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    IIFT Delhi vs Kolkata Placements 2026: Placement Rift, Highest Package, Average CTC, Student Protest Explained
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    IIFT Delhi vs Kolkata Placements 2026: Placement Rift, Highest Package, Average CTC, Student Protest Explained

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 18 May 2026, 05:36 PM IST

    IIFT Delhi vs Kolkata Placements 2026 - IIFT Delhi and Kolkata conducts a common placement drive for both campuses as of this year. IIFT has not yet released the IIFT 2026 placement report as of now. Last year, the IIFT's highest package was Rs. 1.23 crore per annum for international placement, while for the domestic category, the highest IIFT package was Rs. 72 LPA. In a recent shift in the IIFT placements, IIFT students are demanding decentralised placement for IIFT Delhi and Kolkata. With news of 65-70 unplaced students belonging to the IIFT Kolkata campus, there are speculations of separate placements for the 2025–27 batch. Read the complete article below to know more about the ongoing IIFT placement rift, IIFT Delhi, and IIFT Kolkata.
    Latest: IIFT Delhi PI Result 2026 Out

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIFT Delhi Vs IIFT Kolkata Placement Rift
    2. IIFT Placement
    3. IIFT 2025-27 Placements: Summer
    4. IIFT placement 2024-2026: Summer
    5. Conclusion
    IIFT Delhi vs Kolkata Placements 2026: Placement Rift, Highest Package, Average CTC, Student Protest Explained
    IIFT Delhi vs Kolkata Placements 2026: Placement Rift, Highest Package, Average CTC, Student Protest Explained

    IIFT Delhi Vs IIFT Kolkata Placement Rift

    Candidates at IIFT Kolkata have alleged IIFT Delhi of systemic bias in placements. Speaking with candidates of IIFT Kolkata, it has come to light that the pooled placement system followed by IIFT favors IIFT Delhi candidates.

    Students claim that while companies are told they are accessing the entire IIFT talent pool, interview shortlists are heavily restricted to IIFT Delhi candidates. Once the Delhi batch achieves 100% placement, the process for other campuses is allegedly rushed or neglected, leaving them with lower-tier roles.

    A student at IIFT Kolkata said, “We have contacted the administration several times through meetings, emails, and personal discussions. But apart from assurances and advice, we have not seen concrete efforts on the matter.”

    Now, many students have emailed the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for help after the IIFT administration has failed to provide a viable solution. IIFT Kolkata students have staged massive protests and raised concerns over the lack of transparency and structural manipulation within the placement process.
    Also Read: IIFT Kolkata Placements Close with no Jobs for over 34%

    IIFT Placement

    The IIFT placement data for the 2024-26 batch has not been released yet. Meanwhile, candidates can check the IIFT placement data for last year in the table below. Candidates must note that, as per the placement report, the placement data given below is combined for IIFT Delhi and Kolkata.

    Particulars

    Details

    IIFT Highest International Package

    Rs. 1.23 crore per annum

    IIFT Highest Domestic Package

    Rs. 72 LPA

    IIFT Average Package 2025

    Rs. 31.30 LPA

    Median Package for IIFT

    Rs. 26 LPA

    Top 25% Average CTC

    Rs. 49.60 LPA

    Recruiters Participated

    135

    New Recruiters at IIFT

    45

    IIFT International positions

    7

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    IIFT 2025-27 Placements: Summer

    IIFT 2025-27 summer internship placement has been concluded with participation from firms including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Accenture Strategy, HSBC, Citi, Flipkart, and more. The highest stipend for the IIFT 2025-27 batch stood at Rs. 6.0 Lakhs Internationally.

    IIFT Summer Placement 2025-27 Components

    IIFT Summer Placement 2025-27 Details

    Highest International Stipend

    Rs. 6.0 Lakhs

    IIFT Highest Domestic Stipend

    Rs. 4.50 Lakhs

    MBA (BA) Highest IIFT stipend

    Rs. 4.10 Lakhs

    Average IIFT Stipend 2026 MBA IB

    Rs. 2.75 Lakhs

    Average IIFT Stipend 2026 MBA (BA)

    Rs. 1.82 lakhs

    Median Stipend for IIFT 2026 MBA (IB)

    Rs. 2.50 Lakhs

    IIFT Median stipend MBA BA 2027

    Rs. 1.40 Lakhs

    Stipend for IIFT Top 25 %

    Rs. 4.22 lakhs

    Total Recruiters at IIFT MBA IB

    76

    MBA (BA) IIFT Recruiters

    34

    IIFT placement 2024-2026: Summer

    The IIFT summer placement report for the 2024-26 batch has been released by the institute. The highest stipend for the domestic candidates at the IIFT summer placement reached Rs. 4.50 lakhs.

    IIFT Summer Placement 2026 Components

    IIFT Summer Placement 2026 Details

    Highest International Stipend

    6.0 Lakhs

    IIFT Highest Domestic Stipend

    4.50 Lakhs

    Average IIFT Stipend 2026

    2.73 Lakhs

    Median Stipend for IIFT 2026

    2.50 Lakhs

    Candidates with stipend above 4 lakhs

    50+

    Total Recruiters at IIFT

    105+

    Conclusion

    The placement rift between IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata has highlighted a critical inflection point for the premier institute. While unified placement figures boast an average CTC of ₹31.30 LPA and a domestic high of ₹72 LPA, which paint a stellar picture of the IIFT on paper, the ground reality for other campuses tells a different story. The demand for decentralized placements, backed by IIFT Kolkata students' emails to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has underscored a growing need for institutional transparency.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the placement report separate for each IIFT campus?
    A:

    No, the IIFT placement reports are consolidated, as placements at IIFT are carried out in a pooled manner.

    Q: What was the highest package offered at IIFT?
    A:

    The highest domestic package recorded was ₹72.00 LPA. Whereas, the highest international salary was Rs. 1.23 crore per annum. 

    Q: What is the IIFT MBA average package?
    A:

    The IIFT MBA average package fro 2025 was Rs. 31.30 LPA.

    Q: Is IIFT Delhi a tier 1 college?
    A:

    Yes, IIFT Delhi is considered a Tier 1 college for MBA.

    Q: Does IIFT officially mention campus-wise placement data?
    A:

    No, IIFT releases a consolidated placement report for the batch, which includes placement data for all candidates from all campuses. 

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    Questions related to IIFT Delhi

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    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