Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi (IIFT Delhi)

Courses Offered, Eligibility Criteria, Fee Structure, Admission Process, Merit List, Placement Record

Updated on 26th June 2024 | 11:25 am | #IIFTDelhi

Established in 1963, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a national institution dedicated to imparting knowledge about international business and trade. The Institute operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was granted the status of "Deemed to be University" in 2002.

Situated in Delhi, the main campus of IIFT is spread over 6.5 acres of land and comprises two educational blocks as well as two residential blocks for students and visiting faculty. Besides the main campus, IIFT has also set up campuses in Kolkata and Kakinada. IIFT has secured a 27th position across India according to the NIRF ranking of 2023.

Admissions to IIFT Delhi previously used to take place through a separate entrance exam, which happens through CAT. Eligible candidates get a call for further interview rounds that are conducted at IIFT Delhi, including GD-PI-WAT. The institution is renowned for its MBA in International Business program, which places significant emphasis on CAT scores, and boasts an annual fee of INR 21.77 lakh.

IIFT Delhi: List of Courses Offered

IIFT Delhi is one of the leading B-schools in India. It used to have its own entrance exam, but starting in 2023, it has begun accepting CAT scores for admission. The institute offers numerous courses, especially MBA/PGP, which are the most demanding courses. Here is a list of programs offered by IIFT Delhi for your reference:


IIFT Delhi: Fees Structure & Eligibility Criteria for MBA Programs

If you are an aspiring CAT 2024 aspirant and IIFT Delhi is your dream B-school, then you should be aware of the eligibility criteria so as to have a fair vision in your mind whether you are eligible to take admission into the same along with the fee structure for its MBA programs. The institute also offers weekend batches for its flagship MBA (IB) program.

The table below shows the current fee structure for IIFT Delhi, along with its eligibility criteria for your reference:

Program Name

Total Fees

Eligibility

MBA in International Business

INR 21,77,314

Bachelor’s degree + CAT/GMAT

MBA in International Business (Weekend)

INR 8,75,000

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of managerial experience

IIFT Delhi: Admission for MBA(IB) Eligibility Criteria

Before proceeding with registration for the MBA program, students must fulfill the eligibility criteria for IIFT Delhi. For further information, have a look at the detailed IIFT eligibility criteria below:


IIFT Delhi: Selection Process for MBA(IB)

IIFT Delhi admission process consists of three stages that are mentioned below:

IIFT Delhi: Process of Shortlisting in Stage 1

Last year, the first round of shortlisted candidates was based on the IIFT overall and sectional scores, academic profile, gender diversity, and scores of 10th and 12th grade. Given below is the breakup of the criteria for 2024 selections:

Details

Weightage

CAT Scores

73%

Marks in 10th grade

10%

Marks in 12th grade

10%

Academic diversity

Engineer

0%

Non-engineer

5%

Gender diversity

Male

0%

Female

2%


IIFT Delhi: MBA(IB) Final Merit List

After the second round of admission, which comprises WAT, PI, and GD, the institute releases a final merit list. Last year’s merit list was based on the given criteria:

Details

Weightage

CAT Scores

45%

Written Ability Test

10%

Group Discussion

10%

Personal Interview

20%

Work Experience

3%

Academic Consistency

Marks in 10th grade

4%

Marks in 12th grade

4%

Academic diversity

Engineer

0%

Non-engineer

2%

Gender diversity

Male

0%

Female

2%


IIFT Delhi: MBA(IB) Expected Cut-off for 2024

IIFT Delhi has discontinued its IIFT entrance exam in 2023, which is conducted annually by NTA. Admissions for 2024 shortlisting will be considered based on the CAT 2024 entrance exam score, with the following CAT cut-off:

Category

CAT Sectional Cutoff (Percentile)

CAT Composite Cutoff (%)

General

55

30

Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL

50

25

SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandits

30

20


IIFT Delhi MBA(IB) 2021-2023 Batch Profile

Given below is the profile of the batch including gender diversity, work experience, and educational qualification.

IIFT Delhi: Gender Diversity

IIFT Delhi: Gender Diversity

IIFT Delhi: Educational Qualification

IIFT Delhi: Educational Qualification

IIFT Delhi: Work Experience

IIFT Delhi: Work Experience

IIFT Delhi Placements MBA(IB) 2021-23

A total of 108 recruiters visited the campus for the MBA (IB) 2021-23 placements. Among the recruiters from various domains, Sales and Marketing accounted for 22% of the offers, with some top recruiting companies on board.

IIFT Delhi 2023: Placement Statistics

There has been a 16% increase in the average CTC and an 8.5% increase in the Median CTC as compared to the past year.

Highest CTC

Average CTC

Median CTC

International

Domestic

85.4 LPA

76.5 LPA

29.1 LPA

26.5 LPA

IIFT Delhi Placement 2023: Y-O-Y Comparison

It is very crucial to look for year-on-year placement comparisons for any B-school you are aiming to secure a position in, as it provides you with a real-time picture of how that particular B-school is performing. This information can assist you in making a better decision for your future.

Here is the comparison of the placement reports of IIFT Delhi for the years 2023 and 2022:

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2023

Placement Statistics 2022

Total Recruiters

108

82

New Recruiters

36

26

International Positions

17+

-

Percentage of PPOs

39%

34%

Highest International CTC

INR 85.4 LPA

INR 80 LPA

Highest Domestic CTC

INR 76.5 LPA

INR 46.5 LPA

Average CTC

INR 29.1 LPA

INR 25.16 LPA

Median CTC

INR 26.5 LPA

INR 24 LPA

IIFT Delhi Placements 2023: Sector-Wise Analysis

This sector-wise analysis provided by IIFT Delhi gives a clear vision of which sector is currently experiencing a boom and which sector provides better career alternatives, with the majority of offers being made in the professional services sector (23%), followed by BFSI with 21% and information technology with 17%.

The table below shows the percentage of offers made to students in various sectors:

Sectors

Percentage of Offers

Professional Services

23%

BFSI

21%

Information Technology

17%

FMCG/ FMCD/ Retail

14%

Energy/ Industrial/ Materials/ Real Estate

8%

E-Commerce & Telecom

6%

Transportation/ Logistics/ Trade

5%

Pharma & Healthcare

4%

Automobile

2%

IIFT Delhi Placements 2023: Top Recruiters

If you are planning on gaining admission to IIFT Delhi, here are some of the recruiters you must prepare to have a competitive edge over your peers at the time of placement. Here is a list of some of the top recruiters who arrived on campus for the MBA(IB) placements in 2023:

Top Recruiters

CRISIL

Deloitte

TVS Motors

Godrej

Cipla

HDFC Bank

EY

Just Dial

Adani

FAQS

When comparing IIFTs to IIMs, it is very much evident that the IIMs offer a wider range of courses. However, the international business domain holds a major part as a field of specialization at IIFTs than at IIMs. IIMs are preferable for students seeking to pursue other specializations.

IIFT Delhi provides a variety of courses to cater to different aspirations. The fee for the two-year MBA in International Business is INR 21.77 lakhs.

The average salary package has shown an increase of 16%, with the highest domestic placement offered being around 75.6 LPA in 2023.

IIFT Delhi has 220 seats to offer, with 20% of the seats available for the general category.

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