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Ph.D. in Management 

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  • Estd. 2006

Ph.D. in Management
 at 
IIFT Kolkata 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

22

Type of University

Public/Government

Ph.D. in Management
 at 
IIFT Kolkata 
Highlights

  • The Course is of minimum of three years, including course work and maximum of six years.
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Ph.D. in Management
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IIFT Kolkata 
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Ph.D. in Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the admission criteria for PhD at IIFT Kolkata?

A: 

 Admission to PhD at IIFT Kolkata is a two-stage process. Both of these are mentioned below:

  • Stage I: All the eligible candidates are called for an MCQ-based written entrance test comprising of basic statistics, logical reasoning, data interpretation, basic mathematics (up to Class 12) and verbal ability

  • Stage II: Candidates who clear the stage I (the written entrance test) will be called for the Personal Interview (PI)

Qualified candidates of UGC NET-JRF are exempted from the Written Entrance Examination and are called for interviews on the basis of their scores in

UGC NET-JRF exam. A separate list is released for the candidates shortlisted via this admission process

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria required for PhD admission at IIFT Kolkata?

A: 

IIFT Kolkata offers PhD across two specialisations, namely Management and Economics. Both these specialisations along with their eligibility requirements are tabulated below:

Specialisations

Eligibility Criteria

Management

- Master’s degree/ MPhil degree in any discipline (including IIFT MPIB) from a recognised university with at least 55% marks/ CGPA equivalent to B plus in aggregate

OR

Diploma courses that are considered equivalent to a master’s degree (e.g., PGDIM from IIMs) with at least 55% aggregate/ CGPA equivalent to B plus, recognised by the AICTE/ UGC - In the case of part-time mode, a minimum of three years of work experience is required for the candidate from the industry and one year of experience is required for the candidate from teaching. - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply.

Economics

- Master’s degree in Economics from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) in aggregate. - Relaxation of 5% of marks to SC/ST/ OBC (NCL)/ differently-abled categories - Candidates who are in the final year of the master’s degree can also apply.

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Q:   Can I join IIFT Kolkata directly?

A: 

The admission for the IIFT Kolkata is done based on the IIFT entrance test conducted by the NTA during December. The test involves the group discussions, writing skills assessment and personal interview.

The students must be with an aggregation of about 50 percentage in the under graduation. The exam is as tough as the CAT.

Q:   How can I apply for IIFT in Kolkata?

A: 

In order to apply for MBA at IIFT Kolkata, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and fill an application form that can be filled in online mode. To fill an online application form, students can visit the official website of IIFT Kolkata. By using the link, students will land on the registration page, they need to make themselves register and fill the application form with all the appropriate details along with making the fee payment of INR 2,500. 

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Q:   Which is the best course at IIFT Kolkata?

A: 

MBA in international business is the best specialisation course from IIFT Kolkata. The average package received is about INR 24 Lacs per annum. It is a place that provides excellent placements, great faculty, and amazing campus to MBA students. 

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Ph.D. in Management
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IIFT Kolkata 
Entry Requirements

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Ph.D. in Management
 at 
IIFT Kolkata 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jul 8 - 14, 2024
    (Management) Declaration of Result of the Entrance ExaminationTentative
    Jul 22 - 28, 2024
    (Management) Personal InterviewTentative
    Aug 12 - 18, 2024
    (Management) Declaration of Final ResultsTentative

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    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the fee for various courses at IIFT Kolkata?

    A: 

    The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Kolkata offers several courses, including MBA in International Business (Full-Time and Part-Time), Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, Certificate Programme in Export Management, and Ph.D. Programme. The fee structure for these courses varies. For instance, the fee for the MBA programme is INR 3,80,000 per annum, while the fee for the Certificate Program in Export Import Management is INR 75,000 . The fee for the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business is INR 8.75 Lakhs per year . The fee for the Ph.D. Programme is not mentioned in the search results. However, the admission fee for the MBA programme is INR 3,65,000. Please note that these fees are subject to change and you should check the official website of IIFT Kolkata for the latest information.

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    Q:   What is the average package offered during IIFT Kolkata placements?

    A: 

    As per the placement report, the average package offered to top 50%, top 25% and top 10% was INR 37 LPA, INR 46.50 LPA and INR 62.60 LPA during placements 2023. The table below showcases the top average package offered in the past three years:

    ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Statistics (2023)
    Top 50% average packageNAINR 29.70 LPAINR 37 LPA
    Top 25% average packageINR 25.22 LPAINR 34.30 LPAINR 46.50 LPA
    Top 10% average packageINR 29.14 LPAINR 41.8 LPAINR 62.60 LPA
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    Q:   How are placements at IIFT Kolkata?

    A: 

    A total of 108 companies visited, and 36 new companies visited IIFT Kolkata campus during the placement drive 2023. More than 17 international offers were made and 39% PPO received. The trend graph below showcases batch placed trends in the last three years:

    IIFT KOLKATAThe table below showcases new companies and companies visited trends over the last three years:
    ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Statistics (2023)
    New Companies11782108
    Companies Visited352636
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    Q:   What is IIFT entrance exam all about?

    A: 

    The IIFT entrance exam is a common aptitude test conducted for admission to MBA in International Business course offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the IIFT exam on behalf of the institute. The following table provides all the details regarding IIFT entrance exam:

    ParticularsStatistics

    IIFT exam conducting body

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    IIFT exam mode

    CBT/ online

    IIFT application fee

    INR 2,500

    MBA - IB cutoff percentile for shortlisting

    - 40 per cent (sectional) - 40.5 percentile (overall)

    No. of questions in the exam

    110 questions in MCQ format

    Sectional division of exam

    4 sections  - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension - General Knowledge - Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation - Quantitative Analysis

    Exam duration

    2 hours (3 pm to 5 pm)

    Negative marking

    - 3 marks for each right question in Sections 1, 2 and 3 | 1.5 marks for each right answer in Section 4 - Negative marking is applicable

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    Q:   What documents are required for applying at IIFT Kolkata?

    A: 

    Students looking to apply for the programmes offered at IIFT Kolkata are required to apply for the desired programme through the official website of the institute. According to the official website of the institute, students do not need to submit any documents other than a scanned photgraph and candidate's signature. However, the institute may ask for documents for verification during the selection and admission confirmation process. 

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