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IIFT Kakinada UG, PG Courses 2025

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IIFT Kakinada Courses and Fees 2025

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MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
4 L
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : APICETCBSE 12th+2 More
BBA(1 course)
4 L
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
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Q:   How much does BBA at IIFT Kakinada cost?

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The total tuition fee for the BBA course at IIFT Kakinada is INR 4 lakh. The average package for the course is INR 26.5 lakh. The application fee for IIFT Kakinada is INR 2,000, or INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD. The hostel fee is INR 53,400 per year for triple occupancy and INR 57,000 per year for double occupancy. 

The IIFT IPM course fee for the first three years is INR 4 Lakhs per year, excluding hostel and mess fees. The course fee for the fourth and fifth years is based on the MBA (IB) programme fees for that year. 

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Q:   Is CAT required for MBA at IIFT Kakinada?

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Yes, for admission to IIFT Kakinada, candidates must qualify and obtain eligible CAT scores to get admission in its MBA programme. IIFT Kakinada also considers a candidate's performance in the following areas:

  • Written Ability Test (WAT)
  • Group Discussion (GD)
  • Extempore
  • Personal Interview (PI) 

To be eligible for admission to the IIFT MBA (Business Analytics) program, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10. Along with this, candidates must have Mathematics or Statistics as a mandatory subject at the graduation level.

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Q:   How do students get selected for B.Tech and what is the minimum JEE score required at IIFT Kakinada?

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To get selected for B.Tech at IIFT Kakinada, students must pass their 10+2 intermediate or equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks. The minimum JEE score required is not specified in the provided search results. However, for B.Tech admissions in Andhra Pradesh, selection is based on the rank and normalized score secured in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. Additionally, for IIFT MBA programs, candidates need a valid CAT score, and the selection process involves various stages like WAT, group discussion, extempore, and personal interview. The IIFT eligibility criteria also include having a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate and being a resident outside India for a specific period.

 
 
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Q:   How many students can do MBA at IIFT Kakinada?

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The Kakinada campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has 60 seats for the Integrated Program in Management (IPM). 

Every year, around 40,000 students take the IIFT entrance exam, but only 400 are admitted. The 2022–2024 MBA (IB) batch had more than 400 students, with 58% having work experience and 51% from an engineering background. 

To be eligible for admission to the IPM at IIFT Kakinada, candidates must have passed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in 2021, 2022, or 2023, with a minimum of 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates).

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IIFT Kakinada Fee Structure

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Q:   Are pursuing UG courses at IIFT Kakinada expensive?

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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, has four courses with an average fee of 8,85,000 per year. The top courses at IIFT Kakinada include:

  • MBA/PGDM
  • BBA/BBM
  • M.Phil/Ph.D in Management 

The course fee for resident Indians for the first three years of the IPM is INR 4,00,000 per year. The total fees, including hostel, mess, and other miscellaneous charges, per year for IPM at IIFT Kakinada is:

  • First three years: 4,00,000 rupees
  • Fourth and fifth years: 21,77,000 rupees 
  • The hostel rent per student is 53,400 rupees per year on a triple occupancy basis and 57,000 rupees per year on a double occupancy basis. 
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Q:   Do students get their ROI after completing MBA from IIFT Kakinada?

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According to MBA Universe, the IIFT MBA (IB) fee is lower than the fees charged by other top B-schools, but the placements are similar. In 2021-2022, IIFT Kakinada had a 100% placement record, with an average salary package of INR 29.1 LPA and a the highest salary package of INR 85.4 LPA. 

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IIFT Kakinada 
Admission FAQs

Q:   Can I get MBA in IIFT Kakinada with a 120 score ?

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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will accept scores obtained in class 12th and class 10th. Any enterance exam score is not required to get admission at IIFT, Kakinada. One can join IIFT, Kakinada after clearing class 10th also. To be eligible for admission to the college one must have obtained 60% in class 10 and 55% if the candidate is from transgender category. A candidate can also join IIFT Kakinada after clearing the 12th.

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Q:   How much does MBA at IIFT Kakinada cost?

