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IIFT Delhi Admission 2024: Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Dates

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IIFT Delhi has received the prestigious AACSB Accreditation figuring among the top 900+ Business Schools of the world. NAAC has recognized IIFT as ‘Grade A’ Institution and IIFT is also granted the status of “Deemed to be a University”. The MBA-IBis a six-trimester general management residential programme with a focus on International Business. IIFT Delhi offers 2 years fully residential MBA in International Business which is its flagship Program. Admission to MBA-IB is based on IIFT Entrance Exam conducted by NTA followed by online Extempore and PI. International candidates are shortlisted for MBA-IB admission based on the GMAT score followed by PI. Check IIFT Delhi Courses & Fees

Table of Content

IIFT Delhi Important Dates
Top Management Colleges
IIFT Delhi Vs SIBM Pune VS IMI Delhi Vs FMS Delhi Vs IIM Indore Vs XLRI Jamshedpur Vs SPJIMR Mumbai
IIFT Delhi Full Time MBA-IB Admission

4.1 MBA-IB Selection Criteria

4.2 IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Cutoff

4.3 IIFT Sectional Cutoff 2023

IIFT Delhi Executive MBA-IB Admission

5.1 Executive MBA-IB Eligibility Criteria

5.2 Executive MBA-IB Selection Criteria

IIFT MA (Economics) Admission

6.1 IIFT MA (Economics) Eligibility Criteria

6.2 IIFT MA (Economics) Selection Criteria

6.3 Entrance Exam Pattern

IIFT Delhi EPGDIB Admission

7.1 EPGDIB Eligibility Criteria

7.2 EPGDIB Selection Criteria

IIFT Delhi PhD Admission

8.1 PhD Specializations

8.2 PhD Eligibility Criteria

8.3 PhD Selection Criteria

IIFT Delhi How to apply

9.1 PhD Application Process

IIFT Delhi FAQ's

IIFT Delhi Important Dates 2023

MBA-IB
IIFT Exam Registration	1st October - 14th November 2022
Last Date to Apply for MBA-IB	11th November 2022
IIFT Form Correction window	16th - 20th November 2022
IIFT Admit Card	November 2022
IIFT Entrance Exam	18th December 2022
IIFT Scorecard	10th February 2023
IIFT Result	11th February 2023
IIFT Shortlist Release Date	January 2023
IIFT GD-PI-WAT	February - March 2023
IIFT PI Shortlist	1st March 2023
Final Admission Offer	April 18, 2023
EPGD - GHRM
Last Date to Apply	May 15, 2023
CPEIM
Last Date to Apply	May 14, 2023
MBA (BA)
Start of Online Application	March 24, 2023
Last Date to Apply	April 13, 2023
Extempore and Personal Interview	April/ May 2023

IIFT Delhi Top Courses, Seats & Fees

IIFT Delhi offers various courses. MBA in IB is the flagship course of IIFT Delhi. IPM, MA in Economics, PhD are some of the courses that the institute offers. Here are some highlights of the courses offered at IIFT Delhi.

Course Name	Eligibility	Fees
MBA(IB)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: Writing Ability Test + Group Discussion + Personal Interview + Academic Scores + Work Experience Seats: 700	INR 18.25 Lakhs - Total Fees
IPM	Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% marks Duration: 5 Years Selection Criteria: IPMAT Scores + Academic Scores Seats: 50	INR 12 Lakhs (3 Year Fees)
MA (Economics)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: Personal Interview + Objective Aptitude Test + Descriptive Test Seats: 30	INR 3.65 Lakhs - Total Fees
EPGD-GHRM	Eligibility: Graduated with a minimum of 50% marks with 3 Years of Work Experience or Post-Graduate in Law, Engineering, Architecture, Medicine etc with 2 Years of Work Experience Duration: 18 Months Selection Criteria: Academic Scores + Work Experience + Personal Interview Seats: 120	INR 4.45 Lakhs - Total Fees
EPGDIB	Eligibility: Graduated with a minimum of 55% marks and 5 Years of Work Experience or Post-Graduate with 3 Years of Work Experience Duration: 18 Months Selection Criteria: Academic Scores + Work Experience + Personal Interview	INR 4.45 Lakhs - Total Fees
Certificate Program CPEM /CPCFM /CPGTLO	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream or a diploma with two years of post-diploma, full-time work experience Duration: 1 Year Selection Criteria: Personal Interview	INR 75,000 - Total Fees
PhD	Eligibility: Master’s or an MPhil degree with a minimum of 55% marks or Diploma Courses which are equivalent to Master’s Degree Duration: 3 Years Selection Criteria: Written Test + Personal Interview + Statement of Purpose + Letter of Recommendation + Research Proposal Seats: 22	-

