Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata

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IIFT Kolkata PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

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Last updated on 18 Dec '24

IIFT Kolkata
What’s new?

IIFT Kolkata applications 2025 are open for MBA(IB) & MBA(BA). The list of shortlisted candidates for second round of admission will be released during the last week of Jan 2025. A few more updates are as follows:

Online Certificate Programme in Export Import Management (Online) applications are open, and the last date to apply is Dec 23, 2024.

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Extempore/Interview (online) will be scheduled tentatively in the 3rd week of Dec 2024.
Online Certificate Programme in Global Trade Logistics and Port Operations (Online) applications are open, and the last date is Jan 15, 2025.

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Courses and Fees 2025
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Fee Structure
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Courses and Fees 2025

With more than 9 courses, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade provides admission to its courses on the basis of merit scores in the last qualifying exam. These are offered in the streams of Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Banking, Finance & Insurance, etc. The table below mentions the total tuition fee for all Indian Institute of Foreign Trade courses along with their eligibility info:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	8.3 L - 21 L	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CAT
Certificate(3 courses)	75 K	– / –
Ph.D.(4 courses)	4.7 L	Exams : IIFT

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Fee Structure

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade provides PG programmes in the field of Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Banking, Finance & Insurance, etc. The total tuition fee for all the courses offered here ranges between INR 75,000 - INR 2,097,314. However, the overall fees that students end up paying to the college might be a little higher due to the inclusion of several other fee components, such as exam fee, application fee, hostel fee (if a student opts for hostel), etc. Check out the following table for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade fees divided into multiple components, namely, tuition, one-time fee & hostel charges:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
MBA/PGDM	NA	INR 825,000 - INR 2,097,314	NA
Certificate	NA	INR 75,000	NA
Ph.D.	INR 30,000	INR 470,000	NA

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

2 Courses2 years-30 months

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
10 Jan '25	MBA/PGDM (Executive- International Business) Last date for payment of 1st installment of fee
Jan '25	MBA/PGDM (IB) & (BA) List of Shortlisted candidates for second round of admissionTentative
Feb '25-Mar '25	MBA/PGDM (IB) & (BA) Group Discussion and InterviewTentative

Certificate Admissions 2025

3 Courses4 months

Important dates

Dates	Events
15 Jan '25	Certificate (4 months Online - Global Trade Logistics and Port Operations) Last date to apply

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MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.62 years - 30 months

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Median Salary

₹26.5 LPA

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₹8.25 L - 20.97 L

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Certificate

3 Courses4 months

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₹75 K

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Ph.D.

4 Courses3 years

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₹4.7 L

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MBA in International Business

4.62 years

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₹26.5 LPA

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₹20.97 L

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MBA in International Business

Degree

4.8

Total Fees

₹8.25 L

Duration

30 months

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Certificate programme in import export management

4 months

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₹75 K

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Ph.D. in Management

3 years

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Certificate Programme in Global Trade Logistics and Operations (CPGTLO)

4 months

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₹75 K

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Certificate Programme in Capital and Financial Markets

4 months

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₹75 K

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Ph.D. in Management

Degree

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₹4.7 L

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3 years

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Ph.D. in Economics

3 years

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IIFT

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Ph.D. in Economics

Degree

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₹4.7 L

Duration

3 years

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IIFT Kolkata
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4.6/5

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4-5
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Placements4.6

Infrastructure4.9

Faculty & Course4.7

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.6

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2019

4.2

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

IIFT to an amazing experience and learning.

Placements: All students were placed, top roles were offered by international companies. Top recruiting companies include tata steel, airtel, sharpoji pallonji, vodafone, P&G. Median package was 15lpa and minimum was 10lpa. Top roles were finance and IT. Operations .

Infrastructure: Very good infrastructure. Everyone has a separate room. My room had a balcony also. Everyday maid comes and cleans. It is located outside the city so its calm. No outside food is readily available as located very far off from the city. One mall is there called acropolis.

Faculty: Faculty is very nice, they have Ph.D. and constantly remain in touch with industry. Some faculty like MS Tammanna is very good for trade and agri commodities. Being a very old institution it has attracted lot of good teachers who have done and have experience in teaching IIM A.

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2020Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2020

4.8

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is a place that provides excellent placements, great faculty and amazing campus to MBA students.

Placements: IIFT achieved 100% placements in summer internships with the average stipend of around Rs. 1.5 lakhs. Brands like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, ITC, GCPL and Shell continued their existing partnership with IIFT and recruited students in good numbers. The current batch for summer internships also saw some new associations with companies like Microsoft, AB InBev, Reliance Industries and Tata Sky. They visited the campus to recruit students. On similar lines, the final placements of the senior batch also saw an upward trend in the average salary package offered with all the students getting placed in well-known brands in the industry.

Infrastructure: IIFT has a sprawling campus of about 6 acres which houses top quality classrooms, a 500-seater auditorium, an open amphitheatre and library. Being a fully residential campus, it has a state-of-the-art hostel facility with round-the-clock staff for cleaning and maintenance. The hostel also houses a mess, a cafe, a utility store and a laundry service. Food provided in the mess is as good as in all B-schools across India. The only lacking aspect of infrastructure can be attributed to less amount of forums dedicated to sports and other recreational activities.

