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IIFT Delhi Highlights 2025

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Q:   Do PhD part-time candidates need to visit the IIFT Delhi campus?
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Yes, the part-time PhD course candidates need to visit the IIFT Delhi campus on weekends. The classes are conducted for this course on weekends at the institute. It is necessary that the enrolled candidates take classes and appear for them as per the schedule given by the institute. The schedule is provided by IIFT. It shall be uploaded on its official website (iift.ac.in) as well. Aspirants can also visit the campus in person to enquire regarding the same.

Q:   Is there 100% placement in IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi provides good placements to its studnets. The key highlights of MBA IB and MBA BA placements 2025 are mentioned below: 

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MBA IB Placement Statistics 2025

MBA BA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest international package

INR 123 LPA

INR 60 LPA

Highest domestic package

INR 72 LPA

INR 72 LPA

Average package

INR 31.3 LPA

INR 25.3 LPA

Median package

INR 26 LPA

INR 20 LPA

Total recruiters

135

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Q:   Which sector has been the most demanding during MBA placements at IIFT Delhi?
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Professional services emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribution of 23% during IIFT Delhi MBA placements 2024. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Delhi MBA 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:   Can I get direct admission in IIFT Delhi for MBA?
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Candidates can contact the IIFT Delhi admission office to confirm whether admission is accepted directly through the Management quota or not. This can be confirmed by officials only. Candidates will have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria even in case of direct admissions or any other criterion prescribed by the institute. Aspirants can also visit the IIFT Delhi official website for more information.

IIFT Delhi
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Top recruiting companies for our course are Goldman Sachs, JPMC, Uniliver, Bajaj Auto, Godrej, Tata Sky, LDC and Airtel.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022
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Review of M.A. Economics in the specialisation of trade and finance at this college.
Placements: HSBC, A.T. Kearney, Oliver Wyman, and Thomson Reuters are the top reputing firms in the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Some searching and consulting firms took part in the drives of the college. Our institution is known for its good placement record.
Infrastructure: It has the most enthusiastic and energetic environment, which induces the positive mindset of the students. Student unions are strongly supported by the college management, and they help them while they are involved in some socially responsible activities. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is known for its excellence in academic coaching.
Faculty: Regular academic classes are handled by professional teachers. They have experience up to 5-6 years. Mostly teachers deliver the content in the form of case studies and to get better knowledge about sessions. At the end of the sessions, they allot some time to ask our doubts.
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Overall best College for M.A. in Economics Course.
Placements: IIFT has a history of 97% placements. Companies such as JP Morgan Case, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, and others come to our college for placement. Many companies who visit our campus only go to IIMs A, B, and C. The average wage was 17 LPA. The national maximum pay will be 26 LPA. Top positions include Statistical Analyst and Research Associate. 95% of students receive internship opportunities.
Infrastructure: IIFT has excellent infrastructure. The college has a dynamic campus. Students and faculty have access to Wi-Fi on the college campus. Students have access to labs and libraries that are fully equipped. The college classrooms were well-equipped with appropriate facilities and excellent teaching tools. There was also a restaurant at the college.
Faculty: IIFT boasts some of the greatest financial students. It has well-trained teachers. Live events, initiatives, and other forms of educational presentations are included. We often communicate with major industry professionals. The curriculum is industry-ready. The semester exam is easy to pass, with a 73% passing rate.
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College has good faculty for our course.
Placements: For the Master's in Economics, there were decent placement opportunities available for the students. Our college has a developed placement process. The average package offered is about 3-5 LPA. Most of the students get placements in the economics research and development fields.
Infrastructure: IIFT Delhi has really good infrastructure for the students. The quality of the facilities available at our college is of good quality. College Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, and sports facilities are available on the campus. Students receive proper support from the college management.
Faculty: The course curriculum of this institute is relevant and makes students industry-ready. The teachers are really well qualified and knowledgeable. They offer good teaching to the students and make them capable. College exams are of moderate difficulty.
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Review of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi.
Placements: There is immense placement support provided by the placement in charge and college management. They arrange on-campus drives throughout the year. Companies keep on recruiting our students throughout the academic year. The average salary package offered by recruiters is around 3.4 LPA - 4.1 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our college has a peaceful and stress-free environment. They provide huge support and show interest in sports.
Faculty: All our teachers are extremely good at teaching. They extremely go beyond the syllabus and teach us all concepts in an understandable way. It is easy to pass exams because our teachers help us by providing important notes, keynotes, and hints which are easier to study.
Other: Our college conducts more than three events every year. In such events, we are able to learn a lot of technical skills like starting from preparing a posture to making promotions videos for such events.
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College has really good infrastructure and faculty for our course.
Placements: This institute offers very good placements opportunities to its students. Around 40–45% of the students gets placed at this college. The average package offered was between 4-6 LPA. Top recruiters at this college were Genpact, Deloitte, Accenture, Citi Bank, Axitra, etc. Top roles offered were economics, finance analyst, business associate, etc.
Infrastructure: IIFT has a very good infrastructure. College has a lively campus. The campus of the college has Wi-Fi for the students and teachers. Labs and libraries are available for the students with all the necessary stuff. Classrooms of the college were having proper furniture and projectors for better explanation. A canteen facility was also available in the college.
Faculty: Of course, the teachers of our college are really helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable in our course. The teaching quality at this college was very good. Teachers were explaining all the topics in detail. The course curriculum of the college was relevant and made students industry-ready. Semester exams at this college were of a moderately difficult level.
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The quality of the offered facilities and faculty was good enough at IIFT Delhi.
Placements: At the IIFT MBA, students gets multiple placements opportunities. Every year, around 60–65% of the students get placements in our college. The average package offered at the college was between 5-7 LPA. The top recruiting companies were CITI India, TCS, Indegene, Infosys, etc. The top roles offered at the college were analyst, associate, HR, and program management.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the IIFT was good for the MBA programme. All the necessary facilities were offered in the MBA programme. Wi-Fi was available on the entire campus. The labs and library of the college were good. Hostel facilities were also available for the students. Mess and canteen food were good to eat.
Faculty: The faculty of the college was helpful, qualified and knowledgeable about our course. IIFT has experienced faculty members for the MBA programme. This course curriculum was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the IIFT were not very easy to pass.
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IIFT Delhi Courses and Fees 2025

