IIFT Kolkata Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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21 Feb, 2026 IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission 2026 is ongoing. The Round 2 GD PI will be held from Feb 25 to Mar 20, 2026

IIFT Kolkata offers admission to its flagship program,MBA (IB) based on CAT scores, followed by GD & PI. The registration process usually begins in the month of October till mid of December. Candidates need to register themselves within the time frame to participate in the admission process of IIFT Kolkata after the CAT result. The final admission to the MBA Course is based on CAT score, Academic Score & Diversity, Gender Diversity, Work Experience, and performance in GD & PI.

The institute offers admission to other PG and PhD programs based on personal interview and UGC NET scores. To be admitted to IIFT Kolkata, candidates must meet the university's eligibility criteria. The application process is conducted online for PG programs and offline for PhD programs. Candidates can apply through the official website for admission to various PG and PhD courses.

IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission 2026

MBA (IB) is the flagship program of IIFT Kolkata. It is a six-trimester general management programme with an intake of 240. The total MBA (IB) fees at IIFT Kolkata for 2025-26 is INR 21.42 Lakhs for the entire course duration. The eligibility, and selection criteria for MBA (IB) 2025-26 is mentioned below for IIFT Kolkata:

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria
MBA (IB) Graduation with 50% CAT scores, personal interview, and group discussion

IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission Dates 2026

Events Important Dates
Application Timeline October 17, 2025- December 12, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam November 30, 2025
List of Shortlisted candidates for admission Last week of January 2026
Group Discussion and Interview February 25, 2026 to March 20, 2026
Final result of selected candidates Last week of April 2026
Session Commencement June 2026

IIFT GDPI Round 2 Schedule

IIFT has released the round 2 schedule of GDPI for MBA admissions at IIFT. The dates are-

IIFT Kolkata CAT Cutoff 2025

IIFT Kolkata does not publish its shortlisting CAT cutoff for its MBA program. Based on research through various online discussion forums, below is IIFT Kolkata Cutoff over the past few years.

  • General (Male): 96 – 97 percentile
  • General (Female): 95 – 96 percentile
  • OBC-NCL: 93 – 95 percentile
  • SC: 88 – 91 percentile
  • ST: 82 – 86 percentile

IIFT Kolkata Weightage Criteria

Parameter Weightage
CAT Score 48
Group Discussion (21) + Personal Interview (22) 43
Gender Diversity (Male = 0, Female = 3) 3
Academic Diversity (Engineering = 0, Non-Engineering = 3) 3
Work Experience 3
Total 100

IIFT Kolkata MA (Economics) Admission 2026

IIFT Kolkata offers admission to the MA (Economics) program, which prepares students with specialised knowledge in international economics and finance. The total fee of MA (Economics) at IIFT Kolkata is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The specialisation, eligibility, and selection criteria for MA (Economics) are given below:

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA (Economics) Trade and Finance Graduation Entrance Exam+Personal interview

IIFT Kolkata Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the admission criteria at IIFT Kolkata?

Ans. IIFT Kolkata offers PG and PhD courses in different specializations. The eligibility and selection criteria for different courses is given below:

Courses Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA (IB) Graduation with 50% CAT scores, personal interview, and group discussion
MA (Economics) Graduation Personal Interview
PhD (Management) Graduation and postgraduation with 55% UGC NET scores and personal interview

IIFT Kolkata has already released the personal interview dates for PhD (Management), MA (Economics), and MBA (IB). To know more, visit the official website.

Ques. What is the admission criteria for PhD at IIFT Kolkata?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for PhD is that the candidate must have acquired 55% of marks in graduation and postgraduation; failing to do so, their admission can be cancelled anytime. There are 20 seats available for PhD at IIFT Kolkata, and the admission process requires the candidate to appear for the UGC NET exam, which is mandatory. Shortlisted candidates will then be informed of personal interview. The weightage for the selection process will be:

  • 70% based on UGC NET scores
  • 30% based on performance in the interview.

Ques. How to apply for MBA (IB) admission at IIFT Kolkata?

Ans. Candidates need to visit iift.ac.in to apply for MBA (IB) admission at IIFT Kolkata. Follow the steps below:

  • Log in with your already created login ID and password.
  • Fill out the application form with correct information.
  • Upload the relevant documents.
  • Pay the application fees, INR 3 K for the General category and INR 1.5 K for SC/ST/PWD.
  • Candidates must carefully fill out the eligibility criteria and other details.

IIFT Kolkata Admissions: Students' Opinion

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Admissions to the MBA in International Business at IIFT Kolkata now depend on CAT scores, a change from the previously conducted IIFT exam. Eligibility requires candidates to be in the final year or have completed a full-time graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university. Applicants need to clear the CAT exam, held annually in late November. The initial shortlisting involves clearing sectional and overall cutoffs, which may vary by category.

