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

IIFT MBA 2026 Admission Guide

Admission Mode: CAT 2025 Score Only

1. Important Dates (2026 Cycle)

Shortlist Announcement	Last Week of Jan 2026
GD & Interview Rounds	March 2026 Onwards
Final Results	Last Week of April 2026
Program Commencement	June 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)

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