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MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
17.2 L - 21.8 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : IIFTCAT
M.A.(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CAT
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Graduation : 50 %
Certificate(7 courses)
75 K - 1.4 LGet Fee Details
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Ph.D.(1 course)
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Q:   Is there any seat reservation policy followed for MBA at IIFT?
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Yes, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade reserves a percentage of seats for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD categories. In addition, seat allotment for these categories can be done as per the norms of the Government of India. The institute also releases a separate cutoff list for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. Candidates can check below the category-wise IIFT Delhi MBA seat reservation percentage:

  • SC: 15%
  • ST: 7.5%
  • OBC-NCL: 27%
  • PwD: 5%
Q:   Is it expensive to study Executive PGDM from IIFT Delhi?
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The total Executive PGDM course fee is cumulative of several fee components, including tuition fee, security deposit, alumni fee, library charges, etc. Some of the fee components may be refundable. Tabulated below is the IIFT Delhi fee for Executive PGDM programmes:

Executive PGDM Course

Total Fee*

EPGD-GHRM

INR 4.5 lakh

EPGDIB

INR 4.85 lakh

NOTE: The given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q:   Does IIFT Delhi accept CAT scores?
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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:   Is IIFT Delhi hard to get?
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is hard to get admission. The institute offers admission based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT and IIFT. Candidates who are willing to get admission must take part in the IIFT Delhi admission process before the last date of application. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade admission process begin with the online application. 

IIFT Delhi Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

8 Courses11 months-30 months
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: IIFT, CAT
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29 Nov '26
CAT 2026 exam
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Q:   How can candidates join IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi's admission process is both merit-based as well as entrance-based. For MBA, candidates are required to clear the IIFT entrance examination which is conducted by NTA on behalf of IIFT. For clearing this exam, candidates must practice the IIFT question papers and must give the IIFT mock test . For the remaining postgraduate programmes, admission is merit-based. For Ph.D. the admission is done based on a written test and an interview round conducted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Candidates must follow a predefined admission process to get admission to various courses at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Q:   Can I take direct admission to IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi does not admit candidates directly. It is important for the candidates to take the course-specific entrance examination. For the certificate and Executive PGDM courses, the candidates have to participate in group discussions and personal interview rounds. It must be noted that the given details are as per the information available from multiple sources. Hence, is indicative. Candidates are visit the institute campus in person or the official website for more information on direct admissions.

