IIFT notification 2023 has officially been cancelled.The admissions for IIFT 2023 will be on the bases of CAT 2023 scores. The CAT exam is to be held on 26th November this year. In this article, we have presented the timeline for the upcoming IIFT exam
through CAT 2023 and associated essential information.
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IIFT 2023
IIFT is a national-level exam conducted by NTA for admission into MBA (IB) offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). This two-year MBA (IB) programme is provided at the institute's campuses located in New Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. The programme is developed with the intent to provide training to management aspirants in the field of international trade. IIFT is a top-ranked B-school in India and is a dream destination for many MBA aspirants. Its entrance exam is the most preferred one after CAT and XAT. Several candidates appear for the IIFT entrance hoping to bag an admission seat in one of the campuses.
Admission to IIFT is open to both Indian and foreign nationals via the CAT entrance test and GMAT, respectively. However, the dates given in the following table apply only to those appearing in CAT 2023 exam.
IIFT2023 :CAT 2023 Important Dates 2023
| IIFT 2023 Exam Details |
IIFT Dates 2023 |
| IIFT Notification regarding the switch to CAT 2023 |
10th August 2023 |
| CAT 2023 Registration Start Date |
2nd August 2023 |
| Deadline for receipt of Application |
13th September 2023 |
| Admit cards release date |
25th October 2023 |
| CAT 2023 Exam Date |
26th November 2023 |
| Availability of IIFT 2023 Application form |
End of September 2023 |
IIFT is basically an aptitude test, that evaluates the time management skills, problem-solving ability and decision-making capabilities of the candidates.
IIFT 2023 - Facts to Know
A quick overview of important facts about IIFT:
| MBA colleges under IIFT Exam |
IIFT Delhi, Kakinada and Kolkata |
| IIFT Application Fees |
Rs.2500/- |
| Official Website |
iift.nta.nic.in |
Earlier IIFT had only two campuses- Delhi and Kolkata, but lately, they have come up with another campus at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh). So it’s a piece of great news for MBA aspirants who want to appear in the IIFT exam as the number of seats will increase. Last year around 40,000 candidates appeared in the exam. So to beat the competition, you need to prepare well in advance.
Now that you know about the IIFT exam dates to be aware of, you can prepare a timetable to excel in the exam.
Happy Preparation!
FAQs about IIFT Notification 2023
1. When will IIFT 2023 be conducted?
The IIFT 2023 exam has officially been cancelled. The admissions to this prestigious institute will be on the basis of CAT 2023 score. Know more details at
iift.nta.nic.in2. How many candidates apply for IIFT?
Nearly 40,000 aspirants apply for IIFT every year.
3. Is IIFT Delhi worth it?
Definately! IIFT Delhi is among the best and one of the first institutes for MBA in International Business.
4. Is it easy to get into IIFT?
It is not quite easy to get into IIFT, but with focused effort and sufficient practice, you can secure your admission seat at IIFT.
5. How many seats are there in IIFT?
There are 400+ seats in total, at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata.
