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government collegeEstd. 1963
Accreditations
AACSB — Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessAMBA — Association of MBAs

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IIFT Delhi Overview

IIFT Delhi is the main campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, set up in 1963 in New Delhi. It stands in the Qutab Institutional Area. IIFT Delhi became a deemed university in 2002. IIFT Delhi holds a NAAC A+ grade from 2023 and AACSB accreditation from November 2021. IIFT also runs campuses in Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City. IIFT Delhi has 240 of the 720 MBA (IB) seats for 2026-28, plus 60 MBA (Business Analytics) seats.

IIFT's short film on its four campuses, including IIFT Delhi. IIFT YouTube channel, 2026.

1963

IIFT Delhi Established

Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi

A+

NAAC Grade

Third cycle, 2023

17th

IIFT Delhi NIRF Management

India Rankings 2025

240 + 60

IIFT Delhi Seats

MBA (IB) and MBA (BA), 2026-28

Is IIFT Delhi Worth It, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIFT Delhi is worth it if you want trade, consulting, finance or sales roles. You must also carry a fee above Rs 21 lakh. IIFT Delhi does not fit every plan, and the tabs show both sides.

  • You want an MBA built around international trade, with a port visit and a foreign language.
  • You hold a strong CAT score and can face a group discussion and an interview.
  • You are happy to study with older peers, because more than half the IIFT Delhi class has work experience.
  • You want a South Delhi campus with metro access.

Placement Numbers Cover the Whole Batch

IIFT's report is titled MBA (IB) batch of 2023-25 and does not split figures by campus. Read every IIFT Delhi placement figure on this page as batch-level, not Delhi-only.

Who Studies at IIFT Delhi?

The 2024-26 MBA (IB) batch at IIFT Delhi had 42% freshers and an average work experience of 22 months. The IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) batch averaged 17 months, with 40% freshers. Product and IT services gave 29% of the work experience. Manufacturing gave 19%. This is as per the IIFT batch profile.

BackgroundShare of IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Batch
Engineering40%
Commerce32%
Science and pharma12%
Arts7%
Management5%
Law and others4%

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Is IIFT Delhi the Same as an IIM?

No, IIFT Delhi is not an IIM. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a separate institute under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. IIFT Delhi awards its own MBA degrees as a deemed university, and its focus is international trade.

Is IIFT Delhi a Government College?

IIFT Delhi is a government institution, because the Ministry of Commerce and Industry set it up. It runs its programmes autonomously, and it sets its own fees and admission rules.

Is IIFT Delhi Better Than IIFT Kolkata?

IIFT does not rank its campuses against each other, because all four follow one academic framework. The MBA (IB) has 240 seats each at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata. The 2025-27 fee is Rs 21.82 lakh at IIFT Delhi and Rs 21.32 lakh at Kolkata. IIFT Delhi is the only campus with the MBA (Business Analytics).

IIFT Delhi Highlights 2027

IIFT Delhi highlights include a 1963 start, 240 MBA (IB) seats and CAT-based entry. The median package is Rs 26 lakh for 2023-25. The table gives the IIFT Delhi highlights with the year of each figure. Use it to compare IIFT Delhi with another college.

FieldIIFT Delhi Detail
Full nameIndian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
TypeAutonomous deemed university, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
AddressIIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016
Main courseMBA (International Business), two years, 240 seats at Delhi
Other full-time courseMBA (Business Analytics), 60 seats, Delhi only
Entrance examCAT 2025 for the 2026-28 batch
Fee, MBA (IB)Rs 21.82 lakh, batch 2025-27
Placement, batch 2023-25135 recruiters, median Rs 26 lakh
NIRF Management rank17th, NIRF 2025
Vice-ChancellorDr K. Rangarajan, as listed on the IIFT governance page
Official websiteiift.ac.in

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Is IIFT Delhi NAAC Accredited?

Yes, IIFT Delhi holds a NAAC A+ grade from its third cycle in 2023. AACSB accredited IIFT on 17 November 2021. IIFT says this puts IIFT Delhi among the top 900-plus business schools of the world.

How Many Campuses Does IIFT Have?

