IIFT MBA Admission 2026: Dates, CAT Cutoffs, and Selection Process

Your Complete Guide to IIFT Delhi & Kolkata Admissions via CAT 2025

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Tags: IIFT 2026, MBA International Business, CAT 2025 for IIFT, IIFT Selection Criteria, MBA Business Analytics, IIFT Delhi Cutoff, IIFT Kolkata Admission
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IIFT MBA 2026 Admission Guide

Admission Mode: CAT 2025 Score Only

1. Important Dates (2026 Cycle)

Shortlist AnnouncementLast Week of Jan 2026
GD & Interview RoundsMarch 2026 Onwards
Final ResultsLast Week of April 2026
Program CommencementJune 2026
Application Fee (Gen/OBC)₹3,000 (IB) / ₹2,000 (BA)
Source: IIFT Official Admission Portal

2. Eligibility & Programs

MBA International Business (IB): Offered at Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada, and GIFT City.

MBA Business Analytics (BA): Offered exclusively at Delhi Campus.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree (min 3 years) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
  • Final Year Students: Eligible, must submit proof by Oct 31, 2026.
  • Selection Basis: Strictly CAT 2025 scores (No separate IIFT exam).
Source: IIFT Program Eligibility

3. Selection Process & Weightage

The 2026-28 selection criteria highlights a significant weightage for CAT scores and gender diversity.

CAT 2025 Score: 73% Weightage (Stage 1 Shortlist)
Final Selection: CAT (45%), GD/PI (40%), Profile (15%)

Shortlist Status: Expected last week of January 2026.

Source: Official Selection Criteria (PDF)