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IIFT 2025 - The Complete Guide
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IIFT MBA Admissions (via CAT)

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) no longer conducts its own entrance exam for admission to its flagship MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) program. Since 2023, IIFT has adopted the Common Admission Test (CAT) as the gateway for admissions. Candidates who are interested in pursuing an MBA at IIFT must appear for the CAT exam and separately apply to IIFT through its official admission portal. The selection process typically includes shortlisting based on CAT scores, followed by a Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).

Previously, IIFT used to conduct its own entrance exam which was known for its unique structure and inclusion of a General Knowledge section. The old IIFT exam was a two-hour computer-based test and included sections like Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge. It had variable marking schemes and a penalty for incorrect answers. However, this exam has now been discontinued in favor of the more widely accepted CAT exam, aligning IIFT’s selection process with that of other top B-schools in India.

🧭 Admission Process of IIFT

  1. Appear for the CAT exam conducted by IIMs.
  2. Apply separately to IIFT through their admission portal.
  3. Shortlisting based on CAT scores.
  4. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
  5. Final selection will be based on CAT score, academic performance, WAT, GD, PI, work experience, and gender diversity.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria of IIFT

  • Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
  • Final year students can also apply (must submit proof by October 31, 2025).
  • Valid CAT score is mandatory for 2025 admission cycle.

📅 Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admission)

  • CAT Exam Date: November 2024
  • IIFT Application Window: October - December 2024
  • Shortlist Announcement: January 2025
  • WAT/GD/PI Rounds: February - March 2025
  • Final Results: April 2025

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