Courses Offered at  IIFT

Postgraduate Programs

1. MBA in International Business
   • Duration: 2 years
2. MBA in Business Analytics
   • Duration: 2 years
3. MBA in International Business (Weekend Program)
   • Duration: 2 years and 6 months
4. Executive PGDM in International Business
   • Duration: 15 months
5. Executive PGDM in Global Human Resource Management
   • Duration: 15 month

Certificate Programs

1. Certificate Programme in Export Import Management (CPEIM)
   • Duration: 4 months
2. Post Graduate Certificate Programme in International Business & Finance (PGCPIBF)
   • Duration: 4 months
3. Professional Training Programme in International Business Analytics & Market Intelligence (IBAMI)
   • Duration: 6 months

Integrated Program

• Integrated Program in Management (IPM)
  • Duration: 5 years

Doctoral Programs

• Ph.D. in Economics
• Ph.D. in Management

Eligibility & Admissions

The eligibility criteria and admissions process for the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) are structured to ensure that candidates meet specific academic and professional standards. Here’s a detailed overview:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications
   • Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree of a minimum three years duration from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) .
   • Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply, provided they have scored a minimum of 50% in the first two years of their degree (45% for reserved categories). Admission will be provisional until the graduation certificate is submitted .
2. Age Limit
   • There is no age limit for candidates applying to IIFT .
3. Work Experience
   • While work experience is not mandatory, it may provide additional weightage in the selection process. Candidates with managerial experience are often preferred 

Admissions Process

1. Entrance Exam
   • Admission to the MBA programs at IIFT is primarily based on the IIFT entrance exam or the CAT score (for the 2024-26 batch) . The exam assesses various skills including quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and general awareness.
2. Selection Process
   • After the entrance exam, candidates are shortlisted based on their scores. The selection process typically includes:Writing Ability Test (WAT)
   • Candidates must meet both overall and sectional cut-offs to qualify for these rounds .
3. Weightage for Selection
   • The final selection is based on a combination of factors including:Entrance exam score

Application Process

• Candidates can apply online through the official IIFT website. The application form must be completed along with the payment of the application fee to be considered valid .
• For Ph.D. programs, applications are accepted in offline mode, requiring candidates to clear an entrance test followed by an interview
   

Accepted Entrance Exam

1. IIFT Entrance Exam

   • Traditionally, IIFT conducted its own entrance exam for admission to the MBA in International Business program. However, for the 2024-26 batch, the institute will not conduct this exam.

2. CAT (Common Admission Test)

   • For the 2024-26 admissions, IIFT will accept the CAT 2023 score for domestic candidates applying for the MBA programs. This marks a significant change in the admission process, as candidates are now required to take CAT instead of the IIFT entrance exam.

3. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

   • The GMAT score is accepted exclusively for international candidates, including NRIs and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), applying for the MBA in International Business program. Domestic students must appear for the CAT.

• International/NRI/PIO Candidates: Can apply using their GMAT scores.
   

Admission and Selection Process 

Admission Process

1. Application Submission
   • Candidates must apply online through the official IIFT website. The application period for the MBA (IB) program typically opens in late October and closes in mid-December.
2. Entrance Exam
   • For the 2024-26 batch, admission to the MBA (International Business) program will be based on the CAT 2023 score. Earlier, IIFT conducted its own entrance exam, but this has been replaced by CAT for domestic candidates.
   • International candidates can apply using their GMAT scores.
3. Shortlisting Criteria
   • Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT or GMAT scores, along with other factors such as:Academic performance in Class 10 and 12

Selection Process

1. Selection Rounds
   • Shortlisted candidates will participate in a series of assessments, including:Written Ability Test (WAT)
2. Final Selection Criteria
   • The final selection is based on a composite score that includes:CAT/GMAT score

Fees & Scholarships at  IIFT 

Fees

Scholarships

1.  Need Based Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility: Students with a family income of less than ?6.00 lakh per annum.

Benefits: Subsidy on interest of education loans for 27 months from the date of taking of the loan. This scheme is not available for students admitted to the University as from the academic year 2023 onwards.

2. New Scholarship Scheme (NSS)

Eligibility: Covers 10% of students in regular full-time programs (MBA in International Business, MBA in Business Analytics, M.A. in Economics, and IPM).

Benefits: Provides a scholarship equivalent to 20% of tuition charges on means-cum-merit basis by using a weightage of 70% to family income (

3. Government of India Scholarships

Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education: For SC students based on parental income; full tuition and living expenses;

Central Sector Scholarship for Higher Education: For ST students, same as above;

OPJEMS Scholarship: Merit scholarship to the top MBA(IB) performer, offering ?1.5 lakh to selected candidates against an online test and interview. 

Placement at IIFT

IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) has demonstrated strong placement performance in recent years, showcasing significant growth in both domestic and international packages. Here’s an overview of the placement statistics for 2023 and the ongoing trends for 2024.

