“Dreaming of a global career? Your journey to the world of international business starts with IIFT.”

A complete guide to IIFT campuses, cutoffs, fees, placements, admission process, eligibility, documents required, highest package, average package, seat matrix, important dates and how to apply online for IIFT 2026.

About IIFT-

IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) is a top-tier, government B-school under the Ministry of Commerce known for its flagship MBA(International Business) Programme. It is one of India’s most prestigious institutes specializing in international trade, global supply chain, export-import management, and cross border business strategy.

For the MBA 2026-28 batch, IIFT continues to attract top recruiting companies across Consulting, BFSI, FMCG, E-commerce, Global Trade sectors.

IIFT Campuses-

1.     IIFT DELHICampus 2026

•  Located in Qutub Institutional Area

• Smart classrooms, trading labs, Bloomberg terminals

• Strongest alumni base and recruiter connect

• Popular specializations: IB, Marketing, Finance

2.     IIFT KOLKATA Campus 2026

•  Modern academic block, digital library, dedicated hostels

•  Similar curriculum and opportunities as Delhi campus

• Growing recruiter base

3.     IIFT KAKINADA MBA 2026

• Rapidly developing infrastructure

• Modern classrooms, hostel blocks, sports zones

• Follows the same academic structure as Delhi and Kolkata

MBA Programmes Offered for 2026 Batch-

• MBA (International Business) – Flagship 2-year programme

• MBA in Business Analytic (Campus-specific)

• Executive MBA (for working professionals)

• Certificate courses in Trade, Logistics, Finance (varies annually)

IIFT 2026 Admission Process (Updated for 2026 Batch)

Eligibility (2026 batch)-

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

• Final year students eligible

• No minimum percentage officially mandated (following recent patterns)

Selection Method (Expected for 2026 Batch)-

• Recent admission cycles used CAT scores for shortlisting. For 2026 admissions, the same pattern will follow

• Weightage likely similar to recent years-

• CAT 2025 score

• WAT (if applicable)

• GD/PI roun

• Profile score: Work experience, academics, gender diversity

IIFT 2026 Important Dates-

• Application Starts- 17 October 2025

• Last date to Apply- 08 December 2025

• Shortlisting- Jan 2026 (tentative) 

• GDPI Rounds- Feb- March 2026 (tentative)

• Final Results- April 2026 (tentative)

• Academic session Begins- July 2026 (tentative)

IIFT Application Process 2026-

How to apply for IIFT 2026-

1. Visit the official IIFT admissions portal

2. Register via email and phone number

3. Fill personal, academic and work experience details

4. Select campus preferences

5. Upload photo, signature, certificates

6. Pay application fee online. The application fees are generally 3,000 for General/OBC/EWS, 1,500 for SC/ST/PwDfor MBA-IB, while MBA-BA is 2,000 (gen) and1,000 (SC/ST)

7.  Save and download the confirmation page

Documents Required-

1. Class 10 and 12 marksheets

2. Graduation mark sheets

3.  ID proof

4.  Caste/EWS/PwD certificate (if applicable)

5. Work experience certificate (optional)

IIFT Fees 2026 (expected range)-

• The fee for the MBA programme generally lies in between 18-22 lakh range for 2 years depending on campus and category (Indian/ Foreign/ NRI).

• Hostel and mess charges vary by campus but generally fall between 60,000-1,20,000 per year.

IIFT 2026 Cut-off (Expected)-

Based on previous cycles where CAT scores were used:

• General category- 98+ percentile

• EWS/OBS category- 90-96+ percentile

• SC/ST/PwD- 85+ percentile

IIFT Placement 2025 (Reference for 2026 aspirants)-

Latest trends from recent placement reports (approx.)-

• Highest International Package: 70-80 LPA+

• Highest Domestic Package: 60-75 LPA

• Average Package: 25-30 LPA

• Median Package: 23-25 LPA

Top Recruiters-

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Asian Paints, Amazon, HUL, ITC, JSW, TATA Group, Wipro, PwC, Cognizant.

Popular Domain-

Consulting, Trade and Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Analytics.

IIFT Campus Life – Clubs, Committees and International Exposure-

IIFT emphasizes industry internships, global exchange programmes (MOUs with overseas universities) and sectoral clubs (Trade and Commerce club, Marketing, Analytics, Consulting etc.,). Regular guest lectures, seminars and trade-focused research centres add to industry exposure. Internship stipends and international placement opportunities vary year to year.

Overall, IIFT MBA 2026 offers one of India’s best programmes in International Business, backed by strong placements, global exposure, excellent faculty and modern campuses across Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. With expected CAT-based shortlisting, candidates should target 98 percentile+ to stay safe. Begin preparation early and complete the IIFT 2026 registration before the last date.