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IIFT Kolkata: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for MBA at IIFT Kolkata?
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The cutoff marks for MBA at IIFT Kolkata vary from year to year and are determined by the student's category. The general category cutoff for IIFT Kolkata for the 2022 admission cycle was 52 marks .However, the expected cutoff for the 2023 exam cycle is between 115 and 120 out of a total of 300 

Q:   What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum CAT percentile required at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the salary offered to MBA pass outs at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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 during IIFT Kolkata placements 2023 was INR 29.1 LPA and INR 26.5 LPA, respectively. A total of 108 recruiters with 36 new recruiters participated during placements in 2023. Major giants participated during placements including Amazon, Flipkart, Amul, EY, Infosys, etc. This placements and salary data, however, is overall for all the IIFT campuses since there is no update on campus-wise placements data.

Q:   Is IIFT Kolkata MBA cutoff released category-wise for admissions?
A: 

Yes, IIFT releases cutoff lists category-wise. The MBA in International Business - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India) is 60 . Students can read more on IIFT Kolkata Cutoff, here.

IIFT Kolkata Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

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Q:   How can I get admission to an MBA in IIFT Kolkata?
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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.

Q:   What is the admission process for MBA at IIFT Kolkata?
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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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Q:   Is it tough to get into IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to apply for IIFT Kolkata for MBA?
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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:

  1. Visit the official website of NTA i.e to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
  2. Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
  3. Upload picture, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
  4. 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.

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IIFT Kolkata
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I am satisfied with the placement and infrastructure, etc.
Placements: 90% students got placements during their placements programme. The highest package has crossed 50 LPA, the average package was 25-28 LPA, and the lowest package was below 20 LPA. Top recruiting companies that offered jobs are Deloitte, JP Morgan, Amazon, etc. Top roles are export-import manager, global supply chain manager, trade and policy consultant, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are also modern. Classrooms, library, and labs are also very good, and in every class, air conditioning and a projector are available. The quality of food is good. Hostel facilities are separate for boys and girls. Sports and recreation facilities are also available.
Faculty: There are highly experienced teachers in trade, economics, finance, and marketing. Teachers are well qualified and well-behaved with all students. The curriculum is industry-oriented with a focus on global trade and WTO regulations, etc. Semester exams are a little tough, and passing both exams (external and internal) is different.
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I am dissatisfied with the nature of teachers and the infrastructure of classrooms.
Placements: There are some issues in internships and a placement cell. Companies come to our college but few students get selected for their interviews. They don't get the highest packages of above 5 LPA, and they don't give us top companies. Some students get placed in MNCs at the state level but not at the central level, which is disappointing in my college.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi connectivity and my department is not good. In labs, there are falls of air conditioning. In the labs, there are two laptops for PCs and they don't work. The library of my college is good or not excellent. The food available in my college is good. The food items and the menu of my college canteen are limited.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful but they don't take classes and they avoid teaching us. Teachers only want assignments and projects except for these things they don't give marks. Activities are going on in my college and the teachers don't teach like this, which makes students industry-ready. So semester exams are hard. The pass percentage of a student is about 75%. Teachers are qualified but not good in nature.
Other: Fests are not conducted in my college. The campus surroundings are good.
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It is one of the best B-schools in India.
Placements: Top companies like JPMC, HSBC, and Godrej hire students from the college. It provides 100% placements and great mentorship from alumni. Students often find the case-based teaching method and project-oriented assessment quite engaging. The institute also encourages research and participation in national and international competitions and conferences.
Infrastructure: It is located in the business hub of Salt Lake. IIFT Kolkata campus is compact but well-equipped. It offers all essential facilities like a well-stocked library, computer labs, Bloomberg terminals, and high-speed internet. While it may not be a sprawling green campus like some other institutes, it makes up with efficient infrastructure and proximity to the city's commercial centers, which help students in terms of guest lectures, industry exposure, and live projects.
Faculty: The core strength of IIFT, Kolkata lies in its rigorous and well-structured curriculum, with a unique focus on International Business (IB). The MBA (IB) program is designed to equip students with a global perspective and deep insights into trade, finance, marketing, and strategy. The academic structure is fast-paced, with trimester systems and a variety of core and elective subjects. Faculty members come with strong academic and industry backgrounds. Several visiting professors also add to the richness of the learning experience.
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Higher grade college in Kolkata.
Placements: Campus students grabbed unimaginable offers which would be between 4.3 Lacs to 26.7 Lacs for an year. Also active support given for students who are planned to start new ventures in future. Most specially they initiated their support to entrepreneurs by giving some worthy contact cars.
Infrastructure: Campus located with the acres of ground which were more spacious and relaxing. All the juniors, Seniors were more friendly, supportive and encouraging like the teachers. And chances for ragging, harassment was literally zero percentage. Uninterrupted network connectivity inserted in the campus.
Faculty: Our college initiated diverse courses in multiple disciplines. Textbooks are provided by the college itself by collection some extra charges. Mostly we forced to take test in multiple choice questions thrice in a week. This tests the understanding capacity of the students.
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Our university is one of the best universities in Kolkata.
Placements: Placement cell is very good and almost every student is placed. Placement cell provides professional communication training and workshops also. The highest salary package offered by companies in 2023 was 75 LPA and the average salary package offered was 28 LPA. Companies like Amul, Asianpaints, Amazon, Flipkart, Cipla, TVS, Vedanta, Samsung, etc., are top recruiters.
Infrastructure: Our college is equipped with good infrastructure. There are around 3 libraries and labs are well-equipped with all necessary instruments. Classrooms are well maintained and have all facilities. There are around 2 boys and 3 girls hostel. Food is very hygienic and good quality and they serve breakfast, afternoon lunch and dinner.
Faculty: Faculty members are good. They work hard for students and they have good knowledge of everything. They teach students on whiteboards as well as digital board. Faculty members provide reading material along with multiple questions to understand details concepts. We can easily understand syllabus. Passing rate is around 70% of our department.
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IIFT to an amazing experience and learning.
Placements: All students were placed, top roles were offered by international companies. Top recruiting companies include tata steel, airtel, sharpoji pallonji, vodafone, P&G. Median package was 15lpa and minimum was 10lpa. Top roles were finance and IT. Operations .
Infrastructure: Very good infrastructure. Everyone has a separate room. My room had a balcony also. Everyday maid comes and cleans. It is located outside the city so its calm. No outside food is readily available as located very far off from the city. One mall is there called acropolis.
Faculty: Faculty is very nice, they have Ph.D. and constantly remain in touch with industry. Some faculty like MS Tammanna is very good for trade and agri commodities. Being a very old institution it has attracted lot of good teachers who have done and have experience in teaching IIM A.
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IIFT Kolkata Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
25 LPA

