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IIFT Delhi: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Ranking

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IIFT Delhi Highlights 2024

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Q:   How can candidates join IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi's admission process is both merit-based as well as entrance-based. For MBA, candidates are required to clear the IIFT entrance examination which is conducted by NTA on behalf of IIFT. For clearing this exam, candidates must practice the IIFT question papers and must give the IIFT mock test . For the remaining postgraduate programmes, admission is merit-based. For Ph.D. the admission is done based on a written test and an interview round conducted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Candidates must follow a predefined admission process to get admission to various courses at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

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Q:   What is the IIFT Delhi admission process for MA?

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Candidates seeking admission to the MA Economics course need to take the entrance exam. Selection is done based on merit in the Objective Aptitude Test and Descriptive Test conducted by IIFT Delhi. Moreover, it is also crucial that each aspirant meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. The institute shortlist and selects candidates based on the exam score. Some other factors that play a crucial role in the selection are the exam scores, category, and reservation policy play a crucial role during the seat allotment procedure.

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Q:   Does IIFT Delhi accept CAT scores?

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From the 2024 admission year, IIFT Delhi will be accepting CAT scores for MBA (IB & BA) specialisations. Earlier the admission was through the IIFT exam. However, in an official notification, the institute has announced that will accept the national-level exam score now. After the conclusion of the entrance test, candidates shall be shortlisted for further selection rounds. Shortlisted candidates are further required to participate in the written test, group discussion and personal interview round. The final selection is done based on overall performance in the selection rounds.

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Q:   Can I take direct admission to IIFT Delhi?

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No, IIFT Delhi does not admit candidates directly. It is necessary for the aspirants to take the course-specific entrance examination. For the certificate and Executive PGDM programmes, the candidates have to participate in group discussions and personal interview rounds. Moreover, it must be noted that the given details are as per the information available from multiple sources. Hence, is indicative. Candidates are advised to visit the institute campus in person or the official website (iift.ac.in) for more information on direct admissions.

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Q:   How many seats are available for MA at IIFT Delhi?

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Seat intake for the MA Economics course in IIFT Delhi is 30. The mentioned seat availability is as per the data available on the IIFT website (iift.ac.in). After the selection rounds, candidates are admitted in accordance with the seat intake. Moreover, in case the seat intake is revised, the same will be updated on the IIFT website as well. To find out more details on the seat reservation policy, or the seat intake, candidates can also visit the institute’s campus in person.

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IIFT Delhi Admission Process and Important Dates 2024

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

4 Courses11 months-30 months
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CAT, IIFT
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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
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Q:   Are admissions open for MBA 2025-27 batch at IIFT Delhi?

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Yes, the registrations opened for IIFT Delhi MBA 2025 on Oct 17. The last date to register is Nov 22. CAT 2024 exam will be held on Nov 24. Further, the institute will release the shortlisted candidates list in the last week of Jan 2025. The group discussion and interviews will be conducted in Feb/Mar. In addition, IIFT MBA 2025-27 batch will commence from Jun 2025.

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Q:   How can I join IIFT in Delhi?

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Candidates seeking admission at IIFT Delhi must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed for the respective course. Eligible candidates can apply via online mode by visiting the IIFT website (iift.ac.in). For PhD, applications are accepted in offline mode. Admission to MBA courses is based on merit in IIFT Exam, written assessment, group discussion, and the interview round. For PhD and MA courses, candidates have to take the entrance test conducted by the institute. Selected candidates also have to participate in the interview round for admission to the certificate, Executive PGDM, and PhD courses.

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Q:   What is the selection criteria for admission to MBA at IIFT Delhi?

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For final selection, candidates must clear the written test, essay write-up and GDPI round conducted by IIFT. The institute releases the cutoff list after the entrance test. Candidates are shortlisted for IIFT Delhi MBA course final selection based on CAT exam score, academic and gender diversity, and Class 10 & 12 aggregate. Further, the final seat allotment is done based on the criteria mentioned below:

Parameters

Weightage (in %)

CAT exam score

45

Academic & gender diversity

4

Performance in GDPI & WAT

40

Academic consistency

8

Work experience

3

NOTE: It must be noted that the above-mentioned shortlisting and final selection criteria is as per the past years' data. Hence, the weightage for each parameter may vary.

