IIFT Delhi: MBA programmes, 2027 admissions and campus guide

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a Government of India institution under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and a deemed-to-be university. Its Delhi campus is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016. The institute also operates campuses in Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City, Gujarat, so applicants should check which programme and seat pool belong to which location. In the current 2027-29 prospectus, the two full-time MBA programmes are International Business (MBA-IB) and Business Analytics (MBA-BA). MBA-IB is offered across four campuses, while MBA-BA is listed at Delhi. This guide focuses on the Delhi campus and separates institute-wide rules from campus-specific information. IIFT 2027-29 prospectus · Delhi campus

Which programme fits your goal?

MBA-IB is a two-year, full-time programme arranged across six trimesters. IIFT describes it as general management with a focus on international business. Its curriculum covers management disciplines while adding trade, global business and cross-border market context. A port visit is a required academic component carrying three credits; the programme description says students prepare and submit a report after the visit. Students also undertake a summer internship after the first year. These are structured parts of the programme, not optional campus activities. The full-time MBA-IB is residential at Delhi according to IIFT’s current FAQ. Applicants who need to live off campus should confirm whether any exception is possible before accepting an offer. MBA-IB programme · IIFT FAQs

MBA-BA is also a two-year, full-time programme and spans six trimesters, but concentrates on using analytics in management decisions. IIFT’s programme page describes subjects in statistics, machine learning applications, data mining, predictive analytics and big-data technologies alongside management foundations. The 2027-29 prospectus gives several eligibility pathways: a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% and Mathematics or Statistics at graduation; a B.Tech or B.E. with at least 50%; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% and Mathematics at Class 12 level. It explicitly excludes Applied Mathematics at Class 12 for that final pathway. The current FAQ calls MBA-BA non-residential, unlike MBA-IB. If your mathematics background is borderline, ask admissions to confirm the exact subject interpretation in writing. MBA-BA programme · 2027-29 prospectus

The decision is therefore not simply “trade versus data.” MBA-IB provides a broad management base framed around international business and requires residential study at Delhi. MBA-BA combines management with a stated quantitative subject prerequisite and is listed as non-residential. Both award an MBA, use a six-trimester structure and share the 2027-29 CAT-based shortlisting process. The more suitable option depends on the work you want to do and the kind of preparation you already have. Compare the current course structure, electives and internship requirements before treating the programme names as a complete description of the academic experience.

Eligibility and the 2027-29 admission route

For MBA-IB, the prospectus requires a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline, with 50% marks; the stated threshold is 45% for SC, ST and PwD applicants. It also lists specified professional qualifications, including CA, CS, ICWA/CMA and FIAI, subject to the same marks thresholds. Applicants awaiting final results may apply, but must provide proof of the qualifying degree by 31 October 2027. The prospectus states there is no age limit.

MBA-BA has its own eligibility rules rather than simply inheriting MBA-IB’s broad degree requirement. Besides the mathematics/statistics and engineering pathways above, the prospectus accepts certain professional qualifications with its published marks conditions. Final-year candidates may apply subject to producing proof of qualification by 31 October 2027. Do not assume that a degree title alone settles the subject prerequisite: check transcripts and the official wording, particularly for applicants using the Class 12 Mathematics route.

For the 2027-29 intake, IIFT says it will use CAT 2026 scores and other defined parameters to shortlist candidates for both programmes. Shortlisted applicants proceed to a second stage with Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The prospectus lists physical GD/PI centres including Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow and Mumbai, while reserving the institute’s right to change centres or move online for administrative reasons. IIFT, not the IIMs, runs this selection process. A CAT score is therefore one part of IIFT’s selection route; it is not an admission guarantee or a published campus cutoff.

The prospectus lists 240 MBA-IB seats each at Delhi and Kolkata, and 120 each at Kakinada and GIFT City. MBA-BA has 60 seats at Delhi. These are programme-and-campus figures for the 2027-29 prospectus, not a single combined intake. Reservation follows Government of India norms. Applicants in categories named in the prospectus must upload the relevant certificate with the application; the document says the category entered in the form cannot later be changed.