IIFT has four campuses in India, at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City. IIFT Delhi is the original campus. IIFT says all campuses follow the same academic, administrative and quality framework, so IIFT Delhi shares its rankings.

ParticularsDetails
College nameIndian Institute of Foreign Trade IIFT Delhi
Established since1963
Ownership / institution typeGovernment college
Fee range₹90,500
Hostel facility availableYes
Accepted entrance examsGATE
Total courses3 across 1 programme
AccreditationAACSB, AMBA
Campus size6.5
Official websitetedu.iift.ac.in
College addressIIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016, New Delhi, Delhi, 110016
Locate on mapLocation

IIFT Delhi Courses and Fees 2027

IIFT Delhi courses are all postgraduate or doctoral, and the two-year MBA (IB) costs Rs 21.82 lakh for the 2025-27 batch. The table joins the IIFT Delhi courses list with the IIFT Delhi fees structure. These IIFT Delhi fees details are totals for the whole programme, and each row names its batch. Read the IIFT Delhi fees 2027 picture row by row. There is no undergraduate course at IIFT Delhi. The integrated MBA after Class 12 runs only at Kakinada.

IIFT Delhi CourseLength and EntryTotal Fee and Batch
MBA (International Business)2 years, CAT, GD and PIRs 21.82 lakh, 2025-27
MBA (Business Analytics)2 years, CAT, GD and PIRs 17,87,506, 2025-27
MA Economics (Trade and Finance)2 years, IIFT testRs 4,01,506, 2025-27
MBA (IB) Weekend2.5 years, test score and interviewRs 10 lakh, 2026-29
MBA (IB) Online2 years, degree and one year of workRs 10.50 lakh, 2025-27

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How Many Courses Does IIFT Delhi Offer?

IIFT Delhi has five open programmes in the table, plus a PhD in Management and a PhD in Economics. The two full-time MBAs take most of the 300 full-time MBA seats. The courses in IIFT Delhi stay close to trade, analytics and economics. The IIFT Delhi courses list is short by design.

How Much Should You Budget for IIFT Delhi?

Start with the Rs 21.82 lakh IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) fee for 2025-27, which includes hostel. Add the application fee of Rs 3,000 and a refundable security of Rs 10,000. IIFT sends the exact 2026-28 fee with the offer letter, so keep a buffer. IIFT lists 14 lenders for education loans.

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3 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Fees

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IIFT Delhi Admission and Application Process 2027

IIFT Delhi admission 2027 has no notice yet, so the 2026-28 cycle is your guide. It used a CAT 2025 score, then a group discussion and a personal interview. IIFT had not published a 2027-29 notice on 8 October 2026. The IIFT Delhi admission process had six steps, and the timeline shows the dates.

  1. 17 October 2025

    Application Opened

    The MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) forms went live on the admission portal.

  2. 30 November 2025

    CAT 2025

    IIFT used this score for the 2026-28 batch.

  3. 12 December 2025

    Registration Closed

    This was the extended last date.

  4. Last Week of January 2026

    Shortlist

    IIFT shortlisted on CAT and other defined parameters.

  5. From March 2026

    GD and PI

    Both were held in person at ten cities, including Delhi.

  6. Last Week of April 2026

    Final Result

    The offer letter carries the exact fee and joining date.

What Should You Do Now for IIFT Delhi Admission 2027?

Take CAT 2026 and watch the IIFT admissions page for the 2027-29 notice. These IIFT Delhi admission details come from the 2026-28 prospectus. Recheck the IIFT Delhi admission criteria when the new notice is out.

  • Take CAT 2026 on 29 November 2026. Registration closed on 22 September 2026.
  • Meet the IIFT Delhi admission requirements, which are a three-year degree with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
  • Keep the category certificate ready, because IIFT does not allow a category change later.
  • Read the refund and waitlist rules in the offer letter before you pay.

IIFT Delhi Placements and Salary Packages 2026

IIFT Delhi placement details for the MBA (IB) batch of 2023-25 show 135 recruiters and a median package of Rs 26 lakh. IIFT Delhi placement statistics also appear in the NIRF data. It shows that all 401 graduates of 2024-25 were placed. IIFT Delhi has not posted a newer final report.

