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IIFT Delhi Highlights 2026

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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

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Q:   Is it worth studying at IIFT Delhi?
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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:   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:   What is the IIFT Delhi admission process for MA?
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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.

IIFT Delhi
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4.3/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
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Companies like JP Morgan, Mahindra Group, Airtel, Vodafone, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Amazon, ITC, Loreal, Britannia, Deloitte and many other companies visited and recruited from IIFT.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025
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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 2026

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
MBA/PGDM(8 courses)
17.2 L - 21.8 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : IIFTCAT
M.A.(1 course)
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Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CAT
4.5 L - 4.8 LGet Fee Details
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:   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 there any entrance test for Executive PGDM in IIFT Delhi?
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No, candidates seeking admission to Executive PGDM programmes of IIFT Delhi are not required to take any exam. The institute shortlist candidates based on aggregate in the last qualifying exam (degree course) and work experience. These shortlisted candidates are further called for the group discussion and personal interview round by the institute. The interview round is conducted on the IIFT Delhi campus.

Q:   Does a candidate need to clear sectional IIFT cut offs too?
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Yes, the candidates are required to clear the sectional cut offs of IIFT entrance exam as well for selection to second round of IIFT admission process, which is group discussion or extempore, essay writing and personal interview. The sectional cut offs play an important role in assessing the abilities of a candidates in all subjects – Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and English Comprehension. That is why the institute releases sectional cut offs as well for shortlisting of candidates for the personality assessment round of the MBA admission process. Those who do not meet the sectional cut offs, may not get selected for the group discussion or extempore, essay writing and personal interview round.

IIFT Delhi Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

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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.

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:   How can I get admission to the IIFT Delhi MBA course?
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA admission is 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. Interested candidates must fill out the application for the respective courses on the official website.

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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₹ 20 LPA - 26.5 LPA₹ 17.17 L - 21.82 L#17 NIRF, 2025
₹ 14.74 LPA - 19.21 LPA₹ 20.64 L#40 NIRF, 2025
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₹ 31 LPA₹ 12.6 L#5 NIRF, 2025
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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:   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 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

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Cognizant
Deloitte
Infosys
India Mart
Wipro
Cipla
Axis Bank
YesBank
Goldman Sachs
CapGemini
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Q:   Has IIFT Delhi collaborated with any college or university?
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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 

IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2026

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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. 

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IIFT Delhi Application Process 2026

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Q:   Is IIFT Delhi MBA cutoff released category-wise for admissions?
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Yes, IIFT releases cutoff lists category-wise. The cutoff also varies for MBA-International Business and Business Analytics admission. For General category, the IIFT cut off is higher than that for Reserved category students. For example, IIFT 2022 cut off for General category candidates was 52.75 but for SC/ST candidates, it was 42.75. in 2023, the qualifying cut off was 35 percentile for General-EWS and NC-OBC categories, it is 35 percentile. In addition, for SC/ST/PwD/KashmiriMigrants/Non-Migrants, the IIFT cut offs 2023 was 30 percentile. Read more on IIFT Delhi Cutoff, here.

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.

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IIFT Delhi Rankings 2025

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Publisher202420252026
NIRF1517– / –
Business Today7– / –– / –
Outlook– / –– / –8
QS World University Rankings– / –– / –301
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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 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 it worth doing MBA from IIFT Delhi?
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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 IIFT Delhi famous for?
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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.

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