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IIFT Delhi Vs SIBM Pune VS IMI Delhi Vs FMS Delhi Vs IIM Indore Vs XLRI Jamshedpur Vs SPJIMR Mumbai

Here’s a quick information about some Top Universities for you:

College Name	IIFT Delhi	SIBM Pune	IMI Delhi	FMS Delhi	IIM Indore	XLRI Jamshedpur	SPJIMR Mumbai
PGDM/MBA/MMS Fees	INR 18.78 Lakhs	INR 21.32 Lakhs	INR 19.25 Lakhs	INR 1.92 Lakhs	INR 16 Lakhs	INR 25.80 Lakhs	19 Lakhs
Popular Electives	International Busienss, Finance, Information Management	Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations & Supply Chain Management	Human Resource, Banking & Financial Services	Finance, IT, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management	Human Resource, Management for Working Executives	Business Management, Human Resource Management	Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain
Highest Package	INR 80 LPA	INR 45.5 LPA	INR 32 LPA	INR 58 LPA	INR 41.5 LPA	INR 60+ LPA	INR 53.16 LPA
Average Package	INR 25.16 LPA	23.06 LPA	INR 15.28 LPA	INR 32.4 LPA	INR 23.6 LPA	INR 30.7 LPA	INR 32.05 LPA
Accepted Entrance (Minimum Cutoff)	IIFT Score (118-120)	SNAP (98.07)	CAT (88), XAT (90)	CAT (99)	CAT (90)	XAT (87)	CAT (97)
NIRF Ranking	25	20	26	-	6	8	19
Quick Links	IIFT Delhi Admission	SIBM Pune Admission	IMI Delhi Admission	FMS Delhi Admission	IIM Indore Admission	XLRI Admission	SPJIMR Admission

Check: How good is IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) as compared to IIMs, XLRI, and FMS, in regards to faculty, placements, location, students, alumni, etc.?

IIFT Delhi Full Time MBA-IB Admission 2023

IIFT Delhi offers MBA in International Business as its flagship program. The 2-year course is divided into 6 semesters. The total fee of the program is INR 18.25 Lakhs. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Category) or Students in their Final Year of Graduation

IIFT Delhi MBA Registration Process

The exam Registration and Application form can be filled up in four steps:

Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using a unique Email ID and Mobile No
Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number
Step-3: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph, Candidate’s Signature and Copy of Certificate indicating Category and/or Subcategory, as applicable. (PwD). All documents uploaded should be in JPG/JPEG format.
Step-4: Pay fee using ICICI/PAYTM Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/PAYTM and keep proof of fee paid.

IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Selection Criteria:

Selection to the MBA program at IIFT is done on the basis of Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) scores. The selection process is completed in 2 stages:

Stage 1: Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the IIFT Entrance Exam, past Academic Performance and Diversity factors. The table below shows the minimum score of all the parameters for the shortlisting process.

Parameters	Scores
IIFT Score	73
Marks obtained in Class X	10
Marks obtained in Class XII	10
Academic Diversity (Non Engg. = 5; Engg. = 0)	5
Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2)	2
Total	100

IIFT Test Pattern

IIFT Entrance Test is an objective type test
The test duration is 120 minutes.
It consists of 110 MCQs
It covers questions based on the following: Quantitative Analysis, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness.

Stage 2: Final Selection

Candidates shortlisted in Stage 1 have to appear in WAT, GD and PI. The final selection is based on the performance in these rounds.

NOTE: Due to the current Covid 19 situation, GD and WAT rounds were excluded from IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Admission Criteria. Also, the institute conducted online Extempore and PI for the shortlisted candidates. Criteria for Final Selection is tabulated as follows:

Parameters	Scores
IIFT Score	45
Extempore and PI	40
Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2)	2
Academic Diversity Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2)	2
Work Experience	3
Academic Consistency (10th:4, 12th:4)	8
Total	100

IIFT Delhi MBA (IB) Cutoff

Category	IIFT cutoff 2023
General	130-135
EWS/OBC	100-105
SC/ST	80-85

IIFT Sectional Cutoff 2023

Sections	Cut Off
QA	15-16
LR & DI	20-22
VA & RC	32-35
GK	5-7

Check IIFT Admission Story Twinkle Jain to help you in preparation for your MBA (IB).

