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    IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Age Limit, Work Experience, NRI & Foreign Applicants

    IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Age Limit, Work Experience, NRI & Foreign Applicants

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    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 23 Sep 2025, 05:27 PM IST

    IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will specify the IIFT 2026 eligibility criteria on its official website, iift.ac.in. As per the IIFT eligibility criteria, candidates who are looking for admission to the MBA program should have a valid CAT 2025 score. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) at graduation from a recognized university. There is no age restriction to apply for IIFT MBA admission 2026.

    IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Age Limit, Work Experience, NRI & Foreign Applicants
    IIFT Eligibility Criteria

    IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    IIFT MBA eligibility has some requirements, which may include the minimum percentage required for a qualifying degree, academic qualifications, age, etc. IIFT, a national-level entrance examination, is conducted annually to shortlist students for admission to the MBA (IB) program at various IIFT campuses in India. In this article, we will discuss the basic eligibility criteria 2026 for MBA (IB). Admission to MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) will be given based on CAT scores, WAT, group discussion, extempore, personal interview, etc.

    The detailed IIFT eligibility criteria for domestic candidates have been mentioned below.

    1. Age Limit: There is no age bar for candidates who wish to apply for the IIFT exam.
    2. Work Experience: As per IIFT exam eligibility, candidates don't need to have prior work experience to fill out the IIFT application form. However, work experience may play an additional weightage role in the selection process.
    3. Academic qualifications:
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    • The aspirant must possess a bachelor’s degree of a minimum of three years duration in any discipline with at least 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST and PwD candidates) from a recognized university.
    • Candidates appearing for their final year of graduation exams can also apply, subject to the submission of proof.
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    IIFT MBA Eligibility: For NRI/Foreign applicants

    NRIs or foreign applicants applying for the IIFT exam 2026 must meet the following basic set of criteria to appear for the examination:

    • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate from a recognized university.
    • Those appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply for the exam.
    • The candidate should have been a resident outside India for a period of not less than 18 months.
    • They should produce a certificate from the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of the country where they are currently based, stating that they have been residing in the country continuously during the said period.
    • Foreign nationals will have to take the GMAT score after January 1, 2025, and should produce a GMAT score to the authority.
    • If the candidate has appeared for any other MBA entrance exam in India for that year, they are not eligible to apply. They are required to give the undertaking for the same.
    • NRI-sponsored candidates and children of NRIs are not considered under this category.
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    IIFT Application Form 2026

    The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will release the IIFT 2026 application form in online mode tentatively in the third week of October 2025. The application form for IIFT admission 2026 will be available on the official website. The last date to fill out the IIFT registration form will be last week of November 2025. Before going to apply for the IIFT exam, candidates are advised to check out the IIFT eligibility criteria. It must be noted that the application will be considered complete only after the successful payment of the application fee.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: I am in my final year of graduation. Can I appear for the IIFT exam 2026?
    A:

    Yes, candidates appearing for their final year of graduation exams could not also apply subject to submission of proof this year.

    Q: When will IIFT 2026 application form be released?
    A:

    IIFT 2026 application form window for MBA admission will be released tentatively in the third week of October 2025.

    Q: What is the highest salary in IIFT?
    A:

    The highest package at IIFT Delhi was Rs 75.60 LPA while the highest international offer was Rs 85.40 LPA.

    Q: What is the syllabus of IIFT exam?
    A:

    IIFT exam syllabus includes important topics of Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.

    Q: Is the work experience necessary for IIFT?
    A:

    As per IIFT eligibility, it is not mandatory for candidates to have prior work experience in order to fill out the IIFT application form. However, work experience may play an additional weightage role in the selection process.

    Q: Is there any age limit to appear for IIFT?
    A:

    There will be no age bar for candidates who wish to apply for the IIFT exam.

    Q: What is the basic eligibility criteria of IIFT?
    A:

    One must have a minimum of three years Bachelor’s degree in graduation from a recognized university.

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    Questions related to IIFT

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    Have a question related to IIFT ?

    Admission to IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) for its flagship MBA (International Business) is generally through the CAT exam (as per the latest admission process), and there is no regular direct admission without an entrance test. However, executive or certificate courses may have different criteria. With Bcom (Foreign Trade)

    IIFT CAT Cutoff 2024


    IIFT Delhi

    General: 95–98 percentile

    OBC: 90+

    SC: 85–95

    ST/PwD: 75–93


    IIFT Kolkata

    General: 85–95 percentile

    OBC/SC/ST: 50–95 (varies)

    Note: Final selection also includes WAT, GD, PI, academics, and work experience.


    Greetings! Here's a detailed response to your query

    Okay, so you're a bit confused about what to put in those CAT, FMS, DSE, and IIFT forms regarding your 12th scores. Since you did CBSE, they usually only consider your final 12th standard marks.

    Even though you did great in 11th,

    Hello aspirant,

    The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, sets the syllabus for the IIFT exam, which covers subjects like Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC). One of the few MBA entry exams that assesses applicants' general knowledge is the

    Hello aspirant,

    On behalf of the institute, the National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the IIFT exam. NTA's only responsibility is to administer the test and prepare the results. The admissions committee chooses which prospects to admit. The exam is comparable to other MBA admission examinations offered in India. The Verbal