The IIFT experience

The institute has decorated faculty with accomplishments that span a wide range of sectors. It offers some of the best placement opportunities in the country. The Institute has a rich curriculum, helping students understand business motives and varying business outcomes in different economic environments. The admission process is similar to IIMs, IIFT entrance test conducted by NTA, followed by WAT/GD/PI rounds. This college offers expertise in international business, trade and commerce, and exposure to policy influencers and subject experts. The Institute also offers a rich campus experience interspersed with college/national level events, ensuring all-round growth of a student. For additional information on campus life, I have looked at the iiftinsider website.

MBA (International Business) course offers a rich curriculum from industry stalwarts who bring classes alive with enriching discussions and case analyses. They are prompt, up to date and very helpful with academic and research-based queries. They encourage a two-way dialogue which is very beneficial for students to understand and develop opinions on the subject.

IIFT boasts 100% campus placements, in Fortune 500 companies from various domains like consulting, FMCG, BFSI, Energy, E-commerce and Trade. IIFT had the highest international offer of 75 LPA in the final placements.

IIFT boasts 100% campus placement, it invites over 103 companies for Summer internship processes. The highest stipend offer in the SIPs was 3.2 Lakh for two months and a median stipend of 1.7 Lakh. A total of 344 offers were made for a batch of 334, and 75% of the batch achieved a 6 figure stipend. The final placements host a number of regular recruiters, Fortune 500 companies and mega brand names.

The fees are about 10L per year and the institute offers high RoI on the investment. A scholarship scheme by the GoI helps students from low-income households of protected groups (SC and ST) which offers a rebate in tuition fees to eligible students.

IIFT celebrates two major events Quo Vadis, a cultural fest, and Trade Winds, an International Business Conclave, alongside a number of inter and intra-college events organized by different clubs, cells and committees. The iift insider website is made for students and offers a glimpse into campus life.

IIFT has two on campus hostels accomodating all students, on triple occupancy for the first years and double occupancy for the second year students. There are on-campus messes with round the clock facilities. The student run committee Hostel and Mess Committee ensures the hostels and mess are maintained at the highest standards.

The topic for GD was "Will AI replace the human workforce". The interview revolved around general awareness of covid related disruptions in global value chains, especially in the pharma sector. There was an additional written ability test, wherein the candidates had to write a short article on the given topic, within 20 minutes. IIFT values diversity and encourages students from all domains to apply.