Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | MBA(International Business) Degree Programme | 2011-2013 Admission Notification
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research. Today it is one of India's most prestigious business schools.
Development in the international marketing on the one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. The MBA (International Business) is a foundational course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for training personnel in the field of international management. MBA (IB) is a six trimester general management programme with a focus on international business. The programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities. The syllabi for MBA (IB) compares favorably with the syllabi of some of the world’s best International Business Schools.
Pattern of Admission Test
- The admission test is a multiple choice objective type written test (in English).
- Duration of the test is two hours and will cover English Comprehension, General Knowledge & Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis.
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline.
- Candidate appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by 7th October 2011.
- No age limit.
Selection will be on the basis of Written Test, Group Discussion, Essay Writing and Interview. Written Test will be held on SUNDAY 28th November 2010 during 10.00 a.m – 12.00 noon at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubeneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hydrabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam.
Based on the marks of Written Test, a limited number of candidates will be invited for second phase of selection process comprising Group Discussion, Essay Writing and Interview to be held at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai. IIFT reserves the right to add/delete any centre, if required.
For Foreign National/NRI/Children of NRI :
- On the basis of General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score.
- GMAT result should not have been declared before January 1, 2009 and should be received by the Institute latest by March 31st, 2011.
Fill the application form online : www.iift.edu
By Post
The Prospectus and Application Form may be obtained by post from IIFT DELHI CENTRE only by sending a request accompanied by demand draft of Rs.1,500/- favouring INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE payable at NEW DELHI (Rs.750/- for SC/ST/PH candidate and US$ 75 or Rs.3000/- for Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRIs) and two self-addressed (with Telephone / Mobile No.) adhesive stickers/labels. SC/ST/PH/OBC(non-creamy layer) candidates to attach requisite Category Certificate also for obtaining application form and brochure.



