The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has opened registrations for MBA Admissions 2026. Candidates can apply for MBA (International Business) 2026-2028 across Delhi, Kolkata, GIFT City, and Kakinada campuses and MBA (Business Analytics) 2026-2028 at the Delhi campus via the official website — iift.ac.in.
The last date to submit applications and fees is November 28, 2025, up to 11:59 PM. Registrations for foreign nationals/NRIs will begin from February 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Selection Process for IIFT MBA 2026
The selection process for both MBA programs includes multiple stages:
- CAT 2025 score and other defined parameters will be used to shortlist candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for the second round, consisting of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
- GD/PI will be conducted physically at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
MBA (International Business) 2026-2028
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates, minimum marks required are 45%.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam may apply, provided proof is submitted by October 31, 2026.
- No age limit to apply.
Seats Available
- Delhi – 240 seats
- Kolkata – 240 seats
- GIFT City – 120 seats
- Kakinada – 120 seats
Fee Structure
- Delhi – INR 21,82,000
- Kolkata – INR 21,32,000
- Kakinada – INR 19,68,000 (Excl. Boarding & Lodging)
- GIFT City – INR 19,68,000 (Excl. Boarding & Lodging)
- Refundable security deposit – INR 10,000 per campus
- SC/ST/PwD candidates receive 50% tuition fee concession.
MBA (Business Analytics) 2026-2028
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA out of 10 with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject at graduation.
- B.Tech/B.E. degree holders with 50% marks can also apply.
- Candidates with Mathematics at 10+2 level are eligible; Applied Mathematics not considered.
- Proof of qualifying degree must be submitted by October 31, 2026.
- No age limit.
Seats Available
- Delhi – 60 seats
Fee Structure
- Total fee – INR 17,87,506
- Refundable security deposit – INR 5,000
- Covers tuition, library, computer & internet, medical insurance, and alumni/student body charges
- Non-residential program
- SC/ST/PwD candidates receive 50% tuition fee concession
Application Fee
Program | Category | Fee |
MBA (International Business) | General/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 3,000 |
MBA (International Business) | SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | INR 1,500 |
MBA (Business Analytics) | General/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 2,000 |
MBA (Business Analytics) | SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | INR 1,000 |
Application fees are non-refundable.
Steps to Apply for IIFT MBA Admissions 2026
- Visit iift.ac.in and click on the link for MBA Admissions 2026.
- Register and log in to the account.
- Fill the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the November 28, 2025 deadline to secure a chance for IIFT MBA 2026 admission.
