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IIFT Kolkata Placement Overview 2024
The highest domestic and international package offered to the MBA IB batch of 2022-24 stood at INR 85.4 LPA and INR 75.6 LPA. The average package received by students during IIFT Kolkata placements 2024 for MBA program was INR 27.3 LPA. Further, Professional Services emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribution of 23% during MBA placements 2024.
According to the MBA IB summer placement report 2022-24, the highest and average stipend offered was INR 4.4 lakh and INR 2.63 lakh for two months. Sales & Marketing domain was the top recruiting domain with summer placement distribution of 33%.
It is to note that the MBA IB Batch 2022-24 (including Delhi and Kolkata campus) comprised 68.8% male and 33.3% female candidates. 15.2% of the entire batch was from premier Institutes such as IITs and NITs while 47.5% of the batch was from Delhi University and other Central Universities. Other than this, 52.1% of the batch was from Engineering background while the remaining students were from Commerce / Business, Science / Pharma and Arts & other backgrounds
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Commonly asked questions On Placement Overview
The salary trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
The number of companies that visited the campus during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total recruiters | 82 | 108 | 120 |
New recruiters | 26 | 36 | 54 |
The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
Total recruiters | 82 | 108 | 120 |
New recruiters | 26 | 36 | 54 |
PPO offered | 34% | 39% | 35% |
International positions | NA | 17+ | 10+ |
The highest domestic and international package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
IIFT Kolkata Placement Report 2024
The median and average package offered during IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements 2024 was INR 25 LPA and INR 27.3 LPA. The highest domestic and international package grabbed by the MBA IB batch of 2022-24 was INR 75.6 LPA and INR 85.4 LPA, respectively. More than 120 recruiters visited the campus and 10 international positions were offered in 2024. In terms of sector-wise placement, Professional Services emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribution of 23%. In addition, Sales & Marketing domain was most demanding domain with placement distribution of 22%.
As per the summer placement report 2022-24, the highest and average stipend received by MBA IB students stood at INR 4.4 lakh and INR 2.63 lakh. Other than this, 100 recruiters visited the campus out of which 36 were new recruiters during IIFT Kolkata MBA IB summer placements 2022-24. BFSI sector had the highest placement distribution of 23% during MBA summer placements 2022-24. In terms of domain-wise summer placement, Sales & Marketing emerged as the top recruiting domain with summer placement distribution of 33%.
Commonly asked questions On Placement Report
The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 25 LPA |
Total recruiters | 120 |
New recruiters | 54 |
PPO offered | 35% |
International positions | 10+ |
The number of PPOs made (in percentage) during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
PPO offered | 34% | 39% | 35% |
The placement trend witnessed during IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
Total recruiters | 82 | 108 | 120 |
New recruiters | 26 | 36 | 54 |
PPO offered | 34% | 39% | 35% |
International positions | NA | 17+ | 10+ |
The highest (domestic) and average package offered during IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements 2023 stood at INR 76.5 LPA and INR 29.10 LPA, respectively. Furthermore, the highest (international) and median package offered was INR 85.4 LPA and INR 26.50 LPA, respectively during IIFT Kolkata placements 2023. A total of 108 companies visited the campus and many top recruiters visited the campus such as TATA Steel, Deloitte, Loreal, Flipkart among others.
Similarly, the highest, average and median stipend offered was INR 4.40 lakh, INR 2.63 Lacs and INR 2.50 Lacs during summer placements 2022-2024 batch. A total of 100 companies and 36 new recruiters visited IIFT Kolkata campus. The stipend was offered for a period of two months.
IIFT Kolkata Average Package 2024
The average package offered during the IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements 2024 was INR 27.3 LPA. A fluctuating trend was seen in the average package given over the past three years. Primarily, the average package offered in 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 29.1 LPA and INR 25.16 LPA.
IIFT Kolkata MBA mediocre package in the AY 2024 recorded was INR 25 LPA. Earlier, the mediocre package acquired by students in 2023 and 2022 was INR 26.5 LPA and INR 24 LPA.

