International Business & Trade
New Delhi, Delhi · Established 1963
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a Deemed University established in 1963 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. AACSB-accredited and NAAC A+-graded, IIFT is India's only institute exclusively dedicated to international trade and business education, with campuses in New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), established in 1963, is a Deemed University under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. IIFT is India's only institute exclusively dedicated to international trade and business education. Its flagship MBA in International Business is one of the most sought-after management programmes in the country, consistently achieving full placement. IIFT is AACSB-accredited, placing it among the top 5% of business schools globally, and holds NAAC A+ grading. It operates campuses in New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.
Flagship two-year residential MBA with a focus on international business, trade policy, global strategy, and cross-cultural leadership. Offered at New Delhi and Kolkata.
Online MBA programme in international business for working professionals seeking flexible study.
Full-time MBA programme specialising in business analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Two-year master's programme in economics with specialisation in trade and finance, offered at New Delhi and Kolkata.
Executive programme for experienced professionals seeking expertise in international business operations.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a Deemed University established in 1963 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is India's only institute exclusively dedicated to international trade and business education, with campuses in New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.
IIFT's flagship MBA(IB) is a two-year residential programme covering international business, trade policy, global strategy, export management, and cross-cultural leadership. Students complete a summer internship and research project. The programme consistently achieves 100% placement with an average package exceeding INR 27 LPA, attracting 150+ recruiters.
IIFT holds AACSB accreditation (since 2021), placing it among the top 5% of business schools globally, and NAAC A+ grading. It is ranked 17th in the NIRF 2025 Management category and has been ranked among the top international trade programmes globally by QS World University Rankings.
Admission to the full-time MBA(IB) is through the IIFT entrance exam, which tests English comprehension, logical reasoning, quantitative analysis, and general knowledge. Shortlisted candidates undergo group discussion, essay writing, and personal interview rounds.