IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Registration begins; apply by November 25

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has commenced the registration process for admission to its MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes for the 2027-29 academic session. Eligible candidates can submit their online IIFT MBA application forms and pay the application fee by November 25, 2026.

IIFT will use Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 scores and other defined parameters to shortlist candidates for both programmes. The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on November 29, 2026. Candidates can access the application process through the official IIFT admission website at iift.ac.in.

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IIFT MBA Admission 2027: Eligibility criteria

For the MBA (International Business) programme, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks. The minimum requirement is 45% for candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination can also apply, subject to the institute’s conditions.

For MBA (Business Analytics), candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and mathematics or statistics as a subject at graduation level.
• A BTech or BE degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
• A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and mathematics at the Class 12 level. Applied Mathematics at the Class 12 level will not be considered under this criterion.

Candidates should check the official brochure for the complete eligibility conditions before applying.

How to apply for IIFT MBA admission 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the IIFT MBA application process:

• Visit the IIFT 2027 admission portal at iift.ac.in.
• Select the option to create a login for a fresh application.
• Register and log in using the required credentials.
• Fill in the application form with personal and academic details.
• Upload the required documents and certificates.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Review the details and submit the application form.
• Save a copy of the submitted form and payment confirmation for future reference.

Candidates can refer to the official IIFT application guidelines for detailed instructions.

IIFT MBA application fee 2027

Candidates applying for MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) must pay the IIFT application fee according to their category and programme. The application fee is non-refundable, according to the IIFT brochure.

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IIFT MBA Application Form 2027: Documents required

Candidates applying for IIFT MBA admission 2027 should keep their personal and academic details ready before filling out the online application form. They should also check the official application guidelines for the prescribed document formats and upload requirements.

The following documents and details may be required during the application process:

• Class 10 mark sheet or certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet or certificate
• Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate, if available
• CAT 2026 registration details
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Valid email ID and mobile number
• Online payment details for the application fee

Candidates are advised to verify the exact document file formats and upload specifications in the official IIFT 2027 application guidelines before submitting the form.