Indian Institute of Foreign Trade IIFT MBA Fees 2026: Delhi, IB, BA and Seats

IIFT Delhi MBA fees: the short answer

As of October 2026, IIFT's latest official brochure (for the MBA 2027-29 intake) states that the total fee for the MBA (International Business) 2026-28 batch is ₹19.73 lakh at all campuses, including Delhi. Hostel and mess are charged separately: at Delhi, ₹1.35 lakh a year for a double room or ₹1.08 lakh for a triple, plus a ₹10,000 refundable security. The MBA (Business Analytics) 2026-28 fee is ₹17.93 lakh. IIFT will confirm the exact 2027-29 fee in the offer letter, so treat these as the most recent published figures, not your final bill.

IIFT MBA fees by programme

IIFT runs several MBAs, and the fee changes with the programme, the campus and the mode. Here is what the institute itself publishes.

IIFT MBA fees as of October 2026 (iift.ac.in, checked 13 October 2026)

Programme	Campus	Batch	Published fee	Source
MBA (International Business), full time	Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, GIFT City	2026-28	₹19.73 lakh total; hostel and mess extra	iift.ac.in, MBA 2027-29 brochure (October 2026)
Hostel and mess, MBA (IB)	Delhi	Current	₹1.35 lakh a year (double) or ₹1.08 lakh (triple); ₹10,000 security	iift.ac.in, MBA 2027-29 brochure (October 2026)
MBA (Business Analytics), full time	Delhi only	2026-28	₹17.93 lakh total; hostel and mess extra	iift.ac.in, MBA 2027-29 brochure (October 2026)
MBA (IB) for working professionals	Delhi	Previous batch	₹9,95,000 (₹9,45,000 tuition plus ₹50,000 other charges), in nine instalments	iift.ac.in, 2026-29 information bulletin (May 2026)
Integrated Programme in Management (BBA in Business Analytics and MBA in IB)	Kakinada	2026-31	₹4,00,000 a year tuition for years one to three; years four and five at the MBA (IB) fee	iift.ac.in, IPM 2026 notice

For the 2027-29 MBA (IB) and MBA (BA), IIFT says the exact total will be shared with the offer letter. If you see a "2027 fee" anywhere else before then, it is a guess. Candidates from SC, ST and PwD categories get a 50% concession on tuition fee only, so hostel, mess and other charges stay the same.

Is IIFT Delhi cheaper than other top MBA colleges?

On tuition, yes, for most applicants. A two-year MBA (IB) at about ₹19.73 lakh plus around ₹2.7 lakh for two years of a Delhi double room comes to roughly ₹22.4 lakh before personal costs. That sits below the published 2026-28 fees of IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore and IIM Kozhikode. If you are comparing with other public options in Delhi, look at our FMS Delhi fees and seats page. FMS charges about ₹60,818 a semester, far less, but it is a different programme with its own admission process. You can also see IIM fee comparisons on our IIM MBA fees guide.

Which IIFT MBA suits you

• MBA (International Business): two years, six trimesters, residential. Pick it if you want trade, export, international marketing, finance or consulting roles. The course includes a port visit, a summer internship, a social awareness assignment with an NGO and a final-trimester project. Read more about the field on our MBA in International Business course page.
• MBA (Business Analytics): two years, Delhi only. The 2026-28 brochure called it non-residential, while the 2027-29 brochure lists hostel and mess charges for it, so ask the admissions office about rooms before you plan your budget. It suits you if you have maths or statistics in graduation, or maths in Class 12, and want analytics-heavy roles. Compare it with other options on our MBA Business Analytics page.
• MBA (IB) for working professionals: two and a half years over nine trimesters at Delhi and Kolkata, with weekend classes plus five weekday contact classes each trimester. You need at least three years of managerial experience and an employer NOC.
• IPM at Kakinada: a five-year route straight after Class 12, admitted through IPMAT. If you searched for "IIFT Delhi BBA fees", note that this programme runs at Kakinada, not Delhi.

IIFT also lists an online MBA (IB) at Delhi, an MA (Economics) with a specialisation in trade and finance at Delhi and Kolkata, PhD programmes and weekend diplomas. Each has its own fee sheet, so do not apply the full-time figure to them.

IIFT MBA eligibility and admission

For MBA (IB) 2027-29, you need a recognised bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Completed CA, CS, CMA or FIAI qualifications with the same marks also count. Final-year students can apply if they submit proof by 31 October 2027. There is no age limit.

Selection uses your CAT 2026 score and other defined parameters for the shortlist, followed by a group discussion and personal interview. Interviews are held in person at IIFT campuses and several other cities. Note this clearly: you apply to IIFT separately on its own form. The IIMs have no role in IIFT's selection. The last date for the IIFT form is 25 November 2026, and CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026. The application fee is ₹3,000 for MBA (IB) and ₹2,000 for MBA (BA) for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and half that for SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates.

IIFT MBA seats

The 2027-29 brochure lists 240 MBA (IB) seats each at Delhi and Kolkata and 120 each at Kakinada and GIFT City, so 720 seats in all. MBA (BA) has 60 seats at Delhi. Seats are reserved as per Government of India norms. The published MBA (IB) fee is the same at all four campuses, so choose your campus preferences on location, hostel and the cohort you want to join.

IIFT placements and average package

IIFT's placement records for the 2023-25 batch report an average CTC of ₹31.30 lakh and a median CTC of ₹26 lakh for MBA (IB), with 135 recruiters. The first MBA (BA) batch of 2023-25 reported an average CTC of ₹25.30 lakh and a median of ₹20 lakh. CTC includes components you may not receive as monthly salary, and these are past results, not a promise. You can read the documents on the IIFT industry connect page.

Scholarships and loans

IIFT's merit-cum-means scholarship pays 20% of tuition to 10% of admitted students whose family income is below ₹8 lakh a year. Exim Bank also funds a scholarship, set up in 1985, for the top SC or ST student. It equals the first-year MBA (IB) tuition that student paid, capped at ₹3.50 lakh. Central schemes for SC, ST, OBC and students with disabilities run through the National Scholarship Portal. If you plan an education loan, start with the bank as soon as you are shortlisted. Refunds on withdrawal follow UGC guidelines and can take at least two months.

How to apply to IIFT

1. Register for CAT 2026 and fill the separate IIFT application form before 25 November 2026.
2. Choose MBA (IB), MBA (BA) or both, and your campus preferences.
3. Upload category certificates with the form. IIFT does not allow category changes later.
4. Prepare for the GD and interview after the shortlist.
5. On an offer, check the exact fee, hostel type and refund terms before paying.

Before paying, confirm the figures in the IIFT MBA 2027-29 brochure. If you are weighing IIFT against other colleges, read our MBA course guide or ask a counsellor to compare fees, campus and outcomes with you.