Q:   What is the IIFT Delhi application process for Executive MBA/PGDM?
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Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register and submit their applications. The application procedure is carried out online. Aspirants can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for Executive PGDM at IIFT Delhi:

  1. Visit the official website of NTA i.e (iift.nta.nic.in) to apply online for IIFT admission 2024.
  2. Register and share the correct and valid email address in the form as most of the intimations are given via mail by the Institute.
  3. Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
  4. Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
  5. Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.
Q:   How to apply for MA in IIFT Delhi?
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Candidates with a valid BA/or equivalent degree with Maths/ Economics as a subject and at least 55% aggregate can apply for MA in IIFT Delhi. Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the admission form. The application fee is INR 2,500 for the General category or INR 1,000 for the Reserved category for PG courses at IIFT Delhi. This fee is, however, as per past years’ data and may vary. The steps mentioned below can be followed to register and submit the application:

  1. Visit the official website of IIFT 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 photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
  4. Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.
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IIFT Delhi vs Other Universities- Which is better?

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MBA/PGDM
M.A.
Executive MBA/PGDM
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₹ 20 LPA - 26.5 LPA₹ 17.17 L - 21.82 L#17 NIRF, 2025
₹ 13 LPA - 15 LPA₹ 21.45 L#43 NIRF, 2025
₹ 14.74 LPA - 19.21 LPA₹ 20.64 L#40 NIRF, 2025
₹ 30 LPA - 32.85 LPA₹ 16 L - 26.1 L#20 NIRF, 2025
₹ 18 LPA₹ 28 L#33 NIRF, 2025
₹ 21.65 LPA - 26.2 LPA₹ 18.67 L#9 NIRF, 2025
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Q:   How are IIFT Delhi placements as compared with other top MBA institutes?
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Refer the below-mentioned table for IIFT Delhi MBA placement statistics 2024 as compared with the other top MBA institutes placement statistics:

Institute Name

MBA Highest Package (2024)

MBA Average Package (2024)

IIFT Delhi

Domestic: INR 75.6 LPA

International: 85.4 LPA

INR 27.3 LPA

FMS Delhi

INR 123 LPA

INR 34.1 LPA

MDI Gurgaon

INR 63.3 LPA

INR 25.5 LPA

XLRI Jamshedpur

Domestic: INR 75 LPA

INR 29.89 LPA

Note: FMS Delhi data is of 2023 as official placement report 2024 is not released.

Q:   Which is better between IIFT Delhi and IIM Kozhikode?
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Both the colleges as per our comparison are at par on almost all the parameters we chose. But if you have a keen interest in studying International Business, IIFT Delhi is the best college you can opt for. It prepares you for International exposure and also gives you many opportunities in terms of placements outside India. It specialises in International Business and so it makes it the best B-school for International Business. But if you’re looking for an MBA in General Management, IIM Kozhikode is hands down better than IIFT in every aspect. It ranks much higher than IIFT as per all the rankings over the last few years.
Q:   Which one should I choose for PhD in Management, IIFT Delhi or IIT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi offers PhD courses in the streams of Management and Economics, while IIT Delhi offers PhD in Management only. Both institutes offer doctoral-level courses in full-time and part-time modes. The total tuition fee for the PhD programmes is INR 2.5 Lacs at IIFT Delhi as per the unofficial sources. Further, the highest package offered to PhD in Management at IIT Delhi is recorded to be INR 17.75 Lacs and INR 23 Lacs at IIFT Delhi for PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Check the full comparison between the PhD courses offered at both institutes here.

IIFT Delhi Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
26 LPA
M.A.
12 LPA

Top Recruiters

ACCENTURE
Cognizant
Deloitte
Infosys
India Mart
Wipro
Cipla
Axis Bank
YesBank
Goldman Sachs
CapGemini
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Q:   Who are the top recruiters during IIFT Delhi placements?
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Some of the top recruiters that visited during IIF Delhi placements 2025 were Accenture, EY, ITC, Phillips and PwC.

Q:   What is the salary of an MBA after graduating from IIFT Delhi?
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108 companies visited the campus during the IIFT placements of 2023 for MBA IB. The highest domestic package offered in 2022 was INR 76.5 LPA. The highest international package offered in 2023 was INR 85.4 LPA. The average package in 2023 stood at INR 29.1 LPA. 

