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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata is one of India's premier government B-schools and a constituent campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Established in 2006, the Kolkata campus follows the same academic framework and quality standards as the flagship Delhi campus and is internationally accredited by AACSB.

Located in Madurdaha, near Ruby General Hospital, the campus offers world-class facilities including modern classrooms, hostels, libraries, Bloomberg terminals, and research centres. IIFT is renowned for its expertise in International Business, Trade, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing, and Analytics.

The institute emphasizes global exposure, international exchange programmes, industry interaction, and research-based learning. Due to its outstanding placements, strong alumni network, and government-backed reputation, IIFT Kolkata is consistently regarded among India's top MBA institutions.

A few more highlights are given below:

• Established in 2006
• Ministry of Commerce & Industry Institution
• AACSB Accredited
• Government Deemed University
• International Business Specialization
• Strong Global Exposure
• Excellent Corporate Relations
• One of India's Top MBA Colleges

Courses

• MBA (International Business)

• MBA (Business Analytics)

• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB)

• Ph.D. in Management

• Ph.D. in Economics

Course Eligibility

MBA (IB) / MBA (BA)

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks
• Valid CAT Score
• Personal Interview

EPGDIB

• Graduation with work experience preferred

Ph.D.

• Master's Degree in relevant discipline
• Entrance Test and Interview 

Fees

Placement

Top recruiters: BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, EY, Goldman Sachs

Admission Process

College Highlights

✔ Established in 2006

✔ Government Institution

✔ Ministry of Commerce & Industry

✔ AACSB Accredited

✔ International Business Expertise

✔ Global Exchange Programmes

✔ Highest International Package ₹85.40 LPA

✔ Average Package ₹29.10 LPA

✔ 98% Placement Rate

✔ 120+ Recruiters

✔ One of India's Top Government B-Schools

FAQs

Is IIFT Kolkata a government institute?

Yes. IIFT is a government Deemed-to-be University under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

What is the MBA fee at IIFT Kolkata?

The total fee for MBA (International Business) is approximately ₹21.32 lakh.

What is the average package at IIFT Kolkata?

The average package is approximately ₹29.10 LPA.

What is the highest package offered?

The highest international package offered was ₹85.40 LPA.

Which entrance exam is accepted?

Admission to MBA programmes is based on CAT scores, followed by the Personal Interview process.

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