IIFT IPM (Kakinada Campus) Admission 2023

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has introduced a five-year full time flagship Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for the academic year 2022-23 at JNTU, Kakinada Campus. The globally accredited College has an approved student intake for the IPM course is around 50.

IIFT IPM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed 10+2/ XII/ HSC examination in any stream or equivalent with minimum 60% (55% for reserved candidates)
The candidate must have passed class 10th examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender) or more in the year not before 2018.
A key component of IIFT IPM eligibility includes that the candidates should have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as a subject in class 12.

IIFT IPM Selection Criteria

IIFT IPM Admissions 2022 is a two step process. The applicants should apply for IPMAT 2022, conducted by IIM Indore and also apply separately for IIFT IPM Admission 2022. Details about the IIFT Integrated MBA admission 2022 are as under:

IIFT will use the score of IPMAT 2022 examination conducted by IIM-Indore for short-listing/selecting the candidates for its IPM 2022-27 batch
Merit list for selection of the candidate for the admission will be prepared on the basis of his/her IPMAT 2022 Score of IIM-Indore, Academic Profile of class 10th and Gender Diversity.
Weight Criteria for Selection to IPM Course at IIFT Delhi has been mentioned below:

Parameters	Scores
Entrance test score	78
Gender Diversity (M=0, F=2)	2
Academic Consistency* (10th)	20
Total	100

Check more at IIFT IPM Admission Process

IIFT MA (Economics) Admission 2023

IIFT Delhi offers a 2-year full-time MA in Economics course. MA in Economics comes with specialization in Trade & Finance. MA Economics has an approved student intake of 30. The total fee of the program is INR 3.65 Lakhs.

IIFT Delhi MA (Economics) Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for IIFT MA Economics for candidates has been furnished below:

Candidates should have passed B.A Economics OR B.Sc Economics with at least 50% marks from any UGC approved university/ institute; OR
Candidates should have passed B.A or B.Sc with one major each in Mathematics and Economics with 55% marks
Students seeking admission to IIFT MA Economics must have studied Mathematics at the 10th standard or higher level.

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IIFT Delhi MA (Economics) Admission Criteria:

Admission to MA Economics at IIFT Delhi Campus involves mainly two stages which are mentioned as under

Stage I: Shortlisting through IIFT Entrance Exam

Applicants are shortlisted for MA in Economics at IIFT Delhi on the basis of an Objective Aptitude Test and a Descriptive Type Test. Check IIFT MBA Admission

Stage II: Final Selection

After being qualified in the first stage, applicants are called for an interview round. The final selection is based on the score achieved in the interview round.

Entrance Exam Pattern

Objective Aptitude Test: The IIFT entrance test will be for 1 hour and it will be based on the syllabus of the undergraduate Economics program. The topics included in the exam will be:

Basic Mathematics and Statistics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
International Economics
Public Finance

Descriptive Test: The test duration is 30 minutes and it will consider the following areas for the shortlisting process:

Subject related analytical mindset
Writing Skills on Contemporary Economic Issues

IIFT Delhi EPGDIB Admission 2023

The IIFT Delhi Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB) and Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Global Human Resource Management (EPGD-GHRM) is an 18 month On-Campus weekend programme being run on Delhi campus. There is no age limit for applicants to apply for IIFT Delhi EPGDIB & EPGD-GHRM Programs. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is required at the time of admission in the EPGDIB & EPGD-GHRM program only for sponsored candidates.

IIFT Delhi Eligibility Criteria

EPGDIB Eligibility Criteria:

Graduation or its equivalent degree from any recognized University or Minimum 5 Years of Work Experience in Institution and Managerial OR
Post-Graduate Degree/ Engineering Degree or its equivalent from any recognized University and Minimum 3 Years of Work Experience in Institution and Managerial and
Minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks or equivalent CGPA in Graduation.

