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IIFT Delhi Courses 2027

New Delhi

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

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IIFT Delhi Courses Overview 2027

IIFT Delhi courses 2027 fall into three groups: two full-time MBAs, working-professional MBAs, and economics and research programmes. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a deemed university, so it awards degrees, not diplomas. Delhi has 240 MBA (IB) seats and 60 MBA (BA) seats for the 2026-28 batch. All the courses in IIFT Delhi share one campus in the Qutab Institutional Area. These IIFT Delhi courses 2027 are all postgraduate, so IIFT Delhi PG courses are the whole offer apart from the PhD. The cards show which group fits you.

🎓CATFull-Time MBAsMBA (IB) with 240 seats and MBA (BA) with 60 seats. Both use a CAT score, then a group discussion and a personal interview.💼Part TimeWorking-Professional MBAsThe weekend MBA (IB) needs three years of managerial experience. The online MBA (IB) needs one year of work.📊PolicyEconomics and ResearchThe MA Economics (Trade and Finance) is a two-year degree. Two PhD programmes cover Management and Economics.

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Does IIFT Delhi Offer UG Courses?

No, IIFT Delhi UG courses do not exist at the Delhi campus. The only entry after Class 12 is the Integrated Programme in Management, and it runs at Kakinada. It admits 60 students through IPMAT and awards a BBA (Business Analytics) after three years.

Which IIFT Delhi Courses Are Open to Freshers?

The MBA (IB), the MBA (BA) and the MA Economics accept fresh graduates. The weekend MBA needs three years of managerial experience. The online MBA needs one year of work. So only three IIFT Delhi courses suit a fresher.

Are IIFT Delhi Courses Degree Courses?

Yes, all IIFT Delhi degree courses lead to a postgraduate degree, not a diploma. The MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) award an MBA, and the MA Economics awards an MA. Each degree course carries credits, as the duration section shows.

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IIFT Delhi Courses List 2027

The IIFT Delhi courses list has five open programmes plus doctoral study. The table shows each course, its length and how you enter. Use this IIFT Delhi courses list to shortlist two or three programmes. Then read each programme page on iift.ac.in. A short IIFT Delhi courses list 2027 like this one makes the choice easier.

IIFT Delhi courseLengthEntry route
MBA (International Business)2 years, full timeCAT score, then GD and PI
MBA (Business Analytics)2 years, full timeCAT score, then GD and PI
MA Economics (Trade and Finance)2 yearsIIFT admission test, then interview
MBA (IB) Weekend2.5 yearsTest score and interview, or WAT and interview
MBA (IB) Online2 yearsDegree and one year of work

What Are the Best Courses in IIFT Delhi?

The best courses in IIFT Delhi depend on your background and goal, because no course suits everyone. The tabs match each course to a profile. Pick by career goal first and by fee second. Ask the admission cell which of the best courses in IIFT Delhi fits your CAT score and work history.

MBA (IB) is the main route. It has no work-experience rule, and about 42% of the 2024-26 batch were freshers. It suits trade, consulting and finance careers.

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Which IIFT Delhi PG Courses Are Full Time?

Three IIFT Delhi PG courses are full time at Delhi: the MBA (IB), the MBA (BA) and the MA Economics. The weekend and online MBAs are part time.

Does IIFT Delhi Offer a PhD?

Yes, IIFT Delhi offers a PhD in Management and a PhD in Economics, in full-time and part-time modes. Each takes at least three years and at most six, as per IIFT's PhD rules.

Can You Specialise in an IIFT Delhi MBA?

The prospectus lists no separate specialisation tracks. You build a focus through your 18 electives, which span finance, marketing, trade operations, strategy and analytics.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics

Degree

MBA

The M.Tech in Technology and Development at IIT Bombay deepens technical expertise in advanced engineering concepts and research methods. Students complete advanced electives and a dissertation, preparing them for R&D roles, industry leadership or doctoral study.

Total fees
₹90,500
Duration
2 years
Level
PG
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business

Degree

MBA

A postgraduate engineering programme at IIT Bombay specialising in Systems and Control Engineering, covering control theory, robotics, sensing and instrumentation. It includes coursework, laboratory work and a master's thesis.

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₹90,500
Duration
2 years
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PG
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business (Weekend)

Degree

MBA

The M.Tech in Nuclear Engineering at IIT Bombay deepens technical expertise in advanced engineering concepts and research methods. Students complete advanced electives and a dissertation, preparing them for R&D roles, industry leadership or doctoral study.

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₹90,500
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IIFT Delhi Online Courses

The main IIFT Delhi online course is the MBA (International Business) Online, run by the Centre for Distance and Online Education. It is the only full MBA among the IIFT Delhi online courses. IIFT Delhi online courses 2027 follow the same degree rules as campus courses. It is a two-year programme for working people. Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 to 18:00. You need a three-year degree with 50% marks and at least one year of work experience.

Online Certificate in Export-Import Management

25 August 2026

IIFT opened applications for a four-month online certificate programme in export-import management. The last date to apply is 20 October 2026.

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IIFT Delhi online courses also include other short certificate programmes, which the institute lists on its site. These IIFT Delhi online courses suit people who cannot leave a job. The online MBA (IB) prospectus covers the 2025-27 batch, and its last date was 31 December 2025. IIFT has not posted the next intake. Watch the IIFT online MBA page for it.

Is the IIFT Delhi Online MBA the Same as the Full-Time MBA?