For example, recent cutoffs for the general category were around 40 sectional percentile and 40.5 overall, while reserved categories had lower thresholds. Selected candidates for the next round undergo Group Discussion and Personal Interview processes. Weightage for final admission includes CAT scores and past academic performance. The full admissions process can extend up to five months, with the new academic session commencing in July. The application process involves filling out forms available on the IIFT website, with fees ranging from INR 1000 to 2500 depending on the category.

The complete process includes consideration of waitlists for both Delhi and Kolkata campuses. No direct or management quota admissions are indicated, but SC/ST candidates benefit from a 50% tuition fee waiver.

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IIFT Kolkata Important Events

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IIFT Kolkata Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Group Discussion and Interview for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Ongoing
Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission [PGDM] (IB)
Ongoing
Dec 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission [PGDM] (HRDM)
Ongoing
Dec 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Final Result of Selected Candidates for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Commencement of Programme for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jun 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
List of Shortlisted Candidates for Second Round of Admission for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jan 25, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
CAT results
Dec 24, 2025
Online Application for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Oct 17, 2025 - Dec 08, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Group Discussion and Interview for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Ongoing
Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission [PGDM] (HRDM)
Ongoing
Dec 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission [PGDM] (IB)
Ongoing
Dec 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Final Result of Selected Candidates for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
Commencement of Programme for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jun 01, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
List of Shortlisted Candidates for Second Round of Admission for Session 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jan 25, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Declaration of Result for Admission 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jan 01, 2026
Commencement of Programme for Admission 2026 [MBA] (International Business)
Jan 01, 2026

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Akshay Kumar
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

The candidate needs to have a minimum or equivalent graduation degree from a recognized university and he or she should have at least scored more than 50 percent in his graduation. IIFT has started accepting CAT scores starting from 2024 and the application form is available on the website iift.nta.nic.in. The fee amount is 2500 for general candidates. The CAT exam is held once in a year in the last week of November every year. The exam is moderate to difficult. Generally, one section in each slot is easy, another is moderate and one would be very tough.
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Shubham
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

IIFT admission consist of Aptitude test. After clearing the aptitude test, GD/PI shortlist is released for all the eligible candidates. The cut-off varies every year depending on composite score calculation that is based on previous scores of class 10th, 12th, and aptitide exam. Different weightages are assigned for this initial shortlisiting. After GD/PI rounds, final shortlist for admission into the programme is released by the institute with waitlist for Delhi & Kolkata campuses.IIFT earlier had its own aptitude exam until 2022. Recently, from 2023, IIFT has decided to take scores of CAT exam into consideration. The CAT exam is held once a year during last sunday of November. Eligibility for course is a student needs to be in his/her last year of 3 or 3+ years of full-time graduation in any field or completed. Application forms for applying to IIFT can be found on its website. The application fees range from 1000 to 2000 based on category. Application dates vary every year.
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Anonymous
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

The admission process of IIFT was quite smooth. Yes, to get admission to IIFT we need to write an aptitude exam. The exam consists of 4 sections which are - Reading comprehension and verbal ability, general awareness, logical reasoning and Quantative aptitude. One need to clear the individual sectional cutoffs as well the complete cutoff to be considered for the first Shortlist. This year IIFT 2022 for the first shortlists the cutoffs are given below: GEN - 40( sectional percentile) GEN EWS / OBC NCL- 35 ( sectional percentile) SC/ST/pwd/Kashmiri/migrants and non migrants-30(sectional percentile) Overall cutoffs General 40.5 Gen-ews 33 ST/SC /pwd/kasmiri migrants non migrants 25.5 Final cutoff for general- 52 The reservation people SC/ST wil get 50% tution fee waiver. The process was smooth however they need to expedite the process
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Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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The admission process here at IIFT, Kolkata was pretty smooth. Your eligibility in this college was determined through the IIFT exam which was taking place till last year, but from this year onwards it is solely dependent on the CAT score. After clearly the cutoff score, I received a call within 15-20 days of result declaration and from that point on it was a slow but continuous process. However, it took them 5 months to wrap the whole process of GD-PI and our batch started officially on 10th of July, which is pretty late for Bschools, apart from that everything else was pretty much a cakewalk.
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R GNANA SHANKAR
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Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

