Admissions at IIFT Kakinada for the academic year 2026 will be based on national-level entrance exams, depending on the program. For the flagship MBA in International Business, candidates must apply through the Common Admission Test (CAT), conducted by IIFT. For the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), admissions are through the IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Indore. IIFT Kakinada is an extension campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India), and offers fully residential programs.

The MBA (IB) is a two-year program focused on trade, international business, and core management skills, while the IPM is a five-year integrated course designed to build future-ready business leaders from the undergraduate level.

The MBA program fee is approximately INR 15 - INR 16 lakhs for the entire duration, including hostel and academic charges. The Total Fees for the Integrated Program is INR 29 Lakhs for five years.

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Table of Contents

1. IIFT Kakinada Important Dates 2026
2. IIFT Kakinada Flagship Course and Expected Cutoff
3. IIFT Kakinada Admission FAQs

IIFT Kakinada Important Dates 2026

IIFT Kakinada offers admission to its various courses based on the scores obtained in CAT (for MBA courses), followed by a group discussion and a personal interview. CAT is usually conducted in November every year. Important dates regarding the admission process at IIFT Kakinada are tabulated below-

IIFT Schedule Round 2 GDPI

IIFT has released the GDPI schedule for Round 2 MBA admissions. The dates are mentioned in the image below. 

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IIFT Kakinada Flagship Course and Expected Cutoff 2025

The table below shows the flagship course and expected cutoff for this year.

IIFT Kakinada Admission 2025

IIFT Kakinada Admission to the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is based on the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) conducted by IIM Indore. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and must have studied Mathematics or Business Mathematics in Class 12.

The table below shows the admission criteria of IIFT Kakinada.

IIFT Kakinada Admission Process

1. Register & Take Entrance Exam
   • IPM (5‑Year Programme): Register for IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore.

2. MBA (IB): Admission is via CAT (Common Admission Test) from 2024 onwards
3. Apply to IIFT
   • Visit the IIFT official portal and fill in the online application form, paying the application fee (₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD)

4. Shortlisting & Selection
5. IPM: Shortlisted based on IPMAT score, Class 10 marks, and gender diversity
6. MBA: Shortlisting based on CAT score, followed by WAT & PI conducted by IIFT
7. Interview & Final Admission
   • Qualified candidates are invited for Personal Interviews (and a Writing Ability Test for MBA candidates).

8. Final selection is based on a composite score of the entrance test, written test (MBA), interview, and academic record
9. Document Verification & Fee Payment
   • Shortlisted candidates must report to campus for document verification and to pay fees to confirm admission

IIFT Kakinada Admission Documents Required

• Self-attested Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
• IPMAT registration certificate (for IPM applicants)
• Category/Reservation certificate
• Recent Photograph and Signature

IIFT Kakinada Admission FAQs

Ques. What courses are offered at IIFT Kakinada?

Ans. IIFT Kakinada offers an integrated BBA+MBA program.

Ques. How can I apply for admission?

Ans. Admission is through the IPMAT Entrance Exam conducted by NTA.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria?

Ans. A basic 10+2 with 60% + IPMAT exam.

Ques. Is CAT accepted for admission?

Ans. Yes, for MBA Programs, CAT is accepted.

Ques. Is there any reservation policy?

Ans. Yes, IIFT follows the Government of India reservation policy for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates.

Ques. What is the intake of the Kakinada campus?

Ans. The MBA IB program at Kakinada has an intake of approximately 60 students.

Ques. What is the fee structure for the MBA IB program?

Ans. The total fee is approximately INR 12 - INR 29 Lakhs for the full course.

Ques. Is a hostel facility available at Kakinada?

Ans. Yes, residential accommodation is provided for all students.

Ques. Where is the IIFT Kakinada campus located?

Ans. It is located at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada Campus.