Rs 26 lakh

IIFT Delhi Median Package

MBA (IB), batch 2023-25

Rs 31.30 lakh

IIFT Delhi Average Package

MBA (IB), batch 2023-25

Rs 1.23 crore

Highest International

Highest domestic was Rs 72 lakh

135

Recruiters

Up from 120 for 2022-24

How Much Do IIFT Delhi Graduates Earn?

The IIFT Delhi average package is Rs 31.30 lakh for the MBA (IB) batch of 2023-25. The median is Rs 26 lakh. Plan with the median, because a few high offers pull the IIFT Delhi average package up. The table adds the IIFT Delhi MBA (BA), which had its first batch in 2023-25.

Package, Batch 2023-25MBA (IB)MBA (BA)
AverageRs 31.30 lakhRs 25.30 lakh
MedianRs 26 lakhRs 20 lakh
Recruiters13525

Does IIFT Delhi Publish a Delhi-Only Placement Report?

No, IIFT publishes one report for the MBA (IB) batch and does not split it by campus. So the IIFT Delhi highest placement package of Rs 1.23 crore, for an international role, is a batch figure. Ask the placement cell for campus-wise IIFT Delhi placement details if you need them. The IIFT industry connect page lists every report.

How to Check IIFT Delhi Cutoff 2026

IIFT publishes no CAT percentile, section cutoff or category cutoff, so the IIFT Delhi cutoff is not a public number. For the 2026-28 batch, IIFT Delhi shortlisted on your CAT score and other defined parameters. It printed no weights. So any IIFT Delhi cutoff 2026 figure online is an estimate. So is every IIFT Delhi expected cutoff and every IIFT Delhi cutoff 2027 guess. The IIFT Delhi previous year cutoff is not on the IIFT site either, and IIFT Delhi cutoff marks are not published.

Do Not Plan Around Cutoff Estimates

Coaching and news sites quote IIFT Delhi cutoff marks and percentiles, but IIFT prints none. Use your own CAT score, and ask the admission cell for guidance.

The IIFT Delhi cutoff page explains each part of the IIFT Delhi cutoff. See the CAT 2026 results page for the result timeline, and open the official CAT website for notices.

IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2027

IIFT Delhi scholarship information starts with the means-cum-merit scheme. It gives 20% of tuition to 10% of admitted students whose family income is below Rs 8 lakh. The cards list each IIFT Delhi scholarship from the 2026-28 prospectus.

🎓TuitionIIFT Delhi Means-cum-Merit SchemeA 20% tuition waiver for 10% of admitted students. Income carries 70% of the score and CGPA carries 30%.🏅MeritOPJEMS ScholarshipRs 1.5 lakh for MBA (IB) students at Delhi. IIFT nominates the top 10 of each year, and the OP Jindal Group selects after a test and interview.💰CategoryExim Bank ScholarshipFor an SC or ST topper, equal to first-year tuition up to Rs 3.5 lakh.🏛️CentralGovernment SchemesSC, ST, OBC, minority and disability schemes through the National Scholarship Portal.

Does IIFT Delhi Give Scholarships?

Yes, IIFT Delhi gives a limited number, and none covers the full fee for most students. About one in ten admitted students gets the 20% waiver. Many IIFT Delhi students rely on education loans from the 14 lenders that IIFT lists. Read the for the full rules.

IIFT Delhi Ranking 2026

The IIFT Delhi ranking in India is 17th in NIRF 2025 Management, with a score of 62.93. NIRF 2026 is not yet published, so the IIFT Delhi NIRF ranking 2026 means the 2025 list for now. The IIFT Delhi NIRF ranking 2027 will follow the next NIRF release. Until then, the IIFT Delhi ranking 2027 picture rests on the 2025 list.

17th

NIRF Management

India Rankings 2025, score 62.93

Joint 51st

QS Full-Time MBA, Asia

2027 edition

71st

QS International Trade

Masters and MBA, 2027 edition

Where Does IIFT Delhi Rank Among Indian B-Schools?

IIFT Delhi ranks 17th in NIRF 2025 Management, after 15th in 2024. IIFT is listed only in the Management category. The institute says rankings apply to all its campuses, so IIFT Delhi shares this rank. The IIFT Delhi ranking in India is covered list by list on the ranking page.