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IIFT Kolkata is a dream place to study MBA. Especially, the specialization in International Business is a unique selling point. The admission process is very competitive and exhaustive. One can avail of reservation benefits if he/she falls under any of the categories stipulated by the Government of India. NTA currently conducts the entrance examination. Hopefully, they will be changed and TCS conducts the examination just like they conduct for CAT and other competitive exams.
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Varala Harishith Kumar
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Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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eligibility criteria for the IIFT entrance exam are 90%. The process evaluates your entire resume profile. It is fair. Application is available at IIFT website and the same must be submitted before the due date website. The application process for the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) entrance exam is quite strict, with a minimum eligibility requirement of 90%. So IIFT is a good college for International Trade. International Trade has grown exponentially in the last two decades, and IIFT is uniquely positioned to provide students with the education and training required to take full advantage of this growth. With Good growth prospects and International prospective students can gain a lot of knowledge and develop new skills with the help of the courses provided by IIFT. It is one of the best colleges for international trade, offering comprehensive coursework and immersive educational experiences that prepare students to succeed in the global economy.
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Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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The eligibility to apply for MA Economics In IIFT Delhi is to have Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate. After filling out the application form which is available on their website iift.ac.in and it costs rupees 1600 you need to sit for an AI Proctored Entrance Exam which is approximately 1 hour. I think the admission process is quite seamless but I faced a lot of problems while filling out the application form since no proper instructions were provided regarding that other than that the entrance test was very well organized.
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Vipul Yadav
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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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IIFT takes its own exam which is called the IIFT entrance test. The eligibility criteria for the exam are the same as the CAT. The application form is 2500/- and the exam usually happens after a week of CAT You will get your result in the month of Feb and interview shortlist in the same month. The interview happens after a month gap from the shortlist. Before the interview, they send you some questions (HR Questions) which you have to submit 15 days before the interview, and the interview is based on that. Try to form your answers on that. And deliver it, the interviews are easy. Usually they say the cutoff is 96-99ile but this is for GEM, but remember that you are not a GEM (if you are nothing can be done about it), so the shortlist would come for people with even 85+ile so, be prepared and people convert at this percentile.
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Nishant Tyagi
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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

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The admission process was fair and transparent with ample opportunities to establish my candidature. Application forms can be availed through the official website which is smooth to navigate. There is a separate entrance test called the IIFT entrance exam followed by an extempore and personal interview.
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Selection through the IIFT exam cut-off usually goes to the 97 percentile but there are students here with 95 percentile with diverse backgrounds. The application can be found on NTA Website and the form fee was Rs 2500 in my time
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How do I get an admission in IIFT, Kolkata?

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Sunayana Mukherjeestudied at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

 If you are interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Kolkata, there are a few steps you will need to take to apply for admission:

  • Check eligibility criteria: The minimum eligibility criteria for the MBA program at IIFT Kolkata is a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, you must have appeared for any of the following entrance exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, or IIFT entrance exam.
  • Register and apply online: You will need to register and apply online through the official website of IIFT. During the application process, you will need to provide personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience (if applicable). You will also need to upload scanned copies of your documents, photograph, and signature.
  • Pay the application fee: The application fee for the MBA program at IIFT Kolkata is typically around INR 2,500 for general category candidates and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  • Attend the selection process: The selection process typically includes a written test, group discussion, and personal interviews.
  • Receive admission offer: The institute will release a list of selected candidates. If you are selected, you will receive an admission offer from IIFT Kolkata.

It is important to note that the admission process for IIFT Kolkata can be highly competitive, and it is recommended to start preparing for the entrance exams well in advance. Additionally, it is important to keep track of the important dates and deadlines for admission and to ensure that all required documents and fees are submitted on time.

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If you have a percentage in the 50s or 60s in UG and no work experience, you must score above the 98%ile with an excellent interview.

You will receive the IIFT. The percentage of these people is very low, but it is possible if you achieve a high percentile. If you perform well in the entrance exam (score 3-4 marks above the cut-off) and the admission process (GD-PI and WAT), a UG score (at least above 65) should not be a problem. All you have to do is perform well in the GDPI Process and give them a reason to choose you.

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sapna
Mar 28, 2024 13:20
How can I join IIFT Kolkata?
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Sweta Kumari
Mar 30, 2024 14:46

IIFT Kolkata provides admission to full-time and part-time MBA. Moreover, it is the only one among the top 10 Business Schools in India that offers MBA in International Business. Shortlisting for full-time MBA is based on the CAT Written Test. The final selection depends upon GD and PI. For part-time MBA, the institute prefers candidates with work experience. And, it does not require a test score for shortlisting. Besides MBA, IIFT Kolkata also offers MA in Economics. Firstly, the institute shortlist candidates on the basis of CAT Written Test. Those who qualifies the test are called for GD and PI rounds. The above 3 rounds will be held in January/February. IIFT Kolkata final selects applicants based on the score of the written test and performance in essay writing and GDPI. The selected candidates will have their names in the merit list. Additionally, the institute will intimate them about their selection through an email.

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himanshu yadav
Mar 28, 2024 10:23
How to get Admission in IIFT Kolkata?
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Sweta Kumari
Mar 30, 2024 14:46

IIFT Kolkata provides admission to full-time and part-time MBA. Moreover, it is the only one among the top 10 Business Schools in India that offers MBA in International Business. Shortlisting for full-time MBA is based on the CAT Written Test. The final selection depends upon GD and PI. For part-time MBA, the institute prefers candidates with work experience. And, it does not require a test score for shortlisting. Besides MBA, IIFT Kolkata also offers MA in Economics. Firstly, the institute shortlist candidates on the basis of CAT Written Test. Those who qualifies the test are called for GD and PI rounds. The above 3 rounds will be held in January/February. IIFT Kolkata final selects applicants based on the score of the written test and performance in essay writing and GDPI. The selected candidates will have their names in the merit list. Additionally, the institute will intimate them about their selection through an email.


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