Indian Institute of Foreign Trade New Delhi (IIFT NEW DELHI) - Admission

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New Delhi, Delhi

Deemed to be University

NAAC A, UGC

New Delhi, Delhi

IIFT New Delhi Admission 2023:Courses, Registration, Entrance Exam

Updated On - February 25 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

IIFT or Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was established in the year 1963 as an autonomous public business school by the Indian Government (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) to help professionalize the country's foreign trade management & increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analyzing and disseminating data; and conducting research. The sprawling campus of 7 acres provides state of an art facility to the faculty and management students of IIFT. MBA-IB is its flagship program. It conducts an autonomous entrance examination across various centers in India to offer admission to the candidates. IIFT offers various courses like MBA offering core subjects and electives in Marketing, Finance, Systems, Operations, and Trade, Three-Year Part-Time MBA (International Business), Executive Master's in IB, PG Diploma in IB, MA in Economics & Ph.D. course. 
IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) New Delhi is a premier management institute in India offering MBA in International Business (IB). IIFT New Delhi Admission 2023 process will begin tentatively in the month of August 2022. The admission process is expected to be conducted in two phases – the first phase includes IIFT entrance exam, while the second phase includes group discussion, essay writing, and personal interview. The entrance exam is conducted online and tests the candidates' knowledge in areas such as quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and data interpretation. Successful candidates are then called for the second phase of the admission process.

IIFT New Delhi Admission 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check a few basic information about the IIFT New Delhi below in the given table:
Institute NameIndian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi
Institute typePublic
Basic Admission CriteriaEntrance Exam
Application ModeOnline
Application form monthSeptember-November
Name of the entranceIIFT/GMAT
Entrance modeOnline
InterviewYes
Seats220
Placement StatisticsRs 1 Cr+ (Highest Salary)
Rs 20,07,000/- LPA (Average Salary)
Before applying to any of the courses candidates must check their eligibility. Check fees for IIFT courses here.

IIFT New Delhi Admission 2023 Schedule

Those who are seeking to get admission in the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade can check the vital dates below in the given table: 
IIFT Admission 2023 Important Dates
EVENTDATE
MBA (IB) Entrance Exam DateDec 5, 2021
Last Date to Register for IIFT ExamOct 25, 2021
IIFT 2023 MBA (IB) Application error correction WindowOct 27, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
IIFT 2023 Exam Result DateDec 20, 2021
IIFT 2023 MBA (IB) Final Admission OfferApr 1, 2023
EPGDIB Application DeadlineFeb 14, 2023
Application Deadline for Certificate Program in Export-Import Management (Hybrid)Jan 20, 2023
Check the details for IIFT(MBA) 2023 entrance exam here. 

IIFT New Delhi Admission 2023 Courses & Eligibility

The Institute offers courses like MBA & MA of 02 years & 06 months. Those who are interested in applying for any of the courses can read the requirements below:
IIFT MBA Admission 2023 Core Courses of Full Time
  • Business Economics
  • Business Research Methods
  • Business Statistics
  • Comprehensive Viva
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Corporate Ethics & Governance
  • Dissertation Project
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management-1 & II
  • Fundamentals of International Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • India,Global Trade & WTO
  • International Business Strategy
  • International Economics
  • International Financial Management
  • International Marketing Management
  • International Trade Logistics
  • International Trade Operations & Export Import Documentation
  • IT Application in Management-I & II
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Macro Economics
  • Management Accounting
  • Management of Global Sourcing
  • Managerial Communication-I & II
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Psychology for Managers
  • Social Awareness Programme
  • Social Awareness Programme
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Management
CoursesMinimum Eligibility CriteriaSelection Basis

MA (Economics) 

  • Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate in any relevant discipline. 
  • 5% relaxation of marks is given to SC/ST/PwD category students.
  • Foreign nationals must have a CGPA of 4 on a 5 point scale and 8 on a 10 point scale.
  • Students in their final year of study are eligible to apply.

There are two stages for selecting students for MA Economics and they are as follows:

Stage I: Shortlisting

Applicants are shortlisted for MA (Economics) based on objective aptitude test and a descriptive type test. 

Stage II: Final Selection

After being qualified in the first stage, applicants are called for an interview round. The final selection is based on the score obtained in interview round.

MBA in International Business(Full Time)
  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline from a recognized board/university.
  •  Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply on the condition that they have to submit the proof of their pass certificate by October of the year of the start of the course.
  •  There is no age limit to apply for this course.

For Indian aspirants: selection will be based on the Written test, Essay write-up, Group Discussion, and Interview whereas for foreign nationals /NRI/Children of NRI: on the basis of General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

MBA(IB)(Weekends)
  • To apply for this one should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with three-year work experience (after graduation) in the managerial cadre as of 30 June of the year of the start of the Course.
  • Company sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the employer is required to be submitted at the time of admission.
  •  Candidates of any age can apply for this.
Group Discussion, Essay Writing & Interview to be held in the month of May.

MA in Economics-

(Specialization in Trade & Finance)

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50%marks in aggregate for open category candidates & 45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) categories and should have Mathematics at the SSC level.
  • Candidates who are in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply on a provisional basis.
  • There is no age limit for IIFT MA admission.
Written Admission Test & Personal Interview.

EPGDIB 

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and a minimum of 5 years of managerial work experience. 

                                                             OR

  • Candidates must have a PG Degree / Engineering Degree with 50% aggregate and a minimum of 3 years of managerial work experience.
  • For sponsored candidates, No Objection Certificate from the employer is mandatory at the time of admission. 
  • There is no age limit to apply for this program. 
  • IIFT Delhi review applications and shortlist candidates based on their qualification and work experience
  • Shortlisted candidates are called for Interview at IIFT Delhi for On-Campus EPGDIB admission. 
  • For Hybrid EPGDIB admission, candidates are shortlisted by the faculty committee.