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Commonly asked questions On IIFT Kolkata Average Placement
The average package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
The median package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
The total fee for MBA in International Business at IIFT Kolkata is INR 20.97 lakh. This fee is inclusive of components, namely tuition, library, internet, medical insurance, course material, hostel charges (for double occupancy, boarding charges, students and alumni activity. The students of SC, ST and PWD categories are given 50% concession in the tuition fee. If the student opts for single or triple occupancy accommodation, the aforementioned fee will vary. Having said that, this fee was for the academic year 2022-23, the exact amount of the total fee applicable for the MBA (IB) 2023-25 batch is only informed to the students when they are provided with the offer letters.
IIFT Kolkata MBA Placement 2024
According to the MBA placement report 2022-24 released by IIFT, more than 10 international positions were offered during IIFT placements 2024 for the MBA IB program. The highest international and domestic package offered was INR 85.4 LPA and INR 75.6 LPA, respectively. IIFT Kolkata MBA average package stood at INR 27.3 LPA. Further, more than 120 recruiters visited the campus during MBA IB placements 2024.
Professional Services sector emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribut
According to the MBA placement report 2022-24 released by IIFT, more than 10 international positions were offered during IIFT placements 2024 for the MBA IB program. The highest international and domestic package offered was INR 85.4 LPA and INR 75.6 LPA, respectively. IIFT Kolkata MBA average package stood at INR 27.3 LPA. Further, more than 120 recruiters visited the campus during MBA IB placements 2024.
Professional Services sector emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribution of 23%. It was followed by BFSI, IT and FMCG/FMCD/ Retail sectors with placement distribution of 21%, 17% and 14%.
Meanwhile, the highest and average stipend offered to the MBA IB batch of 2022-24 batch was INR 4.4 lakh and INR 2.63 lakh for two months. A total of 100 recruiters visited the campus during MBA IB summer placements 2022-24. BFSI sector was the top sector with summer placement distribution of 23%.
| Particulars | Statistics (2022) | Statistics (2023) | Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest International Salary | ₹ 80 L | ₹ 85.4 L | ₹ 85.4 L |
| Highest Domestic Salary | ₹ 46.5 L | ₹ 76.5 L | ₹ 75.6 L |
| Average Salary | ₹ 25.16 L | ₹ 29.1 L | ₹ 27.3 L |
| Median Salary | ₹ 24 L | ₹ 26.5 L | ₹ 25 L |
| Companies Visited | 82 | 108 | 120 |
| International Positions | – / – | 17 | 10 |
IIFT KolkataMBA/PGDM Placement Comparison
| Colleges | Average Package (2024) | Highest Package (2024) | Placement Rate (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.3 LPA | -/- | -/- | |
| 14.21 LPA | -/- | -/- | |
| 11.76 LPA | 40 LPA | -/- | |
| 20.83 LPA | 37.07 LPA | 100% |
Commonly asked questions On IIFT Kolkata MBA/PGDM Placements
The sector and domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata MBA placements 2024 are presented below:
Sectors | MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|---|---|
Professional Services | 23% |
BFSI | 21% |
Information Technology | 17% |
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail | 14% |
Energy/Industrial/ Materials/Real Estate | 8% |
E-commerce & Telecom | 6% |
Transportation/ Logistics/Trade | 5% |
Pharma & Healthcare | 4% |
Automobile | 2% |
Domains | MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
Sales & Marketing | 22% |
Finance | 21% |
Consulting | 18% |
Strategy & General Management | 15% |
Trade & Operations | 14% |
IT Analytics / Product Management | 10% |
The sector and domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata MBA summer placements 2022-24 are presented below:
Sectors | MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|
BFSI | 23% |
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail | 20% |
Professional Services | 15% |
Energy/ Industrial/ Materials | 15% |
Information Technology | 11% |
Pharma & Healthcare | 5% |
E-commerce & Telecom | 5% |
Automobile | 4% |
Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade | 2% |
Domains | MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
Sales & Marketing | 33% |
Finance / IB | 20% |
General Management & Strategy | 13% |
Consulting | 11% |
