IIFT 2027 Exam Date will be announced soon. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a premier institution which is dedicated in developing global business leaders. Admission is offered in MBA- IB and MBA-BA programme through CAT/ GMAT scores.
Established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India. The institution is dedicated to excellence in international business education, training and research. Graded A+ by NAAC and accredited by AACSB, it is also among India’s top business schools for its academic rigorous and industry relevance.
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IIFT has campuses located in Delhi, Kakinada, Kolkata (Andhra Pradesh), and GIFT City (Gujarat). Registration process will begin in third week of October 2026. In this article, we have provided complete details related to IIFT registration, exam date, eligibility, interview, result, etc.
Overview
| Name | IIFT 2027 |
| Organising Institution | Indian Institute of Foreign Trades |
| Level | national level exam |
| Courses Offered | MBA-IB & MBA-BA |
| Selection Procedure | CAT /GMAT Scores |
| Mode of application | Online Mode |
| Online Website | iift.ac.in |
IIFT 2027 Admission Dates
Checkout tentative IIFT dates and events 2027 from application form to counselling process in below given section:
| Events | Dates 2027 (Tentative) |
| Online registration starts | 3rd week of October 2026 |
| Deadline for online registration | 4th week of November 2026 (23.59 hrs) |
| Last Date of Payment | 4th week of November 2026 (23.59 hrs) |
| CAT exam date | Last week of November 2026 |
| Result Round 1/ shortlisted candidates list releases | 1st week of February 2027 |
| Group Discussion /Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment & Interview | 1st week of March 2027 |
| Final result declaration | Last week of April 2027 |
| Classes commencement | June 2027 |
Also Check: CAT 2026-27 Exam Details
IIFT Registration 2027
Check in the below provided section details about IIFT 2027 application form:
- The registration process of IIFT 2027 will begin in third week of October 2026.
- Candidates can apply via online mode only on the website.
- Register by filling asked details and generate login details.
- For MBA IB and MBA BA course, applicants need to register and apply separately.
- Students are advised to completely review details filled in the online form as edit option may not be provided after submission of application.
- Incomplete application form will be rejected by the authority.
Application Fee:
Payment mode: Applicants can submit application fee online via debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI.
Application fee is non -refundable under any circumstances.
| Category | MBA IB Programme | MBA BA Programme |
| General/ EWS/ OBC- NCL | ₹3000/- | ₹2000/- |
| ST/ SC/ PWD/ Transgender | ₹1500/- | ₹1000/- |
Documents Required for IIFT Registration:
- Valid Email Id & Mobile number
- Payment mode details
- Personal & Educational Qualification details
- Scanned copy of Photograph/ Signature/ Marksheet
- Scanned copy of degree/ provisional certificate
- Scanned copy of work experience
- Scanned copy of category certificate, etc.
How do I Apply to IIFT 2027?
Know step-by-step procedure to apply for IIFT 2027:
- Visit the online website (Link will be given above).
- Go to the ‘current admission’ section.
- Select your desired programme.
- Fill online application form carefully.
- Next upload the required documents according to specifications.
- Pay application fee online via credit card/ debit card/ net banking, etc.
- Print the application form and save it for reference in future.
IIFT 2027 Eligibility
Check IIFT eligibility criteria below:
MBA (Business Analytics):
- Qualifications: Student must hold Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Minimum aggregate of 50% marks with Statistics/ Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation level OR
- He/ she should have B.Tech/ B.E degree in any discipline from a recognised university/ institution with minimum aggregate of 50% marks OR
- He/ she should hold Bachelors degree with minimum aggregate of 50% marks with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level. Applied mathematics in 12th will not ve considered.
- Appearing: Those appearing for a qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by Oct 31, 2026. No request for extension of time for re-evaluation is entertained.
MBA (International Business):
- Students should have recognised Bachelors degree (3 years) duration in any of disciplines with minimum 50% marks (45% in case of ST/ SC/ PWD).
- Those appearing for a qualifying exam can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 31st October, 2026.
- No age criteria is prescribed to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
IIFT Selection Criteria 2027
Selection for admission in IIFT will be done on the basis of CAT 2026 score and other defined parameters. Students shortlisted based on performance in entrance test and other parameters will be called for second round of admission process consisting of GD and PI.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be organised in physical mode at Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Indore, Mumbai, Kakinada, GIFT city. The institute reserve right to add or delete any GD/ PI centre due to any administrative reasons.
Seat Reservation
Below we have displayed the reserved seats in IIFT for MBA IB and BA as per Govt of India’s norms
| IIFT Campus | Seats Reserved |
|
| MBA IB | MBA BA | |
| Delhi & kolkata Campus | 240 | 60 (Delhi) |
| Kakinada Campus | 120 | – |
| GIFT City | 120 | – |
IIFT Merit List 2027
On the basis of performance shown in CAT entrance test, a merit list will be released on IIFT website. The candidates included in the list of shortlisted candidates for second round of admission. To view the merit list, candidates have to login with their credentials.
IIFT will announce the merit list in first week of February 2027. The list mentions the application number and name of candidate of shortlisted candidates for further interview procedure.
IIFT Interview 2027
Candidates selected in the merit list will be only eligible for further appear for Group Discussion /Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment & Interview process. The GD & PI round will be organised from the first week of March 2027.
Interview is conducted in various campuses. The authority considers overall candidate’s profile, past academics and work experience. After this stage, final result will be released in last week of April 2027.
IIFT Cut Off 2027
IIFT cut off varies for Stage 1 and stage 2 admission process. In the stage 1 process candidates are selected for Extempore and PI as per the percentile in CAT.
The cut off is set on consideration of various factors like difficulty level, seats availability, number of applicants.
IIFT 2027 Admission
A final merit score will be calculated by authority using performance in CAT, GD/ PI round, academic performance, work history, etc.
Students will be called at the venue for document verification and fee submission. New session will be commenced in the month of June 2027.
If you have any other query regarding IIFT 2027, feel free to ask us in the comments section below.