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  1. IIFT Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

IIFT Exam 2026 eligibility criteria are a crucial aspect for candidates aspiring to pursue the MBA in International Business program. As IIFT now accepts CAT 2025 scores for admission, applicants must first ensure they are eligible for both CAT and IIFT. To apply for IIFT 2026, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ duration from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories). Final-year students who are awaiting results or will complete their degree requirements by the specified deadline are also eligible to apply.

There is no upper age limit for applicants. In addition to meeting academic qualifications, candidates must also complete a separate application on the IIFT website after registering for CAT. Understanding the eligibility requirements is essential for planning and successfully applying for IIFT’s prestigious MBA (IB) program.

IIFT Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

If you are aspiring for admission to IIFT 2026 programs You can check both the branch-wise IIFT eligibility criteria and CAT 2025 exam eligibility criteria as presented below:

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IIFT ExamCAT Eligibility Criteria
IIFT DelhiIIFT Delhi Eligibility Criteria
IIFT KolkataIIFT Kolkata Eligibility Criteria
IIFT KakinadaIIFT Kakinada Eligibility Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Yes, starting from the 2024–25 admission cycle, IIFT uses CAT scores for shortlisting candidates instead of conducting its own entrance exam. Therefore, candidates who wish to apply for the IIFT MBA (IB) 2026 program must appear for the CAT 2025 exam. Without a valid CAT score, your application will not be considered.

Ans: The application fee for IIFT MBA (IB) 2026 is expected to be around INR 3,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This fee is separate from the CAT 2025 registration fee. Applicants will need to pay for both CAT and IIFT applications individually to be considered for admission.

Ans: Yes, separate payments are required for the CAT exam and the IIFT MBA application. Although IIFT considers CAT scores for admission to the MBA (IB) program, you must first register for CAT and pay the registration fee of INR 2,500. Additionally, you must submit a separate application to IIFT and pay an application fee of INR 3,000, or INR 1,500 for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

Ans: The IIFT MBA (IB) 2026 application process is likely to begin in October or November 2025, after the CAT registration closes. Candidates must first register for the CAT 2025 exam (usually open from August to September 2025) and then apply to IIFT separately by filling out its application form on the official IIFT website.

Ans: No, since IIFT considers CAT scores for admission, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for CAT 2025 to be considered. If you are not eligible to appear for CAT, you won’t be able to apply to IIFT either. Make sure to fulfill both the CAT and IIFT eligibility norms before applying.

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