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The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Kakinada charges INR 17.7 Lacs for its MBA/PGDM program. The course is 24 months long. 

The IIFT Delhi campus charges INR 17,16,506 for its MBA (BA) program. The total fee for the MBA in International Business at IIFT Delhi is INR 19.5 lakh. 

The 2021-2023 MBA (IB) batch at IIFT had an average CTC of INR 29.1 Lacs per year. The highest international CTC offer was INR 85.4 Lacs per year, and the highest domestic CTC offer was INR 75.6 Lacs per year. 

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Q:   How students check the IIFT Kakinada cutoff rank?

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IIFT cut off is the determining factor for admission to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi’s MBA (IB) & MBA (Business Analytics) courses. The IIFT cut off usually ranges between 35-40 marks for General category. However, the IIFT 2024 cut offs can be different for MBA admissions as the selection will be done on the basis of CAT 2023 score. This year, the IIFT cut offs can be announced in percentile.

The institute will announce IIFT cut offs 2024 in February 2024. The selection round will be conducted between April and May 2024. Check below previous years' IIFT cut offs, on the basis of which candidates were selected for admisison round.

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Q:   Who all are eligible for MBA at IIFT Kakinada?

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To be eligible for the MBA (International Business) at IIFT, you must have a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. For candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories, the minimum marks is 45%. 

There is no age restriction for applying for IIFT MBA admission. 

IIFT Kakinada also offers a 5-year IPM program. Admission to the IPM programme is based on IPMAT scores, which are conducted by IIM Indore.

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Q:   Can students with a minimum cutoff for MBA get a seat at IIFT Kakinada?

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To be eligible for admission to MBA (IB) courses at IIFT Kakinada, candidates must clear the minimum sectional IIFT cut offs. The cut offs for MBA-International Business admission differ by category. For example, the IIFT 2022 cut off for General category candidates was 52.75, but for SC/ST candidates, it was 42.75. 

To apply for the MBA programme at IIFT Kakinada, you must have passed Graduation with at least 55% marks and must have a valid score in the IIFT entrance exam. 

Candidates who clear the IIFT 2024 Cut Off will be shortlisted for the final selection round: PI and Extempore. In 2023, the IIFT Cut Off for MBA-IB were lower than in 2022. For general category candidates, it was 40 percentile, and for NC-OBC and Gen-EWS, it was 35 percentile.

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Answered 6 months ago

The key highlights of IIFT Kakinada MBA IB placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

ParticularsMBA IB Placement Statistics (2021)MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022)MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest domestic packageINR 46.45 LPAINR 46.5 LPAINR 76.5 LPA
the highest International package NAINR 80 LPAINR 85.4 LPA
Average packageINR 21.08 LPAINR 25.16 LPAINR 29.1 LPA
Median package INR 20 LPAINR 24 LPAINR 26.5 LPA
Total recruiters11782108
New recruiters352636
Number of international positionsNA 17+
PPO percentageNA34%39%

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Subhrajeet Harichandan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 9 months ago

IIFT Kakinada is a reputable college for MBA in International Business. The institute has a strong placement record, with the highest domestic package offered during placements in 2023 standing at INR 76.5 LPA and the highest international package at INR 85.4 LPA, the average and median packages off

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Kishore P

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 9 months ago

Both BBA and MBA degrees offer good placements, with MBA generally providing better opportunities due to being a postgraduate degree. BBA graduates can expect placements ranging from 3-5 LPA, while MBA graduates from top institutes like IIMs, FMS, and MDI can secure placements starting from 30 LPA a

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Kishore P

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 9 months ago

No, direct admission to the MBA programme at IIFT Kakinada is not possible without any entrance exam score. Candidates must have passed graduation and qualified in entrance exams like APICET, CBSE 12th, or BIEAP to apply for the MBA programme at IIFT Kakinada.

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Kishore P

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 9 months ago

The fees for undergraduate courses at IIFT Kakinada ranges from 6lakh -10lakh per year and are approximately INR 8,85,000 per year on average in 2023.

They offer scholarship programs too for the UG uptakes.

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Kishore P

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Updated on Apr 9, 2024