College Overview
IIFT reports 135 recruiters, 45 new associations and 7 international positions for final placements 2023–25, with ₹31.30 LPA average, ₹26 LPA median, ₹72 LPA highest domestic and ₹1.23 crore highest international CTC.
Important Admission Dates
The official 2026–28 admission page is live and was updated 27 August 2026. The 2027–29 calendar is not yet published.
| Stage | Status | Applicant action |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Current cycle reference | Check the official admission portal before applying. |
| Shortlist / selection | Programme-specific | Track email and admission portal updates. |
| Final offer | Institute-specific | Read the offer letter for fee and joining deadlines. |
Future dates: If the 2027–29 calendar has not been published, dates must be treated as pending. Previous-cycle dates are shown only as planning references.
Eligibility Criteria
IIFT’s official admissions page states that MBA (IB) is a two-year full-time residential programme and that eligibility is a bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline with 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST/PwD.
What applicants should verify before submitting the form
- Qualifying degree: confirm the exact degree/discipline requirement for the programme.
- Minimum marks: use the category-specific percentage or CGPA stated in the current official notice.
- Entrance score: confirm the accepted test and the relevant examination year.
- Final-year status: check the deadline for submitting proof of graduation.
- Work experience: do not assume it is mandatory unless the programme notice says so.
Admission Process: Step-by-Step
The 2026–28 MBA(IB) and MBA(BA) admission portal is the institute’s official application route. Applicants should follow the current prospectus, admission calendar and programme-specific guidelines rather than older IIFT entrance-exam articles.
Application to offer
- Read the current programme-specific admission notice.
- Check eligibility before paying the non-refundable application fee.
- Enter academic, test-score and work-experience information exactly as supported by documents.
- Upload certificates and scorecards required by the institute.
- Complete the institute’s shortlist, PI, WAT, written test or other notified selection stage.
- After an offer, compare the total payable cost and joining deadline before accepting.
Cutoff & Selection Criteria
IIFT’s current admissions should be evaluated against the official admission calendar and selection policy. Do not use the discontinued separate IIFT entrance-test percentile as if it were the current CAT-based process.
Fees and Total Cost
Use the 2026–28 prospectus for programme fee and campus-specific charges. The website lists multiple campuses and programmes, so the total cost must be matched to the programme and campus.
| Cost head | How it should be treated | Official-data rule |
|---|---|---|
| Academic / tuition fee | Core programme cost | Use current batch fee notice |
| Hostel / accommodation | Mandatory where residential | Separate if billed separately |
| Mess / boarding | Recurring living expense | Use institute’s published amount |
| Deposit | Usually one-time; may be refundable | Check offer/fee notice |
| Insurance / student charges | Additional mandatory cost where applicable | Do not hide inside tuition |
Decision rule: compare the full two-year cash outflow, not only the advertised tuition figure.
Placements: Latest Outcomes and 3-Year Comparison
| Placement year | Average CTC | Highest CTC | Median CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–25 | ₹31.30 LPA | ₹72 LPA domestic / ₹1.23 Cr international | ₹26 LPA |
| 2022–23 | Official final placement report available | Official final placement report available | Official final placement report available |
| 2021–22 | Official final placement report available | Official final placement report available | Official final placement report available |
How to Evaluate This College or Programme
Admission fit
Compare the published eligibility and selection methodology with your own academic record, test score and work experience.
Cost fit
Calculate tuition, accommodation, food, deposits and other mandatory expenses before comparing offers.
Placement fit
Use average and median CTC together with role and sector data. Do not make a decision on the highest package alone.
Programme fit
Choose the programme whose curriculum, admission route and career outcomes match your target function and career stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main admission route for IIFT?
What is the minimum eligibility for the flagship management programme?
Is the published cutoff a guaranteed admission percentile?
No. A screening threshold only establishes eligibility for consideration. Final conversion depends on the institute’s complete selection methodology and competition.
How should I calculate the actual cost of the programme?
Add every mandatory academic and residential charge, then add mess/boarding, insurance, deposits and other recurring charges listed by the institute. Do not treat refundable deposits as permanent academic fees.
Which placement number should I use when comparing colleges?
Prefer median CTC where available, then average CTC and role/sector distribution. Highest CTC should be treated as an exceptional outcome rather than the expected salary.