The published last date to submit the online application and fee is 25 November 2026; CAT 2026 is scheduled for 29 November 2026. The application fee is ₹3,000 for MBA-IB and ₹2,000 for MBA-BA for General, OBC-NCL and EWS applicants; the listed fee is ₹1,500 and ₹1,000 respectively for SC, ST, PwD and transgender applicants. The prospectus says application fees are not refundable. Check the live admissions portal before paying in case IIFT issues a correction or revised schedule. Admissions and 2027-29 prospectus

Fees and affordability

The 2027-29 prospectus does not publish a final total programme fee for the incoming MBA-IB batch. It says the exact amount applicable to 2027-29 will be communicated with offer letters. The nearest published comparison in that prospectus is the 2026-28 MBA-IB total of ₹19.73 lakh across campuses, covering tuition and listed charges for the library, computer and internet facilities, medical insurance, alumni and student bodies. Treat ₹19.73 lakh as a previous-batch figure, not a confirmed 2027-29 bill.

Hostel and mess charges are listed separately from that total. For Delhi, the prospectus gives annual charges of ₹1.35 lakh for double occupancy, ₹1.08 lakh for triple occupancy and ₹1.06 lakh for single occupancy, with a ₹10,000 refundable security amount. These occupancy choices affect the total cost, and the prospectus describes the figures as current charges rather than a fixed two-year amount. Confirm availability, actual room allocation, payment timing and any revisions when the offer is issued. The 2027-29 document also states a 50% tuition-fee concession for SC, ST and PwD students; that concession is on tuition only, not necessarily on hostel or other charges.

For budgeting, separate tuition and included programme charges from accommodation, mess and the refundable security deposit. Also distinguish non-refundable application fees from programme fees. The 2027-29 MBA-IB final total is not yet stated in the published prospectus, so a reliable personal estimate requires the offer-letter amount and chosen accommodation. MBA-BA’s page describes its non-residential format; do not add MBA-IB hostel charges to an MBA-BA estimate without checking the applicable accommodation choice and billing rules. 2027-29 prospectus

Scholarships and financial support

The 2027-29 prospectus describes IIFT’s New Scholarship Scheme as merit-cum-means support. It says 20% of programme tuition is disbursed to 10% of admitted students in full-time or regular programmes. Students with family income below ₹8 lakh per year may apply, and the prospectus says the income ceiling is subject to revision. The statement describes eligibility to apply and the scheme’s coverage; it does not promise that every applicant below the income ceiling will receive an award. Ask the institute about the current selection process, documents, award timing and whether the published coverage has changed for the intake.

The prospectus also points full-time MBA-IB and MBA-BA students to central scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, naming schemes for students with disabilities, minority communities, SC students, OBC/EBC/DNT students and ST students. Government eligibility and application windows are separate from IIFT admission, so verify the current scheme rules on the portal. It also describes an Exim Bank scholarship for a reserved-category topper, equal to first-year tuition subject to a ₹3.5 lakh ceiling. The institute reserves the right to add, remove or change scholarship clauses. Prospectus · National Scholarship Portal

Placements: read the batch and programme label

IIFT’s 2025 final-placement highlight reports the MBA-IB 2023-25 batch separately. It lists an average CTC of ₹31.3 lakh per annum, median CTC of ₹26.0 lakh, highest domestic CTC of ₹72 lakh and highest international CTC of ₹1.23 crore. The average CTC for the top quartile is ₹49.6 lakh. The report records 135 participating recruiters, including 45 new corporate associations, and says more than 38% of the batch secured pre-placement offers. These figures describe one graduating MBA-IB cohort; they are not a promised outcome for each student or a guaranteed salary floor.

