| NIRF rank | #17 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 16 |
| Median package | ₹26,00,000 (2025) |
About Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi is a government university in South Delhi. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 16 programs, including PhD (5), Pgdm (4), Mba (3), MA (2), Post Graduate Certificate (2). Together these have 1,460 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.27), valid until Dec 2028. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #17 in the Management category.
The reported median package was ₹26,00,000 ().
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a government institution in New Delhi, established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry12. It holds AICTE approval and a NAAC A+ grade valid till 2028-12-14.
IIFT offers management programmes such as the full-time Master of Business Administration (International Business) with 240 seats and the MBA (Business Analytics) with 60 seats, both of 24 months. It also runs PGDM programmes, online programmes and a doctoral programme. Applications are made online through the institute's official website3.
On recognition, IIFT is graded A+ by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.27. It is also accredited by AACSB4. In NIRF management rankings, it stood at rank 24 in 2022, rank 15 in 2024 and rank 17 in 2025567.
The institute reports 1500+ students and 80+ faculty89. The campus is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 11001610. Another campus with this name is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Other campuses with this name
Each campus is a separate institution with its own approvals, fees and cutoffs. Check the campus before you apply.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA (Economics Specialization in Trade and Finance) | — | — | — |
| MA (Economics) | — | — | — |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | 2 years | 60 | — |
| MBA (International Business Online, Online) | 2 years | 600 | — |
| MBA International Business | 2 years | 240 | — |
| Pgcm (Human Resource Management) | — | 60 | — |
| Pgcm (International Business) | — | 120 | — |
| PGDM (Human Resource Development and Management) | 2 years | 60 | — |
| PGDM (International Business) | 2 years | 120 | — |
| PGDM (Online, Executive Online) | 2 years | 100 | — |
| PGDM Executive PGDM Online | — | 100 | — |
| PhD (Online) | 5 years | — | — |
| PhD in Management (Online) | 3 years | — | ₹1,50,000 for the full course |
| PhD Part Time PhD (Online) | 3 years | — | ₹5,10,000 for the full course |
| PhD Part Time PhD in Management (Online) | 3 years | — | ₹5,10,000 for the full course |
| PhD Ph.D. (Economics) | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
IIFT lists 18 programmes in its college record. The full-time postgraduate offerings include the Master of Business Administration (International Business) with 240 seats and the Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) with 60 seats, each of 24 months.
Among the PGDM programmes, PGDM (International Business) has 120 seats and PGDM (Human Resource Development and Management) has 60 seats, both full-time and 24 months long. Post-graduate certificate programmes are also listed, namely PGCM (International Business) with 120 seats and PGCM (Human Resource Management) with 60 seats.
For working professionals, the institute lists online options such as the Master of Business Administration (International Business Online) with 600 seats and the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive Online) with 100 seats and a duration of 24 months. A 12-month Post Graduate Executive Diploma in Management is also listed.
Other programmes include the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), MA (Economics), Ph.D. (Economics) and short certificate programmes in export import management and international trade law. Please check current fee details on the official IIFT website before applying.
Admission
Candidates seeking admission to IIFT's programmes must apply online through the institute's official website1. Eligibility and the selection process differ by programme, so read the brochure for the specific course you want.
Some application windows are open. The last date to apply for the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (EPGDM): Online is 30th Sep 20262. The last date for the Four Month Online Certificate Programme on Export Import Management is 20th October 20263.
For queries on the online programmes, you can write to cdoe@iift.edu4. The institute's phone number is +91-11-391472005. Always confirm dates on the official website, as they can change.
