Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Cut Off 2026
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Cut Off
What is the IIFT Cutoff?
The IIFT cutoff is the minimum CAT percentile required to be shortlisted for the next stages of the admission process in IIFT for full-time MBA programs.
- IIFT takes both overall and sectional marks of VARC, QA, and DILR into consideration while announcing the cutoff.
- Candidates who meet the sectional and overall cutoff criteria are shortlisted for further rounds of the selection process. The selection process includes group discussion, written test, and personal interviews.
- IIFT cutoffs are affected by numerous factors such as the difficulty of the CAT exam, number of candidates who applied for IIFT and the number of seats available.
IIFT Cutoff 2025
IIFT will release the cutoff for admission to its full-time MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) programs for all of its campuses. It is expected that IIFT will release the cutoff around April 2026.
The cutoff will be released on the official IIFT website https://www.iift.ac.in/iift/.
IIFT CAT cutoff will be determined by the IIFT for admission to MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) based on:
- Number of candidates who appeared for the CAT exam.
- Difficulty level of CAT exam.
- Number of seats available at IIFT campuses.
Based on the previous year’s cutoff data, it is expected that IIFT cutoff will be as follows:
- General category candidates' target percentile must be above the 98 percentile, while EWS candidates must score above the 96 percentile to be eligible for IIFT programs.
- The 90 percentile must be the target score for the OBC category candidates.
- SC and ST candidates must target 85+ and 75+ percentile, respectively.
| Category | Expected IIFT Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 98+ |
| EWS | 96+ |
| OBC | 90+ |
| SC | 85+ |
| ST | 75+ |
IIFT 2025 Sectional Cutoff
In addition to the overall IIFT cutoff, candidates must clear the sectional cutoff as well to be eligible for the IIFT admissions.
Candidates must score 65 percentile in each section of VARC, QA and DILR.
| Section | Expected Cutoff percentile |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | 65 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 65 |
| Data interpretation and logical reasoning | 65 |
IIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025
IIFT cutoff will be released separately by each individual IIFT campus, which includes IIFT Delhi, IIFT Kolkata and IIFT Kakinada.
IIFT Delhi cutoff is expected to be at 98+ percentile for the general category, 90+ percentile for OBC and 85 for SC category candidates.
IIFT Kolkata cutoff is expected to be the same as IIFT Delhi, which is 98+ percentile for the general category, 90+ and 85+ percentile for OBC and SC category, respectively.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the selection rounds, which includes writing test, group discussion and personal interview.
The final selection for IIFT admission is based on the IIFT CAT Cutoff, GD and PI rounds, gender diversity and work experience.
IIFT Cutoff 2025 FAQs
What is the expected IIFT 2025 CAT cutoff for general category?
The expected IIFT 2025 CAT cutoff is 98+ percentile for general category.
What is the expected IIFT cutoff for OBC and SC categories?
The expected IIFT 2025 CAT cutoff is 90+ and 85+ percentile for OBC and SC categories, respectively.
What is the expected IIFT Delhi cutoff?
IIFT Delhi cutoff is likely to be 95+ percentile for MBA programs.
What is the expected IIFT Kolkata cutoff?
The IIFT Kolkata cutoff is expected to be 85+ percentile for MBA programs.
IIFT Delhi CAT Cutoff 2025
IIFT Delhi releases its cutoff separately, with both sectional and category-wise cutoffs. General candidates need around 55 percentile in each section and 98 percentile overall.
- General candidates must score around 55 percentile in each section and 98 percentile overall cutoff to be eligible for further rounds of the selection process of IIFT Delhi.
- EWS and OBC candidates should score 50 percentile in each section and score above 90 percentile.
- 30th percentile is the minimum sectional score for SC/ST candidates along with the 85 percentile overall CAT score to be considered for the next rounds of IIFT Delhi selection process.
| Category | Expected CAT sectional cutoff percentile | Expected CAT composite cutoff percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | 98+ |
| EWS/NC-OBC | 50 | 90+ |
| SC/ST/Pwd/Kashmiri Pandits | 30 | 85+ |
IIFT Kolkata CAT Cutoff 2025
IIFT Kolkata sets a 55 sectional cutoff percentile for general candidates, with a 98 percentile overall cutoff. EWS and OBC candidates need 50 percentile per section and 90 percentile overall.
