 27%
    • Finance – 10%
    • Consulting – 22%
    • Trade & Operations – 13%
    • IT / Analytics – 28%
  • Key Highlights
    • IIFT’s first Business Analytics batch achieved landmark placements
    • Leading firms across industries forged new recruiter partnerships
    • Graduates secured roles in diverse domains from analytics to strategy
  • Corporate Associations (MBA IB & MBA BA)
    • Recruiters include leading firms across Consulting, Finance, FMCG, Technology, Manufacturing and Analytics sectors such as: Accenture Strategy, Adani Wilmar, Adidas, Amazon, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, Bloomberg, Capgemini, Citi, Cognizant, CRISIL, Deloitte, EY, Flipkart, Galderma, Goldman Sachs, Grant Thornton, HSBC, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Infosys, JP Morgan Chase & Co., McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, PwC, Reckitt, Samsung, TAS, Tata Steel, Titan, Wipro, WNS, Blackstone, Dunnhumby, Qualcomm, Schneider Electric, Vedanta, and others.

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