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IIFT Kolkata Admission 2024 : Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application

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| Updated On - Jan 2, 2024

What's New at IIFT Kolkata Admissions?

IIFT Kolkata Admission for MBA IB Program has begun and the last date to apply for NRI/ Foreign candidates is January 15, 2024. CAT Result 2023 has been released. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website by using their login ID and username.


The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is welcoming applications for Master of Business Administration (MBA - International Business) Degree Program at IIFT Kolkata Campuses for the academic year 2022-24. Apply Now

IIFT Kolkata is ranked 31 among the Top B-Schools by NIRF 2019. With an ‘A’ grade accreditation by NAAC, the institute is considered best for Finance. It provides admission in full-time and part-time MBA. Moreover, it is the only one among the top 10 Business Schools in India that offers MBA in International Business.

Shortlisting for full-time MBA is based on the IIFT Written Test. This year it was conducted by NTA. IIFT written test throws bigger competition as compared to CAT. This is because it contains GK section. The final selection depends upon Essay Writing, GD and PI.

For part-time MBA, the institute prefers candidates with work experience. And, it does not require a test score for shortlisting. Besides MBA, IIFT Kolkata also offers MA in Economics.

Coming to the placement number, 72% of students with work experience were placed in reputed companies. The highest package offered was above 1 crore. Some of the major recruiters that participated in the placement process were EXL, Capgemini, Deloitte, TCS, Wipro, Amazon, etc. Apart from final placements, 93 students have also received PPOs.

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IIFT Kolkata 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 Result 3rd or 4th Week of Janurary, 2023
IIFT Shortlist Release Date January 2023
IIFT GD-PI-WAT February - March 2023
Final Admission Offer Last Week of April - 1st Week of May 2023

IIFT Kolkata Admission Highlights 2023

The table below displays the facts regarding admission. Candidates can take a glance over it.

Particulars Specification
Name of the Institute Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kolkata
Also Known As IIFT Kolkata
Type of the Institute Public
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Mode of Application Online and Offline
Name of the Entrance Exam IIFT

IIFT Kolkata MBA Admission 2023

Applicants who desire to take admission in MBA can refer to the following section. 

IIFT Kolkata offers MBA as the flagship course.

Based on the report, the majority of previous year’s students were from Engineering background. Also, the female to male ratio was 32:68. 

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Admission 2023

Here is a brief description of Full-Time MBA for those who are seeking admission in it:

Duration 2 years
Specializations International Business
Course Fees
  • INR 14,00,000/- for General/OBC candidates
  • INR 3,87,000/- for SC/ST/PH candidates
  • USD 55,000 for Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI 
Mode of Application Online
Application Fee
  • INR 2000/- for General/OBC candidates
  • INR 1000/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates
  • USD 150 for NRI/Foreign Nationals
Intake 140
Selection Criteria Written Test, Essay Writing, GD and PI

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Eligibility

To apply for the course, one must possess the following eligibility:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)
  • Final year candidates are also eligible
  • There is no age limit to apply for the course.

Eligibility for Foreign Candidates

  • Interested candidates must have a valid score in GMAT
  • Also, they must produce their Residential proof.

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Selection Criteria

  • Firstly, the institute shortlist candidates on the basis of IIFT Written Test.
  • The test will be conducted in the following cities Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam in the month of November.
  • Those who qualifies the test are called for Essay Writing, GD and PI rounds. 
  • The above 3 rounds will be held in January/February.
  • IIFT Kolkata final selects applicants based on the score of the written test and performance in essay writing and GDPI.
  • The selected candidates will have their names in the merit list.
  • Additionally, the institute will intimate them about their selection through an email.

NOTE - Foreign Candidates are selected on the basis of valid score in GMAT exam.

IIFT Kolkata Selection Centers 

There are various centers across India where selection round will be conducted. The names of cities are given as follows:

  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Delhi
  • Hyderabad
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai

Weightage for Selection Process

It is important to know the weightage of the selection process. Therefore, students can take a look at the table below displaying the weightage of all rounds on which the selection depends.

