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IIFT Delhi Admission 2027

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IIFT Delhi Admission Overview

IIFT Delhi admission 2027 should follow the 2026-28 pattern: a CAT score, then a GD and PI. The 2026-28 interviews ran at ten cities. IIFT has not confirmed this pattern for the next batch. Seats are reserved as per Government of India norms. The details below come from the 2026-28 prospectus. Use them to plan your IIFT Delhi admission, and check them again when IIFT posts a new notice.

240

MBA (IB) Seats

Delhi, 2026-28

60

MBA (BA) Seats

Delhi, 2026-28

10

GD and PI Cities

In person, 2026-28

12 Dec 2025

Last Date

2026-28 batch

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How to Get Admission in IIFT Delhi?

The IIFT Delhi admission process starts with CAT. Apply on the IIFT admission portal, then clear the shortlist, the GD and the PI. IIFT does not hold its own entrance test for the MBA (IB). The shortlist uses your CAT score and other defined parameters.

What Is the Last Date to Apply for IIFT Delhi Admission?

The last date for the 2026-28 batch was 12 December 2025, 23:59, as per the IIFT admission portal. The prospectus had printed 28 November 2025. The date for 2027-29 is not announced. CAT 2026 registration closed on 22 September 2026.

IIFT Delhi Admission Dates 2027

The IIFT Delhi admission 2027 calendar is not out, so the 2026-28 dates below are your guide. These IIFT Delhi admission details come from the IIFT admission portal calendar. The IIFT prospectus gave 28 November 2025 as the last date, and the portal later showed 12 December 2025. Treat all of it as a guide, not a promise for the next batch.

Step, 2026-28 cycleDate
Application opened17 October 2025
CAT 202530 November 2025
Last date to register and pay12 December 2025
ShortlistLast week of January 2026
GD and PIFrom March 2026
Final resultLast week of April 2026
Programme startJune 2026

CAT 2026 is the next exam. It is on Sunday, 29 November 2026. Admit cards come from 4 November, and results are likely in early January 2027. See the CAT 2026 page for IIFT Delhi admission for the schedule, and the official CAT website for notices.

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Is It Too Late for IIFT Delhi Admission?

For the 2026-28 batch, yes, because the programme started in June 2026. For the next batch, it is not too late if you registered for CAT 2026. IIFT opened its 2026-28 form only after CAT registration.

When Does IIFT Delhi Admission 2027 Open?

IIFT has not announced it. The 2026-28 form opened on 17 October 2025, after the CAT 2025 notice. Watch the IIFT admissions page for the 2027-29 notice.

IIFT Delhi Eligibility Criteria 2027

The IIFT Delhi eligibility criteria for the MBA (IB) are a three-year bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. The cut is 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. There is no age limit. The IIFT Delhi admission requirements for the MBA (BA) are different, as the table shows. These IIFT Delhi admission criteria apply to the 2026-28 batch.

CourseEligibility
MBA (IB)Degree of 3 years, 50% marks (45% SC, ST, PwD)
MBA (BA), route 1Degree with maths or statistics, 50% or 5.0 CGPA
MBA (BA), route 2B.Tech or B.E. with 50%
MBA (BA), route 3Any degree with maths at Class 12

For the MBA (BA), Class 12 maths must not be Applied Mathematics. Final-year students could apply in the 2026-28 cycle, with proof of the minimum marks due by 31 October 2026.

Is Work Experience Compulsory for IIFT Delhi Admission?

No, the MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) need no work experience for IIFT Delhi admission. Freshers form 42% of the 2024-26 MBA (IB) batch, and the rest have 0 to 36 months or more. The weekend MBA needs three years, and the online MBA needs one year.

IIFT Delhi Entrance Exams 2027

The IIFT Delhi entrance exam for the full-time MBAs is CAT. IIFT used CAT 2025 for the 2026-28 batch. The IIFT Delhi admission requirements start with a valid CAT score. The prospectus says the IIMs have no role in the selection or in running the programme. The other IIFT Delhi courses use different tests.