Q:   What is the placement trend witnessed during IIFT Delhi MA Economics placements?
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The placement trend witnessed during IIFT Delhi MA Economics placements over the past three years is presented below:

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MA Economics Placement Statistics (2023)

MA Economics Placement Statistics (2024)

MA Economics Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest package

INR 24 LPA

INR 24 LPA

INR 24 LPA

Average package

INR 12 LPA

INR 14 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

INR 13 LPA

INR 12 LPA

Q:   Is IIFT Delhi good in terms of placements?
A: 

IIFT Delhi is one of the leading Management Institutes in India and provides good placements. During the MBA IB and MBA BA placements 2025, overall highest package offered was INR 123 LPA and 72 LPA.

MBA IB and MBA BA median package recorded in 2025 was 26 LPA and 20 LPA.

IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Who is eligible for IIFT scholarship?
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The IIFT Delhi scholarship eligibility criteria is decided by the university. For scholarships like Need Based Scholarship Scheme, the eligibility criteria is students of MBA (IB) full time course who have taken a loan and whose family income is less than INR 6 LPA can apply for this scholarship. For various other scholarship eligibility criteria please visit the official website of the university.

Q:   Does IIFT Delhi offer scholarships to students?
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Yes, IIFT Delhi offers scholarships to postgraduate students. Those students who have filled the IIFT entrance exam application form can look for the university fee and if they find the fee a little high, they can apply for scholarships after they get admission. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are Need-Based Scholarship Scheme, Scholarships offered by the Government of India, Scholarships offered by Other Organizations, and others. 

Q:   Does IIFT Delhi offer fellowship to PhD students?
A: 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi offers INR 15,000 a fellowship for the first two years of the course/work. Only a few candidates are selected for such fellowships. Hence, it is crucial that the aspirant meets the criteria set by the institute to avail it. Further, it must be noted that the given fellowship amount is as per past years’ data and from unofficial sources. Thus, is subject to changes. Aspirants can visit the IIFT Delhi website (iift.ac.in) or the campus for more details fellowships for PhD at IIFT Delhi.

Q:   Is a fellowship offered to PhD students at IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi offers INR 15,000 as the fellowship for the first two years of the degree course/work. The fellowship is given to some selected candidates only. The mentioned fellowship amount is as per the past years’ data. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For more information, candidates can visit the IIFT Delhi website (iift.ac.in).

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IIFT Delhi Application Process 2025

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Q:   How many seats are available for MA at IIFT Delhi?
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The seat intake for the MA Economics in IIFT Delhi is 30. The mentioned seat availability is as per the data available on the IIFT website. After the selection rounds, candidates are admitted in accordance with the seat intake. In case the seat intake is revised, the same will be updated on the IIFT website as well. To find out more details on the seat reservation policy, or the seat intake, candidates can also visit the institute’s campus in person.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi is accepting CAT score for admission to MBA (IB & BA) courses for the 2024-2026 batch. Moreover, the IIFT Delhi 2024 application form is expected to be released in the 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. Aspirants shall keep checking the IIFT Delhi official website to stay updated.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for MBA at IIFT Delhi?
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IIFT Delhi accepts CAT score for admission to MBA (IB & BA). CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on Nov 29. IIFT Delhi applications are available online. The applications are closed. The institute has released the GDPI schedule.

Q:   How to apply for IIFT Delhi MBA course?
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IIFT Delhi 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.

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IIFT Delhi Rankings 2025

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Q:   Is IIFT Delhi Tier 1 or Tier 2 Institute?
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is one of the Tier 1 institute.  It consistently ranks among the top B-schools in India, with strong placement records and a reputation for excellence in international business education. The deemed-to-be University is accredited by AACSB and with A Grade by NAAC. IIFT Delhi is ranked 63rd by QS Ranking 2025 for MBA,  7th by India Today 2024 for MBA and 15th by NIRF 2024 under the Management category.

Q:   What is the IIFT Delhi ranking for its MBA course?
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IIFT Delhi is one of the top MBA institutes in the country. In 2024, the institute has received good ranking from different ranking bodies. Mentioned below are the ranking bodies along with IIFT 2024 rankings:

  • NIRF '24: 15
  • Times: 07
  • Business Today: 07
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Q:   How are classes conducted for IIFT Delhi certificate courses?
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Classes for the certificate courses are conducted at the IIFT campus on weekends. Candidates should be present for the classes. The classes take place on Saturday from 3 to 7 pm and Sunday from 9 to 6 pm. This information is further as per the IIFT Delhi official website. In case of any change in the mentioned schedule, the same shall be updated on the website or intimidated to the candidates over email.

