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    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Category-Wise Composite Score, Trends & Waitlist Analysis

    Suvam MaitiUpdated on 30 Apr 2026, 03:08 PM IST

    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 - IIFT 2026 PI/WAT rounds are going on, therefore management candidates are wondering about what could be the IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 for the final selection. Looking at the trends of the previous years, IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 for the general candidates is expected to be between 55-58. On the other hand, IIFT Composite cutoff 2026 for the ST/SC candidates is expected to be between 46-49. It would be important to note that the IIFT Composite Cutoff 2026 would be based on CAT 2025 score (55%), group discussion (10%), personal interview (20%), gender diversity (5%), work experience (5%), academic record (5%). According to the last year admission report of IIFT (Indian Institution of Foreign Trade), for the IIFT Delhi and the IIFT Kolkata campus, a total 798 candidates were selected for the final IIFT admission 2026. Explore the article to learn more about the expected IIFT Cutoff 2026, IIFT composite cutoff 2026, IIFT CS Cutoff, IIFT Waitlist 2026 etc.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 (Expected) : How the final IIFT Composite Score Looks Like
    2. IIFT Composite Cutoff from Previous Years : 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
    3. IIFT Cutoff 2026 : IIFT Waitlist Trends
    4. IIFT CS Cutoff 2026: IIFT 2026 Composite Score Calculator
    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Category-Wise Composite Score, Trends & Waitlist Analysis
    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 (Expected) : How the final IIFT Composite Score Looks Like

    IIFT 2026 GD/PI rounds are going on after the IIFT 2026 shortlist was out around February, 2026. The final IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 for the admission will be out after the IIFT result 2026. However, based on the trends of the previous years, it is expected that IIFT 2026 CS Cutoff would be between 46 - 59, depending on the category of the candidates.
    On the similar lines, IIFT CS Cutoff for general candidates is expected to be between 55-58, IIFT SC/ST CS Cutoff 2026 is expected to be between 46-49 while the IIFT 2026 OBC Cutoff is expected to be between 50-52. Follow the table below for detailed information about the expected IIFT 2026 Composite Cutoff.

    IIFT Category wise Candidates 2026

    Expected IIFT 2026 CS Cutoff

    General

    55-58

    General (EWS)

    50-53

    OBC (NCL)

    50-52

    SC

    46-48

    ST

    47-49

    PwD

    45-48

    Kashmere Migrant / Non-Migrant

    56-59

    Learn More : IIFT 2026 Cutoff

    IIFT Composite Cutoff from Previous Years : 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

    The IIFT Admission 2026 is based on the IIFT CS cutoff 2026. Composite IIFT Cutoff 2026 would vary according to the category of the students. While the official IIFT CS Cutoff 2026 is not out yet, let's look at the final IIFT Cutoff of the previous years to get an idea about what they can expect as the IIFT 2026 CS cutoff . Compared to IIFT 2024 result, IIFT cutoffs were less for 2025.

    IIFT CS Cutoff

    IIFT CS Cutoff (General)

    IIFT CS Cutoff General

    (EWS)

    IIFT CS Cutoff OBC
    (NCL)

    IIFT CS Cutoff (SC)

    IIFT CS Cutoff (ST)

    IIFT PwD Cutoff

    IIFT CS Cutoff for Kashmir Migrant
    / Non Migrant

    IIFT 2025 Cutoff

    55.73

    50.93

    50.75

    46.09

    48.15

    45.81

    58.07

    IIFT 2024 Cutoff

    57.5

    52.5

    52.5

    47.5

    47.5

    47.5

    56.4

    IIFT 2023 Cutoff

    52.0

    47.0

    47.0

    42.0

    42.0

    42.0

    53.94

    IIFT Cutoff 2022

    52.75

    47.75

    47.25

    42.45

    42.75

    42.75

    53.67

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    IIFT Cutoff 2026 : IIFT Waitlist Trends

    Once the IIFT 2026 result gets published, those who fail to make it to the first IIFT Admission 2026 list wait for the IIFT waitlist. Here is the previous year's IIFT Waitlist to give candidates an idea about their probable IIFT Admission 2026 chances.

    IIFT Waitlist List

    2025

    2024

    2023

    2022

    General IIFT Waitlist

    -

    1893

    183

    295

    EWS IIFT Waitlist

    -

    221

    47

    106

    IIFT Waitlist OBC

    -

    309

    85

    45

    IIFT Waitlist SC

    -

    167

    38

    56

    ST IIFT Waitlist

    -

    2

    6

    9

    IIFT PwD Waitlist

    -

    3

    5

    1

    IIFT Waitlist for Kashmiri Migrants

    -

    12

    1

    10

    Read More : IIFT Shortlist

    IIFT CS Cutoff 2026: IIFT 2026 Composite Score Calculator

    Final IIFT selection 2026 will be made based on the IIFT Composite cutoff 2026. In turn IIFT 2026 Composite cutoff is the culmination of IIFT 2026 Selection criteria such as CAT 2025 score, Group Discussion, Personal interview, work experience etc. The IIFT Composite Score calculator uses the sum of following IIFT 2026 selection weightage to make the final IIFT Composite score and decide if the candidate has matched the IIFT Cutoff 2026 or not.

    IIFT Admission Criteria 2026

    Final IIFT Admission Weightage 2026

    CAT 2025 Score

    55

    Group Discussion

    10

    Personal Interview Performance

    20

    Gender Diversity

    05

    Work Experience

    05

    Academic Consistency

    05

    Total

    100

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the selection criteria for IIFT 2026?
    A:

    The IIFT 2026 selection criteria for MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) 2026-28 relies on a two-stage process using CAT 2025 scores, Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and academic/work profile.

    Q: What CAT score is required for IIFT?
    A:

    Looking at the trends of the previous years, IIFT CAT Cutoff is expected to be more than 98 percentile. 

    Q: Is IIFT Delhi Tier 1 or 2?
    A:

    IIFT Delhi is regarded as one of the premium tier 1 MBA colleges. 

    Q: Does IIFT have 100% placement?
    A:

    Yes IIFT has near or close to 100% placement. 

    Q: Can I get admission in IIFT without a CAT?
    A:

    No, one cannot get IIFT Admission without the CAT Score. 

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    Questions related to IIFT Delhi

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to IIFT Delhi ?

    Hi Tanya,

    The fees for MBA IB distance course range from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000. However, the MBA IB distance course fee at IIFT is Rs. 10,50,000 which includes an alumni fee of Rs. 10,000. SC, ST and PWD category candidates are given 50% concession in tuition fee only.

    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