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for MBA at IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi will now accept CAT score for admission to MBA (IB & BA) for the 2024-2026 batch. CAT 2023 exam is scheduled on Nov 26. Additionally, the IIFT Delhi 2024 application form is expected to be released in the first week of October. The application window will further be open till the second week of November. This application schedule is as per past years' data. Hence, are expected dates. 

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Q:   How to apply for IIFT Delhi MBA course?

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IIFT Delhi application process is carried out in online mode. Candidates are required to complete the application form and submit it within the due date or else it is considered as incomplete. Candidates must make sure to share the correct and valid email address in the form as most of the intimations are given via mail by the Institute. Further, the steps to apply are:

  1. Visit the official website of NTA i.e to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
  2. Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
  3. Upload picture, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
  4. Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.

Now admission is through CAT exam score, hence, aspirants must complete its application process. Read on CAT application process.

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IIFT Delhi Placements 2024

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
25 - 26.5 LPA
M.A.
26.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

ACCENTURE
Cognizant
Deloitte
Infosys
India Mart
Wipro
Cipla
Axis Bank
YesBank
Goldman Sachs
CapGemini
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Q:   What are the job opportunities after MBA from IIFT Delhi?

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After completing MBA from IIFT Delhi, the degree holders can make a career in the respective domains as per the specialisation. Some of the top MBA jobs after completing the programme are listed below with an average salary offer:

MBA jobs

Average Package

Product Manager

INR 15 LPA

Data Analytics Manager

INR 14 LPA

Project Manager

INR 13 LPA

Infrastructure Manager

INR 11 LPA

Risk Manager

INR 10 LPA

Marketing Manager

INR 10 LPA

Sales Manager

INR 10 LPA

NOTE: The mentioned salary packages are as per unofficial sources. Hence, may vary.

Read more about MBA programme career prospects.

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Q:   What are the career prospects after Executive PGDM?

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After completing an Executive PGDM course from IIFT Delhi, the degree holder shall be open to various prospects. IIF Delhi is currently offering Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Global Human Resource Management (EPGD-GHRM) and International Business (EPGDIB) in a part-time mode (Weekends). Find below the job profiles after completion of your Executive PGDM:

Career Opportunities after Executive MBA in HR

Sr. Human Resources (HR) Manager

Recruiter

Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Training & Development Manager

Career Opportunities after Executive MBA in Finance

Finance Manager

Associate Vice President (AVP), Finance

Financial Analyst

Financial Controller

Read more: Career after Executive MBA/PGDM

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Q:   Where are IIFT Delhi alumni placed?

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According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of IIFT students. The function-wise OOFT Delhi alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

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

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The overall average package offered during IIFT Delhi MBA IB placements 2024 stood at INR 27.3 LPA: Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the overall average package offered over the past three years during IIFT Delhi MBA IB placements, which is presented below:

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MBA IB Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA IB Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA IB Placement Statistics (2024)

Average package

INR 25.16 LPA

INR 29.1 LPA

INR 27.3 LPA

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Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIFT Delhi summer placements?

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BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 23% of the total students during IIFT Delhi MBA IB summer placements for the batch of 2022-24. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Delhi MBA IB summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 is presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Pharma & Healthcare, E-commerce & Telecom, Automobile and Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade.

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIFT Delhi MBA IB summer placements for the batch of 2022-24 is presented below:  

Sectors

MBA IB Summer Placement Distribution (2022-24 Batch)

BFSI

23%

FMCG/FMCD/ Retail

20%

Professional Services

15%

Energy/ Industrial/ Materials

15%

Information Technology

11%

Pharma & Healthcare

5%

E-commerce & Telecom

5%

Automobile

4%

Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade

2%

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IIFT Delhi Rankings 2024

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Q:   Is IIFT Delhi Tier 1 University?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, through various departments, offers postgraduate, doctoral, certificate, and various other courses to students. IIFT Delhi is ranked four by The Times 2023 for MBA, 27 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 for MBA, and 24 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 for MBA. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) is one of the best-ranked universities and is counted among the Tier 1 universities in India. 