Rounds Weightage
IIFT Written Test 65%
Group Discussion 15%
Personal Interview 20%

Cut off of Written Test

IIFT Kolkata MBA cut off score of written test for different categories is given in the table beneath.. Referring to the last years’ trends, cut off is expected to increase this time. 

Categories Cutoff
General 30.5
OBC 35.5
ST 22.69
SC 20.02
PwD 23.69

Furthermore, the sectional cutoff of written test for this year and previous year is given as follows. It is necessary to meet the sectional cutoff otherwise the institute will not shortlist applicants for admission.

Section Name Cutoff for 2019 Cutoff for 2018
General Awareness 0.85 0.80
Verbal Ability 3.5 3.5
Reading Comprehension 2.5 4.5
Quantitative Aptitude 4 4.5
Logical Reasoning 5 3.0
Data Interpretation 3 1.75

Reservation of Seats

As per the Government of India norms, there are a certain number of seats fixed for different categories in the institute. The table shows the percentage of seats reserved for various category students:

Categories Percentage of Seats Reserved
General 36%
Other Backward Class (NC-OBC) 27%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 8%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
Person with Disability (PwD) 5%

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Admission 2023

Refer to the table in order to gain information about the part-time MBA course:

Duration 2.6 years
Specialization International Business
Course Fees
  • INR 8,00,000/- for General/OBC
  • INR 4,25,000/- for SC/ST/PH
  • USD 75,000 for Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI
Mode of Application Online
Selection Criteria Essay Writing, GD and PI

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission in this course must possess the following eligibility:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university or institute
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation in managerial cadre.
  • Sponsored candidates have to produce Company sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the employer.
  • There is no age limit to apply for the course.

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Selection Criteria

  • Selection of students is based on 3 stages and they are Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Interview. 
  • Those who qualify all the above stages are selected for admission.
  • The Interview will be held at New Delhi campus.

IIFT Kolkata MA (Economics) Admission 2023

IIFT Kolkata has introduced two years full-time MA in Economics. The course offers specializations in Trade and Finance. Candidates have to pay course fees of INR 3,65,000/- for admission. There is a 50% concession on tuition fees for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

The selected applicants have to register on the day of commencement of the course.

The admission authority will intimate the Admission Process soon.

How to Apply for IIFT Kolkata 2022

IIFT Kolkata has introduced two years full-time MA in Economics. The course offers specializations in Trade and Finance. Candidates have to pay course fees of INR 3,65,000/- for admission. There is a 50% concession on tuition fees for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

The selected applicants have to register on the day of commencement of the course

The admission authority will intimate the Admission Process soon.

The application form of MBA course will be available online. Eligible students can follow the below-listed steps to apply for the course.

  1. Go to the newly released website by NTA i.e. iift.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on the “New Registration” tab.
  3. Now enter basic details such as name, gender, email id, phone number, etc.
  4. As soon as you enter the above details, you will receive login credentials on your email id.
  5. Log in using the application number and password.
  6. Proceed to fill the application form with personal, contact and qualification details.
  7. After filling, upload the documents in the prescribed format.
  8. Now pay the required amount of application fees.
  9. Finally, save and submit the application form.
  10. Also, take a printout of filled application form for future reference

Candidates need to upload the following documents in their applications:

  • Scanned passport sized photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb)
  • Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb) 
  • Scanned copy of Category certificate in JPG/JPEG format (size between 50 kb–300 kb)

Documents Required

A list of documents need to be enclosed along with an application form which includes:

  • Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Category Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC candidates)
  • Certificate of Disability (For PWD candidates)
  • Certificate of Work Experience (if any)
  • Company Sponsorship or No Objection Certificate (In case of Company-Sponsored candidates)

IIFT Kolkata Scholarships

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata offers Need Based Scholarship to those who have taken the loan and whose family income is less than INR 4.5 LPA. In this scholarship, the institute pays the interest subsidy on the loan for the next 27 months from the time the loan is taken from the bank.

Other than this, the Government of India also provide various Scholarships and they are:

  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship – Minority Communities
  • Central Sector Scholarship for Top Class education - SC students
  • Scholarship for Higher Education – ST students

FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at IIFT Kolkata? 

