IIFT Kolkata Admission 2024 : Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application

Applicants who desire to take admission in MBA can refer to the following section. 

IIFT Kolkata offers MBA as the flagship course.

Based on the report, the majority of previous year’s students were from Engineering background. Also, the female to male ratio was 32:68. 

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Admission 2023

Here is a brief description of Full-Time MBA for those who are seeking admission in it:

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Eligibility

To apply for the course, one must possess the following eligibility:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)
• Final year candidates are also eligible
• There is no age limit to apply for the course.

Eligibility for Foreign Candidates

• Interested candidates must have a valid score in GMAT
• Also, they must produce their Residential proof.

IIFT Kolkata Full-Time MBA Selection Criteria

• Firstly, the institute shortlist candidates on the basis of IIFT Written Test.
• The test will be conducted in the following cities Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam in the month of November.
• Those who qualifies the test are called for Essay Writing, GD and PI rounds. 
• The above 3 rounds will be held in January/February.
• IIFT Kolkata final selects applicants based on the score of the written test and performance in essay writing and GDPI.
• The selected candidates will have their names in the merit list.
• Additionally, the institute will intimate them about their selection through an email.

NOTE - Foreign Candidates are selected on the basis of valid score in GMAT exam.

IIFT Kolkata Selection Centers 

There are various centers across India where selection round will be conducted. The names of cities are given as follows:

• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai

Weightage for Selection Process

It is important to know the weightage of the selection process. Therefore, students can take a look at the table below displaying the weightage of all rounds on which the selection depends.

Cut off of Written Test

IIFT Kolkata MBA cut off score of written test for different categories is given in the table beneath.. Referring to the last years’ trends, cut off is expected to increase this time. 

Furthermore, the sectional cutoff of written test for this year and previous year is given as follows. It is necessary to meet the sectional cutoff otherwise the institute will not shortlist applicants for admission.

Reservation of Seats

As per the Government of India norms, there are a certain number of seats fixed for different categories in the institute. The table shows the percentage of seats reserved for various category students:

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Admission 2023

Refer to the table in order to gain information about the part-time MBA course:

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission in this course must possess the following eligibility:

• A Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university or institute
• Minimum 3 years of work experience after graduation in managerial cadre.
• Sponsored candidates have to produce Company sponsorship or No Objection Certificate from the employer.
• There is no age limit to apply for the course.

IIFT Kolkata Part-Time MBA Selection Criteria

• Selection of students is based on 3 stages and they are Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Interview. 
• Those who qualify all the above stages are selected for admission.
• The Interview will be held at New Delhi campus.

IIFT Kolkata has introduced two years full-time MA in Economics. The course offers specializations in Trade and Finance. Candidates have to pay course fees of INR 3,65,000/- for admission. There is a 50% concession on tuition fees for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

The selected applicants have to register on the day of commencement of the course.

The admission authority will intimate the Admission Process soon.