Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi Admission Process
Admission
IIFT Delhi Admission 2022
IIFT Delhi Admission 2022 is over for its flagship MBA International Business Program. The registration process for MBA 2023 admission is expected to start in September 2022. IIFT Entrance exam will be conducted on December 04 (Tentative).Further, IIFT IPM Admission (2022) Kakinada Campus is also ongoing. Admission to the program is conducted on the basis of IPMAT Entrance Exam conducted by IIM Indore. Further, IIFT Delhi EPGD-GHRM Application Process is also ongoing now. The last date to apply is July 15, 2022. IIFT Admission is conducted through multiple rounds of shortlisting process between January to May.
IIFT Delhi has received the prestigious AACSB Accreditation figuring among the top 900+ Business Schools of the world. NAAC has recognized IIFT as ‘Grade A’ Institution and IIFT is also granted the status of “Deemed to be a University”. The MBA-IBis a six-trimester general management residential programme with a focus on International Business. IIFT Delhi offers 2 years fully residential MBA in International Business which is its flagship Program. Admission to MBA-IB is based on IIFT Entrance Exam conducted by NTA followed by online Extempore and PI. International candidates are shortlisted for MBA-IB admission based on the GMAT score followed by PI.
Important Dates
EVENT |
DATE |
IIFT 2022 MBA (IB) Application error correction Window |
Oct 27, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021 |
IIFT 2022 Exam Result Date |
Dec 20, 2021 |
Application Deadline for Certificate Program in Export-Import Management (Hybrid) |
Jan 20, 2022 |
EPGDIB Application Deadline |
Feb 14, 2022 |
Last date of receipt of applications |
Mar 5, 2022 |
Last date for receipt of application (NRI/FN) |
Mar 15, 2022 |
IIFT 2022 MBA (IB) Final Admission Offer |
Apr 1, 2022 |
Last date for submission of online application for IPMAT |
May 25, 2022 |
Last date for submission of online application (IPM) |
Jun 2, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply for MBA (IB) Weekend Program |
Jun 15, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply for EPGD-GHRM (Weekend Program) |
Jun 25, 2022 |
Last date for submission of Application and Statement of Purpose |
Jun 25, 2022 |
Last date of submission of application (MA Economics) |
Jun 27, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply (PhD Economics) |
Jun 29, 2022 |
IPM Aptitude Test |
Jul 2, 2022 |
Availability of admit cards for online Entrance Examination |
Jul 5, 2022 |
Admit Cards available for Download (MA Economics & PhD) |
Jul 5, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply (PhD Management) |
Jul 7, 2022 |
Online Entrance Examination (PhD Economics) |
Jul 9, 2022 |
Date of Online Entrance Examination |
Jul 9, 2022 |
Date of Online Entrance Examination (MA Economics & PhD Economics) |
Jul 9, 2022 |
Last Date to Apply (EPGD-GHRM) (weekend) |
Jul 15, 2022 |
Entrance Exam for PhD. (Management) |
Jul 17, 2022 |
Personal Interview |
Aug 1, 2022 – Aug 6, 2022; Aug 8, 2022 – Aug 13, 2022 |
Declaration of Result of Entrance Examination |
Aug 15, 2022 – Aug 20, 2022 |
Declaration of Final Results |
Aug 22, 2022 – Aug 27, 2022 |
Commencement of the Ph.D. Programme |
Oct 3, 2022 – Oct 8, 2022; Oct 10, 2022 – Oct 15, 2022 |
IIFT Delhi Full Time MBA-IB Admission 2022
IIFT Delhi offers MBA in International Business as its flagship program. The 2-year course is divided into 6 semesters. The total fee of the program is INR 18.25 Lakhs. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Category) or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
IIFT Delhi MBA Registration Process
The exam Registration and Application form can be filled up in four steps:
- Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using a unique Email ID and Mobile No
- Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number
- Step-3: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph, Candidate’s Signature and Copy of Certificate indicating Category and/or Subcategory, as applicable. (PwD). All documents uploaded should be in JPG/JPEG format.
- Step-4: Pay fee using ICICI/PAYTM Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/PAYTM and keep proof of fee paid.
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Selection Criteria:
Selection to the MBA program at IIFT is done on the basis of Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) scores. The selection process is completed in 2 stages:
Stage 1: Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the IIFT Entrance Exam, past Academic Performance and Diversity factors. The table below shows the minimum score of all the parameters for the shortlisting process.
Parameters |
Scores |
IIFT Score |
73 |
Marks obtained in Class X |
10 |
Marks obtained in Class XII |
10 |
Academic Diversity (Non Engg. = 5; Engg. = 0) |
5 |
Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2) |
2 |
Total |
100 |
IIFT Test Pattern
- IIFT Entrance Test is an objective type test
- The test duration is 120 minutes.
- It consists of 110 MCQs
- It covers questions based on the following: Quantitative Analysis, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness.
Stage 2: Final Selection
Candidates shortlisted in Stage 1 have to appear in WAT, GD and PI. The final selection is based on the performance in these rounds.
NOTE: Due to the current Covid 19 situation, GD and WAT rounds were excluded from IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Admission Criteria. Also, the institute conducted online Extempore and PI for the shortlisted candidates. Criteria for Final Selection is tabulated as follows:
Parameters |
Scores |
IIFT Score |
45 |
Extempore and PI |
40 |
Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2) |
2 |
Academic Diversity Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2) |
2 |
Work Experience |
3 |
Academic Consistency (10th:4, 12th:4) |
8 |
Total |
100 |
IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Cutoff
Category |
IIFT cutoff 2022 |
General |
130-135 |
EWS/OBC |
100-105 |
SC/ST |
80-85 |
IIFT Sectional Cutoff 2022
Sections |
Cut Off ( Tentative) |
QA |
15-16 |
LR & DI |
20-22 |
VA & RC |
32-35 |
GK |
5-7 |
IIFT IPM (Kakinada Campus) Admission 2022
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has introduced a five-year full time flagship Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for the academic year 2022-23 at JNTU, Kakinada Campus. The globally accredited College has an approved student intake for the IPM course is around 50.
