IIFT MBA 2027-29 admissions open: apply by 25 November

In short

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade opened admissions for its MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) 2027-29 programmes on October 13, 2026.
Candidates must apply online via www.iift.ac.in by November 25, 2026, and register for CAT 2026.
MBA (IB) is offered at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City campuses, while MBA (BA) is available at the Delhi campus.
Eligibility requires a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
Foreign nationals, NRIs, and PIOs can apply for MBA (IB) using a valid GMAT score instead of CAT.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) commenced admissions for its MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes for the 2027-29 academic session on October 13, 2026. Prospective candidates must apply online through the official website, www.iift.ac.in, by November 25, 2026.

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at www.iift.ac.in

Admissions for these programmes will be conducted based on CAT 2026 scores, a pattern that has been in place since the MBA 2024-26 batch. This marks a continuation of IIFT’s shift from conducting its own separate entrance examination for MBA admissions.

Programmes and Campus Availability

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has opened admissions for its MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes for the 2027-29 academic session. The MBA (International Business) programme is a two-year full-time residential programme structured into six trimesters. It is offered across IIFT’s Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), and GIFT City (Gujarat) campuses. Candidates must apply online through the official website, www.iift.ac.in, by November 25, 2026.

The MBA (Business Analytics) 2027-29 programme is exclusively available at the Delhi Campus. Candidates applying to both the MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes are required to pay separate registration fees for each. The application process commenced on October 13, 2026, and the deadline for online applications is November 25, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

To be eligible for the MBA programmes, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. A relaxation is provided for SC, ST, and PwD categories, requiring a minimum of 45% marks. For the MBA (Business Analytics) programme specifically, candidates must provide proof of having studied Mathematics or Statistics at the graduation level, or Mathematics in Class 12 (Applied Mathematics is not accepted).

The admission process involves two key steps: registering for and appearing in CAT 2026, followed by a distinct IIFT-specific registration. The IIFT-specific registration opens after the CAT results are declared. Foreign nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates are exempt from CAT and must apply using a valid GMAT score for MBA (IB). However, Foreign Nationals, NRIs, and PIOs cannot apply for the MBA (BA) programme through the GMAT route.

IIFT-Specific Registration Fees

The IIFT-specific registration fee for the 2027-29 MBA programmes varies based on the programme and the candidate’s category. For the MBA (International Business) programme, General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay Rs 3,000, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay Rs 1,500. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, and PIOs applying for the MBA (IB) programme have a fee of USD 200, which is approximately Rs 16,500.

For the MBA (Business Analytics) programme, General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs 2,000, and SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay Rs 1,000. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, and PIOs are not eligible to apply for the MBA (BA) programme through the GMAT route. Candidates applying to both MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) programmes are required to pay both applicable fees.

Category	MBA (IB)	MBA (BA)
General / OBC / EWS	Rs 3,000	Rs 2,000
SC / ST / PwD	Rs 1,500	Rs 1,000
Foreign Nationals / NRI / PIO	USD 200 (approx. Rs 16,500)	Not applicable

Institute Background and Recognition

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The institute holds accreditation from AACSB and has been awarded an A+ grade by NAAC. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIFT secured the 17th position among management institutes, reflecting its standing in management education.

IIFT maintains an extensive alumni network comprising over 50,000 professionals. This network spans across more than 30 countries globally. The institute was granted ‘Deemed to be University’ status in 2002, further solidifying its position as a prominent educational institution.

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