IIFT MBA Admission 2026 Form (OUT): Last Date, Eligibility, Fees, Seats

IIFT MBA Admission 2026- The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed-to-be University has released the admission form for MBA for the 2026–28 academic session. The last date to fill the IIFT application form is November 28. Eligible candidates must submit the IIFT MBA admission form with the prescribed application fee and document before the deadline. Read the complete details related to IIFT MBA admission 2026, including eligibility criteria, selection process, fee structure, and important date.

IIFT MBA Programmes

IIFT offers two flagship full-time postgraduate programs. Both programs are designed to develop future business leaders with a global mindset and analytical acumen.

  1. MBA (International Business) – Offered at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City campuses.
  2. MBA (Business Analytics) – Offered exclusively at the Delhi campus.

IIFT MBA Admission 2026- Important Dates

Event Date
Last date to apply online November 28, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date November 30, 2025
GD/PI Round To be announced later
Academic Session Begins Likely in July 2026

IIFT MBA 2026 Eligibility

  • To apply for IIFT MBA courses, candidates must have a 3-years bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
  • Final year candidates are also eligible, however, they should submit proof of qualification by October 31, 2026.
  • There is no age limit for IIFT MBA admission 2026.

For MBA (Business Analytics), candidates must fulfill one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10, having Mathematics/Statistics as one subject at graduation level.
    OR
  • B.Tech/B.E. degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10.
    OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level (Applied Mathematics not accepted).

IIFT MBA 2026 Admission Process

  1. Shortlisting will be based on CAT 2025 scores and other parameters defined by IIFT.
  2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
  3. GD/PI will be conducted in physical mode at the following cities:
    Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, and Mumbai.

IIFT MBA Seat Intake 2026-28

There are a total of 720 MBA seats in IIFT and its campuses. For MBA (BA), 60 seats at the Delhi campus are available (reservation applicable as per GoI norms).

Campus Number of Seats Available
Delhi 240
Kolkata 240
GIFT City 120
Kakinada 120

IIFT MBA Admission 2026- Fee Structure

Campus Total Fee (Approx.) Refundable Security Deposit
Delhi ₹21.82 lakh ₹10,000
Kolkata ₹21.32 lakh ₹10,000
Kakinada ₹19.68 lakh ₹10,000
GIFT City ₹19.68 lakh ₹10,000
For MBA (BA) Delhi Campus ₹17.88 lakh ₹5,000

Note:

  • Fee include tuition, boarding, lodging, library, IT facilities, insurance, and alumni charges.
  • SC/ST/PwD students receive 50% concession in tuition fees.
  • Fee refund follows UGC guidelines (process takes approximately 2 months).

How to Apply for IIFT MBA 2026?

  1. Visit the official website: www.iift.ac.in
  2. Fill the online application form for MBA (IB) and/or MBA (BA).
  3. Upload required documents and pay the application fee online.

Application Fee

Category MBA (IB) Fee MBA (BA) Fee
General / OBC-NCL / EWS ₹3,000 ₹2,000
SC / ST / PwD / Transgender ₹1,500 ₹1,000

Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

Online applications for NRI and Foreign National candidates will open in February 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The IIFT MBA Admission 2026 is a good opportunity for students aiming to build a career in international business management or business analytics. With its globally recognized programs, IIFT continues to nurture leaders equipped for global trade, economics, and data-driven business strategy. For the latest updates and online application link, visit the official website – www.iift.ac.in.

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