EPGD-GHRM Eligibility Criteria:

Graduated in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/PWD Category) and Minimum 3 Years of Work Experience in Management or Executive level
Post-Graduated or any Professional Degree such as Law, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Horticulture etc with a Minimum 2 Years of Work Experience

IIFT Delhi Selection Criteria

EPGDIB Selection Criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Qualifications & Work Experience. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Personal Interview for Final Selection.

EPGD-GHRM Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of Eligibility Criteria
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be called for Personal Interview
Final selection will be based on the Candidates overall performance in Personal Interview
Past Academic Records, Work Experience, Motivation & Willingness to Excel & Complete the program would get weightage in overall assessment for Admission

Also check Which one is a better option among the three, XLRI (HRM), IIFT Delhi or IIM Indore?

IIFT Delhi PhD Admission 2023

A five-year Doctoral (PhD) degree in Management and Economics is offered at IIFT Delhi. General Management & Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and IT Innovation & Technology Management are the five specialties currently available in the PhD in Management programme.

IIFT Delhi PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a Master's degree with a grade point average of 55 percent or higher. Candidates holding an M.Phil in Economics can also apply for a PhD in Economics.
Candidates who have completed a PGDM programme, which is a diploma programme that is equal to a Master's degree, are also eligible.
A minimum of three years of relevant teaching or research experience is also required for part-time candidates.
In all programmes, a 5% mark relaxation will be allowed exclusively for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD applicants.

IIFT Delhi PhD Selection Criteria:

Candidates for the PhD programme at IIFT Delhi are chosen through a two-step procedure that includes:

Step 1: Take a written exam.

Shortlisting will be done based on previous academic qualifications and job experience. Following that, all eligible candidates will be asked to take a written test administered by the institute.

In all programmes, a 5% mark relaxation will be allowed exclusively for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD applicants.

Step 2: Final Selection/ Interview

Candidates who pass the written test will be contacted for a personal interview, which will be announced through email. The final merit list will be compiled based on research experience, academic qualifications, work experience, and written test and interview performance.

Candidates who have been chosen will be expected to report to the school for fee submission and seat confirmation. If you fail to do so, your admission offer will be cancelled, and the seat will be assigned to an applicant on the waiting list.

How to Apply for IIFT Delhi?

Applicants willing to apply for IIFT Delhi must follow the below-mentioned steps:

Visit the official website of IIFT Delhi
Select the desired program and click on the Application link
Now fill the application with personal and academic details.
Pay the required application fee
After payment, submit the application form
Take a printout of filled application for future reference.

PhD Application Process

Download the application form from the official website for Economics or Management.
Fill the application form manually.
Fill in your personal details, work experience and research work related.
Paste your recent color passport size photograph.
Submit the Letter of reference to the referees (2) in the format given in the application form.
Create a Demand draft of INR 2500/- for General candidates and INR 1250 for SC / ST / PwD candidates in favour of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade payable at New Delhi.
For foreign candidates, the application fee shall cost US $120.
Attach all the necessary documents required with the demand draft wto the application form and send it to:

Ms. Lalita Gupta Management

Section Officer (Research Division)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE

B-21, Qutab Institutional Area,

New Delhi 110016

Documents Required

Class 10^th and 12^th Marksheets
Graduation Marksheet and Certificate
Post Graduation Marksheet and Certificate (For PhD)
Category Certificate
Work Expereince Certificate (if any)
SOP which must must indicate the Research Interest / Discipline in about 4-5 pages (For PhD)
Two Letters of Recommendation (For PhD)

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FAQs

Ques. Can I get into the IIFT MA Economics course through the management Quota?

Ans. There is no such management quota as prescribed by IIFT for its MA Economics Programme. Candidates are shortlisted for the Master of Arts course at the Delhi campus strictly through merit.

Ques. Can I quote part time experience in my Employment details on the IIFT application form?

Ans. Only relevant work experience post qualifying educational qualification is acceptable on the IIFT application form . Part-time experience is not considered for the flagship MBA (IB) Programme at IIFT Delhi.

Ques. Can I still apply for IIFT MA Economics Programme if I don’t have Maths as the main subject?

Ans. Students seeking admission to IIFT MA Economics should have Mathematics at the 10th standard or higher level. Failing to fulfill the condition would resist you from being eligible for the Master’s Level Programme.