Trade & Operations | 8% |
Product Management | 8% |
IT / Analytics | 7% |
The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
Total recruiters | 82 | 108 | 120 |
New recruiters | 26 | 36 | 54 |
PPO offered | 34% | 39% | 35% |
International positions | NA | 17+ | 10+ |
The major highlights of IIFT Kolkata MBA summer placements for the last three batch are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2020-22 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2021-23 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest stipend | INR 3.2 lakh | INR 4 lakh | INR 4.4 lakh |
Average stipend | INR 1.61 lakh | INR 2.04 lakh | INR 2.63 lakh |
Median stipend | INR 1.5 lakh | INR 2 lakh | INR 2.5 lakh |
Total recruiters | 123 | 121 | 100 |
New recruiters | 46 | 45 | 36 |
IIFT KolkataCourse placements 2024
| Course | Average salary | Median Salary | Highest Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in International Business | INR
27.30 Lakh | INR
25.00 Lakh | INR 75.60 Lakh |
IIFT Kolkata Summer Placements 2022-24 Batch
According to the MBA summer placement report 2022-24 released by IIFT, the highest and average stipend offered stood at INR 4.4 lakh and INR 2.63 lakh. The median stipend offered during IIFT Kolkata MBA IB summer placements 2022-24 was INR 2.5 lakh. Further, more than 100 recruiters visited the campus.
BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector with summer placement distribution of 23%. In addition, Sales & Marketing domain was the top domain with 33% summer placement distribution.
The sector and domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata summer placements 2022-24 are presented below:
|
Domains |
MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|
|
Sales & Marketing |
33% |
|
Finance / IB |
20% |
|
General Management & Strategy |
13% |
|
Consulting |
11% |
|
Trade & Operations |
8% |
|
Product Management |
8% |
|
IT / Analytics |
7% |
|
Sectors |
MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
|
BFSI |
23% |
|
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail |
20% |
|
Professional Services |
15% |
|
Energy/ Industrial/ Materials |
15% |
|
Information Technology |
11% |
|
Pharma & Healthcare |
5% |
|
E-commerce & Telecom |
5% |
|
Automobile |
4% |
|
Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade |
2% |
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The stipend trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata summer placements 2022-24 and previous two batches are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2020-22 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2021-23 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest stipend | INR 3.2 lakh | INR 4 lakh | INR 4.4 lakh |
Average stipend | INR 1.61 lakh | INR 2.04 lakh | INR 2.63 lakh |
Median stipend | INR 1.5 lakh | INR 2 lakh | INR 2.5 lakh |
The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata summer placements over the past three batch are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2020-22 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2021-23 Batch) | MBA IB Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest stipend | INR 3.2 lakh | INR 4 lakh | INR 4.4 lakh |
Average stipend | INR 1.61 lakh | INR 2.04 lakh | INR 2.63 lakh |
Median stipend | INR 1.5 lakh | INR 2 lakh | INR 2.5 lakh |
Total recruiters | 123 | 121 | 100 |
New recruiters | 46 | 45 | 36 |
The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata summer placements 2022-24 is presented below:
Sectors | MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|
BFSI | 23% |
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail | 20% |
Professional Services | 15% |
Energy/ Industrial/ Materials | 15% |
Information Technology | 11% |
Pharma & Healthcare | 5% |
E-commerce & Telecom | 5% |
Automobile | 4% |
Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade | 2% |
The domain-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata summer placements 2022-24 is presented below:
Domains | MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch) |
|---|---|
Sales & Marketing | 33% |
Finance / IB | 20% |
General Management & Strategy | 13% |
Consulting | 11% |
Trade & Operations | 8% |
Product Management | 8% |
IT / Analytics | 7% |
IIFT Kolkata Sector-wise Placement 2024
Professional services sector was the most demanding sector during MBA IB placements 2024 with highest placement distribution of 23%. Other than this, Sales & Marketing domain was the top recruiting domain with placement distribution of 22%.
