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

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

What is the admission process for MBA at IIFT Kolkata?

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. Thanks

How are MBA placements at IIFT Kolkata?

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.

Which is the best course at IIFT Kolkata?

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.

What are the top Scholarships for MBA at IIFT Kolkata and how to avail them?

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: 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. 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. 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

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Courses and Fees 2026

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers PG and Certificate level courses. Students wanting to take admission can register themselves in different courses as per eligibility. Some of the offered programs are Certificate, MBA/PGDM, Ph.D., etc. Moreover, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata offers various programs in different specialisations as well. Students can check out more course details in the table mentioned below:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)	4.3 L - 21 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CAT
Certificate(3 courses)	75 KGet Fee Details	– / –
Ph.D.(4 courses)	4.7 LGet Fee Details	Exams : IIFT

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Q: What is IIFT cut off?

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: Does IIFT Delhi accept CAT scores?

IIFT Delhi accepts CAT scores for MBA (IB & BA) specialisations. Shortlisted candidates need to pass group discussion and personal interview round. The final selection is done based on overall performance in the selection rounds.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Fee Breakup 2026

A few of the fee components are registration fee, tuition fee, security deposits, hostel and mess charges, and many more. The total fee is INR 75,000 - 20,97,314. It should be noted that all the information mentioned is subject to change and hence, is indicative. Candidates can check out the table mentioned below for more Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fee details:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
MBA/PGDM	-/-	INR 20,97,314	-/-
Certificate	-/-	INR 75,000	-/-

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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+

Aayush Singh

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What is the average package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements?

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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

Pooja Divya

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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

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

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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+