IIFT Opens Registrations for MA and Ph.D. Economics Programs for 2024-25

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), accredited by AACSB and graded A+ by NAAC, announces the opening of registrations for its MA (Economics) and Ph.D. (Economics) programs for the academic year 2024-25. Candidates must appear for an online entrance exam, with interviews scheduled for July 2024.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), premier 'B-School' in the country, was established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India to contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. The Institute was granted ''Deemed to be University'' status in 2002. The Institute was granted the prestigious AACSB Accreditation in 2021. With this the IIFT figures amongst the top 900+ Business Schools of the world which have earned this accreditation. In 2023, the institute was graded A+ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). For the Academic Year 2024-25, registrations are open for following programmes: 1. Two Year Full- time MA (Economics - Specialization in Trade & Finance) programme 2024-26 2. Ph.D. (Economics) Programme 2024 (Full-time & Part-time) Eligibility Criteria: 1. MA (Economics- Specialization in Trade & Finance) Programme 2024-26 Complete details about eligibility criteria are given in the Prospectus which is available at https://docs.iift.ac.in/Pilotweb/ma/brochure.pdf 2. Ph.D. (Economics) Programme 2024 (Full-time & Part-time) Complete details about eligibility criteria are given in the Prospectus which is available at https://docs.iift.ac.in/Pilotweb/phdeco/brochure.pdf Mode of Admission: Candidates will have to be appear in online proctoring based entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview (in physical mode).

How to apply: Complete details about how to apply for IIFT's MA (Economics - Specialization in Trade & Finance) Programme 2024-26 and Ph.D. (Economics) Programme 2024 (Full-time & Part-time) are available on IIFT website i.e. www.iift.ac.in under Current Admissions.

Important Dates: MA (Economics) Specialization in Trade & Finance 2024-26 Last date of submission of application : 27th May 2024 Date of AI Proctoring Based Entrance Examination: 9th June 2024 (3.00 pm) Interview of shortlisted candidates : First/Second week of July 2024 Commencement of the programme : August 2024 Ph.D. (Economics) Programme 2024 (Full-time & Part-time) Last date of submission of application, letter of recommendation and statement of purpose : 24th May 2024 Date of Online Proctoring Based Entrance Examination : 9th June 2024 Interview of shortlisted candidates : First/Second week of July 2024 Commencement of the Programme : August 2024 Application Fee: Category MA (Economics - Specialization in Trade & Finance) 2024-26 Ph.D. (Economics) Programme 2024 (Full-time & Part-time) General / OBC/EWS Rs. 1600 Rs. 2500 SC/ST/PWD Rs. 800 Rs. 1250 Foreign Nationals / NRIs $ 80 (Rs. 6000) $ 120 (Rs. 8500)