Top Recruiters

Aditya Birla Group
ACCENTURE
Colgate
Airtel
Flipkart
Amazon
GODREJ
Google
KPMG
Vedanta
Myntra
Tata Steel
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Q:   What is the placement scenario at IIFT Kolkata?
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The key highlights of IIFT Kolkata MBA IB placements 2024 are presented below:

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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+

Q:   What is the stipend offered during IIFT Kolkata summer placements?
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The stipend trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata summer placements 2022-24 and previous two batches are presented below:

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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

Q:   How many PPOs are offered during IIFT Kolkata placements?
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The number of PPOs made (in percentage) during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:

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MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024)

PPO offered

34%

39%

35%

Q:   What is the salary trend witnessed during IIFT Kolkata placements?
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The salary trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata placements over the past three years are presented below:

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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

IIFT Kolkata Scholarships 2025

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Q:   What are the top Scholarships for MBA at IIFT Kolkata and how to avail them?
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IIFT Kolkata offers several scholarships to its students.To avail of these scholarships, you can visit the official website of IIFT Kolkata and check the eligibility criteria and application process for each scholarship.

Here are some of the scholarships available for MBA students:

  1. Need Based Scholarship Scheme: Under this scheme, IIFT pays interest subsidy on educational loans for 27 months from the time the loan is taken from a bank. Students of the MBA (IB) full-time programme who have taken the loan and whose family income is less than INR 6.00 Lacs per year can apply under this scholarship.
  2. New Scholarship Scheme (NSS): This scholarship covers ten percent of students with a scholarship amounting to twenty percent (20%) of the tuition fee in all “Full-Time/Regular” batches of the degree courses offered by IIFT. The scholarship will be given to 10% of the students admitted in the regular programs. The scholarship amount will be 20% of the Tuition fee for all. The criteria would be a “means-cum-merit” basis with 70% weightage to means and 30% weightage to merit i.e. total CGPA scored after completion of the program. It will be granted to those students who complete their full-time programme from IIFT and whose family income from all sources is less than INR 8 Lacs per annum. The upper ceiling of INR 8 Lacs is subject to revision. The scholarship will be disbursed to the students after the successful completion of the programme i.e. MBA (IB), MBA (BA), and MA (Eco.). IPM students will get the scholarship after completing their BBA and MBA. If the amount of the scholarship is less, then the balance amount will be payable.
  3. Scholarships offered by the Government of India: The Government of India offers various central and state-level scholarships to students. Complete details about the available scholarships and the process for applying are available on the National Scholarship Portal
Q:   Are there any scholarships awarded to the students of IIFT Kolkata?
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Yes, IIFT Kolkata offers a wide range of merit and means scholarships to the students. The details of a few such scholarships offered are as follows:

  • Need-Based Scholarship: The institute offers this scholarship scheme under which it pays an interest subsidy on the Educational Loan for 27 months from the time the loan is taken from any bank. All the students of full-time MBA (IB) course who took a loan and have a family income less than
    INR 6 LPA can apply for a loan under this scholarship scheme

  • New Scholarship Scheme: This scheme covers ten per cent of students with a scholarship waiver of twenty per cent (20%) of the tuition fee in all “full-time/ regular” batches of the courses offered by IIFT. 

