IIFT MBA Admission 2027 Registration Opens Online

IIFT opens MBA admission applications for the 2027–29 batch in International Business and Business Analytics. Candidates must apply by November 25, 2026, with selection based on CAT 2026 scores and other criteria.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has commenced the registration process for admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes in International Business and Business Analytics for the 2027–29 academic sessions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the institute’s official admission portal. The deadline for registration and application fee payment is November 25, 2026.

IIFT will consider Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 scores, along with other prescribed parameters, to shortlist candidates for both programmes. The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled for November 29, 2026. Candidates must complete the separate IIFT application process in addition to registering for CAT.

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For MBA (International Business), candidates must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The minimum requirement is 45% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories. Eligible final-year undergraduate students can also apply, subject to the institute’s prescribed conditions.

For MBA Business Analytics, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and Mathematics or Statistics as a subject at the graduation level. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in any discipline can apply if they meet the minimum marks requirement. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at the Class 12 level may also qualify, although Applied Mathematics at that level is not accepted under this criterion.

The application fee varies by programme and category. General, Other Backward Classes–Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates must pay ₹3,000 for MBA (International Business) and ₹2,000 for MBA (Business Analytics). For SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates, the respective fees are ₹1,500 and ₹1,000. The application fee is non-refundable.

Candidates can visit the official IIFT admission portal and create a new login to begin the application process. They must enter their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the completed form before the deadline.

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Applicants should review the official prospectus and application guidelines to confirm their eligibility and document requirements. They should also retain a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Through its MBA programmes, IIFT aims to prepare students for careers in international business, trade, analytics and related management fields. Candidates seeking admission to the 2027–29 batch should complete the application process within the specified timeline.