Faculty: IIFT is well known for its pedagogy which comprises of highly qualified faculty members with industry experience. They, along with making candidates understand complex business models with relative ease, also share their rich industry experience which gives candidates a glimpse of applying the concepts in real life business scenarios. Apart from this, the candidates also get to know about the current trends in the industry through guest lectures and summits by imminent business professionals.

Other: As in any prominent B-school, IIFT also hosts various events like business summits, Ted Ex, cultural and sports events to maintain the balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2018Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2020

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A college with good placement opportunities and infrastructure.

Placements: IIFT is known for its excellent placements which are on par with the best B-schools in India. This has been possible due to a very hardworking and dedicated placement team. They ensure that students in both the batches get a shot at their dream job or internship.

Infrastructure: The campus at Kolkata is very new, and the infrastructure is very good. It is a Wi-Fi enabled campus and is equipped with modern classrooms and a state-of-the-art auditorium. There are a gym and other facilities available for sports and games as well. The hostel has single occupancy rooms, and it creates an environment that is conducive to learning.

Faculty: IIFT boasts of some of the most knowledgeable faculty members. Most of them hold doctorates in their respective fields. Faculty members are updated with the latest trends in their respective fields. They encourage students to learn through assignments and projects which are relevant in today's world.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2018Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2020

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Students get diverse opportunities at IIFT.

Placements: IIFT has consistently secured 100% placements over the years. The best brands in the country visit IIFT to recruit students. Around 69% of the students of 2017-2019 batch secured stipends of 6 digits. Some of the companies which visit IIFT visit only IIM ABC, apart from IIFT. IIFT has the honour to host a leader in every domain.

Infrastructure: IIFT has two beautiful campuses in northern Delhi and eastern Kolkata of the country. Both the campuses have an excellent hostel, library, auditorium, and ancillary facilities. IIFT, Kolkata has a single occupancy hostel which is an added advantage.

Faculty: The academic curriculum of IIFT adheres to the best standards in the country. IIFT pays special attention to international aspects of the business which is its USP. Faculty members of IIFT have rich academic, industry, government, and research experience. Students get a lot of opportunities to work on government projects.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2018Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2020

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with my experience at IIFT.

Placements: The placements at IIFT are quite good. The batch of 2016-18 recorded 100% placements with the highest international package of 1 crore per annum. The average salary package offered was 19.23 LPA. Every major brand in the domain of finance, marketing, operations, and trade visits the campus for placements.

Infrastructure: The classrooms are fully air-conditioned, and the classroom infrastructure is new. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled. The library is huge with all the books related to the course, and there are books related to other genres too. The hostel rooms are well-equipped with furniture, and there are single occupancy rooms.

Faculty: Each and every teacher at IIFT have completed their PhDs and have good experience in the industry and their domains. Every subject is taught from an international perspective. The course curriculum is rigorous, and it is mandatory for the students to maintain 80% attendance.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2018Read More

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MBA in International Business - Batch of 2019

4.2

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great infrastructure and placements.

Placements: Due to a smaller batch size when compared to other top B-schools, IIFT always has a record of 100% placements in both summer internships and final placements. The placement report clearly states all the companies that visit our campus. Generally, high salary packages are offered for international roles in trade domain, and the highest CTC offered till now is 1.50 crores per annum. In the domestic level, the highest salary package offered is 29 LPA.

Infrastructure: With a batch of around 120 students and a brand new campus, infrastructure is never an issue at IIFT Kolkata. Although, there is a lack of sports facilities. However, the gym and indoor gaming facilities are excellent. The ambience in campus is peaceful and beautiful.

Faculty: Electives are decided based on students voting every year. There is an option to go for dual majors. A general misconception about IIFT is that it has a very tough course curriculum for PG degree in international business which is not true. The courses are very smoothly distributed across the 18 months.

Other: The culture at IIFT improved since last year. Advait 1.0 is the cultural fest organised at IIFT Kolkata. Many other inter and intra sports fests are conducted throughout the year.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2018Read More

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IIFT Kolkata admissions are entrance-based.

IIFT Kolkata accepts students based on their performance in the accepted entrance exam along with other selection parameters. The institute accepts valid scores obtained by the candidates in national-level entrance exams.Interested students can walk in dire

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How costly is IIFT MBA in Kolkata?

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IIFT Kolkata offers a popular full-time, weekend and online MBA programme at the PG level. The course fee for MBA at IIFT Kolkata is in between INR 8.3 Lacs to INR 21 lakh. Other than the tuition fees, students might also be required to pay application, exam and other fee components. This fee inform

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What documents are required for applying at IIFT Kolkata?

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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 cand

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Virajita Sharma

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How can I get admission to an MBA in IIFT Kolkata?

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To get MBA admission at IIFT Kolkata, students must fulfil the course-specific admission criteria. Admission to MBA was earlier through IIFT exam. However, from 2024 admission year, IIFT now accepts CAT scores. In order to apply for the PG course, a candidate can fill out the application form by vis

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Virajita Sharma

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Is the application fee of IIFT Kolkata refundable?

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No, the application fee for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kolkata is not refundable. Students need to pay the fee according to their chosen programme while submitting the application form. The institute accepts fee payment through various methods such as, Credit card, Debit Card, UPI, etc. Stude

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