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Q:   What is the IIFT Delhi ranking for its MBA course?

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IIFT Delhi is one of the top MBA institutes in the country. In 2024, the institute has received good ranking from different ranking bodies. Mentioned below are the ranking bodies along with IIFT 2024 rankings:

  • NIRF '24: 15
  • Times: 07
  • Business Today: 07
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IIFT Delhi vs Other Universities- Which is better?

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MBA/PGDM
M.A.
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Executive MBA/PGDM
Ph.D.
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IIFT Delhi

₹ 25 LPA - 26.5 LPA₹ 4.5 L - 21.77 L#15 NIRF, 2024

MDI Gurgaon

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₹ 25.58 LPA₹ 8.25 L - 26 L#11 NIRF, 2024

DMS IIT Delhi

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₹ 24.45 LPA₹ 12 L#4 NIRF, 2024

FMS Delhi

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₹ 31 LPA₹ 2 L#8 Business Today, 2023

IIM Lucknow

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₹ 27 LPA₹ 7.6 L - 12.6 L#7 NIRF, 2024

IMI Delhi

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₹ 16.6 LPA₹ 22 L#40 NIRF, 2024
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Q:   Which is better between IIFT Delhi and IIM Kozhikode?

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Both the colleges as per our comparison are at par on almost all the parameters we chose. But if you have a keen interest in studying International Business, IIFT Delhi is the best college you can opt for. It prepares you for International exposure and also gives you many opportunities in terms of placements outside India. It specialises in International Business and so it makes it the best B-school for International Business. But if you’re looking for an MBA in General Management, IIM Kozhikode is hands down better than IIFT in every aspect. It ranks much higher than IIFT as per all the rankings over the last few years.
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Q:   Which one should I choose for PhD in Management, IIFT Delhi or IIT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi offers PhD courses in the streams of Management and Economics, while IIT Delhi offers PhD in Management only. Both institutes offer doctoral-level courses in full-time and part-time modes. The total tuition fee for the PhD programmes is INR 2.5 Lacs at IIFT Delhi as per the unofficial sources. Further, the highest package offered to PhD in Management at IIT Delhi is recorded to be INR 17.75 Lacs and INR 23 Lacs at IIFT Delhi for PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Check the full comparison between the PhD courses offered at both institutes here.

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Q:   Is IIFT Delhi better than IIFT Kolkata?

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Among all the IIFT campuses, IIFT Delhi is the best campus. Although the IIFT Delhi campus is the oldest and offers better facilities in terms of academics and placements, there is no such difference between IIFT campuses. Students from IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata campuses get equal opportunities. But, due to the location advantage of the Delhi campus, it is easier to get placements, internships, and projects. During IIFT Delhi placements in 2022, the medium CTC offered was INR 24 LPA. Major MNCs like Deloitte, Accenture, Raymond, TCS, etc visit the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi for placements.
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Q:   How are IIFT Delhi placements as compared with other top MBA institutes?

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Refer the below-mentioned table for IIFT Delhi MBA placement statistics 2024 as compared with the other top MBA institutes placement statistics:

Institute Name

MBA Highest Package (2024)

MBA Average Package (2024)

IIFT Delhi

Domestic: INR 75.6 LPA

International: 85.4 LPA

INR 27.3 LPA

FMS Delhi

INR 123 LPA

INR 34.1 LPA

MDI Gurgaon

INR 63.3 LPA

INR 25.5 LPA

XLRI Jamshedpur

Domestic: INR 75 LPA

INR 29.89 LPA

Note: FMS Delhi data is of 2023 as official placement report 2024 is not released.