Ans. The IIFT Kolkata offers the following courses - MBA, Certification, Executive MBA, Ph.D, Executive Course, Certification, and PG Certification. 

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for MBA course at IIFT Kolkata ? 

Ans. The eligibility criteria for MBA course at IIFT Kolkata are as following - 

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)
  • Final year candidates are also eligible
  • There is no age limit to apply for the course.

The additional eligibility criteria for Foreign Candidates are as follows - 

  • Interested candidates must have a valid score in GMAT
  • Also, they must produce their Residential proof.

Ques. What are the reservation criteria at IIFT Kolkata ? 

Ans. IIFT Kolkata follows the guidelines set by Government of India. They are as follows - 

  • General - 36%
  • Other Backward Class (NC-OBC) - 27%
  • Scheduled Caste (SC) - 15%
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) - 8%
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS) - 10%
  • Person with Disability (PwD) - 5%

Ques. Are there scholarships available for students at IIFT Kolkata ? 

Ans. There are two types of scholarships/financial aid available at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata. The internal scholarships is a Need Based Scholarship to those who have taken the loan and whose family income is less than INR 4.5 LPA. 

The external scholarship provided by the Government of India. They are:

  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship – Minority Communities
  • Central Sector Scholarship for Top Class education - SC students
  • Scholarship for Higher Education – ST students

Ques. How is the placement avenue at IIFT Kolkata? 

Ans. IIFT Kolkata has a very detailed placement avenue. They guarantee a 100% placement opportunity. As many as 98 companies participate in the placement drive annually, and they offer very high paying jobs in different sectors. 

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Remarks:

eligibility criteria for the IIFT entrance exam are 90%. The process evaluates your entire resume profile. It is fair. Application is available at IIFT website and the same must be submitted before the due date website. The application process for the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) entrance exam is quite strict, with a minimum eligibility requirement of 90%. So IIFT is a good college for International Trade. International Trade has grown exponentially in the last two decades, and IIFT is uniquely positioned to provide students with the education and training required to take full advantage of this growth. With Good growth prospects and International prospective students can gain a lot of knowledge and develop new skills with the help of the courses provided by IIFT. It is one of the best colleges for international trade, offering comprehensive coursework and immersive educational experiences that prepare students to succeed in the global economy.

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Reviewed on February 9, 2023|
Overall Rating7.4
placement
7.0
college
8.0
course
8.0
internship
5.0
campus life
9.0

Remarks:

The eligibility to apply for MA Economics In IIFT Delhi is to have Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate. After filling out the application form which is available on their website iift.ac.in and it costs rupees 1600 you need to sit for an AI Proctored Entrance Exam which is approximately 1 hour. I think the admission process is quite seamless but I faced a lot of problems while filling out the application form since no proper instructions were provided regarding that other than that the entrance test was very well organized.

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Reviewed on February 9, 2023|
Overall Rating10
placement
10.0
college
10.0
course
10.0
hostel
10.0
interview
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
10.0

Remarks:

IIFT takes its own exam which is called the IIFT entrance test. The eligibility criteria for the exam are the same as the CAT. The application form is 2500/- and the exam usually happens after a week of CAT You will get your result in the month of Feb and interview shortlist in the same month. The interview happens after a month gap from the shortlist. Before the interview, they send you some questions (HR Questions) which you have to submit 15 days before the interview, and the interview is based on that. Try to form your answers on that. And deliver it, the interviews are easy. Usually they say the cutoff is 96-99ile but this is for GEM, but remember that you are not a GEM (if you are nothing can be done about it), so the shortlist would come for people with even 85+ile so, be prepared and people convert at this percentile.

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Reviewed on February 2, 2023|
Overall Rating7.7
placement
5.0
college
8.0
course
9.0
hostel
8.0
interview
8.0
internship
6.0
campus life
10.0

Remarks:

The admission process was fair and transparent with ample opportunities to establish my candidature. Application forms can be availed through the official website which is smooth to navigate. There is a separate entrance test called the IIFT entrance exam followed by an extempore and personal interview.