The sector and domain wise placement distribution made during IIFT Kolkata final placement 2024 for MBA IB program is presented below:
|
Sectors |
MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|---|---|
|
Professional Services |
23% |
|
BFSI |
21% |
|
Information Technology |
17% |
|
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail |
14% |
|
Energy/Industrial/ Materials/Real Estate |
8% |
|
E-commerce & Telecom |
6% |
|
Transportation/ Logistics/Trade |
5% |
|
Pharma & Healthcare |
4% |
|
Automobile |
2% |
|
Domains |
MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|
Sales & Marketing |
22% |
|
Finance |
21% |
|
Consulting |
18% |
|
Strategy & General Management |
15% |
|
Trade & Operations |
14% |
|
IT Analytics / Product Management |
10% |
Commonly asked questions On Placement details
The sector-wise placement distribution made during IIFT Kolkata final placement 2024 for MBA programme is presented below:
Sectors | MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|---|---|
Professional Services | 23% |
BFSI | 21% |
Information Technology | 17% |
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail | 14% |
Energy/Industrial/ Materials/Real Estate | 8% |
E-commerce & Telecom | 6% |
Transportation/ Logistics/Trade | 5% |
Pharma & Healthcare | 4% |
Automobile | 2% |
The domain-wise placement distribution made during IIFT Kolkata final placement 2024 for MBA programme is presented below:
Domains | MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|---|---|
Sales & Marketing | 22% |
Finance | 21% |
Consulting | 18% |
Strategy & General Management | 15% |
Trade & Operations | 14% |
IT Analytics / Product Management | 10% |
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IIFT Kolkata Placement FAQs
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Yes, IIFT Kolkata is a reputed MBA Institute, and offers good placements to its students. The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest domestic package | INR 46.5 LPA | INR 76.5 LPA | INR 75.6 LPA |
the highest international package | INR 80 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA | INR 85.4 LPA |
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
Median package | INR 24 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
Total recruiters | 82 | 108 | 120 |
New recruiters | 26 | 36 | 54 |
PPO offered | 34% | 39% | 35% |
International positions | NA | 17+ | 10+ |
The average salary trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023) | MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 25.16 LPA | INR 29.1 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Kolkata placements 2024 is presented below:
Sectors | MBA IB Placement Distribution (2024) |
|---|---|
Professional Services | 23% |
BFSI | 21% |
Information Technology | 17% |
FMCG/FMCD/ Retail | 14% |
Energy/Industrial/ Materials/Real Estate | 8% |
E-commerce & Telecom | 6% |
Transportation/ Logistics/Trade | 5% |
Pharma & Healthcare | 4% |
Automobile | 2% |
IIFT Kolkata offers PhD across two specialisations, namely Management and Economics. Both these specialisations along with their eligibility requirements are tabulated below:
Specialisations | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Management | - Master’s degree/ MPhil degree in any discipline (including IIFT MPIB) from a recognised university with at least 55% marks/ CGPA equivalent to B plus in aggregate OR Diploma courses that are considered equivalent to a master’s degree (e.g., PGDIM from IIMs) with at least 55% aggregate/ CGPA equivalent to B plus, recognised by the AICTE/ UGC - In the case of part-time mode, a minimum of three years of work experience is required for the candidate from the industry and one year of experience is required for the candidate from teaching. - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply. |
Economics | - Master’s degree in Economics from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in aggregate. - Relaxation of 5% of marks to SC/ST/ OBC (NCL)/ differently-abled categories - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply. |
Indian Institute for Foreign Trade is a pioneer institute in the country to study Foreign Trade. There are four IIFTs in the world, of which three are situated in India (Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada), and one is in Tanzania. But in those four, two of the most popular ones include IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata. Talking about the difficulty level of the exam, the Quantitative Aptitude section of IIFT is comparatively tough if compared with CAT (this section is moderately tough in CAT). Hence, for some candidates, IIFT comes across as a tougher exam. Additionally, the IIFT entrance exam is inclusive of a General Knowledge section which is not part of the CAT exam. Since CAT is considered the top-notch level exam for MBA admission in India, candidates can read more about CAT vs IIFT here.