CourseEntrance route
MBA (IB) and MBA (BA)CAT score, then GD and PI
MA EconomicsIIFT admission test, 120 minutes, then interview
MBA (IB) WeekendCAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT or GMAT, plus interview, or WAT plus interview
MBA (IB) OnlineEligibility and career fit, no test named

Does IIFT Delhi Accept GMAT, XAT or CMAT?

Only the weekend MBA accepts GMAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA and MAT scores. The full-time MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) name CAT only in the prospectus. One IIFT programme page mentions GMAT for the MBA (BA). Confirm with the admission cell on 011-39147213 before you plan around it. See the CAT 2026 exam pattern to prepare for the IIFT Delhi admission test route.

IIFT Delhi Admission Process 2027

The IIFT Delhi admission process has six steps, from CAT registration to the offer letter. The steps below are from the 2026-28 cycle. This IIFT Delhi admission procedure is the one to expect again, and the IIFT Delhi admission process 2027 should match it.

  1. Step 1

    Register for CAT

    IIFT uses your CAT score, so take the exam first.

  2. Step 2

    Apply to IIFT

    Fill the form on the IIFT admission portal and upload your documents.

  3. Step 3

    Pay the Application Fee

    Rs 3,000 for the MBA (IB) or Rs 2,000 for the MBA (BA). It is not refunded.

  4. Step 4

    Get Shortlisted

    IIFT shortlists on CAT and other defined parameters.

  5. Step 5

    Attend GD and PI

    Both are in person, at ten cities including Delhi.

  6. Step 6

    Receive the Offer

    The offer letter carries the exact fee and joining date.

How Much Is the IIFT Delhi Application Fee?

The fee depends on your category and your programme. You apply separately for each programme, and IIFT does not refund the fee.

CategoryMBA (IB)MBA (BA)
General, OBC-NCL, EWSRs 3,000Rs 2,000
SC, ST, PwD, transgenderRs 1,500Rs 1,000

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Where Are the IIFT Delhi GD and PI Held?

IIFT held the GD and PI in person at ten cities for 2026-28. These were Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow and Mumbai. IIFT may add or drop a centre. Pick your centre when IIFT asks.

What Happens to an Incomplete IIFT Delhi Application?

IIFT rejects an incomplete application summarily. Fill every field and upload every document before you pay. Quote your CAT registration number and IIFT application number if you write to the admission cell.

IIFT Delhi Selection Criteria 2027

The IIFT Delhi selection criteria have two rounds: a shortlist on CAT and other defined parameters, then a GD and PI. IIFT prints no weights for the parameters. The cutoff page for IIFT Delhi explains what IIFT leaves unpublished. Any shortlisted candidate who clears both rounds gets IIFT Delhi admission. The cards show the three filters in order.

📄Filter 1EligibilityA three-year degree with the minimum marks for your course.📊Filter 2ShortlistIIFT uses your CAT score and other defined parameters. It prints no weights.🗣️Filter 3GD and PIIn-person rounds for the shortlist. IIFT then declares the final result.

The IIFT Delhi admission criteria give no separate rule for work experience or academic score beyond the minimum marks.

What Should I Prepare for the IIFT Delhi GD and PI?

Prepare for both a group discussion and a personal interview, in person. The prospectus names only these two rounds for the MBA (IB) and lists no writing test.

  • Practise current affairs, trade and the economy for the GD.
  • Know your resume, your degree subjects and your reasons for choosing IIFT.
  • Keep your CAT scorecard and original documents ready.

Shortlisting and Final Selection 2027

IIFT Delhi admission does not use counselling rounds, and the final result comes after the GD and PI. IIFT announced the 2026-28 result in the last week of April 2026. The seat counts below are for the MBA (IB) in 2026-28.

240

Delhi

MBA (IB) seats

240

Kolkata

MBA (IB) seats

120

GIFT City

MBA (IB) seats

120

Kakinada

MBA (IB) seats

The prospectus gives these seat counts but does not describe how a campus is allotted. Ask the admission cell about campus choice before you seek IIFT Delhi admission. IIFT says all campuses follow the same academic framework.