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Reviewed on February 2, 2023|
Overall Rating7.9
placement
9.0
college
7.0
course
8.0
hostel
7.0
interview
9.0
internship
9.0
campus life
6.0

Remarks:

Selection through the IIFT exam cut-off usually goes to the 97 percentile but there are students here with 95 percentile with diverse backgrounds. The application can be found on NTA Website and the form fee was Rs 2500 in my time

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Reviewed on January 31, 2023|
Overall Rating7.7
placement
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college
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course
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hostel
9.0
interview
8.0
internship
7.0
campus life
7.0

Remarks:

No, I think the process was quite fair and convenient. I found it very good and the information was relayed quite well. The exam was conducted in a smooth way. The extempore and interview were also well structured.

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Reviewed on January 31, 2023|
Overall Rating7.6
placement
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college
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course
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hostel
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interview
7.0
internship
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campus life
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Remarks:

IIFT 2022 was the exam I took. Only online applications can be submitted. There was a 2500 rupee application form fee. a Bachelor's degree that must have been earned in at least three years and be graded at least 50%. It happened on December 5, 2021. The cut-off was approximately 20% with a 95 percentile or higher with score of 98 for each section. Technical issues with the software led the exam to be redone in about 25 places, which presented students with preparation issues because they also had to take additional exams. To avoid these situations, exams can be administered using high-quality, user-friendly software and can include mock IIFT exams. NTA's autonomous body is in charge of managing this.

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Reviewed on January 28, 2023|
Overall Rating8
placement
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college
8.0
course
8.0
hostel
7.0
interview
7.0
internship
9.0
campus life
8.0

Remarks:

IIFT 2022 was the exam I took. You must complete the application form online. There was a 2500 rupee application form fee. a Bachelor's degree that must have been earned in at least three years and be graded at least 50%. The exam day was Friday, December 5, 2021. Approximately 20% of applicants were selected for each section. The exam had to be redone in certain centers due to a technical software issue, which put students through logistical and psychological difficulties because they also had to take additional exams. To avoid these situations, exams can be administered using high-quality, user-friendly software and can include mock IIFT exams.

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Reviewed on January 28, 2023|
Overall Rating7.6
placement
8.0
college
7.0
course
8.0
hostel
7.0
interview
7.0
internship
8.0
campus life
8.0

Remarks:

I took the IIFT 2022 examination. Only online applications may be filled out. It cost Rs. 2500 to fill out an application. Bachelor's degree of at least three years and at least 50 percent necessary. The date was December 5, 2021. The cutoff for each section was roughly 20%, with a 95 percentile or higher and a score of 98. The exam had to be redone in about 25 centres due to a technical software issue, which presented preparation challenges for the students who also had to take additional exams. In order to prevent such situations, exams can be administered using high-quality, user-friendly software and mock IIFT exams. This is controlled by the independent NTA body.

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Reviewed on January 27, 2023|
Overall Rating8
placement
9.0
college
8.0
course
8.0
hostel
7.0
interview
8.0
internship
8.0
campus life
8.0

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I took the IIFT 2022 examination. Application forms must be completed online. It cost Rs. 2500 to fill out an application. Bachelor's degree of at least three years and at least 50 percent necessary. The exam took place on December 5, 2021. Around 20 percent was the limit for many areas. Because of a technical software issue, some testing facilities had to administer the exam again, which presented logistical and psychological challenges for the students who also had to take other exams. In order to prevent such situations, exams can be administered using high-quality, user-friendly software and mock IIFT exams

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Reviewed on January 27, 2023|


Answered Questions

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - [IIFT]: 32 answered questions

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What is the difference between IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata in terms of quality of education, study environment, and placements?

