IIFT 2026 – Cut Offs

The IIFT 2026 cut offs will refer to the minimum scores or percentiles candidates must achieve in the CAT 2025 exam and the IIFT sectional criteria to qualify for further admission rounds at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade for its MBA programs in International Business (IB) and Business Analytics (BA). Since IIFT now uses CAT scores for admissions, these cut-offs become crucial benchmarks for shortlisting candidates for counselling, group discussion, writing assessment, and personal interview stages.

Quick Glance on IIFT 2026 Cut Offs

CAT Percentile Cut Off (Overall) for General Category: Approximately 70 percentiles is the baseline for shortlisting. However, for admission safety, candidates often aim higher (some past trends suggest 90+ percentile range for top campuses).

Category-wise CAT Percentile Cut Offs

• General: ~70 percentile
• EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): ~50 percentile
• SC/ST/PwD: ~25 percentile for shortlisting
• Sectional Cut Offs: IIFT emphasizes balanced performance; candidates must clear sectional cut-offs which are generally around 50-65% in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR).

Cut Offs by Campus and Program

• IIFT campuses such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada may have slightly different cut-offs depending on seat availability and applicant pool.
• The final merit list considers CAT scores (approx. 45% weightage) combined with GD, WAT, PI rounds, and other diversity factors.
• For the MBA (Business Analytics) program, the cut-offs may vary slightly but follow a similar pattern.

Final Selection Criteria and Weightage

The overall selection combines the following listed below for candidates to have a rough idea.

Candidates must meet the CAT cut-offs and perform well in counselling to secure admission.

Importance of Sectional Cut Offs

IIFT expects candidates to be proficient across all key areas that are listed below.

Failing to meet sectional cut-offs may lead to disqualification even if the overall percentile is high.

IIFT IPMAT Cut Off (if applicable for integrated program)

• General Category: ~65.7 marks
• OBC/EWS: ~60.7 marks
• SC/ST/PwD: ~55.7 marks

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FAQs

Q1. What is the minimum CAT percentile required to clear the IIFT 2026 cut-off?

Ans. Candidates generally need to secure around 70 percentiles in CAT 2025 to clear the general category cut-off. Reserved categories have relaxed cut-offs, around 50 percentiles for OBC/EWS and 25 percentiles for SC/ ST/ PwD.

Q2. Are there sectional cut-offs in the IIFT admission process?

Ans. Yes, IIFT requires candidates to meet sectional performance thresholds, usually about 65% in each section of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.

Q3. Do cut-offs vary between IIFT campuses?

Ans. Yes, campuses like Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada may have slightly different cut-offs based on seat availability and the applicant pool.

Q4. Is the IIFT cut-off the same for the MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programs?

Ans. The cut-offs are similar but can differ slightly depending on the program's demand and seat distribution.

Q5. Besides CAT percentile, what other factors influence admission besides clearing the cut-off?

Ans. After meeting cut-offs, candidates undergo Group Discussion, Writing Skills Assessment, and Personal Interview rounds. Academic diversity, gender diversity, and work experience also contribute to final selection.