IIFT MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) 2027-29 applications open; last date 25 November 2026, selection via CAT 2026

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has opened applications for its MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes for the 2027-29 batch. The last date to submit the online application form and the application fee is 25 November 2026.

IIFT will shortlist candidates using the CAT 2026 score along with other defined parameters, and shortlisted candidates are then called for the next stage of selection. CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026, four days after the IIFT application deadline, so you must apply to IIFT before you know your CAT score.

Eligibility: a Bachelor's degree of minimum three years duration with at least 50 percent marks, relaxed to 45 percent for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Candidates with completed professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant are also eligible. Final-year students can apply, subject to submitting proof of the qualification by 31 October 2027. For MBA (BA), one entry route additionally requires a B.Tech or B.E. degree in any discipline.

MBA (IB) is offered at the Delhi, Kolkata, GIFT City and Kakinada campuses; MBA (BA) is offered at Delhi. For reference, total fees for the MBA (IB) 2026-28 batch were Rs 19.73 lakh and for MBA (BA) 2026-28 were Rs 17.93 lakh; IIFT has said the exact figure for the 2027-29 batch will be communicated later. SC, ST and PwD students get a 50 percent concession on tuition fee.

If you belong to SC, ST, PwD, OBC-NCL, General-EWS or Kashmiri Migrant category, upload your certificate with the application. Category once filled in the online application form will not be changed afterwards.