● Top Answer By Sreeja Gupta on 23 Feb 22

Ans
Here are a few factors that differentiate IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata campuses. Location is certainly a differentiating factor between the Delhi campus and the Kolkata campus. Students of Delhi campus get more exposure due to the proximity to the mainstem industry and to Gurgaon’s Cybercity. But the student body of IIFT Kolkata goes the extra mile to make sure this is changing. Although the faculty of the Delhi campus is more diverse, the environment on Kolkata campus is more conducive for research.  The Delhi campus has the WTO center, while there is a Center for North Eastern Studies (CeNEST) on the Kolkata campus. Although it’s not often talked about, there is a differentiation between placements at both campuses. However, IIFT Kolkata is catching up quickly in terms of placement numbers.  As established earlier, the Delhi campus has its advantages, but IIFT Kolkata is striving hard to bridge the gap. 
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How good is the newly built IIFT Kolkata campus?

● Top Answer By Lagan Aarya on 04 Nov 22

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 IIFT Kolkata campus was built in 2016 and is designed to meet the needs of students while also making them feel at home. Every class is air-conditioned and well-equipped. The library is well-kept, and you can access many journals and research papers via the college's Wi-Fi. Except for placements, when Kolkata students travel to Delhi, IIFT Kolkata and IIFT Delhi never meet. Even so, by the time Kolkata students arrived in Delhi, more than 40 students had been placed in their summer companies. Delhi students are the first to arrive at interviews, and most companies complete their selections before Kolkata students arrive. The Placement Committee offers to choose students and push them through the processes that impress them within the first two months. As a result, only those who are good at standing out, with or without doing any work, have a chance to work for a good company. IIFT Kolkata campus is cutting-edge, with all the amenities and vibrant cultural life. IIFT Kolkata has placements that are similar to IIFT Delhi because both campuses have common placements, there is no discrimination, and the faculties are the same for both campuses.
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What is the procedure of the wait-list movement for IIFT Kolkata selected students to get into IIFT Delhi?

● Top Answer By Kishan Menon on 15 Jun 22

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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. 
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How is the student life at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata?

● Top Answer By Sunidhi Rastogi on 23 Aug 22

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Life at IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata isn’t much different than any other B-Schools in the country. The first trimester will go by in a blur with multiple assignments, guest lectures, summer placement prep,  etc. IIFT follows a regular schedule. There may be days with classes from 9 am to 9 pm. You will need to do your assignments, prepare case studies, study for quizzes, and also do extra-curricular activities.  Life outside academics is more fun in Delhi. There are more places to explore nearby the campus.
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Could you please provide unbiased reviews of MDI, NITIE and IIFT Kolkata?

● Top Answer By Sashank Arora on 26 Mar 21

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Most of the people have suggested that overall all the three colleges are good and you will not be facing any problem if you take admission in any one of them. The NITIE College is good operations management, MDI is good for General management and Human resource management and IIFT is good for International trade. So, it depends upon you which branch you are interested in. The overall reviews of these colleges are as follows: MDI: This college is fairly consistent in getting top 10 rankings.  There are various kinds of live projects in the college which will help you in understanding the working culture in the corporate industry. Some of this live project will also allow formulating business strategies.  You will be having access to great infrastructure such as Bloomberg terminal and EuroMonitor database.  Along with the vibrant campus you will also be getting right guidance from Professors like Prof Bakshi , Prof Chatterjee and Prof. Mitra who will help you in getting the right path. You will also be getting great placement opportunities in various fields. NITIE: Operations management in this college is very good.  It is located in Mumbai and because of this location that will get lots of live projects in the industries.  The college also provides good placement in the field of supply chain management, operations management, etc.  This college also has a good alumni base. There is not much flexibility in the placements and the rest depends upon you. IIFT Kolkata: It is one of the greatest colleges with economics and trade as its pillars.  If you are looking for branches like international business and operations management then this is the best college.  There is a slight disadvantage between Kolkata and Delhi branches but the placements in both locations are similar. The comparison table of MDI, NITIE, and IIFT Kolkata are as follows: MDI NITIE IIFT Kolkata Placement percentage 100% 100% 100% Highest Package 40.5 Lakhs 46.50 Lakhs 45.45 Lakhs Average package 22.05 Lakhs 20.55 Lakhs 29.00 Lakhs Overall IIFT-K is only good for trade and economics. For placements in finance, marketing and consulting roles MDI is a much better college than IIFT K and for operations management, NITIE is the best.
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