Ques. Is there a provision for negative marking for wrong answers at the IIFT entrance test?

Ans. Yes. There is a provision of negative marking for wrong answers as prescribed by IIFT Pune in the IIFT Entrance Test. The negative marking has been kept to the tune of one-third of the marks allocated to a question.

Ques. When does the admission process start for IIFT Delhi?

Ans. Mostly, the notification of advertisement and application form for admission starts in the month of July. for regular updates, stay updated on the IIFT collegedunia admission page.

Ques. How is the curriculum distributed in two years of the MBA program at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. MBA course is a two-year program each year with three trimesters. The first year will have the core courses covering all the functional areas of management. In the third trimester, students are introduced to subjects of international aspects of those functional areas. In the second year, candidates can choose their own preference of specialization viz. marketing, finance, trading or systems and IT.

Ques. How to get admission into IIFT Delhi MBA course?

Ans. Admission into IIFT is a three-stage process. The first stage includes the IIFT admission test. Students satisfying the cutoff have to further attend WAT, GD-PI rounds. However, due to COVID-19, IIFT Delhi has excluded WAT and GD rounds and is conducting online Extempore and Interview. For final selection the institute also considers past academci record, Diversity factor and work experience of the candidate.

Ques. Does IIFT provide residential facilities for MBA courses?

Ans. Yes, IIFT Delhi provides world-class residential facilities for its students in a fully furnished condition.

Ques. How are the placement statistics of IIFT Delhi?

Ans. In the recent placement drive of 2022, 82 recruiters visited the campus from 7 different sectors. The highest package offered was INR 46.5. Wheras, students have bagged an average package of INR 25.16 LPA. Know more about IIFT Delhi Placement.

Ques. Does IIFT Delhi accept XAT score?

Ans. No, IIFT Kolkata doesn’t accept XAT scores for admission into the MBA program. The institute conducts its own entrance exam called as IIFT Entrance Exam. Whuile for International candidates, the institute accepts only GMAT score.

Ques. Which companies arrive for placement opportunities at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. IIFT Delhi witnesseṣ arrival of companies like ICICI, Schneider Electric, Aditya Birla, Deloitte, Godrej, ICICI, TCS, Axis Bank, HDFC, KPMG, Hero, Paytm, Tech Mahindra. Some of the top recruiters of IIFT Delhi during the recent placement were Amazon, Google, HUL, Goldman & Sachs and many more.

Ques. Are there any certificate programs provided by IIFT Delhi?

Ans. There are certificate programs provided by NIFT Delhi, of 4 months duration in the following specialization:

Export-Import Management
Capital & Financial market
Global trade logistics and operations.

Ques. Is the IIFT test difficult than CAT?

Ans. The difficulty level of both tests is similar. Most of the students find IIFT more difficult. It is because of the General Knowledge section, which becomes the deciding factor of the overall score in the test, apart from aptitude, logical reasoning, and Verbal ability.

Ques. Is there an age limit to apply for certificate courses at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. No there is no age limit to apply for the certificate courses at IIFT Delhi. Graduates of Diploma holders with 2 years of work experience are eligible for certificate courses.

Ques. I am looking for an MBA degree in Finance from IIFT Delhi, is it worth opting?

Ans. The course is good from the placement perspective as companies that visit from the Finance sector at the college to recruit students are JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs, RBL Bank, Federal Bank, Yes Bank, Citibank, etc. Amongst them, ICICI Bank has always recruited a good number of students from IIFT.

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IIFT Delhi Indian Institute of Foreign Trade: 24 answered questions

What is the procedure of the wait-list movement for IIFT Kolkata selected students to get into IIFT Delhi?

Kishan Menon

15 Jun 22

If you are waitlisted for IIFT Delhi, you will need to pay a certain fee to reserve your seat. You will move up the list, as the students ranked higher than you opt-out.

So, to simplify, there are students who got selected for IIFT Delhi, students who are selected for IIFT Kolkata, and students who are waitlisted. As a student who got admission to IIFT Delhi opts out, the first student is the list of students admitted to IIFT Kolkata moves to the Delhi list, and consequently the first students on the waiting list get into the IIFT Kolkata list.

The waitlist starts moving after reputed B-School such as IIM ABCL, XLRI, FMS, JBIMS announces their results.

Which is better XLRI or IIFT?