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Companies from various sectors visit the campus, like, ITC, Godrej, Dabur, Axis Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMC, HSBC, Delliotte, BMW, WTO etc.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022
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Overall best College for M.A. in Economics Course.
Placements: IIFT has a history of 97% placements. Companies such as JP Morgan Case, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, and others come to our college for placement. Many companies who visit our campus only go to IIMs A, B, and C. The average wage was 17 LPA. The national maximum pay will be 26 LPA. Top positions include Statistical Analyst and Research Associate. 95% of students receive internship opportunities.
Infrastructure: IIFT has excellent infrastructure. The college has a dynamic campus. Students and faculty have access to Wi-Fi on the college campus. Students have access to labs and libraries that are fully equipped. The college classrooms were well-equipped with appropriate facilities and excellent teaching tools. There was also a restaurant at the college.
Faculty: IIFT boasts some of the greatest financial students. It has well-trained teachers. Live events, initiatives, and other forms of educational presentations are included. We often communicate with major industry professionals. The curriculum is industry-ready. The semester exam is easy to pass, with a 73% passing rate.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025
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Review of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi.
Placements: There is immense placement support provided by the placement in charge and college management. They arrange on-campus drives throughout the year. Companies keep on recruiting our students throughout the academic year. The average salary package offered by recruiters is around 3.4 LPA - 4.1 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our college has a peaceful and stress-free environment. They provide huge support and show interest in sports.
Faculty: All our teachers are extremely good at teaching. They extremely go beyond the syllabus and teach us all concepts in an understandable way. It is easy to pass exams because our teachers help us by providing important notes, keynotes, and hints which are easier to study.
Other: Our college conducts more than three events every year. In such events, we are able to learn a lot of technical skills like starting from preparing a posture to making promotions videos for such events.
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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2022
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College has good faculty for our course.
Placements: For the Master's in Economics, there were decent placement opportunities available for the students. Our college has a developed placement process. The average package offered is about 3-5 LPA. Most of the students get placements in the economics research and development fields.
Infrastructure: IIFT Delhi has really good infrastructure for the students. The quality of the facilities available at our college is of good quality. College Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, and sports facilities are available on the campus. Students receive proper support from the college management.
Faculty: The course curriculum of this institute is relevant and makes students industry-ready. The teachers are really well qualified and knowledgeable. They offer good teaching to the students and make them capable. College exams are of moderate difficulty.
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The quality of the offered facilities and faculty was good enough at IIFT Delhi.
Placements: At the IIFT MBA, students gets multiple placements opportunities. Every year, around 60–65% of the students get placements in our college. The average package offered at the college was between 5-7 LPA. The top recruiting companies were CITI India, TCS, Indegene, Infosys, etc. The top roles offered at the college were analyst, associate, HR, and program management.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the IIFT was good for the MBA programme. All the necessary facilities were offered in the MBA programme. Wi-Fi was available on the entire campus. The labs and library of the college were good. Hostel facilities were also available for the students. Mess and canteen food were good to eat.
Faculty: The faculty of the college was helpful, qualified and knowledgeable about our course. IIFT has experienced faculty members for the MBA programme. This course curriculum was relevant and it makes the students industry-ready. Semester exams at the IIFT were not very easy to pass.
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Overall, I am satisfied with all the facilities.
Placements: Almost 100% of the students get placements from our college every year from a batch of around 350 students. Roles offered here are related to sales, marketing, finance, operations, strategy and analytics domains. Top recruiting companies for our course are Goldman Sachs, JPMC, Uniliver, Bajaj Auto, Godrej, Tata Sky, LDC and Airtel. The average salary package offered here is 18 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our college provides Wi-Fi facility and classrooms, and computer labs are equipped with the latest technology. Everything is available here, but the campus is small. Hostels are not very good and don't have air-conditioners. Even hostels are of triple sharing basis, and there is a small and old building for hostels. The mess is also small. However, medical facilities are good, and sports and games are also available.
Faculty: The course curriculum is relevant, and all kinds of subject knowledge are provided here. Our college allows students to choose electives in their second year, and it makes students industry-ready. Our college provides knowledge of international business and everything with respect to globalisation. Students get the benefit of having a trade under the ministry of commerce, and a huge number of seminars and conferences from industry speakers are conducted.
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College has really good infrastructure and faculty for our course.
Placements: This institute offers very good placements opportunities to its students. Around 40–45% of the students gets placed at this college. The average package offered was between 4-6 LPA. Top recruiters at this college were Genpact, Deloitte, Accenture, Citi Bank, Axitra, etc. Top roles offered were economics, finance analyst, business associate, etc.
Infrastructure: IIFT has a very good infrastructure. College has a lively campus. The campus of the college has Wi-Fi for the students and teachers. Labs and libraries are available for the students with all the necessary stuff. Classrooms of the college were having proper furniture and projectors for better explanation. A canteen facility was also available in the college.
Faculty: Of course, the teachers of our college are really helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable in our course. The teaching quality at this college was very good. Teachers were explaining all the topics in detail. The course curriculum of the college was relevant and made students industry-ready. Semester exams at this college were of a moderately difficult level.
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IIFT Delhi Courses and Fees 2024