IIFT Delhi Entrance Exams Accepted 2027

CAT is the entrance exam for the full-time MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) at IIFT Delhi. The IIFT Delhi weekend MBA takes several scores, and the MA Economics has its own test.

CAT score, then a group discussion and a personal interview. IIFT used CAT 2025 for the 2026-28 batch.

Which Entrance Exam Does Your IIFT Delhi Course Need?

For the full-time MBAs at IIFT Delhi, you need a CAT score. CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026, and the CAT fee is Rs 2,700, or Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD. See the CAT 2026 exam pattern to plan your preparation for IIFT Delhi.

IIFT Delhi Campus and Infrastructure

The IIFT Delhi campus sits in the Qutab Institutional Area on about 6.5 acres, with two academic blocks and two residential blocks. Another IIFT Delhi campus, on 5.6 acres at Maidan Garhi, is under construction. The cards show what IIFT Delhi students get on campus.

📚StudyLibrary and Bloomberg TerminalsAbout 1.07 lakh resources and 10 Bloomberg terminals.💻LabsComputer and Analytics LabsA lab open round the clock, and a data analytics lab with 40 computers running SPSS, SAS and Hadoop.🎤CampusAuditorium and Wi-FiAn auditorium of 450 seats, and a campus that is fully Wi-Fi enabled.✈️GlobalExchange Programme29 exchange partners, and 53 students went on exchange in 2024-25.🏥CareMedical SupportA doctor is available on campus, and the fee covers medical insurance.

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Where Do IIFT Delhi Students Stay?

IIFT Delhi students stay in the New Hostel, the Old Hostel or the C9 hostel. IIFT also hires a boys' hostel within 1 km. The Old Hostel has 48 triple rooms. The New Hostel has 70 double rooms with a gym. Students also report that first-year boys live outside the main campus.

Is the Hostel Compulsory at IIFT Delhi?

Yes, for the MBA (IB), because the prospectus says it is fully residential and all students must stay in the hostel. IIFT decides the room type, which can be single, double or triple. The MBA (BA) is non-residential, so those students can live at home.

Can You Visit the IIFT Delhi Campus?

IIFT prints no visitor policy for IIFT Delhi. Call the main office on 011-39147200 before you travel, and ask which gate to use.

How to Reach Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

The IIFT Delhi location is IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016. It is about 3 km from Hauz Khas metro station. The IIFT Delhi how to reach plan is simple, and the IIFT Delhi location suits metro and cab travel. The IIFT Delhi nearest metro station is Hauz Khas on the Yellow Line, as per Google Maps on 7 October 2026. Every route is on the IIFT Delhi how to reach page.

15.5 km

IIFT Delhi From the Airport

Terminal 3, 20 to 35 minutes by cab in the morning

14.6 km

IIFT Delhi From New Delhi Station

By road

3 km

IIFT Delhi From Hauz Khas Metro

5 to 7 minutes by auto or cab

IIFT Delhi Reviews

IIFT Delhi is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from about 301 reviews, checked in October 2026. These IIFT Delhi reviews add what students wrote on Reddit between October 2025 and September 2026.

What Do Students Say About IIFT Delhi?

IIFT Delhi students praise Delhi placements and the South Delhi location, and they flag hostels, placement-process clarity and the 2026 waitlist. The Google rating and the Reddit posts together make a short IIFT Delhi college review, not a survey. Official data adds context: IIFT Delhi runs a trimester system, recruiters visit from December to February, and the summer internship runs 8 to 10 weeks.

Pros and Cons Students Mention

This IIFT Delhi student feedback rests on Google Maps and Reddit, read in October 2026. It works as a set of IIFT Delhi campus reviews, not a survey.