The 2024-25 annual report also describes final placements for MBA-BA 2023-25 as the programme’s inaugural cohort. It reports a ₹25.3 lakh average CTC, ₹20 lakh median, ₹72 lakh highest domestic offer and ₹60 lakh highest international offer, with 25 participating recruiters. Keeping MBA-BA distinct matters: its cohort is smaller and its first graduating batch is not directly interchangeable with the longer-running MBA-IB series. The annual report says 38 recruiters participated in summer placements for the MBA-BA 2024-26 batch; the highest stipend was ₹4 lakh, average ₹1.41 lakh and median ₹1.10 lakh for the two-month internship period.

Use each statistic with the same programme, cohort and measure shown in its source. “Average CTC,” “median CTC,” “highest offer” and internship stipend are different measures. A reported highest package is an extreme individual offer, not a typical salary. Placement participation counts are also not the same as the number or share of students placed. Ask for the current batch’s full placement report, including cohort size, eligible students, offers, placement rate, role mix and salary definitions, before comparing outcomes across schools. Final Placement Highlights 2025 · Annual Report 2024-25

Delhi campus and everyday facilities

IIFT’s Delhi campus is in the Qutab Institutional Area, overlooking the ridge and Qutub Minar. The institute’s campus page describes a 6.5-acre site with two academic blocks and two residential blocks, plus another student residential facility a short distance from the main campus. It describes air-conditioned lecture rooms with audiovisual aids and conference halls. The hostel page gives a programme distinction: MBA-IB is fully residential, whereas MBA-BA is non-residential under the current FAQ. Applicants should confirm accommodation assignment and costs for their programme rather than infer that every student receives the same room type.

The Delhi library page reports a collection of about 107,641 resources, including 79,716 book and CD volumes, 17,796 bound periodicals, and print and online journal holdings. It also describes a WTO Resource Centre, international-agency collections and access to databases including CMIE and World Bank indicators. A library-cum-reading room in the hostel is listed as open around the clock. These facilities may be especially relevant to students working on trade policy, international markets and business research, but applicants should verify current database access and student eligibility with the library.

The hostel page lists on-campus New and Old hostels and a rented boys’ hostel within one kilometre. Its room capacities, occupancy descriptions and amenities are helpful indicators, but room availability and allocation can change. The page describes Wi-Fi, CCTV, water purification, washing machines and common spaces; applicants should confirm what is included in the assigned accommodation and whether the published hostel page has been updated for their joining year. For transport and routine expenses, the address is in the Qutab Institutional Area rather than a central commercial district; prospective students should check their likely commute and day-to-day budget in person or against current routes. Delhi campus · Library · Hostel

Ranking and institutional context

In the Ministry of Education’s NIRF India Rankings 2025 for Management, IIFT is listed under institute ID IR-M-U-0102, New Delhi, with a score of 62.93 and rank 17. The source identifies the institute, city and category in the same listing. This is a national Management-category position for IIFT, not a separate Delhi-only ranking. IIFT’s FAQ also states that the institute holds AACSB accreditation and an A+ NAAC grade; those are institution-level statements and should not be read as programme-specific outcome measures. Rankings and accreditations do not replace comparison of curriculum, eligibility, fees, placement cohorts and campus conditions. NIRF Management 2025 · IIFT FAQs

Questions to settle before accepting an offer

Confirm which MBA programme and campus appear in the offer, the final fee and refund schedule, and the exact accommodation assignment if you are joining MBA-IB. For MBA-BA, confirm the qualifying mathematics/statistics interpretation from your transcript and whether the current non-residential arrangement matches your needs. Keep the CAT 2026 schedule, application deadline and category certificate requirements tied to the published 2027-29 cycle. For financial support, ask how the merit-cum-means scheme is assessed and check the central scholarship portal separately. For career planning, request the latest programme-specific placement report with denominator and outcome definitions. These checks turn the institute’s broad profile into a decision based on the programme, cohort and costs that apply to you.