Admission to PhD at IIFT Kolkata is a two-stage process. Both of these are mentioned below:
Stage I: All the eligible candidates are called for an MCQ-based written entrance test comprising of basic statistics, logical reasoning, data interpretation, basic mathematics (up to Class 12) and verbal ability
Stage II: Candidates who clear the stage I (the written entrance test) will be called for the Personal Interview (PI)
Qualified candidates of UGC NET-JRF are exempted from the Written Entrance Examination and are called for interviews on the basis of their scores in
UGC NET-JRF exam. A separate list is released for the candidates shortlisted via this admission process
IIFT Delhi accepts CAT scores for MBA (IB & BA) specialisations. Earlier the admission was through the IIFT exam. However, in an official notification, the institute has announced that will accept the national-level exam score now. After the conclusion of the entrance test, candidates shall be shortlisted for further selection rounds. Shortlisted candidates are further required to participate in the written test, group discussion and personal interview round. The final selection is done based on overall performance in the selection rounds.
IIFT Kolkata application process is carried out in online mode. Candidates are required to complete the application form and submit it within the due date or else it is considered as incomplete. Candidates must make sure to share the correct and valid email address in the form as most of the intimations are given via mail by the Institute. Further, the steps to apply are:
- Visit the official website of NTA i.e to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
- Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
- Upload picture, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
- Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.
Now admission is through CAT exam score, hence, aspirants must complete its application process. Read on CAT application process.
To get MBA admission at IIFT Kolkata, students must fulfil the course-specific admission criteria. Admission to MBA was earlier through IIFT exam. However, from 2024 admission year, IIFT now accepts CAT scores. In order to apply for the PG course, a candidate can fill out the application form by visiting the IIFT website (iift.ac.in). CAT registration shall be completed separately through its official website. Candidates are further shortlisted based on merit in the entrance test, academic records, gender diversity, and aggregate obtained in Class 10 and Class 12. The final selection for the MBA course is done based on several factors such as, CAT score, WAT, group discussion, work experience, and interview round.
For the admission into the IIFT Kolkata. An entrance exam is conducted by the NTA which is IIFT entrance test, which is as tough as the CAT examination. The CAT percentile required is about 60 for the admission in IIFT Kolkata.
The students must be with the aggregation of about 50 percentage in the under graduation.
Hi.IIFT Kolkata admissions to its flagship MBA in IB course are based on the IIFT entrance test conducted by the NTA generally in the month of December. However, during the final selection, candidates’ performance in the essay writing, Group Discussion (GD), Writing Skills Assessment and Personal Interview (PI) rounds are also considered.
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Yes, off course IIFT KOLKATA is a good and A grade public/govt. Institute in India. For MBA this institution is good as Amity University, Kolkata.
In this institute the selection process for MBA COURSE is CAT exam Merit score . And Eligibility criteria is Graduate with 50% aggregate.
For MBA couse the total Course fee is 8.3 lacks - 21 lacks and Average package is 26.5 lacks.
As a govt. Institute and High rated institute for MBA course this college is good than Amity University, Kolkata
The admissions at IIFT Kolkata is entrance based and not merit based. The entrance test for the admission is IIFT entrance test which is conducted by the NTA.
The cutoff for the CAT examination is about 60 percentile. The students are should be with an minimum aggregation of 50 percentage in the under graduation course.
The admission for the IIFT Kolkata is done based on the IIFT entrance test conducted by the NTA during December. The test involves the group discussions, writing skills assessment and personal interview.
The students must be with an aggregation of about 50 percentage in the under graduation. The exam is as tough as the CAT.
