Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kakinada, popularly known as IIFT Kakinada, established in 2018, is a centrally funded, autonomous campus under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It operates as a deemed-to-be university, approved by the UGC, and does not fall under the purview of any state university. The institute is NAAC-accredited with an ‘A+’ grade and is also globally accredited by AACSB, placing it among the top business schools worldwide. IIFT Kakinada Campus ranked 45th out of 100 colleges in India by IIRF in 2025. IIFT Kakinada Campus Courses are offered at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels (Delhi/Kolkata campuses). There are 4 courses offered at IIFT Kakinada in disciplines like management. IIFT Kakinada courses include BBA + MBA, MBA, and PhD (Management). IIFT Kakinada offers a BBA+MBA as its flagship program, as a 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). This program includes a 3-year BBA in Business Analytics, followed by a 2-year MBA in Int