IIFT 2026 Application Process
IIFT 2026 Application Process is completely online through the official website: www.iift.ac.in. Candidates interested in the MBA (International Business) or MBA (Business Analytics) programs must visit the site and fill out the online application form as per the instructions and steps provided on how to apply.
It’s important to review all details carefully before final submission, as the application fee once paid is non-refundable.
IIFT 2026 Application Fee
| Category | MBA (IB) | MBA (BA) |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 1,000 |
IIFT 2026 Selection Process
The IIFT 2026 admission process is based on CAT 2025 scores and a set of other evaluation parameters.
Unlike previous years when IIFT conducted its own entrance exam, the selection now follows a two-stage process along with other parameters such as Gender Diversity, Academic Background, and Work Experience will also be considered.
Stage 1: Shortlisting Based on CAT 2025 Scores
IIFT will consider candidates’ CAT 2025 scores along with other predefined parameters (such as academic record, diversity, and work experience) including sectional cutoffs to shortlist candidates for the next stage of selection.
IIFT 2026 Shortlisting Criteria and Weightage
| Parameters | Weightage |
| CAT 2024 Score | (Candidate’s CAT 2025 Score / Maximum CAT 2025 Score) × 98 |
| Gender Diversity (M = 0; F = 2) | 02 |
| Total Score | 100 |
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Stage 2: GD/PI Round
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. These will be held in physical mode at various centres across India.
| Selection Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting based on CAT 2025 scores and other parameters |
| Stage 2 | Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) |
| Mode | Offline (Physical) |
| GD/PI Centre Locations | Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City,Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow and Mumbai.(IIFT may add or remove GD/PI centres if needed for administrative reasons.) |
| Evaluation Focus | Communication skills, analytical thinking, leadership qualities, and overall personality |
IIFT 2026 Final Selection Criteria and Weightage
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IIFT 2026 Work Experience Evaluation Criteria
For candidates with prior work experience, IIFT assigns a rating score based on both the duration and quality of experience as evaluated by the interview panel.
The final work experience score is calculated as follows:
- The panel score (given by IIFT’s interview panel) ranges from 0 to 10 on a Likert scale, reflecting the quality and relevance of the candidate’s work experience.
- The score based on years of experience is determined as per IIFT’s predefined scale.
| Years of Experience | Score (Out of 10) |
| 0 to <1 year | 0 |
| 1 to <2 years | 2 |
| 2 to <3 years | 4 |
| 3 to <4 years | 6 |
| 4 to <5 years | 8 |
| 5 years and above | 10 |
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IIFT is a Computer Based Test. There are 4 sections in the IIFT paper namely Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. The total mark for the paper is 300.
Students who have obtained the requried IIFT cut offs will be further called to take an Essay Writing test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.