The IIFT entrance exam is a common aptitude test conducted for admission to MBA in International Business course offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the IIFT exam on behalf of the institute. The following table provides all the details regarding IIFT entrance exam:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
IIFT exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
IIFT exam mode | CBT/ online |
IIFT application fee | INR 2,500 |
MBA - IB cutoff percentile for shortlisting | - 40 per cent (sectional) - 40.5 percentile (overall) |
No. of questions in the exam | 110 questions in MCQ format |
Sectional division of exam | 4 sections - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension - General Knowledge - Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation - Quantitative Analysis |
Exam duration | 2 hours (3 pm to 5 pm) |
Negative marking | - 3 marks for each right question in Sections 1, 2 and 3 | 1.5 marks for each right answer in Section 4 - Negative marking is applicable |
A total of 108 companies visited, and 36 new companies visited IIFT Kolkata campus during the placement drive 2023. More than 17 international offers were made and 39% PPO received. The table below showcases new companies and companies visited trends over the last three years:
| Particulars | Statistics (2021) | Statistics (2022) | Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Companies | 117 | 82 | 108 |
| Companies Visited | 35 | 26 | 36 |
Looking at the placement data one can say that it is a good college.
MBA in international business is the best specialisation course from IIFT KOLKATA. The avearge package recevied is about 24 Lacs per annum and the admission is done through the CAT examination.
The course has a span of about 2 years. The tution fee is about 21lakhs.
IIFT cut off is the minimum exam score required to be eligible for the Extempore and Personal Interview (PI) round of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) admission. Shortlisting of candidates for the second round of IIFT admission is based on both sectional and overall IIFT cut offs. Candidates who do not clear the overall or sectional IIFT cut off percentiles are not shortlisted for the second round.
The IIFT cut off is determined by the admission authorities at the institute. The cut offs are released after the announcement for entrance exam result, so that candidates can fill the shortlist form if they meet the minimum score requirement or the cut off.
MBA in international business is the best specialisation course from IIFT Kolkata. The average package received is about INR 24 Lacs per annum. It is a place that provides excellent placements, great faculty, and amazing campus to MBA students.
To apply for IIFT Kolkata MBA programme, students need to meet the minimum admission criteria specified by the institute. To know the detailed eligibility students can check out the table presented below:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduate with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST and PwD) | CAT score + Merit-Based + GD + Writing skills assessment + Interview |
| Weekend MBA | Graduate | GD + Essay Writing |
| Online MBA* | Graduate with 50% aggregate | Merit-Based |
* No Objection Certificate from the employer is required at the time of admission only for Sponsored candidates.
IIFT Kolkata
Student Forum
Answered 10 months ago
The list of top recruiters during IIFT placements 2024 is presented below:
IIFT Top Recruiters 2024 | |
|---|---|
Amazon | Infosys |
Accenture | Goldman Sachs |
Asian Paints | Wipro |
ITC | Capgemini |
Puma | Adani |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 years ago
According to official sources, IIFT Kolkata concluded its placement drive for the year 2021-23 batch. As per the report, the highest domestic and international package (for overall placements of IIFT campuses) stood at INR 75.6 LPA and INR 85.4 LPA. Further, the average and median package offered du
Answered 2 years ago
According to official sources, IIFT Kolkata concluded its placement drive for the year 2021-23 batch. As per the report, the highest domestic and international package (for overall placements of IIFT campuses) stood at INR 75.6 LPA and INR 85.4 LPA. Further, the average and median package offered du
Answered 2 years ago
As per the summer placement report 2022-2024 batch, majority of students were placed in Sales and Marketing (33%). The pie chart below showcases the domain-wise summer placements for the batch 2022-24:
The table below showcases the domain-wise placements during the summer placements 2022-24 batch:
| Domain | Statistics (2022-24 batch) |
|---|---|
| Sales and Marketing | 33% |
| Finance/IB | 20% |
| General Mgt and Strategy | 13% |
| Consulting | 11% |
| Trade and Operations | 8% |
| Product Mgt | 8% |
| IT/Analytics | 7% |
Answered 2 years ago
The average package offered to the top 50% students during 2022-2024 batch stood at INR 2.76 lakh. The graph below showcases the top average package offered in the last two years:
| Particulars | 2021-2023 Batch | 2022-2024 Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50% | INR 2.79 lakh | INR 2.76 lakh |
| Top 25% | INR 3.13 lakh | INR 3.13 lakh |
| Top 10% | INR 3.24 lakh | INR 3.24 lakh |
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