No, the online MBA (IB) is a separate part-time programme with its own admission route. It is not one of the IIFT Delhi UG courses either. The prospectus names no entrance test for it, only eligibility and career fit. The full-time MBA (IB) uses CAT and runs on campus.

PointFull-time MBA (IB)Online MBA (IB)
EntryCAT score, GD and PIDegree and one year of work
ClassesOn campusOnline, Saturday and Sunday
Length2 years2 years

Anyone with under a year of work cannot join the online route. Compare the two by your work experience first.

IIFT Delhi Courses Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs for each of the IIFT Delhi courses, and most need a three-year bachelor's degree. The table gives the main rule for each course in IIFT Delhi. These IIFT Delhi degree courses all start from a bachelor's degree. The rules below are from the 2026-28 documents. The admission page has the full process.

IIFT Delhi courseMain eligibility rule
MBA (IB)Degree with 50% (45% SC, ST, PwD), no age limit
MBA (BA)50% with maths or statistics, or B.Tech, or maths at Class 12
MA EconomicsDegree with 50% and maths at higher secondary
MBA (IB) WeekendThree years of managerial experience
MBA (IB) OnlineDegree with 50% and one year of work

Applied Mathematics Does Not Count

For the MBA (BA) maths route, IIFT will not consider Applied Mathematics at Class 12. Check your subject name before you apply.

What Is the IIFT Delhi Eligibility Rule for the MBA (BA)?

The IIFT Delhi eligibility rule for the MBA (BA) has three routes. You need 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA in each route. Pick the route that matches your degree.

  • A bachelor's degree with maths or statistics as a subject.
  • A B.Tech or B.E. degree.
  • Any bachelor's degree with maths at Class 12, other than Applied Mathematics.

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Can Final-Year Students Apply to IIFT Delhi Courses?

Yes, final-year students can apply to the full-time IIFT Delhi courses. These are the MBA (IB), the MBA (BA) and the MA Economics. In the 2026-28 cycle they had to show the minimum marks by 31 October 2026, or IIFT cancelled the provisional admission.

Is There an Age Limit for IIFT Delhi Courses?

No, the MBA (IB) and the MBA (BA) prescribe no age limit in the 2026-28 prospectus. The weekend and online MBAs set work-experience rules instead.

IIFT Delhi Courses Fees

IIFT Delhi fees range from about Rs 4 lakh for the MA Economics to Rs 21.82 lakh for the MBA (IB). These are the latest published totals, from the 2025-27 batch for the full-time programmes. The fees page for IIFT Delhi has the course-wise table, instalments and refund rules. The full-time MBA (IB) includes hostel, and the MBA (BA) does not.

Rs 21.82 lakh

MBA (IB)

2025-27, hostel included

Rs 17.88 lakh

MBA (BA)

2025-27, no hostel

Rs 4.02 lakh

MA Economics

2025-27

Rs 10 lakh

Weekend MBA

2026-29

Which of the IIFT Delhi Courses Costs the Most?

The MBA (IB) costs the most among the IIFT Delhi courses. Among the courses in IIFT Delhi, its fee alone includes two years of hostel and mess. The online MBA costs Rs 10.50 lakh for the 2025-27 batch. Check the batch year on every figure.

IIFT Delhi Courses Duration

IIFT Delhi courses run for two years in full-time mode, and the weekend MBA runs for 2.5 years. The MBA (IB) has six trimesters and 120 credits. The table shows how the credits split. These IIFT Delhi degree courses follow a credit system.

MBA (IB) credit blockCredits
Core courses63
Electives, 18 courses of 2 credits36
Foreign language, French or Spanish3
Viva, projects, port visit and others18

6

Trimesters

Full-time MBA (IB)

120

Credits

MBA (IB) and MBA (BA)

8 to 10 weeks

Summer Internship

April to June

The electives in IIFT Delhi courses like the MBA (IB) span many fields. These are finance, marketing, trade operations and logistics, HR, IT, operations, strategy and economics. A port visit is compulsory. Students also complete a social awareness programme of 10 to 20 days with an NGO.

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How Long Is the IIFT Delhi MBA (BA)?

The IIFT Delhi MBA (BA) runs for two years, and it carries 120 credits. It has 12 analytics electives and 6 management electives. It is non-residential and runs only at Delhi.

Can I Study Abroad During IIFT Delhi Courses?

Yes, first-year students of the full-time IIFT Delhi courses can apply for exchange. IIFT lists 29 two-way exchange partners and MoUs with 49 institutions. In 2024-25, 53 students went on exchange.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: How is the IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) different from the MBA (BA)?

The MBA (IB) has 240 seats, is fully residential and focuses on international business. The MBA (BA) has 60 seats, is non-residential, needs maths or a B.Tech background and focuses on analytics. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus 2026-28.

Q: Which test does the MA Economics at IIFT Delhi use?

The MA Economics (Trade and Finance) uses an IIFT admission test of 120 minutes, followed by an interview. Data Sources: IIFT MA Economics brochure 2026-28.

Q: Can I do an IIFT Delhi MBA while working?

Yes, through the weekend MBA with Saturday and Sunday classes, or the online MBA with weekend classes. Both need work experience. Data Sources: IIFT weekend MBA brochure 2026-29 and online MBA prospectus 2025-27.

Q: How many seats do IIFT Delhi courses have?

IIFT Delhi courses give the MBA (IB) 240 seats and the MBA (BA) 60 seats at Delhi for 2026-28. The MA Economics has 100 seats each at Delhi and Kolkata. Data Sources: IIFT prospectus 2026-28 and MA Economics brochure.

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