Q:   How is the infrastructure of IIFT Delhi?
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers various facilities to postgraduate students. Currently, over 60 students are residing in the newly constructed hostel. IIFT has computer centres and offers various other facilities to the students. One of the major USPs of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) is its Foreign Trade library which is a knowledge bank for several resources in the field of WTO-related issues, Foreign Trade, Management, and others. IIFT's library has 84,000 volumes and subscribes to around 800 journals. There are 17,581 bound periodicals and 255 periodicals. 

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IIFT Delhi FAQs

Q:   Is IIFT Delhi good for MBA?
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is one of the top Management institutes in the country. It has grabbed #15 rank in the NIRF 2024 rankings in the Management category. The overall the highest and average stipend offered (for two months) during IIFT Delhi summer placement 2025 for the MBA IB batch of 2024-26 stood at INR 6 Lacs and INR 2.73 lakh, respectively. Moreover, the Sales and Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain. Furthermore, in the MBA BA batch of 2024-26, the highest and average stipend stood at INR 4 Lacs and INR 1.42 lakh, respectively.

Q:   What is the cut off score for IIFT Delhi?
A: 

IIFT Delhi admission 2023 was based on candidates' performance in the IIFT entrance exam. Shortlisting of candidates for IIFT Delhi admission is done based on marks scored by them in the entrance exam. A minimum cut off is fixed for this purpose. The minimum cut off varies from one year to another. IIFT cut offs are different for different category students. Candidates who meet the admission cut off are selected for Extempore and PI rounds. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the IIFT Delhi cutoff 2023 for the MBA course: 

Category

Sectional Cutoff (Percentile)

Overall Cut off (Marks)

General

40

40.5

General-EWS/ OBC-NCL

35

33

SC/ ST/ PwD/ Kashmiri Migrants/ Non-Migrants

30

25.5

Q:   What is the cost of studying MA at IIFT Delhi?
A: 

There are multiple components included in the total course fee of the two-year MA in IIFT Delhi. As of now, the institute is offering MA in Economics only. After the selection process, candidates need to pay a sum of fees to confirm their seat. The table given below further mentions the fee component and amount:

Fee Components

Amount (for 2 years)

Tuition Fees (fees might include components other than tuition fees)

INR 3.60 Lakh

One-time Payment

INR 5,000

NOTE:

  • The above-mentioned is the latest Fees is as per the website.
  • For SC/ST and PWD candidates – 50% concession in tuition fee.
Q:   How are IIFT Delhi placements for MA Economics programme?
A: 

IIFT Delhi is good for MA Economics in terms of placements. The overall highest package recorded during placements 2025 was 24 LPA. The average and median package was 12 LPA. Research roles followed by Publicy Policy and Data Analyst roles were offered during MA Economics summer placements for the 2024-26 batch.

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

Consulting followed by Finance were the top most domains with placement distribution of 22% and 21% duing IIFT MBA IB placements 2025. For MBA BA, IT/Analytics was the top domain with placement distribution of 28%. It was followed by Sales & Marketing domain with 27% distribution.

Q:   Is it worth doing MBA from IIFT Delhi?
A: 

IIFT Delhi is ranked 24 among top MBA institutes in the country as per the NIRF 2022 rankings. Read about more MBA Colleges in Delhi. The institute also has a good placements record for MBA candidates. Moreover, during the IIFT Delhi 2022 MBA (IB) placements, the highest domestic and international offered were INR 75.6 LPA and INR 85.4 LPA, respectively. The median package offered was INR 29.1 LPA. To know more about MBA at IIFT Delhi, Click Here.

Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIFT Delhi MA Economics placements?
A: 

The salary package offered during IIFT Delhi MA Economics placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars

MA Economics Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 24 LPA

Average package

INR 12 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Q:   How are IIFT Delhi summer placements?
A: 

The key highlights of IIFT summer placements for the MBA IB and MBA BA programs are presented below:

Particulars

MBA IB Summer Placements 2024-26 Batch

MBA BA Summer Placements 2024-26 Batch

Highest international stipend

INR 6 lakh

NA

Highest domestic stipend

INR 4.5 lakh

INR 4 lakh

Average stipend

INR 2.73 lakh

INR 1.41 lakh

Median stipend

INR 2.5 lakh

INR 1.1 lakh

Number of recruiters

105

30

Note: The stipend offered are for two-month duration.

