IIFT opens MBA 2027-29 admissions: apply by November 25

By TUF News Desk · Published 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

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The IIFT application window closes on November 25, four days before CAT 2026. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade opened applications for its MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) 2027-29 batches on October 12, and the form closes at 11:59 pm on November 25, 2026. The application fee must be paid by the same cutoff; the institute rejects incomplete applications.

Programmes and campuses

The MBA (IB) runs at four campuses: Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City. The MBA (BA), the institute’s data and analytics programme, runs at the Delhi campus. Both programmes admit the 2027-29 cohort through this single application window.

How selection works

There is no separate IIFT entrance test this cycle. The institute shortlists candidates on their CAT 2026 score; the exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. Shortlisted candidates then appear for the institute’s selection rounds, reported this cycle as essay writing, extempore and a personal interview.

Who can apply

Applicants need a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least three years with 50 percent marks, 45 percent for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Students in the final year of graduation can apply, with proof of their degree required later. There is no age limit.

MBA (BA) applicants face one extra requirement: they must have studied mathematics or statistics at the graduation level, hold a BTech or BE degree, or have mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 level.

Fees and how to apply

The application fee is Rs 3,000 for MBA (IB) and Rs 2,000 for MBA (BA) for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,000 respectively for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable.

Apply through the official IIFT admission portal. You will need a valid email ID and mobile number, your CAT 2026 registration number, a recent photograph, a signature and a category certificate where applicable. Keep scans ready before you start; our admission documents checklist covers what most portals ask for.

What happens next

The shortlist for the second round is expected in the last week of January 2027. The selection rounds are expected to run from February, with the final result in the last week of April 2027 and classes beginning in June 2027. Check the official admission calendar for changes to these expected dates.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last date to apply for IIFT MBA 2027?

November 25, 2026, by 11:59 pm. Both the application form and the application fee must be submitted by this cutoff; incomplete applications are rejected.

Is there an IIFT entrance exam for 2027 admissions?

No. IIFT uses CAT 2026 scores for shortlisting; there is no separate IIFT test this cycle. CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Who can apply for IIFT’s MBA programmes?

Any three-year bachelor’s degree holder with 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC, ST and PwD candidates). Final-year students can apply. MBA (BA) applicants additionally need mathematics or statistics in graduation, a BTech or BE degree, or mathematics at the 10+2 level.

What is the IIFT MBA 2027 application fee?

Rs 3,000 for MBA (IB) and Rs 2,000 for MBA (BA) for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates; Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,000 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: UniList, CollegeDunia, Shiksha, CATMock