How costly is IIFT MBA in Kolkata?

As per external sources, the course fee for MBA at IIFT Kolkata is in between INR 8.3 Lacs to INR 21 lakh. For more clarity, students can check the table presented below: Course Total Tuition Fee* MBA INR 8.3 Lacs to INR 21 lakh

What is the salary trend witnessed during IIFT Kolkata placements?

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

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

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.

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Q: Can I join IIFT Kolkata directly?

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: Can I get IIFT Kolkata, MBA with a 91 percentile in CAT?

Yes, you can apply for the MBA programme at IIFT Kolkata with a 91 percentile in CAT. The expected cutoff for IIFT Kolkata is 95 percentile and above for the general category . However, the cutoffs may vary each year based on the category of the students. You can also check Shiksha website for the same.

Q: Is IIFT Kolkata good for MBA?

Sure, IIFT Kolkata is good for MBA. It also considered as the one among the top for pursuing MBA in India. The avearge pacakage received for the students is about 24lakhs per annum and the highest goes for about 48 Lacs per annum. The admission is done through the CAT examination. The students required a aggregation of minimum 50 percent in the under graduation.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 & Fees 2025

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata provides PG and Certificate level courses to the interested students. The college offers courses in Business & Management Studies. Furthermore, some Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata courses have several specialisations to choose from. Candidates aspiring to take admission to courses can refer to the following table presenting the course-wise eligibility and fee details:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	8.3 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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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata Fee Structure

The students must check out the fees for their desired courses and specialisations before taking admissions. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata fee consists of different components, such as the tuition fees, registration fees, security deposits, etc. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fee structure is as per the official website and is subject to change. Check out the following table for more details:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
MBA/PGDM	NA	INR 8,25,000 to 20,97,314	NA
Ph.D.	INR 30,000	INR 4,70,000	NA
Certificate	NA	INR 75,000	NA

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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Courses2 years-30 months

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Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT

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Oct '25	MBA/PGDM (Executive- International Business) Last date for payment of 1st installment of feeOngoing
5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card download
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam

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3 Courses4 months

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15 Nov '25	Certificate (4 months Online - Global Trade Logistics and Port Operations) Last date to apply
15 Dec '25	Certificate (4 months Online - Export Import Management) Last date to apply

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

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.

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2024

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.

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Certificate programme in import export management - Batch of 2024

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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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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2026

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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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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

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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How are the placements at IIFT Kolkata?

Answered 6 months ago

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?

Answered 6 months ago

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

Contributor-Level 9

What is the stipend offered during IIFT Kolkata summer placements?

Answered 6 months 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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Is it worth choosing IIFT Kolkata for MBA in terms of placement and future scope?

Answered 6 months 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 9

How good are the MBA placements at IIFT Kolkata?

Answered 6 months 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+