Sagardeep

09 Jan 23

XLRI and IIFT are both excellent. What matters is which one you are able to enter. Simply focus on each exam and consider it important, and you will be admitted. When you have a choice, you can make a decision. In terms of the alumni network, corporate connect, international collaboration, placement, PPOs, and offers, both Business Schools rank higher than many IIMs.

Although you can consider XLRI slightly better than IIFT because of the following factors:

Factors

XLRI

IIFT

Established

1963

1949

BT Ranking

NIRF Ranking 2022

Specialization

MBA IB

PGDM, PGDM HRM

Exam Accepted

IIFT Test

XAT/GMAT

Test Cutoff

IIFT Score: 48.5

XAT: 96

Full-Time Faculty

Average Salary 2022

25 LPA

32 LPA

You must take your time, look at each and every possible aspect of both colleges and decide what suits best for your future prospects. You should not blindly follow people’s opinions, rather do what you think is good for you.

Do you know anyone who got into a top b-school (IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, NM, IIFT, FMS etc.) with average UG percentage?

Ashish Metkar

20 Feb 23

Yes, I do know a friend who managed to get calls from many top B Schools despite having an average Undergraduate Score. Her profile looked like this

10th- 76%
12th- 68%
UG- 64%

Although her marks witnessed a gradual decline, she was lucky enough to study at XLRI. Past academics are considered as one but not the major factors at XLRI, unlike IIMs that focus a lot on past academics. A good XAT and GD-PI score can compensate for your poor academic record at XLRI, FMS, and JBIMS. NITIE is a top B School that does not consider past academics at all. My friend with her average profile managed to convert NITIE, XIMB, and all the IIMs except for the top ones obviously. So we can safely assume that admission into these top B Schools is possible even with an average profile provided that you score excellently in the CAT or XAT and the GDPI round.

Which one is better: IIFT Delhi, JBIMS or SP Jain (Marketing) if I was looking for good placements and brand and I have converted all three?

Shaunak Acharya

20 Feb 23

To choose a college that is perfect for you, one needs to ponder various questions repeatedly. These questions will help you get a clear idea about what you want from MBA and which college will help you achieve that.

Which area do you want to specialize in?
Are you included towards functional level clarity (Operations, Finance, Marketing, Tech) or granular level clarity (FMCG marketing/Digital e-commerce marketing/Sales or Product Management/Project Management or General Management)

If the answer to it is yes, then analyze the reports of these institutes to find where each one of them stands. Looking at average CTC is not the right way and is in fact misleading.

Other things you should consider before choosing a B School are

The admission procedure and the level of difficulty of entrance exams if these colleges
The practicality and relevance of the curriculum as per the recent industrial trends
The profiles of your batchmates and their diversity The size and brand of the alumni base and the opportunities you will be availing through them
The importance of overall personality grooming

One thing you should keep in mind is that brands are just a stepping stone in your career journey and not the main factor. These institutes have been able to establish the brand name mainly because of where their alumni have reached now. So brands are helpful in the short run only.

How are the hostels at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata?

Rupam Mishra

23 Aug 22

IIFT Delhi and Kolkata campus offers good hostel facilities. The Delhi campus has three hostels - C9, Old hostel, and new hostel. The rooms are 2 or 3 sharing. Students are provided with mess facilities. IIFT Delhi hostel fees are around INR 45k-54k.

IIFT Kolkata offers hostel facilities as well. The rooms are spacious and have basic amenities. IIFT Kolkata hostel fees are around INR 50k.

How do I get a package of 30 lakhs in the field of marketing, post MBA from IIMA/B/C, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, and IIFT?

Saransh Shah

06 Mar 23

While many may shed their philosophies on how getting a high package should not be your ultimate goal and stuff, I am here with a different opinion. When you are investing a huge amount of money it is only right to expect a greater monetary benefit and a better lifestyle. So I have mentioned some techniques that will help you land a package of 30 LPA specifically in the field of marketing post-MBA from IIM ABC, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, and IIFT.

