If you’re wondering how to get into IIFT now that it uses CAT, you’re in the right place.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is one of India’s top institutes for MBA in International Business and Global Trade, offering industry-focused programs that lead to premium roles in consulting, BFSI, export-import, analytics, and multinational corporations.

From 2024 onwards, the IIFT entrance exam conducted by NTA has been scrapped.
IIFT admissions are now fully CAT-based, and the complete selection process revolves around:

CAT 2025 scores
Sectional & overall CAT cutoffs
GD-PI-WAT
Academic, gender & work-experience diversity

This guide explains the latest IIFT admission process via CAT 2025, expected category-wise cutoffs, campus-wise competition, and a practical preparation strategy aligned with CAT 2025.

Snapshot: IIFT Campuses & Flagship MBA Programs

IIFT is a Government of India–established institute focused on foreign trade and international business, widely considered a high-ROI, quasi-IIM-level B-school.

IIFT Campuses at a Glance

Campus	Flagship Programs	Core Focus Area
IIFT Delhi	MBA (IB), MBA (BA)	Trade, strategy, analytics
IIFT Kolkata	MBA (IB)	Trade, supply chain, eastern-region industry
IIFT Kakinada	MBA (IB)	Emerging trade hub, coastal business

Programs are as per recent admission notifications. Always verify with the official IIFT brochure.

Across campuses, the IIFT MBA (IB)—also referred to as MBA International Business—is the flagship program preparing students for global roles in trade, finance, consulting, analytics, and strategy.

IIFT Campus & Facilities Overview

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) offers world-class academic and residential facilities across all campuses.

Key Facilities Across Campuses

Facility	Availability
Smart classrooms & seminar halls	✅
Specialized trade & IB libraries	✅
Hostels & residential blocks	✅
Sports & gym facilities	✅
Auditoriums & industry interaction spaces	✅

IIFT Delhi benefits from proximity to ministries, embassies, MNCs, and consulting firms.
IIFT Kolkata focuses on eastern-India trade, logistics, and supply-chain ecosystems.
IIFT Kakinada, the newest campus, emphasizes coastal trade and emerging business hubs.

IIFT Fees & Placements (Latest Available Data)

IIFT MBA Fees (Indicative)

Category	Approximate Fee
Indian students	₹17.25 lakh
NRI / Foreign students	~USD 60,000
Hostel & mess	Charged separately

IIFT Placement Highlights

Metric	Value
Highest international package	₹80 LPA
Average domestic salary	₹25.16 LPA
Median salary	₹24 LPA
Total students placed	392
Recruiters	82 (26 first-time)
Top hiring sector	BFSI (30%)

IIFT’s placement cell supports students through resume prep, mock interviews, and role-specific guidance, making it one of the strongest placement ecosystems among CAT-accepting MBA colleges.

IIFT Admission Process Through CAT 2025 (Two Stages)

Stage 1: Shortlisting (CAT-Based)

Shortlisting is based almost entirely on CAT 2025 scores, along with a small gender diversity bonus.

Stage-1 Weightage

Parameter	Weightage
CAT 2025 score (normalized)	98%
Gender diversity	2%
Total	100%

You must clear:

Sectional cutoffs in all three CAT sections
Overall composite cutoff for your category

CAT Sectional & Composite Cutoffs (Based on Recent Trends)

Category	Sectional Cutoff (%)	Composite Cutoff (%)
General	55	30
EWS / OBC-NCL	50	25
SC / ST / PwD	30	20

⚠️ These are qualifying thresholds.
Actual CAT percentiles needed for calls—especially for IIFT Delhi—are much higher.

Stage 2: GD-PI-WAT Final Selection

Candidates shortlisted through CAT move to Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Writing Ability Test.

Final Selection Weightage (MBA IB & MBA BA)

Parameter	Weightage
CAT 2025 score	48
Group Discussion	21
Personal Interview	22
Academic diversity	3
Gender diversity	3
Work experience	3
Total	100

Your final composite score determines whether you convert IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, or Kakinada.

Expected IIFT CAT 2025 Cutoff (Category-Wise)

Overall Expected CAT Percentile Targets

Category	Expected CAT 2025 Percentile
General	98+
EWS	96+
OBC-NCL	90+
SC	85+
ST / PwD	75+

Campus-Wise Expected Cutoff (General Category)

Campus	Expected CAT Percentile
IIFT Delhi	~98+
IIFT Kolkata	~97+
IIFT Kakinada	~95–96

📌 Safe rule: Aim higher than qualifying cutoffs, especially for IIFT Delhi.

CAT 2025 Eligibility & IIFT Eligibility

Criteria	Requirement
Graduation	50% (Gen), 45% (SC/ST/PwD)
Degree duration	Minimum 3 years
Final-year students	Eligible
Age limit	None
CAT score	Mandatory (CAT 2025)

👉 Refer to Mockat’s CAT Exam Eligibility Guide for form-filling clarity and edge cases.

CAT 2025 Section-Wise Preparation Strategy (IIFT Focused)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Strong focus on arithmetic, algebra & numbers
Accuracy > attempts
Important for IB & analytics-oriented roles

DILR

Most critical sectional cutoff
Practice mixed-difficulty sets
Missing DILR cutoff = no IIFT call

VARC

Focus on economics, trade & global RCs
Para-summary & para-jumbles are high ROI
Helps later in GD-PI-WAT

👉 Use Mockat’s CAT mocks, sectionals & analysis tools to track sectional strength and percentile readiness.

Reservation Policy & Category-Wise Advantage

Category	Benefit
EWS / OBC-NCL	Lower cutoffs + reserved seats
SC / ST / PwD	Significant relaxation
Women candidates	Gender diversity points
Non-engineers	Academic diversity points

Even with relaxation, sectional cutoffs remain mandatory.

What Happens After Clearing IIFT CAT Cutoff?

CAT-based shortlist released
GD-PI-WAT calls issued
Final composite score calculated
Campus-wise final admission list published

IIFT clearly separates:

Qualifying cutoffs, and
Final conversion scores

IIFT vs Other CAT Colleges

Institute	Strength
IIFT	International trade & IB specialisation
IIMs	General management
FMS Delhi	ROI
MDI Gurgaon	Consulting

IIFT stands out for global exposure, IB roles, and niche trade expertise.

How Mockat Helps You Crack IIFT via CAT 2025

With Mockat, you can:

Understand CAT & IIFT eligibility clearly
Practice topic-wise tests for QA, DILR & VARC
Take full-length CAT mocks
Analyse marks obtained & sectional gaps
Prepare for GD-PI-WAT after IIFT calls

👉 Explore:

Final IIFT CAT 2025 Checklist

Area	Action
Eligibility	Verify CAT & IIFT criteria
CAT Target	Aim above expected IIFT cutoff
Sectionals	Clear all three sectional cutoffs
Diversity	Leverage gender & academic points
GD-PI-WAT	Prepare trade & IB-focused answers
Campus	Prioritise Delhi, but consider all

Final Word

If you combine a high CAT 2025 percentile, a smart understanding of IIFT cutoffs, and focused GD-PI-WAT preparation, your chances of converting IIFT Delhi, Kolkata or Kakinada increase dramatically.

With the right CAT strategy and Mockat’s structured prep, IIFT is absolutely achievable.