Q:   Is it worth studying at IIFT Delhi?
A: 

Yes, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is worth studying as the university is a very high-ranked one. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade infrastructure is also very good. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is ranked four by The Times 2023 for MBA. The Deemed-to-be University is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and with A Grade by NAAC. The placements offered to the students are also very good. The university infrastructure is good and is built in such a way that it offers various facilities to students. Hence, it is worth studying at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Q:   What are the job opportunities after MBA from IIFT Delhi?
A: 

After completing MBA from IIFT Delhi, the degree holders can make a career in the respective domains as per the specialisation. Some of the top MBA jobs after completing the programme are listed below with an average salary offer:

MBA jobs

Average Package

Product Manager

INR 15 LPA

Data Analytics Manager

INR 14 LPA

Project Manager

INR 13 LPA

Infrastructure Manager

INR 11 LPA

Risk Manager

INR 10 LPA

Marketing Manager

INR 10 LPA

Sales Manager

INR 10 LPA

NOTE: The mentioned salary packages are as per unofficial sources. Hence, may vary.

Read more about MBA programme career prospects.

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

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Delhi MBA 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 IIFT Delhi admission process for MA?
A: 

Candidates taking IIFT Delhi admission to MA Economics course need to take the entrance exam. The selection is based on scores in Objective Aptitude Test and Descriptive Test. Candidates must meet the course eligibility criteria. The institute shortlist and selects candidates based on the exam score. Some other important factors in the selection are exam scores, category, and reservation policy play a crucial role during the seat allotment procedure.

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

The median package recorded during IIFT MBA IB placements 2025 was 26 LPA. MBA BA median package in 2025 was 20 LPA. Further, MA Economics students received median package of 12 LPA in 2025.

 
Q:   Are admissions open at IIFT Delhi?
A: 

IIFT Delhi admission is open for 2025 session. Interested candidates have to apply online on the institute's website. The institute offers admission IIFT shortlists candidates for MBA (IB and BA) programmes based on CAT scores. For other courses, such as MA and PhD, the institute shall continue to conduct entrance exams.

Q:   What is the application fee to apply for the IIFT Delhi PhD course?
A: 

Candidates applying for the IIFT Delhi PhD course need to pay the application fee. The fee must be paid within the due date to submit the application successfully. Find below the category-wise registration fee:

Category

Application Fee

General

INR 2,500

SC/ST/PwD

INR 1,250

NOTE: The above-given application fee is as per unofficial sources. Hence, may vary.

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

IIFT Delhi MBA IB and MBA BA placements highlights 2025 are mentioned below: 

Particulars

MBA IB Placement Statistics 2025

MBA BA Placement Statistics 2025

Highest international package

INR 123 LPA

INR 60 LPA

Highest domestic package

INR 72 LPA

INR 72 LPA

Average package

INR 31.3 LPA

INR 25.3 LPA

Median package

INR 26 LPA

INR 20 LPA

Total recruiters

135

25

Q:   What is the IIFT Delhi famous for?
A: 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in 1963. The Deemed-to-be University is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). IIFT Delhi, through various departments, offers doctoral, postgraduate, Certificate and various other courses to students. The courses are offered across Management and various other streams. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is famous for its placements and scholarships. The accepted entrance exam for admission to MBA is IIFT. Candidates must carfeully study the IIFT exam pattern and give the exams accordingly.

Q:   How to get a seat in PhD at IIFT Delhi?
A: 

IIFT Delhi admit candidates to PhD courses based on merit in the written examination conducted by the institute. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are further required to participate in the personal interview round. The final selection for PhD at IIFT Delhi is further done based on overall performance in the exam and the interview round. Selected candidates can further confirm their seats by paying the required fee amount.

Q:   Where are IIFT Delhi alumni placed?
A: 

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of IIFT students. The function-wise OOFT Delhi alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Q:   Has IIFT Delhi collaborated with any college or university?
A: 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has collaborated with various colleges, organisations, and universities. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has signed MoUs with various industries, organisations, and companies. Some of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade collaborations are mentioned below:

IIFT Delhi Collaborations
The Educational Institution Belarus State Economic UniversityThe Institute of Export & International TradeBritish Teaching University in Georgia
The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia 
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