The first thing you need to do is lower your expectations as no marketing placements offer a package higher than 25 LPA. These highest offers are made by top firms like Reckitt Benckiser, HUL, P&G, and Asian Paints.
You need to figure out what you really are after, a good marketing role or a high-paying job. If you are after the latter I suggest you go for big consulting firms like Mc Kinsey, BCG, or investment banks that offer 30+ LPA.
But if it is the marketing role you are after, then make sure your resume reflects your marketing enthusiasm. This will further increase your chances of selection.
Performing well in the competitions conducted by your desired company is another way to get a high-paying job.
If the Final Placements are your last resort then make sure you have a stable and excellent CGPA. Many companies consider this factor while shortlisting.

These points will help you get your dream job but cannot necessarily guarantee it. It all ultimately depends on your efforts and obviously your luck.

How good is IIFT as a college is when compared to IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, and MDI?

Virendar Verma

06 Mar 23

IIFT was established in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organization to professionalize the country’s foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources, analyzing and disseminating data, and conducting research. Among the top 10 business schools, it is the only B-school in India that offers an International Business program. This institute is also known as the Mecca for trade.

The major pros and cons of the institute have been entailed below

Pros

It is one of the best B-Schools in the country and one of the finest in Asia if you want to pursue a career in Trade. As per NIRF Ranking 2018, the Institute has been ranked as number 23.
Highly recognized organizations like WTO, OECD, World Trade Centre & European Union come to India for recruitment and visit only IIFT.
The batch size is very small thereby rendering unlimited opportunities to its students. It is literally the Mecca for Finance.
IIFT Delhi has been winning the CFA Equity Research challenge nationally for 2 out of the last 3 years.

Cons

IIFT Delhi campus is very small, around 6.5 acres. Rooms are triple occupancy in the 1st year and double in the 2nd.
Big names in consulting like McKinsey, BCG, and AT Kearney, are yet to visit the IIFT Delhi campus.

How can I arrange the following according to an MBA/PGDM: NMIMS, Mumbai, SBIM, Pune, IIFT, Delhi, Great Lakes, Chennai, SPJIMR, Mumbai and JBIMS, Mumbai?

Abijit Ambekar

01 Mar 23

I have given the preference order of the above-mentioned B Schools. However please remember this is based on my personal opinions and not any official figures

1st: NMIMS is one of the best schools in Mumbai with fewer fees and great specialization in Finance. Its distinguishing feature is its small batch size which is extremely beneficial for excellent placements. The companies that visit offer the best roles to their students mainly because of their credibility and strong alumni network.

2nd: SPJIMR too is located in Mumbai and is the second-best School after JBMINS. Its students intake is very good due to the strict selection process. The placements are at par with JBIMS but the fees are a bit higher. It's ranked in the top 3 in Operation and IT specialization in India.

3rd: One of the oldest institutes for MBA, IIFT is a good choice owing to its strong brand name and small batch size.

4th: SIBM Pune is a blend of everything; a Good campus, good corporate competition, hostel life, good infrastructure, faculty, and placement. It gives you an amazing MBA experience l.

5th: NMIMS Mumbai is great for MBA and is at par with SIBM. But I have ranked it the last owing to its high fees and larger batch size that requires a lot of competition during placements.

So the ranking is

NMIMS>SPJIMR>IIFT>SIBM Pune>NMIMS Mumbai

Which is a better college between IIFT/SP Jain/XLRI and FMS in terms of placements and students?

Abhinav Joshi

23 May 22

IIFT, SP Jain, XLRI, and FMS all four institutes are reputed and counted among the top B-Schools in India. For these institutes, your preference order should be as follows.

FMS>IIFT>XLRI>SP Jain

This ranking is based on different parameters such as academics, placements, ranking, faculties, student crowd, etc. FMS offers the best ROI. According to the recent placement highlights, the average CTC for the institute is INR 32.4 LPA. While FMS Delhi fees are around INR 1.92 Lakhs.

Which is better, IIFT Delhi, IIFT Kolkata, or IIFT Kakinada?

Ishani Sinha

04 Aug 22

Among all the campuses, IIFT Delhi is the best option. The Delhi campus is the oldest and offers better facilities. In terms of academics and placements, there is no such difference between different IIFT campuses. Students from all three campuses get equal opportunities. But, due to the location advantage of the Delhi campus, it's easier to get placements, internships, and projects. During IIFT Delhi placements 2022, the median CTC offered was INR 24 LPA. Major MNCs like Accenture, Deloitte, Raymond, TCS, etc. visit the IIFT placements.