Placement Overview : 

• Total Recruiters: 108, including 36 new recruiters.

• International Offers: More than 17 international positions were offered.

• Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): 39% of students received PPOs.

• Highest International Package: INR 85.4 LPA.

• Highest Domestic Package: INR 76.5 LPA, a 62% increase from the previous year.

• Average Package: INR 29.1 LPA, reflecting a 16% increase.

• Median Package: INR 26.5 LPA, up by 8.5%.

Last 5-year placement Statistics

Observations

1. Highest International Package: The highest international package remained stable at INR 85.4 LPA in 2023 and 2024. The previous peak was INR 80 LPA in 2022.
2. Average CTC Growth: The average CTC increased steadily from INR 20.48 LPA in 2020 to INR 29.1 LPA in 2024.
3. Placement Rates: The percentage of students receiving Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) improved from 34% in 2022 to 39% in 2024.
4. Recruiter Participation: The total number of recruiters grew significantly, indicating expanding interest from various industries.
5. New Recruiters: In 2024, there were 36 new recruiters, reflecting ongoing growth in the placement ecosystem.

Top recruiters (Top Recruiters at IIFT (2024 )

Notable Recruiters from Previous Years (2023)

Campus Life at  IIFT 

IIFT campus life encourages rich synergies between academic rigours and extracurricular affairs. The campus is full of close-knit communal affairs, which gets wide in various cultural events organised by the Melange committee. These include some big-time festival events such as Quo Vadis and Advait, which witness participation from cream-of-the-crop B-schools throughout India. The students can engage in hundreds of activities, including competition sports, for instance, the Ultimate Warrior League, and intellectual debates with distinguished guest lectures by industry leaders.

 A hostel which is well-equipped provides an incubation ground for collaborative and social work. Socially, community service acquires importance due to internship schemes run by the institution with NGOs as well as fundraising drives. Being an institute that brings together a vast array of talent with ample opportunities for networking and personal growth, IIFT provides an excellent learning experience that prepares students for leadership roles in their future careers.

Campus Infrastructure

The campus infrastructure at IIFT is so designed that it supports the rich academia experience. The IIFT Delhi campus stretches to 6 acres of land and comprises all the modern, air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with the latest aids in audio-visual equipment. It has a spacious auditorium with a seating capacity of 500, multiple conference halls, and highly well-resourced computer centres.

The libraries are open 24/7 and house extensive databases, including Bloomberg terminals, catering to diverse research needs. For the convenience of students, three hostels are available providing all essential amenities such as common rooms, mess facilities, and recreational areas. Indoor games and a gym are available on campus.

Besides academic facilities, there are canteens and coffee shops on the campus where students can relax and interact. The beautiful scenario surrounding the campus near the historical Qutub Minar makes the campus a place not only productive enough for study time but also to hang around in general. In general, this infrastructure at IIFT has rightly been designed for enhancing a holistic learning environment.

Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: There are three hostels IIFT, which comprises two for boys and one for girls, providing 328 beds.
• Amenities: The hostels are Wi-Fi-enabled and have water purifiers along with common rooms, recreation areas, and laundry facilities.
• Messing: A mess facility provides healthy meals and gives a sense of community to the students.

Library

• Size and Resources: It is one of the largest libraries in the developing world, with almost 84,000 volumes, and subscribes to 800 journals.
• Special Collections: It houses exclusive publications of various international organisations such as FAO, IMF, OECD, and World Bank.
• WTO Resource Centre: This caters to World Trade Organization related topics, enhancing research functionalities.
• Access: Hostel accommodates a 24x7 Library-cum-Reading Room for students.

Sports and Fitness

• Facilities: While campus size is limited, the availability of outside sports facilities is also very limited. Nevertheless, the IIFT offers indoor games also, such as badminton and table tennis.
• Campus and Sports Facilities
• Gym: The campus is well-equipped with a modern gymnasium.
• Events: Different types of competitions make the UWL promote sportsmanship.

Safety and Security

• Measures: The campus has full security and surveillance systems and on-site security personnel that maintain students safe and secure.
• Emergency Services: Medical facilities are present on campus with a nurse and medical officer for initial treatment .
• Transportation Facility
• Shuttle Services: IIFT runs shuttle services for the students who travel between the campus and nearby locations.
• Accessibility: This service enables easy transport from one part of the city to other parts.

Other Facilities

• Computer Centres: There are three computer centres, equipped with the latest software facilities along with high speed internet connection
• Cafeteria: A cafeteria, which serves snacks and beverages, also acts as a common meeting place among the students.
• The auditorium is a multipurpose room that sits 500 and serves to host lectures, cultural activities, and so many more.
• Campus Stores Campus stores are there to meet the everyday needs of students.

Specialized Features @  IIFT

. MBA in International Business

• Specialisation: The MBA (IB) program emphasises international business, integrating core management principles with global perspectives.
• Curriculum: Students engage in courses like international marketing, finance, and strategy, preparing them for the complexities of global trade.