- IIFT Kolkata considers 55 sectional cutoff percentile for general candidates along with 98 percentile overall cutoff.
- EWS/OBC candidates should score 50 percentile in each section and 90 percentile overall to be considered for IIFT Kolkata admission process.
- Reserved categories such as SC/ST/Kashmiri migrants as well as Kashmiri pandits must meet 30 percentile cutoff and 85 percentile overall CAT cutoff.
| Category | Expected CAT sectional cutoff percentile | Expected CAT overall cutoff percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | 98+ |
| EWS/NC-OBC | 50 | 90+ |
| SC/ST/Pwd/Kashmiri Pandits | 30 | 85+ |
IIFT MBA Program-wise Cutoff
IIFT offers 2 MBA programs: MBA-IB (International Business) and MBA-BA (Business Analytics). The MBA-IB program is expected to have a cutoff of 98 percentile.
MBA-BA has a slightly lower cutoff compared to MBA-IB, at 95 percentile.
| Programme | Expected Cutoff percentile |
|---|---|
| MBA-International Business | 98+ |
| MBA-Business Analytics | 95+ |
IIFT CAT Cutoff Previous Year Trends
The IIFT CAT cutoff for 2024 was 98 percentile for general candidates and 95 percentile for OBC candidates. Both SC and ST candidates had a cutoff around 80 percentile.
| Category | IIFT CAT Cutoff percentile 2024 |
|---|---|
| General | 98+ |
| OBC-NCL | 95+ |
| SC | 80+ |
| ST | 80+ |
IIFT 2024 Cutoffs of IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata
The IIFT cutoff 2024 for IIFT Delhi was 98+ percentile for general candidates, 96+ percentile for OBC/EWS candidates, and 85+ percentile for SC/ST candidates. IIFT Kolkata had a cutoff of 98 percentile for general candidates.
- The IIFT cutoff 2024 for the IIFT Delhi was at 98+ percentile for general candidates, 96+ percentile for OBC/EWS candidates and 85+ percentile for SC/ST candidates.
- IIFT Kolkata had a cutoff of 98 percentile for general candidates, 90+ percentile for OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST candidates had 85+ relaxed cutoff percentile.
| Campus | General Cutoff percentile | OBC/EWS Cutoff percentile | SC/ST Cutoff percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIFT Delhi | 98+ | 96+ | 85+ |
| IIFT Kolkata | 98 | 90+ | 85+ |
IIFT Cutoff 2025 FAQs
Can I get into IIFT with 90 percentile in CAT?
Usually the cutoff for IIFT will be in the range of 95-99 percentile for general candidates, and 90+ for OBC and EWS candidates. The cutoff for SC/ST candidates is 75+ percentile.
It is difficult for general category candidates to get into IIFT with 90 percentile with very competitive program.
What percentile is required for IIFT?
IIFT is one of the best tier-1 business schools in India. Because of its competition, candidates need to score high percentiles to meet the high cutoff of IIFT campuses.
Generally, a CAT percentile of 95+ percentile (for the general category) is required to get into IIFT MBA programmes. 90 percentile for OBC and 85+ percentile for SC candidates.
Does IIFT Accept CAT Scores?
Yes, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA programs. IIFT uses CAT scores as the primary selection criterion for shortlisting candidates.
IIFT does not conduct its own entrance exam for these programs. XAT scores are not accepted.
Which IIFT Campuses Accept CAT Scores?
All three main IIFT campuses accept CAT scores for admission.
- IIFT Delhi
- IIFT Kolkata
- IIFT Kakinada
These campuses use CAT scores for admission to the MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) programs.
What is a Safe Score for IIFT?
The safe CAT percentile for IIFT varies by program and category. The general category requires the highest score.
| Program | Category | Safe Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (IB) | General | 98+ |
| MBA (BA) | General | 95+ |
| MBA (IB) | OBC | 90+ |
| MBA (IB) | SC | 85+ |
Is IIFT a Tier-1 College?
Yes, IIFT is considered a Tier-1 college. IIFT Delhi is regarded as one of the best business schools in India.