Fees at a glance
The tuition fee for PhD in Management (Online) at Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi is ₹1,50,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.1 The tuition fee for PhD Part Time PhD in Management (Online) is ₹5,10,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.2 The tuition fee for PhD Part Time PhD (Online) is ₹5,10,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.3
| Program | Year | Category | Component | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Management (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹1,50,000 for the full course | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
| PhD Part Time PhD in Management (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹5,10,000 for the full course | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
| PhD Part Time PhD (Online) | 2026–27 | General | Tuition | ₹5,10,000 for the full course | College Vidya (collegevidya.com) – online/distance education marketplace Verified |
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Delhi usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
In the 2025 placement season, — of — eligible students from MBA International Business at Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi were placed, at a median salary of ₹26,00,000 a year.1
| Batch | Program | Placed | Median | Highest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MBA International Business | — / — | ₹26,00,000 | ₹72,00,000 | College's own document (fee notice, brochure, prospectus) Verified |
Placements
For the MBA (International Business) 2025 batch, the median CTC was INR 26,00,0001. The highest CTC for the same batch was INR 72,00,0002.
Placement figures for other programmes, the number of recruiters and the placement percentage are not available in the information we hold. Median and highest packages describe past batches only. They do not indicate what you will receive. Ask the institute for the latest placement report before you decide.
Rankings
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi is ranked #17 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.1 Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi is ranked #15 in the NIRF 2024 management ranking.2 Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi is ranked #24 in the NIRF 2022 management ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #17 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2024 | Management | #15 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2022 | Management | #24 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 15 December 2023 to 14 December 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.27) | Dec 2023 – Dec 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval status is valid. The AICTE approval was verified for the academic year 2025. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutions dashboard.
NAAC has graded the institute A+ with a CGPA of 3.27, valid from 2023-12-15 to 2028-12-141. You can check this in the NAAC list of accredited institutions.
It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. The institute's mandatory disclosure was found. To verify these yourself, look for the institute in the UGC fake universities list and review the disclosure section of its official website.
Contact and location
- Address
- IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi, 110016,New Delhi,South Delhi,Delhi,110016
- PIN code
- 110016
- District
- South Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Official website
- iift.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44638940673
- AISHE code
- U-0102
How to reach
The campus is located at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016, in South Delhi1. You can contact the institute on +91-11-39147200 for directions or visit details2. Note that another campus with the same name exists in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, so check the city before travelling.
Campus and hostel
The campus is at IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi1. Hostels are equipped with Wi-Fi, CCTVs, RO water purifier, geysers, water cooler, washing machines, refrigerator, microwave and wheel chairs2345678910.
The New Hostel has an air-conditioned mess with sitting capacity of 50-60 students11. It also has a common room with a television and table-tennis, along with yoga and gym facilities1213. A Nescafe kiosk adjoins it14.
The Old Hostel has a recreation room and a common computer facility for print-outs1516. The institute also uses Bloomberg terminals and digital resources for learning17.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade and who runs it?
Where is the campus located and how do I contact it?
Is IIFT approved by AICTE?
Yes. AICTE approval is valid for IIFT, and AICTE is the approving body. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 lists the institution type as Government. You can confirm this yourself on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard.
What is IIFT's NAAC grade?
Is IIFT on the UGC fake university list?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities, and a disclosure was found for the institution. You can double-check on the UGC website before applying.
What is IIFT's NIRF management ranking?
Which management programmes does IIFT offer and how many seats are there?
Full-time options include the Master of Business Administration (International Business) with 240 seats and the MBA in Business Analytics with 60 seats, both of 24 months. Full-time PGDM (International Business) has 120 seats, and PGDM (Human Resource Development And Management) has 60 seats.
Does IIFT offer online programmes?
Yes. The listed online options include the Master of Business Administration (International Business Online) with 600 seats, the Executive Pgdm Online with 100 seats, and a 24-month Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online, Executive Online) with 100 seats. Certificate programmes such as Export Import Management are also listed.
How do I apply and what are the deadlines?
What were the placement figures for the MBA (International Business)?
For the 2025 batch of MBA (International Business), the median CTC was 26,00,000 rupees and the highest CTC was 72,00,000 rupees1.