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
4.5 L - 21.8 L
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CATIIFT
M.A.(1 course)
3.5 L
– / –
Certificate(11 courses)
75 K - 1.4 L
– / –
4.5 L - 4.8 L
Graduation : 50 %
Ph.D.(3 courses)
2.5 L
– / –
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Q:   What is the cost of studying MA at IIFT Delhi?

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There are multiple components included in the total course fee of the two-year MA in IIFT Delhi. As of now, the institute is offering MA in Economics only. After the selection process, candidates need to pay a sum of fees to confirm their seat. The table given below further mentions the fee component and amount:

Fee Components

Amount (for 2 years)

Tuition Fees (fees might include components other than tuition fees)

INR 3.60 Lakh

One-time Payment

INR 5,000

NOTE:

  • The above-mentioned is the latest Fees is as per the website.
  • For SC/ST and PWD candidates – 50% concession in tuition fee.
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Q:   Which exam is for IIFT Delhi?

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Candidates seeking admission MBA courses in IIFT Delhi need to take the IIFT exam. The National Testing Agency  (NTA) conducts IIFT exam on behalf of the institute. The IIFT question paper consists of questions from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension,  Quantitative Ability,  Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. Duration of the IIFT exam is two hours. Apart from this, the institute may conduct an Objective Aptitude Test & Descriptive Test as well.

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Q:   What is the seat intake for MBA in IIFT Delhi?

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There are a total of 378 seats for MBA courses offered by IIFT Delhi. It varies from one MBA course to another. The seat allotment is done based on applicants CAT scores. Among all the MBA programmes, the highest seat intake is 258 for MBA in International Business. The seat intake is 60 each for the other two MBA programmes. It must be noted by the candidates that the mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   Are there any reserved seats for MBA at IIFT Delhi? What is the application fee for admission to MBA reserved seats?

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Yes, there are reserved seats for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD categories. There are a percentage of seats reserved for candidates belonging to these categories. IIFT Delhi releases MBA cutoff list separately for reserved category candidates. The application fee for these category candidates is mentioned below:

Course

Application Fee for MBA (IB)

Application Fee for MBA (BA)

NC-OBC

INR 3,000

INR 2,000

SC, ST and PwD/Transgender

INR 1,500

INR 1,000

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Q:   What is the total fee of the MBA programme offered by IIFT Delhi?

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The total fee of the MBA for General/ OBC category candidates is between INR 4 lakh - INR 21.77 lakh. The duration of the programme is from 11 months to 30 months. Also, candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for IIFT Delhi admissions. The eligibility criteria for IIFT admissions is that the candidate should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Admissions are based on entrance exam scores and various other rounds. Candidates must thoroughly go through the IIFT Syllabus, must have knowledge of the IIFT exam pattern, and must check the IIFT exam analysis for a clear understanding.

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IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2024

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Q:   Who is eligible for IIFT scholarship?

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The IIFT Delhi scholarship eligibility criteria is decided by the university. For scholarships like Need Based Scholarship Scheme, the eligibility criteria is students of MBA (IB) full time course who have taken a loan and whose family income is less than INR 6 LPA can apply for this scholarship. For various other scholarship eligibility criteria please visit the official website of the university.

