IIFT MBA Result 2026 Announced: Check Selection Status, Admission Process, and Next Steps
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has released the MBA admission results for 2026. Candidates who took the CAT 2025 exam and passed the PI/GD round in March 2026 can now check their results on the official IIFT website at iift.ac.in.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has released the MBA admission results for 2026. Candidates who took the CAT 2025 exam and passed the PI/GD round in March 2026 can now check their results on the official IIFT website at iift.ac.in. Selected students will also receive an email from IIFT. This is a crucial step in the MBA admission process, so it's important to complete all the required procedures right away.
The IIFT MBA program is considered one of the top management courses in India. The selection process is highly competitive and based on merit. It takes into account CAT scores, interview performance, group discussion results, academic records, work experience, and gender. Candidates who have been selected should proceed with the next steps for admission immediately.
Important Timeline
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2025 Results | December 24, 2025 |
| PI Shortlist Release | February 3, 2026 |
| GD and PI Rounds | March 2026 |
| IIFT 2026 Result | May 15, 2026 |
| MBA Programme Starts | June 2026 |
| Portal | iift.ac.in |
How to Check Your Result?
- Go to the official website at www.iift.ac.in
- Click on the 'IIFT 2026 results' link that is on the homepage.
- Then, sign in using your registration number and password.
- Once you are logged in, you can check your results. Make sure to save the result as a PDF file.
- Some candidates who are selected may also receive an email about their selection.
Next Steps
Once the candidates are selected, they will get an email asking them to confirm their admission to IIFT 2026. They need to accept the MBA admission offer and pay the offer acceptance fee, which will be subtracted from the total MBA admission fee during the final admission process. They also have to provide all the required documents for verification. In some cases, candidates may be asked to come to the campus for document verification.
Documents Required
Students should ensure they have all the necessary documents ready before applying for admission and during the verification process. The documents that may need to be submitted include mark sheets and certificates for classes 10 and 12, semester-wise mark sheets, a degree certificate, proof of work experience if applicable, an original government-issued ID, a caste certificate if applicable, and a disability certificate if applicable. Candidates should check that their original documents are in good condition and also prepare copies of them.
Details About Selection Criteria Parameters
The selection process considered several factors that helped determine the final outcome.
The most important factor was the CAT 2025 score, which accounted for 55% of the total. The personal interview and group discussion each contributed 20% and 10%, respectively. Other factors such as gender diversity, academic performance, and work experience each carried a weightage of 5%.
Points to Remember
Candidates should regularly check their email for any messages from IIFT. It is important to accept the admission offer on time, pay the acceptance fee by the given deadlines, and gather all necessary documents in advance. If there is a request for document verification, candidates must appear as instructed. Missing any deadline may lead to losing the seat they were allocated.