Click here to know about GMAT 2023 entrance exam. 

IIFT MA(Economics) Admission 2023 Selection Process for Foreign Nationals/NRIs

The requirement for admission to the MA programs is listed below for foreign nations.

  • Should have a CGPA of 4 on a 5-point scale or 8 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at XII level.
  • There is no age limit.
  • A maximum of five seats is allocated to the Foreign Nationals / NRIs.

IIFT Delhi PhD Admission 2023

A five-year Doctoral (PhD) degree in Management and Economics is offered at IIFT Delhi. General Management & Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and IT Innovation & Technology Management are the five specialties currently available in the PhD in Management programme. This curriculum is tailored to research academics, university and institute of higher learning teaching faculty, and professionals from the private, public, and government sectors.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must hold a Master's degree with a grade point average of 55 percent or higher. Candidates holding an M.Phil in Economics can also apply for a PhD in Economics.
  • Candidates who have completed a PGDM programme, which is a diploma programme that is equal to a Master's degree, are also eligible.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant teaching or research experience is also required for part-time candidates.
  • In all programmes, a 5% mark relaxation will be allowed exclusively for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD applicants.
Selection Criteria

Candidates for the PhD programme at IIFT Delhi are chosen through a two-step procedure that includes:

Step 1: Take a written exam.
Shortlisting will be done based on previous academic qualifications and job experience. Following that, all eligible candidates will be asked to take a written test administered by the institute.
Step 2: Final Selection/Interview
Candidates who pass the written test will be contacted for a personal interview, which will be announced through email. The final merit list will be compiled based on research experience, academic qualifications, work experience, and written test and interview performance.

Candidates who have been chosen will be expected to report to school for fee submission and seat confirmation. If you fail to do so, your admission offer will be cancelled, and the seat will be assigned to an applicant on the waiting list.

How to Apply for IIFT Delhi?

Applicants interested in applying to IIFT Delhi should follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Visit IIFT Delhi's official website.
  2. Choose the application you want to use and then click the Application link.
  3. Fill out the application with your personal and academic information.
  4. The application cost must be paid.
  5. After you've made your payment, fill out the application form.
  6. Take a hardcopy of the completed application for your records.

Ph.D Application Process

  • Download the application form for Economics or Management from the official website.
  • Manually fill out the application form.
  • Fill in your personal information, professional experience, and work-related research.
  • Copy and paste a recent colour passport photo.
  • Send the referees (2) a letter of recommendation in the format specified on the application form.
  • Make a demand draught in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, payable in New Delhi, for INR 2500/- for general applicants and INR 1250/- for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
  • The application fee for international candidates will be $120 USD.
  • With the demand draught, attach all essential papers to the application form and submit it to:

Ms. Lalita Gupta Management

Section Officer (Research Division) 

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE 

B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, 

New Delhi 110016

Documents Required
  • Class 10th and 12th Marksheets
  • Graduation Marksheet and Certificate
  • Post Graduation Marksheet and Certificate (For PhD)
  • Category Certificate
  • Work Expereince Certificate (if any)
  • SOP which must must indicate the Research Interest / Discipline in about 4-5 pages (For PhD)
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (For PhD)

IIFT Delhi Cutoff 2023

MBA(IB), MA(Economics), PhD, and certification programmes are all available at IIFT Delhi. The IIFT entrance test scorecard is used to determine MBA admission. In February, the cutoff for the admission exam IIFT Delhi (2023) will be set and publicised. Also, the entrance exam used to have six sections, but today it just has four: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness (GK) components.

For the class of 2023, the projected cutoff for the IIFT, Delhi admission exam is 105-130 out of 300. Candidates from outside the United States must obtain a score on the GMAT entrance exam. For admission to the MBA programme, candidates must have a GMAT score of 650 or higher.

IIFT Delhi provides a two-year MBA programme. The IIFT, Delhi entrance test scorecard is used to determine MBA admission. The entrance cutoffs for different IIFT campuses are projected to stay in the range of 110 to 120 in 2021. Find out more about the IIFT Delhi Courses and Fees for 2023.

NTA will consider certain factors before generating the IIFT cutoff list, such as the difficulty level of the entrance exam, which will result in a low cutoff, the number of candidates, which will result in a higher IIFT cutoff, and seat intake capacity, which is also one of the components for determining the IIFT cutoff.

IIFT CampusIIFT Delhi
Overall Cut off (Out of 300 maximum marks)118-120

IIFT Cutoff 2021 : Analysis

The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness (GK) components of the IIFT Entrance Exam are divided into four sections. There are 35 questions in the VARC components, 30 in the DILR components, 25 in the QA components, and 20 in the GK components.

SectionNameNo. of QuestionsMarksMaximum MarkCut-Offs (for General)Delhi Cutoffs
Section 1VARC35310530+18-20
Section 2DILR3039020+18-20
Section 3QA2537515+16-20
Section 4GK201.5305+8-10

Previously, the general category cutoff for the MBA course was 138, and the predicted cutoff for the MBA course is 118-120.

IIFT Category Wise Cutoff

Below cutoff shows the previous year category wise cutoff:-
CategoryCutoff (Out of 300)
OBC (NCL)115.5
General138
SC89
ST90
PH90

IIFT Delhi MBA Selection Process

The selection process is divided into two stages:

  • On the basis of the IIFT entrance exam, students are shortlisted for a round of group discussion, personal interview, and writing examinations.
  • The candidates' performance in group discussions, written tests, personal interviews, academics, and job experience are used to make the ultimate decision.

 

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