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IIFT Kolkata MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Admission 2025, Fees, Eligibility

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Last updated on 11 Dec '25

IIFT Kolkata MBA/PGDM
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The CAT 2026 registration window is expected to open in Aug 2026, for the MBA course.

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IIFT Kolkata MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
IIFT Kolkata MBA/PGDM Popular courses
IIFT Kolkata MBA/PGDM Fees details 2026
IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission Dates 2025
IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?
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IIFT Kolkata MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

The institute offers full-time, weekend and online MBA programme. IIFT MBA course is a development in international marketing on the one hand and the significant effect of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, calls for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. To know the eligibility and selection criteria for MBA programme students can check 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.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 21L

Median Package₹ 25L

Eligibility Criteria

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CAT

Graduation score50%

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

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.

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 20.97 L
Total fee	₹ 20.97 L

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IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission Dates 2025

Students can check IIFT Kolkata admission dates 2025 from below:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Jun '26	MBA/PGDM (IB) Commencement of ProgrammeTentative
Aug '26-Sep '26	CAT 2026 application processTentative
Nov '26	CAT 2026 admit card download Tentative
29 Nov '26	CAT 2026 exam
Dec '26	CAT 2026 result announcementTentative

Dates	Past Events
Apr '26	MBA/PGDM (IB) Final result of selected candidatesTentative
Mar '26	MBA/PGDM (IB) Group Discussion and InterviewTentative

IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

The IIFT Kolkata application process is carried out in online mode. The application fee is not refundable. Incomplete applications are not considered after the prescribed date. 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. From 2025, the institute will grant MBA course admission based on CAT score. Thus, the candidates are required to complete the CAT application process. Aspirants may have to apply through the IIFT website as well. Further, the IIFT registration is a four-step process as mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA i.e. (https://iift.nta.nic.in) to apply online for IIFT MBA admission.

Step 2: Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.

Step 3: Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.

Step 4: Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.

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IIFT Kolkata MBA Application Fee 2025

The application fee for the CAT entrance exam is mentioned below:

Course	Application Fee
General/EWS/NC-OBC	INR 2,400
SC, ST and PwD	INR 1,200

IIFT Kolkata MBA Application Process 2025: Important Documents

Candidates are required to carry the below-mentioned documents when applying for IIFT Kolakata MBA admission:

Filled in CV Form
Attested copy of all academic mark sheets/certificates (Class 10, 12 & Graduation)
Copy of all Passport pages having official entries
An undertaking that the candidate has not appeared for any MBA entrance examination for that year such as CAT/XAT/IIFT, etc.
Two letters of recommendation. Preferably, one of these should be written by a current supervisor or manager.
The Indian nationals who are living, working, or studying abroad should produce with the application a certificate from the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of the country where the candidate is currently based, stating that the candidate has been resident in that country continuously for a period of not less than 18 months as on 31st December of the admission year.

Check below video on IIFT admission process for MBA IB:

IIFT Kolkata MBA Cut-Off 2025

IIFT Kolkata will now release the cutoff list as per the applicant's CAT scores for the 2024-2026 batch. Thus, the past cutoff lists may not be very relevant. Candidates can still check out the 2019 IIFT cutoff (General-All India):

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IIFT Kolkata MBA/PGDM
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360

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
MBA in International Business	240
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	60
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management	60

IIFT Kolkata MBA Placements

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.

An increase of nearly 84% was observed in the domestic highest package offered during placements 2023 when compared to 2022. The table below showcases the key highlights of IIFT Kolkata placements for the past two years:

Parameter	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package (domestic)	INR 46.50 LPA	INR 85.40 LPA
Highest package (international)	INR 80 LPA	INR 76.50 LPA
Average package	INR 25.16 LPA	INR 29.10 LPA
Median package	INR 24 LPA	INR 26.50 LPA
Total recruiters	82	108
New recruiters	26	36
PPO	34%	39%
International offers	NA	17+

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 23 May 2025Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best for Business education.

Placements: Around 80–90 percent of students were placed in our course. The highest package offered in our course was 75 LPA, and the average package was around 25 LPA. Top recruiters in our course were Accenture, Adani, HSBC, etc. The top roles offered in our course were business executive.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were awesome. Wi-Fi facility was available in the hostel and campus. Modern computer labs and a central library were present. Hostel quality was also very good. A sports complex was also present, and medical facilities were available.

Faculty: The teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of our faculty members was extremely good. The course curriculum was relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester examinations depended upon students’ preparation. Around 85 percent of students passed the semester exam.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2026

4.6

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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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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

4.2

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

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My review of this college.

Placements: We got full assistance from the placement cell during the placement process. Last year, around 90% of our seniors got placed in well-reputed companies. The highest package secured by a student of our college is 80 LPA and the average package is 18 LPA. The frequent recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, L&T, Berger paints, Oyo, GSK, Aditya Birla, etc. Internship opportunities are provided in many large corporate, multinational domestic, and international companies. Some students get a stipend of 1.5 lakhs per month for their summer internships.

Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are really good. Only the mess fee is not included in the fee structure. The hostel fee for the 2-year course is 1 lakh. Hostels are well-designed. There is a 24x7 electricity and water supply. Rooms are on a twin-sharing basis.

Faculty: Faculty members are shared in both Delhi and Kolkata campuses. Some of the faculty members fly between 2 campuses. Trade-related faculty members are possibly the best in the country. Most faculty members have extensive industrial and academic experience. IIFT follows a trimester system which is a usual pattern across most B-schools. For each course, then at the end of the trimester, there can be a comprehensive assignment submission that entails research on the industry, market entry strategy, etc. Along with that, there is also a written test. The course curriculum throughout the 2 years is quite extensive. Electives are offered in the 2nd year and distributed over 3 semesters. In the first three semesters, apart from focusing on subjects from finance, marketing, states, and strategy, students are introduced to trade. Here trade-related subjects include those dealing with economics, documentation, and operations.

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IIFT Kolkata MBA 2025 FAQs

Q: How are the placements at IIFT Kolkata?

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 trend graph below showcases batch placed trends in the last three years:

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

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

As per the placement report, the average package offered to top 50%, top 25% and top 10% was INR 37 LPA, INR 46.50 LPA and INR 62.60 LPA during placements 2023. The table below showcases the top average package offered in the past three years:

Particulars	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Top 50% average package	NA	INR 29.70 LPA	INR 37 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 25.22 LPA	INR 34.30 LPA	INR 46.50 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 29.14 LPA	INR 41.8 LPA	INR 62.60 LPA

Q: Is IIFT Kolkata a good college?

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.

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

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.

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What is the stipend offered during IIFT Kolkata summer placements?

Answered a year ago

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

Krishnendu Chatterjee

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How good are the MBA placements at IIFT Kolkata?

Answered a year ago

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+

Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a year ago

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+

Dhanya Arora

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a year ago

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%

Pooja Divya

Contributor-Level 10

What is the salary trend witnessed during IIFT Kolkata placements?

Answered a year ago

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