Indian Institute of Foreign Trade [IIFT Kakinada] established in 1963 is a Deemed to be University. IIFT Kakinada is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A and AACSB. Admission in IIFT Kakinada is offered in Management at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level.
Since its inception in 1963, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has been contributing to the skill development of students in modern management strategies associated with international business. In the year 2002, the institute got “Deemed to be University” status. It is UGC-approved and NAAC accredited.
The institute’s vision is to be a centre of Academic Excellence in global training, research, and education. Its mission is to develop and promote a learning environment that allows students to become inspiring leaders with a sense of social responsibility.
The institute considers the admission of applicants based on a Computer Based Test followed by Group Discussion, Writing Skill Assessment, and Interview. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade conducts Computer Based Test for Indian candidates and shortlists some of them for further process. They can get updates regarding the dates and process of both rounds from the official website. Candidates belonging to the Foreign / NRI category have to qualify for GMAT to get admission to the institute.
| Institute Name | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada |
| Estd. Year | 1963 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A, AACSB |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Director | Prof. Satinder Bhatia |
| Address | JNTU campus, Kakinada - 533003, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Contact Number | 011-39147200, 26853956 |
| Official Website | https://www.iift.ac.in/iift/iiftkakinada.php |
The institute has a Corporate Relations and Placement Division which aims to develop strong corporate relationships with companies working on national and international levels. This Division supervises the Placement Committee, which is responsible to conduct summer internships and final placements by reaching out to leading corporate industries. The committee has developed “IMPACT – The Virtual Leadership Talk Series” under which industrial experts are invited to conduct lectures for students in order to introduce them to the environment of industries and their experiences.
Some of the recruiters of IIFT Kakinada are Cognizant, Capgemini, Ernst & Young, Google, Godrej, Flipkart, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Deloitte, Infosys, Microsoft, Paytm, Wipro, Yes Bank, Reliance Industries Limited, JSW Group, McKinsey & Company, HSBC, ITC Limited, Genpact, Hexaware Technologies, Bajaj, Cipla, Asian Paints, Philips, IDFC First Bank, and others.
The campus of the institute has been equipped with secure Wi-Fi facilities to facilitate internet access to students from any corner of the premises. The Virtual Classroom facility in IIFT is used to deliver lectures virtually across the country at the pre-decided time and date. Some of the details about Infrastructure and Facilities are mentioned below:
