IIFT Delhi charges total course fees of INR 5,000 for Ph.D Economics to INR 21.92 Lakhs for MBA in 2026. MBA, MA and Ph.D are among its main programmes. Students also pay an application fee, which varies by course.

  • Students can choose from 19 courses across fields such as Arts and Management.
  • For the complete course duration, the 2026 fee range is INR 5,000 to INR 21.92 Lakhs.
  • Major options include MBA, MA, Ph.D and MDP. Their prominent specializations include MBA (International Business), MA (Economics), Ph.D (Management) and MDP.
  • The full 2-year MBA (International Business) costs INR 21.92 Lakhs.
  • Students taking MA (Economics) pay a total of INR 4.07 Lakhs.
  • The total charge for Ph.D (Management) is INR 1.15 Lakhs.

IIFT Delhi Postgraduate (PG) Fees 2026

The popular postgraduate choices are MBA and MA. Depending on the specialization, the complete MBA costs INR 17.93 Lakhs to INR 21.92 Lakhs. The full MA fee is INR 4.07 Lakhs.

MBA: Duration, Seats and Eligibility

Graduates must meet the Graduation + CAT eligibility requirement for MBA admission. This is IIFT Delhi's most popular postgraduate programme. It runs for 2 years and has 2 specializations, with a combined intake of 240 seats.

MA: Duration, Seats and Eligibility

A graduation qualification is needed for the MA programme. Economics is its only specialization, with 30 seats available. The course lasts 2 years.

MBA and MA Specialization Fees

The General-category totals for these postgraduate specializations are listed below.

Total Course Fee, General Category (INR)SpecializationProgramme
21.92 LakhsInternational BusinessMBA
17.93 LakhsBusiness AnalyticsMBA
4.07 LakhsEconomicsMA

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIFT Delhi Ph.D Fees 2026

Post Graduation + UGC NET is the eligibility requirement for Ph.D admission. The doctoral programme lasts 3 years and has 17 seats across 2 specializations, Management and Economics. The overall Ph.D course fee range is INR 1.15 Lakhs to INR 6.25 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.

Ph.D Specialization Fees

The General-category charges for Management and Economics are listed separately below.

Total Course Fee, General Category (INR)Ph.D Specialization
1.15 LakhsManagement
5,000Economics

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Fees may change when IIFT Delhi issues a new notice. Check the official IIFT Delhi website for the latest amounts.

IIFT Delhi MDP Fees 2026

The Management Development Programme (MDP) has a total fee range of INR 1.1 Lakhs to INR 3.85 Lakhs. The amount depends on the specialization chosen.

Complete Course Fee (INR)Programme
1.1 Lakhs to 3.85 LakhsMDP

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIFT Delhi Certificate & Diploma Course Fees 2026

Certification, Ex-PGDM and PG Certificate are the other course options. The table compares their complete course charges with the previous year's fees.

2026 Total Fee (INR)2025 Total Fee (INR)Course
88,500-Certification
4.5 Lakhs to 5.6 Lakhs3.65 Lakhs to 5.5 LakhsEx-PGDM
75,000 to 3.45 Lakhs75,000 to 3.65 LakhsPG Certificate

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIFT Delhi Fee Changes: 2026 and 2025

Compared with 2025, IIFT Delhi's average fee increased by INR 1.96 Lakhs in 2026. Course-wise fee ranges, change amounts and the direction of change are listed below.

MBA, MA and Ph.D Fee Comparison

CourseChange DirectionFee Change (INR)2026 Fee (INR)2025 Fee (INR)
MBAIncrease21,50017.93 Lakhs to 21.92 Lakhs17.17 Lakhs to 21.92 Lakhs
MAIncrease1.15 Lakhs4.07 Lakhs2.06 Lakhs to 3.77 Lakhs
Ph.DDecrease86,6661.15 Lakhs to 6.25 Lakhs95,000 to 6.05 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MDP, Ex-PGDM and PG Certificate Fee Comparison

CourseChange DirectionFee Change (INR)2026 Fee (INR)2025 Fee (INR)
MDPDecrease2.03 Lakhs1.1 Lakhs to 3.85 Lakhs4.5 Lakhs
Ex-PGDMIncrease52,0834.5 Lakhs to 5.6 Lakhs3.65 Lakhs to 5.5 Lakhs
PG CertificateIncrease4,47275,000 to 3.45 Lakhs75,000 to 3.65 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIFT Delhi may revise these figures. Confirm current details through its official website.

IIFT Delhi Application Fees

To book a seat in their chosen course, students must pay an application fee during admission. The course-wise amounts are:

  • MBA: INR 1,000 to INR 3,000
  • MA: INR 1,000 to INR 7,200
  • Ph.D: INR 1,250 to INR 11,214
  • Ex-PGDM: INR 1,250 to INR 2,500
  • PG Certificate: INR 750 to INR 1,500
  • Executive PGDM: INR 1,250 to INR 2,500

These application charges are indicative and can change through a college notice. For current amounts, students should check the official website or visit the campus.

IIFT Delhi Scholarships and Financial Aid

Meritorious students can use scholarships to reduce their education costs and manage total course fees. Financial support is available through IIFT Delhi and the government. Government scholarship options include:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

IIFT Delhi Fee Refund Rules

The University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines govern fee refunds at IIFT Delhi. A student's withdrawal date and the official admission schedule determine whether a refund is available. The amount returned generally depends on how early the admission is cancelled.

  • Withdrawal timing and university rules decide refund eligibility.
  • A processing or administrative charge may be deducted from the fee.
  • After approval, refunds are usually completed within a few weeks.
  • Students should consult IIFT Delhi's official refund policy for the exact conditions.

IIFT Delhi Alternative Colleges: Fees and Placements

Students considering IIFT Delhi can also compare the following colleges. Their fees, average placement packages and return on investment figures are listed below.

CollegeReturn on InvestmentAverage Package (INR)Fees (INR)
IMI Delhi100%17.91 Lakhs16.32 Lakhs
FMS Delhi100%45.23 Lakhs1.9 Lakhs
MDI Gurgaon100%25.6 Lakhs16.38 Lakhs
IIM Indore100%29.57 Lakhs10.13 Lakhs
NMIMS Bangalore91%14.12 Lakhs15.66 Lakhs
ISB Hyderabad100%33.25 Lakhs29.67 Lakhs
XLRI Jamshedpur100%28.68 Lakhs8.74 Lakhs
SPJIMR100%33.75 Lakhs10.43 Lakhs
SIBM Pune100%28.83 Lakhs20.73 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIFT Delhi Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much should students budget for the complete MBA at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. Specialization determines the full MBA cost, which falls between INR 17.93 Lakhs and INR 21.92 Lakhs. International Business, a leading specialization, costs INR 21.92 Lakhs, while Business Analytics costs INR 17.93 Lakhs.

Ques. What amount covers the full MA Economics programme?

Ans. The complete MA programme costs INR 4.07 Lakhs. Economics is its leading specialization and carries the same total charge of INR 4.07 Lakhs.

Ques. How do the Ph.D charges differ between Management and Economics?

Ans. Management, a leading Ph.D specialization, has a total fee of INR 1.15 Lakhs; Economics costs INR 5,000. The overall fee range for the complete Ph.D programme is INR 1.15 Lakhs to INR 6.25 Lakhs.

Ques. What is the full cost range for an MDP at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. For the entire MDP, students pay between INR 1.1 Lakhs and INR 3.85 Lakhs.

Ques. What are the certification charges for International Trade Law and International Business?

Ans. The total certification course fee is INR 88,500. International Trade Law, a leading specialization, costs INR 88,500, while International Business carries a total charge of INR 1.1 Lakhs.

Ques. Which other colleges can applicants compare with IIFT Delhi?

Ans. IMI Delhi, FMS Delhi and MDI Gurgaon are other leading options for students considering IIFT Delhi.

Ques. How much is payable when applying to different IIFT Delhi courses?

Ans. The application charge depends on the programme:

  • MBA: INR 1,000 to INR 3,000
  • MA: INR 1,000 to INR 7,200
  • Ph.D: INR 1,250 to INR 11,214
  • Ex-PGDM: INR 1,250 to INR 2,500
  • PG Certificate: INR 750 to INR 1,500
  • Executive PGDM: INR 1,250 to INR 2,500

Ques. Which rules apply when an IIFT Delhi student requests a fee refund?

Ans. UGC guidelines determine IIFT Delhi's refund policy. Students should consult the official website for the detailed rules.

Ques. What do IIFT Delhi's placements indicate about its return on investment?

Ans. IIFT Delhi offers good return on investment and placement outcomes, with an average package of INR 31.3 Lakhs.