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Q:   Does IIFT Delhi offer fellowship to PhD students?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi offers INR 15,000 a fellowship for the first two years of the course/work. Only a few candidates are selected for such fellowships. Hence, it is crucial that the aspirant meets the criteria set by the institute to avail it. Further, it must be noted that the given fellowship amount is as per past years’ data and from unofficial sources. Thus, is subject to changes. Aspirants can visit the IIFT Delhi website (iift.ac.in) or the campus for more details fellowships for PhD at IIFT Delhi.

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Q:   Is a fellowship offered to PhD students at IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi offers INR 15,000 as the fellowship for the first two years of the degree course/work. The fellowship is given to some selected candidates only. Hence, the aspirants must meet the required criteria as prescribed by the institute for a PhD fellowship. Furthermore, the mentioned fellowship amount is as per the past years’ data. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For more information, candidates can visit the IIFT Delhi website (iift.ac.in).

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Q:   How are classes conducted for IIFT Delhi certificate courses?

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Classes for the certificate programmes are conducted at the IIFT campus on weekends. It is necessary for candidates to be present for the classes. The classes take place on Saturday from 3 to 7 pm and Sunday from 9 to 6 pm. This information is further as per the IIFT Delhi official website. In case of any change in the mentioned schedule, the same shall be updated on the website or intimidated to the candidates over email.

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Q:   Is it worth studying at IIFT Delhi?

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Yes, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is worth studying as the university is a very high-ranked one. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade infrastructure is also very good. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is ranked four by The Times 2023 for MBA. The Deemed-to-be University is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and with A Grade by NAAC. The placements offered to the students are also very good. The university infrastructure is good and is built in such a way that it offers various facilities to students. Hence, it is worth studying at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

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Q:   How is the faculty at IIFT Delhi?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) faculty are diploma, PhD, and degree holders. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade also invites faculty for several guest lectures and also arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) has an experienced faculty. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) employs various Professors and other professionals to teach students. 

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Q:   What is the CAT 2024 exam date?

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The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

  • CAT 2023: November 26
  • CAT 2022: November 27
  • CAT 2021: November 28
  • CAT 2020: November 29 
  • CAT 2019: November 24
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Q:   Is IIFT Delhi MBA cutoff released category-wise for admissions?

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Yes, IIFT releases cutoff lists category-wise. The cutoff also varies for MBA-International Business and Business Analytics admission. For General category, the IIFT cut off is higher than that for Reserved category students. For example, IIFT 2022 cut off for General category candidates was 52.75 but for SC/ST candidates, it was 42.75. in 2023, the qualifying cut off was 35 percentile for General-EWS and NC-OBC categories, it is 35 percentile. In addition, for SC/ST/PwD/KashmiriMigrants/Non-Migrants, the IIFT cut offs 2023 was 30 percentile. Read more on IIFT Delhi Cutoff, here.

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Q:   Is there any entrance test for Executive PGDM in IIFT Delhi?

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No, candidates seeking admission to Executive PGDM programmes of IIFT Delhi are not required to take any exam. The institute shortlist candidates based on aggregate in the last qualifying exam (degree course) and work experience. These shortlisted candidates are further called for the group discussion and personal interview round by the institute. The interview round is conducted on the IIFT Delhi campus.

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Q:   Does IIFT Delhi offer scholarships to students?

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Yes, IIFT Delhi offers scholarships to postgraduate students. Those students who have filled the IIFT entrance exam application form can look for the university fee and if they find the fee a little high, they can apply for scholarships after they get admission. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are Need-Based Scholarship Scheme, Scholarships offered by the Government of India, Scholarships offered by Other Organizations, and others. 

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Q:   What are the online certificate courses offered by IIFT Delhi?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers three certificate programmes in hybrid mode. The aspirants have to appear on campus for six days in the beginning, after which online classes are conducted. Candidates need to visit the campus for the first 6 days of the course after which online classes are conducted. The courses offered are mentioned in the table given below:

IIFT Delhi Online Certificate Courses

Certificate Programme in Export Import Management (CPEIM)

Post Graduate certificate programme in International Business & Finance (PGCPIBF)

Professional Training Programme in International Business Analytics & Market Intelligence (IBAMI)

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Q:   How many seats are available for PhD in IIFT Delhi?

