IIFT Exam Overview

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Deemed University, is the national Institute in International Business Education and Research. Established in 1963, as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, it has contributed in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. The contributions of the Institute have earned it the status of “Deemed University” in the year 2002. Over the years, IIFT has emerged as the national university with focus on International Business Management and Strategy, and such focus is reflected in all three major activities of the Institute: Research, Training and Education

The institute offers the following 3 management programs

The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB)
The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Marketing (EPGDIM)
The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Capital and Financial Markets (EPGDCFM)

Admissions to these programs are conducted through a written test, Group discussion followed by an interview. The details of the programs are as follows

The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (EPGDIB) has a comprehensive curriculum which, over 18 months, delivers education in contemporary management techniques relevant to international business. The program is rigorous and prepares participants to understand the inter relationships between the diverse and complex tasks of international business. Business executives attending the EPGDIB program are able to gain from improved understanding of various management functions in the context of the current trade and economic issues.

The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Marketing (EPGDIM) is an 18-month program designed to groom professionals for marketing of goods and services. EPGDIM pedagogy is built with formal lectures that involve in-depth case studies to help participants to develop insights

into effective marketing decisions and strategies to serve their customers effectively. The program is further enriched through interaction with industry professionals, simulation exercises, presentations and group discussions.

The Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Capital and Financial Markets (EPGDCFM) is intended to equip participants with the analytical and intellectual capacity to participate in financial markets. This program acknowledges that globalization of financial markets, international capital flows, and technological advancements have warranted the need for competent financial market professionals. EPGDCFM, also an 18-month program, aims to equip participants with an understanding of global capital and financial markets, including market structure, pricing, risk, competition and financial innovations.