4.7

Google Rating

from about 301 reviews, checked October 2026

3

IIFT Delhi Pros Listed

Placements, location and brand

4

IIFT Delhi Cons Listed

Placement process, hostels, induction and waitlist

2

Platforms Read

Google Maps and Reddit

What Students Like

✅ProDelhi Placement PullSeveral Reddit posts say IIFT Delhi has the strongest recruiter network inside IIFT. They add that IIFT Delhi gets first call in the shared placement process. What it means for you: ask the placement committee how your campus is treated.✅ProSouth Delhi LocationStudents like the metro access, nearby flats and paying-guest rooms, and the freedom to go out any time. What it means for you: check rent and commute if you plan to live outside.✅ProTier 1 Brand, Not Top TierMany students call IIFT Delhi a tier 1 MBA, a step below the top IIMs, with a median above Rs 25 lakh. IIFT Delhi students say its roles beat the newer IIMs. What it means for you: compare it with the IIMs your CAT score can get.

What Students Flag

⚠️Check TwicePlacement Process RowsPosts through 2026 describe disputes between IIFT campuses over shared placements, and doubt on whether placements will be split by campus. What it means for you: ask the placement cell in writing how your batch will be placed.⚠️Check TwiceHostels and Campus SpaceStudents say first-year boys live outside the campus, some rooms moved from double to triple sharing, and the campus feels small. What it means for you: ask the room type and hostel location before you pay.⚠️Check TwiceStrict Induction CultureOne post describes shouting by seniors during induction. Other first-years say the committee is milder than at other B-schools. What it means for you: ask current students about induction before you join.⚠️Check TwiceWaitlist and Refund ClarityWaitlisted applicants in 2026 said waitlist movement and campus allocation were unclear, and asked about refund slabs. What it means for you: get the rules in writing before you pay any fee.
  • You want trade, consulting or finance roles and the IIFT Delhi alumni network.
  • You live in or near Delhi and want a metro-linked campus.
  • You can handle student-run committees and a strict induction.
  • You compare IIFT Delhi with IIMs on fee, median package and fit.

How to Read These IIFT Delhi Pros and Cons

These points come from Google Maps and Reddit, read in October 2026. They are personal opinions, and some posts are angry or one-sided. Fees, placements and rankings for IIFT Delhi on this page come from IIFT's own data.

IIFT Delhi Latest News & Updates

  1. 29 November 2026

    CAT 2026

    CAT is held on Sunday. IIFT Delhi has used CAT scores for its full-time MBAs.

  2. 4 November 2026

    CAT 2026 Admit Cards Open

    Admit cards are available from this date on the official CAT site.

  3. 20 October 2026

    Online Export-Import Certificate Last Date

    Last date to apply for the four-month online certificate programme, Batch 08.

  4. 22 September 2026

    CAT 2026 Registration Closed

    Registration closed at 5:00 PM after an extension.

  5. 25 August 2026

    Online Certificate in Export-Import Management Announced

    IIFT opened applications for a four-month online certificate programme.

  6. 2 May 2026

    IIFT Marks Its 63rd Foundation Day

    IIFT lists the Foundation Day coverage on its homepage.

  7. 31 January 2026

    Times B-School Ranking 2026

    IIFT announced a first position in the list. The release does not name the category.

See the IIFT admissions page for any new notice.

Campus facilities

What students have access to on campus.

  • Sports facilities
  • Laboratories
  • Medical facilities
  • Wi-Fi campus
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Gymnasium
  • Transport facility
  • Bank / ATM
  • Incubation centre
  • Anti-ragging cell
  • NCC cell
  • Library
  • Swimming pool
  • Seminar halls
  • Hostel
  • Computer centre

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Is IIFT Delhi good for international business?

Yes, the IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) is built around trade and includes a port visit, a foreign language and 29 exchange partners. Consulting took 22% and finance 21% of 2023-25 offers. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus and Final Placement Highlights 2023-25.

Q: How do I contact the IIFT Delhi admission cell?

Email admission@iift.edu or call 011-39147213. The main Delhi numbers are 011-39147200 and 011-26853956. Ask the cell for IIFT Delhi details that the site does not print. Data Sources: IIFT admissions and contact pages, October 2026.

Q: Does IIFT Delhi have a strong alumni network?

IIFT says it has more than 18,000 alumni across its campuses. Ask the career cell how alumni support an IIFT Delhi batch. Data Sources: iift.ac.in homepage, October 2026.

Q: Is a second IIFT Delhi campus coming up?

Yes, the prospectus says another IIFT Delhi campus of 5.6 acres at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, is under construction. The Qutab Institutional Area campus is the one in use. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus 2026-28.