2-Year PG · NIRF #15 in Management
MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) — Kolkata
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade · New Delhi
Average CTC (2025)
100% placement rate
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#15
Total Fees
₹21 L
→ 2 Years
Batch Size
140
Duration
24 Months
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Are you eligible?
Admission Basis
Entrance exam score followed by selection process
Entrance exams
Foreign Language Edge
Unlike generic MBAs, this program builds a mandatory foreign language moat — choose from French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, or Japanese. That’s a serious differentiator for global trade and diplomacy roles.
Your 24-Month IB Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Core IB, International Trade Operations, Global Supply Chain & Foreign Language foundations
Year +1
Summer Internship
2-month corporate stint between Year 1 and Year 2
Year +1
Year 2
Advanced International Finance, Trade Policy & WTO, plus Live Consulting Projects
Year +2
Graduation & Placements
Exit with an average CTC of ₹23.5 LPA and a niche IB network
The verdict
Good fit
If you’re laser-focused on International Business, global supply chains, or trade policy, IIFT Kolkata is a power move. The 100% placement record, ₹23.5 LPA average, and recruiter pedigree (McKinsey, BCG, Amazon, Citi) justify the ₹21L fee for the right candidate. However, it is not a general management backup — the IB specialization is deep, the exam gateway is narrow (IIFT/CAT only), and the fee is steep. Pick this if you want a niche, export-oriented career; skip if you want a low-cost, generalist MBA.
Matches what you said
- ✓ International Trade & Policy
- ✓ Premium Placements
- ✓ Foreign Language Learning
- ✓ Consulting & FMCG Roles
Doesn't match
- ✗ Budget-Friendly MBA
- ✗ General Management Degree
- ✗ Multiple Exam Backup Options