IIFT IPM Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should have passed 10+2/ XII/ HSC examination in any stream or equivalent with minimum 60% (55% for reserved candidates)
- The candidate must have passed class 10th examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender) or more in the year not before 2018.
- A key component of IIFT IPM eligibility includes that the candidates should have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as a subject in class 12.
IIFT IPM Selection Criteria
IIFT IPM Admissions 2022 is a two step process. The applicants should apply for IPMAT 2022, conducted by IIM Indore and also apply separately for IIFT IPM Admission 2022. Details about the IIFT Integrated MBA admission 2022 are as under:
- IIFT will use the score of IPMAT 2022 examination conducted by IIM-Indore for short-listing/selecting the candidates for its IPM 2022-27 batch
- Merit list for selection of the candidate for the admission will be prepared on the basis of his/her IPMAT 2022 Score of IIM-Indore, Academic Profile of class 10th and Gender Diversity.
- Weight Criteria for Selection to IPM Course at IIFT Delhi has been mentioned below:
Parameters |
Scores |
Entrance test score |
78 |
Gender Diversity (M=0, F=2) |
2 |
Academic Consistency* (10th) |
20 |
Total |
100 |
IIFT MA (Economics) Admission 2022
IIFT Delhi offers a 2-year full-time MA in Economics course. MA in Economics comes with specialization in Trade & Finance. MA Economics has an approved student intake of 30. The total fee of the program is INR 3.65 Lakhs.
IIFT Delhi MA (Economics) Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for IIFT MA Economics for candidates has been furnished below:
- Candidates should have passed B.A Economics OR B.Sc Economics with at least 50% marks from any UGC approved university/ institute; OR
- Candidates should have passed B.A or B.Sc with one major each in Mathematics and Economics with 55% marks
- Students seeking admission to IIFT MA Economics must have studied Mathematics at the 10th standard or higher level.
IIFT Delhi MA (Economics) Admission Criteria:
Admission to MA Economics at IIFT Delhi Campus involves mainly two stages which are mentioned as under
Stage I: Shortlisting through IIFT Entrance Exam
Applicants are shortlisted for MA in Economics at IIFT Delhi on the basis of an 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 achieved in the interview round.
Entrance Exam Pattern
Objective Aptitude Test: The IIFT entrance test will be for 1 hour and it will be based on the syllabus of the undergraduate Economics program. The topics included in the exam will be:
- Basic Mathematics and Statistics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- International Economics
- Public Finance
Descriptive Test: The test duration is 30 minutes and it will consider the following areas for the shortlisting process:
- Subject related analytical mindset
- Writing Skills on Contemporary Economic Issues
IIFT Delhi EPGDIB Admission 2022
The IIFT Delhi Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB) and Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Global Human Resource Management (EPGD-GHRM) is an 18 month On-Campus weekend programme being run on Delhi campus. There is no age limit for applicants to apply for IIFT Delhi EPGDIB & EPGD-GHRM Programs. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is required at the time of admission in the EPGDIB & EPGD-GHRM program only for sponsored candidates.
IIFT Delhi Eligibility Criteria
EPGDIB Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduation or its equivalent degree from any recognized University or Minimum 5 Years of Work Experience in Institution and Managerial OR
- Post-Graduate Degree/ Engineering Degree or its equivalent from any recognized University and Minimum 3 Years of Work Experience in Institution and Managerial and
- Minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks or equivalent CGPA in Graduation.
EPGD-GHRM Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduated in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Category) and Minimum 3 Years of Work Experience in Management or Executive level
- Post-Graduated or any Professional Degree such as Law, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Horticulture etc. with a Minimum 2 Years of Work Experience
IIFT Delhi Selection Criteria
EPGDIB Selection Criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Qualifications & Work Experience. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Personal Interview for Final Selection.
EPGD-GHRM Selection Criteria:
- Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be called for Personal Interview
- Final selection will be based on the Candidates overall performance in Personal Interview
- Past Academic Records, Work Experience, Motivation & Willingness to Excel & Complete the program would get weightage in overall assessment for Admission
IIFT Delhi PhD Admission 2022
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.
IIFT Delhi PhD Eligibility Criteria:
- 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.
IIFT Delhi PhD 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.
In all programmes, a 5% mark relaxation will be allowed exclusively for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD applicants.
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 the 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 willing to apply for IIFT Delhi must follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the official website of IIFT Delhi
- Select the desired program and click on the Application link
- Now fill the application with personal and academic details.
- Pay the required application fee
- After payment, submit the application form
- Take a printout of filled application for future reference.
PhD Application Process
- Download the application form from the official website for Economics or Management.
- Fill the application form manually.
- Fill in your personal details, work experience and research work related.
- Paste your recent color passport size photograph.
- Submit the Letter of reference to the referees (2) in the format given in the application form.
- Create a Demand draft of INR 2500/- for General candidates and INR 1250 for SC / ST / PwD candidates in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade payable at New Delhi.
- For foreign candidates, the application fee shall cost US $120.
- Attach all the necessary documents required with the demand draft who the application form and send 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 Experience 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)