IIFT IPM (BBA+MBA) Admission 2023: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process

IIFT IPM Admission 2023: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) launched its Integrated Program in Management last year (2022) for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in one single course. The IIFT IPM course offers students a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Business Analytics and a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business. The duration of the course is 5 years and it will commence at the temporary campus of IIFT at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh).

The IIFT IPM program is aimed at young students who do not wish to have a gap year between their undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses like most individuals. However, candidates will have to option of exiting the program after 3 years, the successful completion of which will award the students with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Analytics only. Admission to the IIFT IPM program is based on the IPMAT exam which was conducted on June 16, 2023 . The IPMAT 2023 results have been declared on July 5, 2023. The IPMAT selection process which includes Personal Interviews were conducted between July 17 to July 20, 2023. Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIFT 5-year IPM program can find all the important information related to IIFT IPM admission 2023 right here!

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IIFT IPM Admission 2023: Important Dates

Aspirants should be aware of the important dates and deadlines related to the IIFT IPM admission process. If candidates miss any important event related to the admission process it can seriously hinder their chances of securing admission to the IIFT IPM course. The important dates related to the IIFT IPM Admission process are mentioned in the table below:

IIFT IPM Eligibility Criteria 2023

One of the most basic requirements that candidates have to fulfill in order to enroll for the IIFT IPM course is to meet the eligibility criteria for the same. Candidates who fail to meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications rejected. That being said, the eligibility criteria for the IIFT IPM course are mentioned below:

• Candidates should have passed their 10+2/XII/HSC final examination in either the Arts/Commerce/Science stream or an equivalent examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more aggregate marks in the year 2021, 2022 or they must be appearing for the final examinations in 2023.
• The candidate must have passed the Class 10th examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more aggregate marks in the year not before 2019.
• Candidates must have Mathematics/Business Mathematics as a subject in their +2 level of high school education.
• Candidates should have been born on or after August 01, 2003 (there is a relaxation of 5 years for the candidates from the SC/ST/PwD category i.e. born on or after August 01, 1998).
• Short-listing/selecting the candidates for the IPM course, IIFT will use the score of the IPMAT 2023 examination conducted by IIM-Indore. Merit list for admission will be prepared on the basis of a candidate’s IPMAT 2023 score, Academic Profile of Class 10th, and Gender Diversity.

IIFT IPM Admission 2023: Selection Process

Candidates will have to appear for the IPMAT exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, in order to be eligible for admission to the IIFT IPM course. The IPMAT exam scores will be used to shortlist candidates for admission to the IPM course along with other factors like Academic background, Gender Diversity, etc. It is important to note that IIM Indore will have no influence on the shortlisting/selection process for the Integrated Program in Management at IIFT Kakinada. Candidates can check out how applicants are scored for the IPM course selection process in the table below:

Note: *Scores for Academic Consistency in Class 10th will be calculated as per the rating scores table provided in Appendix-I.

Appendix-I

Rating Scores for the 10th Std. Examination

IIFT IPM Admission 2023: Application Process

Candidates who wish to appear for the IPMAT exam must visit the official website of IIM Indore in order to apply for the same. Candidates must follow the steps below to register for IPMAT 2023 and subsequently apply for the IIFT IPM course:

1. Candidates must first visit the official website of IIM Indore - iimidr.ac.in,
2. Candidates must then fill out the online application form for IPMAT 2023 by providing all the necessary details.
3. Before submitting their IPMAT application form, candidates must note down their IPMAT 2023 registration number.
4. Subsequently, candidates must visit the official website of IIFT - iift.ac.in.
5. On the official website, candidates must click on the ‘Admissions 2023’ icon.
6. Candidates must then fill out the online application form as per the guidelines on the website.

Note: Candidates must note that it is mandatory to provide the IPMAT registration number while filling out the online application form for the IIFT IPM course.

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IIFT IPM Admission 2023: Application Fee

The application fee is a mandatory payment that needs to be made by candidates while registering for the IIFT IPM course in order to complete the application process successfully. If candidates do not pay the application fee, their application form is bound to be rejected. The application fee must be paid in online mode only. The application fee for the IIFT IPM course is mentioned in the table below:

Note: Candidates must note that once the application fee is paid, it will not be refunded.

IFT IPM Admission 2023: Fee Structure

Candidates who plan on enrolling in the IIFT IPM course must be aware of the fee structure. Since the program duration is longer than typical degree courses and also provides students with two degrees in one course, the program fee is also higher than other degree courses. The fee structure for the IIFT IPM course is mentioned in the table below:

Note: The course fee for the Master of Business Administration (International Business) degree is subject to change and the actual total fee would be intimated to the applicants in their offer letters. Also, candidates must note that the fee structure provided above is exclusive of accommodation and other expenses.

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