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IIFT Delhi MA Courses & Fees 2025: Seats, Eligibility & Selection, Application Process

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IIFT Delhi M.A.
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IIFT Delhi MA (Economics) Specialization in Trade and Finance interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held from Jul 21 to Jul 25, 2025. Further, the course will commence in Aug 2025.

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IIFT Delhi MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
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IIFT Delhi MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi offers MA in Economics as a full-time degree course to impart advanced knowledge in the Economics field. Admission to the course is subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria and performance in the Objective Aptitude & Descriptive Test. IIFT Delhi applications for the MA course are accepted via online mode.

IIFT Delhi MA Admission 2025: Fee, Seat Intake, Eligibility & Selection

During the course semesters, the subjects taught are Major theoretical models in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics. In the last two semesters, the course focuses on International Economics and Finance and on preparing students on excellent trade policy and key strategies on trade issues. Some quick highlights related to the IIFT Delhi MA course are mentioned below:

Particulars	Statistics
Course duration	2 years (4 semesters)
Education mode	Full-time
Seats	30
Selection	Objective Aptitude Test & Descriptive Test
Minimum qualification	Graduation
Education mode	Full-time
Application mode	Online

The table below mentions the basic eligibility criteria and fee for admission to the IIFT Delhi MA course:

MA Economics
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria	Total Fee
Trade & Finance	Graduation with Maths/ Economics as a subject with a minimum aggregate of 55%	INR 3.6 lakh

NOTE: The above-mentioned information is as per past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.1L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CAT

Graduation score50%

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

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 to apply for MA in IIFT Delhi?

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:

Visit the official website of IIFT to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 3.5 L
One-time Payment	₹ 5 K
Other Fees	₹ 10 K
Total fee	₹ 3.65 L

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IIFT Delhi M.A.
Admission dates 2025

Dates	Past Events
Aug '25	M.A. (Economics) Specialization in Trade and Finance Commencement of the ProgrammeTentative
21 Jul '25 - 25 Jul '25	M.A. (Economics) Specialization in Trade and Finance Interview of Shortlisted Candidates

IIFT Delhi
Application process 2025

The IIFT Delhi application process is carried out in online mode. The application fee is not refundable. Incomplete applications are not considered after the prescribed date. Candidates must make sure to share the correct and valid email address in the form as most of the intimations are given via mail by the Institute. IIFT registration is a four-step process as mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA i.e (https://iift.nta.nic.in) to apply online for IIFT admission 2025.

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

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

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

IIFT Delhi MA Application Process 2025: Important Documents

Candidates are required to carry the below-mentioned documents when applying for IIFT Delhi admission 2025:

Attested copy of all academic mark sheets/certificates (Class 10, 12 & Graduation)
Aadhaar card
Passport-size photograph
Category certificate (if applicable)

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022

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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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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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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Anonymous

M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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Anonymous

M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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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IIFT Delhi M.A. FAQs

IIFT Delhi MA Admission FAQs

Q. What is the eligibility for IIFT Delhi MA Economics?

A. In order to be eligible for admission in the MA Economics course at IIFT Delhi, an aspirant must meet the eligibility criteria. Thus, the candidate must have done graduation with Maths/ Economics as a subject with a minimum aggregate of 55% from a recognised university. During form filling and admission confirmation, the original academic certificates and a copy of them have to be provided for verification purposes. Applications of only the candidates with the relevant documents are accepted.

Q. What is the IIFT Delhi selection criteria for MA?

A. Admission to the MA Economics course is entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission are selected based on performance in the Objective Aptitude Test & Descriptive Test. In addition, it is also necessary that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria as prescribed by IIFT Delhi. The seat allotment is carried out after the result declaration of the examination. Some factors such as candidates’ exam scores, category, and reservation policy play a crucial role during the seat allotment procedure.

Q. How to apply for MA at IIFT Delhi?

A. Eligible candidates can apply for MA in IIFT Delhi by registering and submitting the application form. The application procedure is online. Updates related to the application are given through the email ID as shared during registration. Below-mentioned steps can be followed to register and submit the form:

Visit the official website of NTA i.e (https://iift.nta.nic.in) to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.

Q. What is the fees of IIFT Delhi MA Economics course?

A. Candidates have to pay some amount of fee after selection to confirm the seat. The table given below mentions the fee components along with the amount for the IIFT Delhi MA course:

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 fee is as per the IIFT website.
For SC/ST and PWD candidates – 50% concession in tuition fee.

Q. How many seats are there in IIFT for MA Economics?

A. The seat intake for MA Economics is 30 as per the information available on IIFT official website (iift.ac.in). Candidates are admitted in accordance with the same. If the seat intake is revised, then the same shall be updated through its website. For any more details on seat intake, candidates can directly visit the institute’s campus in person or visit its official website.

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