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The seat intake for all three PhD programmes (full-time and part-time) at IIFT Delhi is 15. The seat allocation procedure is carried out in accordance with the seat intake, category of the candidate, overall scores, etc. It must be taken into consideration that the given seat intake is as per unofficial sources. Thus, may vary. The final selection to the PhD courses is done based on performance in the written exam and the personal interview round.

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Q:   How is the infrastructure of IIFT Delhi?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers various facilities to postgraduate students. Currently, over 60 students are residing in the newly constructed hostel. IIFT has computer centres and offers various other facilities to the students. One of the major USPs of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT Delhi) is its Foreign Trade library which is a knowledge bank for several resources in the field of WTO-related issues, Foreign Trade, Management, and others. IIFT's library has 84,000 volumes and subscribes to around 800 journals. There are 17,581 bound periodicals and 255 periodicals. 

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Q:   Do PhD part-time candidates need to visit the IIFT Delhi campus?

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Yes, the part-time PhD course candidates need to visit the IIFT Delhi campus on weekends. The classes are conducted for this course on weekends at the institute. It is necessary that the enrolled candidates take classes and appear for them as per the schedule given by the institute. The schedule is provided by IIFT. It shall be uploaded on its official website (iift.ac.in) as well. Aspirants can also visit the campus in person to enquire regarding the same.

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Q:   How to get a seat in PhD at IIFT Delhi?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi admit candidates to PhD courses based on merit in the written examination conducted by the institute. Candidates shortlisted based on exam score are further required to participate in the personal interview round. The final selection for PhD at IIFT Delhi is further done based on overall performance in the exam and the interview round. Selected candidates can further confirm their seats by paying the required fee amount.

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Q:   What is the highest salary at IIFT Delhi?

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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade offers placement assistance to various course students. The top companies taking part in the placement drive at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade are L&T, Amazon, Amul, EY, and others. The key highlights of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA placements in 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

MBA IB Statistics (2022)

MBA IB Statistics (2023)

Highest domestic package

INR 46.5 LPA

INR 75.6 LPA

Highest international package

INR 80 LPA

INR 85.4 LPA

Median package

INR 24 LPA

INR 26.5 LPA

Average package

INR 25.16 LPA

INR 29.1 LPA

Top 25% average package

NA

INR 46.9 LPA

Top recruiters

82 (26 new)

108 (36)

No. of international positions

NA

17

PPO percentage

34%

39%

The highest package offered at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in 2023 was INR 75.6 LPA. This was the doemstic package.

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Q:   How to get into IIFT Delhi Executive MBA?

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Candidates fulfilling the course-specific eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for Executive PGDM in IIFT Delhi. Eligible candidates can fill out the admission form in online mode by visiting the IIFT official website (iift.ac.in). IIFT shortlists candidates based on merit in the last qualifying examination and relevant work experience. The shortlisted candidates are further required to participate in the group discussion and personal interview (GDPI) rounds. Final seat allotment is carried out after all the selection rounds.

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Q:   What is the course fee for PhD in IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi’s total course fee includes several components such as tuition fee, alumni fee, library deposit (refundable), student activities fee, etc. The institute accepts fee payments in five instalments. However, the maximum fee amount has to be paid at the time of admission. Moreover, the total tuition fee for PhD in IIFT Delhi is INR 2.5 lakh. This tuition fee is as per the data taken from unofficial sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. For more details on the fee structure, candidates can also visit the institute’s official website.

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Q:   Do IIFT cut offs vary category wise?

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Yes, IIFT cut offs for MBA-International Business and Business Analytics admission differ category wise. For General category students, the IIFT cut off is higher than that for Reserved category students. For example, the IIFT 2022 cut off for General category candidates was 52.75 but for SC/ST candidates, it was 42.75. in 2023, the qualifying cut off was 35 percentile for General-EWS and NC-OBC categories, it is 35 percentile. For SC/ST/PwD/KashmiriMigrants/Non-Migrants, the IIFT cut offs 2023 was 30 percentile. Selection for the personal interview round is based on these cut offs.

