The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has opened online applications for MBA Admission 2027–2029. Eligible candidates can apply for the MBA in International Business (IB) and MBA in Business Analytics (BA) programmes.
The IIFT MBA application process began on 12 October 2026. Candidates must submit their application forms and pay the prescribed application fee by 25 November 2026. Admission shortlisting will be based on CAT 2026 scores and other specified parameters, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Candidates can check the IIFT MBA 2027 eligibility criteria, application fees, course details, selection process and online application procedure below.
IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Overview
- Organization: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
- Admission Name: IIFT MBA Admission 2027
- Academic Session: 2027–2029
- Programmes: MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics)
- Application Start Date: 12 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026
- Entrance Examination: CAT 2026
- CAT 2026 Exam Date: 29 November 2026
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Process: CAT 2026 Score, Group Discussion and Personal Interview
- Official Website: IIFT Official Admission Portal
IIFT MBA Courses and Campuses
IIFT offers the following two-year MBA programmes for the 2027–2029 academic session:
- MBA in International Business (IB): Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City campuses.
- MBA in Business Analytics (BA): Delhi campus only.
IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 12 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 November 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 25 November 2026
- CAT 2026 Examination: 29 November 2026
- Shortlisting and GD/PI Dates: To be announced
- Final Admission Results: To be announced
IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Eligibility Criteria
MBA in International Business (IB)
Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
- Hold a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline.
- General category candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates require a minimum of 45% marks.
- Candidates with completed professional qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA (ICWA) or FIAI may also apply if they meet the prescribed minimum marks requirement.
- Final-year students can apply, subject to the institute's conditions for submitting proof of qualification by 31 October 2027.
- There is no age limit.
MBA in Business Analytics (BA)
Candidates must meet one of the following academic requirements:
- A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10, with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject at graduation level.
- A BTech or BE degree in any discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
- A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10, with Mathematics at the Class 12 level. Applied Mathematics at Class 12 is not accepted under this criterion.
- Candidates with eligible completed professional qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA (ICWA) or FIAI may also apply under the prescribed conditions.
IIFT MBA Application Fee 2027
The application fee varies according to the programme and candidate category.
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General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates:
- MBA (International Business): ₹3,000
- MBA (Business Analytics): ₹2,000
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SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates:
- MBA (International Business): ₹1,500
- MBA (Business Analytics): ₹1,000
IIFT MBA Course Fees 2027–2029
The exact total programme fees for the 2027–2029 batch will be communicated by IIFT at the time of issuing admission offer letters.
For reference, the official prospectus lists the following fees for the 2026–2028 batch:
- MBA (International Business): ₹19.73 lakh.
- MBA (Business Analytics): ₹17.93 lakh.
- MBA (Business Analytics) Hostel and Mess Charges: ₹1.35 lakh per year for double occupancy or ₹1.08 lakh per year for triple occupancy.
IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Selection Process
IIFT will use CAT 2026 scores and other prescribed parameters to shortlist candidates for both MBA programmes.
The admission process includes:
- CAT 2026 Score: Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT scores and other specified parameters.
- Group Discussion (GD): Shortlisted candidates participate in the second stage of the selection process.
- Personal Interview (PI): Candidates attend the interview as part of the admission assessment.
- Final Selection: Admission is based on the institute's prescribed selection criteria.
How to Apply for IIFT MBA Admission 2027
Eligible candidates can complete the online application process by following these steps:
Online Application Steps
- Visit the official IIFT MBA Admission 2027–2029 portal.
- Open the MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) admission section.
- Click on the option for a fresh candidate to create a login.
- Register using the required details and log in to the application portal.
- Enter the required personal and academic information.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Review the application details and accept the required undertaking.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the completed application form and save a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online for IIFT MBA Admission 2027 |
| Official Prospectus | Download the Official IIFT MBA 2027–2029 Prospectus |
| Official Website | Visit the Official IIFT Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit the online application form and pay the application fee is 25 November 2026.
IIFT offers MBA in International Business and MBA in Business Analytics for the 2027–2029 academic session.
Candidates generally need a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks. The minimum requirement is 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
The fee is ₹3,000 for MBA (International Business) and ₹2,000 for MBA (Business Analytics) for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. Reduced fees apply to the specified categories.
Yes. IIFT uses CAT 2026 scores and other specified parameters to shortlist candidates, followed by GD and PI.
The exact total fees for the 2027–2029 batch will be communicated with admission offer letters. The previous batch's published fees were ₹19.73 lakh for MBA (IB) and ₹17.93 lakh for MBA (BA).
Candidates can access the official IIFT MBA admission portal to complete the application process.
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