Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi, offers MBA in International Business and MBA in Business Analytics for the 2026 academic session. The total seat intake is 300 seats (MBA IB: 240, MBA BA: 60). Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in graduation (45% for reserved categories). The application fee is INR 3,000 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Final selection is based on CAT 2025 scores, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), along with academic consistency, work experience, and gender diversity. The GD and PI process is ongoing from February 25 to March 20, 2026, and final results are expected between April 24 and April 30, 2026. The safe CAT percentile for IIFT Delhi is 97 to 98 for the General category.

IIFT Delhi Admission Dates 2026

The ongoing and upcoming admission-related dates relevant to IIFT Delhi MBA admission are listed below.

Event Date
CAT 2026 Registration Opens August 3, 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Closes September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Window November 4, 2026 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result Declaration First Week of January 2027
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm.

IIFT Delhi MBA Admission 2026

IIFT Delhi offers two MBA programs for 2026 admissions. The fees and seat intake for each program are listed below.

Course Total Fees Seat Intake
MBA International Business (MBA IB) INR 21.92 lakhs 240
MBA Business Analytics (MBA BA) INR 17.92 lakhs 60

IIFT Delhi MBA Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2026

Course Eligibility Selection Process
MBA IB Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) CAT 2025 + Group Discussion + Personal Interview + Academic Consistency + Work Experience + Gender Diversity
MBA BA B.Tech, B.E., or graduation with Mathematics or Statistics; minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)

IIFT Delhi MBA Admission Process 2026

Stage 1 - Initial Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT 2025 scores and the following parameters:

Parameter Weightage
CAT 2025 Score 90
Work Experience 5
Gender Diversity (Male = 0; Other Genders = 5) 5
Total 100

Stage 2 - GDPI: Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at centres across India.

Stage 3 - Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on the following parameters:

Parameter Weightage
CAT 2025 Score 55
Personal Interview 20
Group Discussion 10
Academic Consistency (average of Class 10, 12, and graduation) 5
Work Experience 5
Gender Diversity (Male = 0; Other Genders = 5) 5
Total 100

IIFT Delhi CAT Cutoff 2026

The CAT cutoff trends for IIFT Delhi MBA admissions are listed below. The composite score cutoff for CAT 2025 is 55 to 57 for the General category. The safe CAT percentile for IIFT Delhi is 97 to 98 for the General category.

Category 2025 2024 2023
General 98+ 98+ 98+
EWS / OBC-NCL 95+ 95+ 95+
SC / ST / PwD 80+ 80+ 85+

IIFT Delhi Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the total seat intake and fee structure for IIFT Delhi MBA programs?

Ans. IIFT Delhi has a total MBA seat intake of 300 seats across two programs. MBA International Business has 240 seats with total fees of INR 21.92 lakhs, and MBA Business Analytics has 60 seats with total fees of INR 17.92 lakhs. The application fee is INR 3,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and INR 1,500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Ques. Is work experience mandatory for IIFT Delhi MBA admission?

Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for IIFT Delhi MBA admission. Fresh graduates can apply and be selected based on strong CAT scores and academic profile. However, work experience carries 5% weightage in both the initial shortlisting stage and the final selection stage, and may also add value during the Personal Interview. Candidates with relevant work experience may have a slight advantage in the final merit list.

Ques. What is the CAT cutoff required for IIFT Delhi MBA admission?

Ans. The safe CAT percentile for IIFT Delhi is 97 to 98 for the General category. The CAT cutoff for General category candidates has been 98+ percentile consistently across 2023, 2024, and 2025. For EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, the cutoff is 95+ percentile, and for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, it is 80+ percentile. The composite score cutoff for CAT 2025 is 55 to 57 for the General category. Meeting the cutoff only qualifies a candidate for the GDPI shortlist; final selection depends on multiple parameters.

Ques. Can I apply to both IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata through the same application?

Ans. Yes, candidates can apply to both IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata through a single application form. Campus preferences can be selected during registration. Final campus allocation depends on CAT score, GDPI performance, and overall merit ranking. Candidates are advised to select their campus preferences carefully, as allocation is subject to seat availability and merit.

Ques. What is the final selection weightage for IIFT Delhi MBA admission?

Ans. The final selection at IIFT Delhi is based on a total score of 100 points. CAT 2025 score carries the highest weightage of 55 points, followed by Personal Interview at 20 points, Group Discussion at 10 points, Academic Consistency (average of Class 10, 12, and graduation) at 5 points, Work Experience at 5 points, and Gender Diversity at 5 points. The program commences on June 1, 2026, and the final results are declared between April 24 and April 30, 2026.