Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata
Est. 2005
Kolkata, WEST BENGAL
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Cut-Offs at a Glance
Course:
MBA (International Business)
CAT
Cut-off: 96%ile
Admissions, Eligibility and Shortlisting Process at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata
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MBA (International Business) - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks [45% in case the candidates belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
2. Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply, subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October2023.
3. There is no age limit.
Selection Process
The short listing of candidates for WAT-GD/Extempore-PI will be done on the basis of IIFT entrance exam percentiles including sectional cut offs.
1.The minimum cut-off percentile is decided based on the number of candidates to be shortlisted as per the availability of seats.
2.The cut-off marks for female candidates across all categories are 2 less than the actual cut-off in line with IIFT’s policy of gender diversity. In addition to the above stated criterion, Marks obtained in X, and XII, will be considered.
3.To ensure balance in class composition at IIFT, upto 5 points may be awarded to non engineers.
Admission Process
1. CAT 2025 Score: Weightage of 98 points, calculated as:
(Candidate's CAT 2025 Score / Maximum CAT 2025 Score) × 98 Gender Diversity: Female candidates receive an additional 2 points.CAT 2025 Score: 48 points
2.(i)Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI): 43 points
(ii) Gender Diversity: 3 points (awarded to female candidates)
(iii) Academic Diversity: 3 points (awarded to non-engineering graduates)
(iv) Work Experience: 3 points
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Strategy (EPGDIBS) - 1.5 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. The programme is best suited for working executives who are graduates in any discipline with atleast 50% marks and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Selection Process
Selection for the programme will be done by IIFT and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.
Admission Process
Selection is based on Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
MBA (International Business) – Online - 2 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks [45% in case the candidates belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
2. Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October2023.
3. There is no age limit.
Admission Process
Admission is based on academic qualifications and work experience. No entrance exam is required.
MBA (International Business) – Weekends - 2.5 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1. Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks [45% in case the candidates belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories].
2. Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October2023.
3. There is no age limit.
Selection Process
Application Submission: Candidates must apply online through the official IIFT website.
1. Shortlisting: Based on the CAT 2025 scores, candidates are shortlisted for the next stage.
2. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal
3. Interview (PI).
4. Final Selection: The final selection is based on the performance in the GD, PI, and the overall profile of the candidate.
Admission Process
Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT 2025 scores. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for Group Discussion (GD), Essay Writing, and Personal Interview (PI) sessions held at the IIFT Delhi campus.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB) - 1.5 yrs
Eligibility Criteria
1.(i) Post Graduate Degree/Engineering Degree OR equivalent from any recognized University or Institution. Managerial work experience of not less than THREE years.
OR,
(ii) Graduation or equivalent degree form any recognized University or Institution. Managerial work experience of not less than FIVE years.
2. Minimum 55% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) marks or equivalent CGPA in Graduation.
3. Only the work experience after eligibility qualifications as on 31st October of the year when the programme is advertised is considered.
4. Company sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the employer is required.
No Age limit for applications.
Admission Process
Selection is based on Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
What is the total fee for MBA (IB)?
The MBA (IB) fee is ₹21.32 lakhs for 2 years.
What are the average and highest placements?
The average package is ₹27.3 LPA, with the highest international at ₹85.4 LPA (2024).
How many recruiters visit the campus?
Over 120 recruiters participated in 2024 placements.
What specializations are available?
Students can specialize in Marketing, Finance, Trading, Systems, and IT.
What is the intake for MBA (IB)?
The batch size is typically 200-250 across campuses.
What is the CAT cutoff for IIFT Kolkata?
The expected CAT cutoff is 85+ percentile for general category (2025).
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