Documents Required for IIFT Delhi Admission 2027

IIFT Delhi admission needs scanned documents uploaded with the form. The table lists these IIFT Delhi admission requirements with the file rules from the IIFT how-to-apply guide.

DocumentFormat and size
Class 10 and Class 12 marksheetsPDF, under 300 KB
Degree, provisional certificate or marksheetPDF, under 300 KB
Work experience certificates, if anyPDF, under 5 MB
Category certificate, if claiming a seatPDF, under 300 KB
PhotographJPG, under 100 KB
SignatureJPG, under 100 KB

You also need a valid email id and mobile number, and you pay the fee by card, net banking or UPI.

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Which Category Certificate Does IIFT Delhi Accept?

IIFT Delhi accepts the certificate that applies in central government institutes, for SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL, EWS and Kashmiri Migrants. Upload it with the application form.

Can I Change My Category After I Submit the IIFT Delhi Form?

No, IIFT does not change the category you fill in the online form under any circumstances. Check the category and the certificate before you submit.

IIFT Delhi Cutoff for Admission 2027

IIFT publishes no cutoff for IIFT Delhi admission. The only fixed bar is the eligibility minimum of marks in your degree. Read the cutoff page for IIFT Delhi for the full picture.

50%

Degree Marks Bar

General, OBC-NCL, EWS

45%

Degree Marks Bar

SC, ST and PwD

None

Published CAT Percentile

IIFT prints no cutoff

IIFT Delhi Reservation Criteria 2027

IIFT Delhi admission 2027 reserves seats as per Government of India norms. The categories are SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL, EWS and Kashmiri Migrants. IIFT does not print the percentage for each category in the prospectus.

CategoryWhat IIFT prints
SC, ST, PwDReserved seats, 45% eligibility bar, 50% tuition concession
OBC-NCL, EWSReserved seats as per central norms
Kashmiri MigrantsReserved seats as per central norms

Does IIFT Delhi Have a Management Quota?

The prospectus lists no management quota for the MBA (IB) or MBA (BA).

IIFT Delhi Direct Admission 2027

IIFT Delhi admission 2027 has no direct route for the full-time MBAs. Every IIFT Delhi admission goes through the CAT score, the shortlist and the GD and PI.

NRI and Foreign Applicants Have a Separate Window

The 2026-28 notice placed the online forms for NRI and foreign national candidates in February 2026, subject to approval of regulatory bodies. Check iift.ac.in/admissions for the next notice.

Working professionals have other routes. The weekend MBA takes scores from several tests, and the online MBA needs only a degree and one year of work.

IIFT Delhi Scholarships 2027

IIFT Delhi gives a means-cum-merit scholarship, and you apply for it after admission. The IIFT Delhi scholarship page has the full rules. Many students also take education loans from the 14 lenders that IIFT lists.

20%

Tuition Waiver

Tuition only

10%

Students Covered

Of admitted students

Rs 8 lakh

Family Income Limit

Per year

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Which CAT score does IIFT Delhi use for admission?

IIFT used the CAT 2025 score for the 2026-28 batch of the MBA (IB) and MBA (BA). For the next batch, IIFT has not published a notice. Data Sources: IIFT MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) prospectus 2026-28.

Q: Is the IIFT Delhi GD and PI online or in person?

In person. The prospectus says IIFT conducts the GD and PI in physical mode at its listed centres. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus 2026-28 and admission calendar.

Q: What documents does IIFT Delhi need?

Class 10 and 12 marksheets, degree or provisional marksheet, category and work experience certificates if relevant, a photo and a signature. Data Sources: IIFT how-to-apply document, 2026-28.

Q: Is the IIFT Delhi admission process the same for the MBA (BA)?

Yes, the MBA (BA) also uses a CAT score, then a GD and PI. It has its own eligibility rules, 60 seats and a separate application fee. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus 2026-28.