A few other scholarships offered at IIFT as per the Government of India schemes are as follows:

  • Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education

  • Central Sector Scholarship for Higher Education

  • Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship

  • Top Class Education Scholarship for students with benchmark disabilities

  • Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education in College

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IIFT Kolkata Courses and Fees 2025

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Certificate(3 courses)
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Ph.D.(4 courses)
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Q:   What happens if I have low attendance in class at The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)?
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A 90% attendance to all classes programme wise is required in the MBA IB (full time) course. The waiver of attendance is only provided in case of medical or other emergencies. Hence, The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) kolkata considers punctuality and attendance very important. 

Q:   Are admissions at IIFT Kolkata entrance-based or merit-based?
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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.

Q:   Can I join IIFT Kolkata directly?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is IIFT entrance exam all about?
A: 

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:

ParticularsStatistics

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

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Q:   Is IIFT Kolkata as good as Amity University, Kolkata for MBA?
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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 

IIFT Kolkata Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the admission criteria for PhD at IIFT Kolkata?
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 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

Q:   Who can apply for MBA at IIFT Kolkata?
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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:

CourseEligibilitySelection
MBAGraduate with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST and PwD) CAT score + Merit-Based + GD + Writing skills assessment + Interview
Weekend MBAGraduateGD + Essay Writing 
Online MBA*Graduate with 50% aggregateMerit-Based

No Objection Certificate from the employer is required at the time of admission only for Sponsored candidates.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for MBA at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

IIFT Delhi will now accept CAT score for admission to MBA (IB & BA) for the 2024-2026 batch. CAT 2023 exam is scheduled on Nov 26. Additionally, the IIFT Kolkata 2024 application form is expected to be released in the first week of October. The application window will further be open till the second week of November. This application schedule is as per past years' data. Hence, are expected dates. 

Q:   What is the selection criteria for MBA admission at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

Final selection to MBA is subject to a valid score in the IIFT Entrance Exam followed by WAT-GD/PI rounds of selection. The shortlisting of candidates for WAT-GD/Extempore-PI is done based on the IIFT entrance exam percentile including the sectional cutoffs. The weightage aligned to different factors used for shortlisting candidates is as follows:

Criteria for Shortlisting Candidates for Stage-I at IIFT

Parameters Scores

IIFT score

73

Marks obtained in Class 10

10

Marks obtained in Class 12

10

Academic diversity

Non-Engg. student= 5 | Engg. student= 0

Gender diversity  (M=0; F=2)

2

Total score

100

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IIFT Kolkata FAQs

Q:   How are MBA placements at IIFT Kolkata?
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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.

 

 

Q:   Which companies generally visit the campus during IIFT Kolkata placements?
A: 

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

Q:   How are the placements at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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+

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIFT Kolkata final placement?
A: 

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%

Q:   What is IIFT cut off?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the average package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements?
A: 

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

Q:   Is IIFT Kolkata a good college?
A: 

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:

ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Statistics (2023)
New Companies11782108
Companies Visited352636

Looking at the placement data one can say that it is a good college. 

Q:   What is the median package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements?
A: 

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

Q:   Does IIFT Delhi accept CAT scores?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the fee for MBA in IB at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which sector has placed the most number of students during IIFT Kolkata placements?
A: 

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%

Q:   What is the average salary trends witnessed during IIFT Kolkata MBA placements?
A: 

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

Q:   Is it worth choosing IIFT Kolkata for MBA in terms of placement and future scope?
A: 

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+

Q:   Which sector has the highest placement distribution during IIFT Kolkata MBA summer placements?
A: 

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%

Q:   Which has been the most demanding sector during IIFT Kolkata MBA placements?
A: 

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%

 

Q:   How are IIFT Kolkata MBA summer placements?
A: 

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

Q:   How good are the MBA placements at IIFT Kolkata?
A: 

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+

Q:   Which is the top recruiting domain during IIFT Kolkata final placement?
A: 

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%

Q:   Which is the top recruiting domain during IIFT Kolkata summer placements?
A: 

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%

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIFT Kolkata summer placements?
A: 

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%

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Answered 10 months ago

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

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Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 10 months ago

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+

M

Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 10 months ago

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

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 years ago

IIFT Kolkata offers a Master of Business Administration in International Business, which is a flagship program at the institute. The program is designed to cater to the requirements of aspiring international business executives and mid-career professionals. The MBA in International Business at IIFT

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Answered 2 years ago

IIFT Kolkata is one of India's top business schools, consistently ranking among the top 10 B-Schools in the country . However, determining which institute is the best is subjective because it depends on a variety of factors such as course curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, placements, and more.

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