The Reserved category students also get the benefit of Reservation quota fixed by the Government of India. A certain number of seats are available for Reserved category candidates in the management programmes.

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Q:   How to apply for MA in IIFT Delhi?

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Candidates with a valid BA/or equivalent degree with Maths/ Economics as a subject and at least 55% aggregate can apply for MA in IIFT Delhi. Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the admission form. The application fee is INR 2,500 for the General category or INR 1,000 for the Reserved category for PG courses at IIFT Delhi. This fee is, however, as per past years’ data and may vary. The steps mentioned below can be followed to register and submit the application:

  1. Visit the official website of IIFT to apply online for IIFT admission 2023.
  2. Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
  3. Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
  4. Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.
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Q:   Is it worth doing MBA from IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi is ranked 24 among top MBA institutes in the country as per the NIRF 2022 rankings. Read about more MBA Colleges in Delhi. The institute also has a good placements record for MBA candidates. Moreover, during the IIFT Delhi 2022 MBA (IB) placements, the highest domestic and international offered were INR 75.6 LPA and INR 85.4 LPA, respectively. The median package offered was INR 29.1 LPA. To know more about MBA at IIFT Delhi, Click Here.

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Q:   What is the cut off score for IIFT Delhi?

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IIFT Delhi admission 2023 was based on candidates' performance in the IIFT entrance exam. Shortlisting of candidates for IIFT Delhi admission is done based on marks scored by them in the entrance exam. A minimum cut off is fixed for this purpose. The minimum cut off varies from one year to another. IIFT cut offs are different for different category students. Candidates who meet the admission cut off are selected for Extempore and PI rounds. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the IIFT Delhi cutoff 2023 for the MBA course: 

Category

Sectional Cutoff (Percentile)

Overall Cut off (Marks)

General

40

40.5

General-EWS/ OBC-NCL

35

33

SC/ ST/ PwD/ Kashmiri Migrants/ Non-Migrants

30

25.5

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Q:   Is it expensive to study Executive PGDM from IIFT Delhi?

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The total Executive PGDM course fee is cumulative of several fee components, including tuition fee, security deposit, alumni fee, library charges, etc. Some of the fee components may be refundable. Tabulated below is the IIFT Delhi fee for Executive PGDM programmes:

Executive PGDM Course

Total Fee*

EPGD-GHRM

INR 4.5 lakh

EPGDIB

INR 4.85 lakh

NOTE: The given fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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Q:   What is the salary of an MBA after graduating from IIFT Delhi?

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A total of 108 companies visited the campus during the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA IB placements for 2023. The highest domestic package offered to MBA IB students for 2022 was INR 76.5 LPA and the highest international package offered to MBA IB students for 2023 was INR 85.4 LPA. The average package offered during Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA IB placements 2023 stood at INR 29.1 LPA. Additionally, the median package offered stood at INR 26.5 LPA.

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Yes, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade reserves a percentage of seats for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD categories. In addition, seat allotment for these categories can be done as per the norms of the Government of India. The institute also releases a separate cutoff list for candida

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Yes, the registrations are open for IIFT Delhi Certificate course in Export-Import Management for the Jan 2025 session. Candidates have to provide their email ID and mobile number for registration. After registration, aspirants can login to complete application formalities. 

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For the IIFT Delhi MBA in Information Technology specialisation, a total of six elective subjects are available. Candidates are required to opt for 18 electives. They can major in two functional areas and minor (3) in any other functional areas or major in three functional areas. The electives avail

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No, you cannot get direct admission at IIFT Delhi for MBA. The admission at IIFT Delhi for MBA are entrance based. Earlier, admission to MBA at the university was done through IIFT entrance exam. However form 2024 academic session, Candidates are selected based on qualifying marks scored in CAT entr

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It is generally anticipated that the IIFT 2025 application form filling period will begin in September 2024 and extend through November 2024. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which administers the IIFT MBA (IB) admission exam, will release the precise dates. Within the allotted period, candidates

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