Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

(Deemed To Be University)

5 Years
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
(BBA - Business Analytics and MBA - International Business)

At Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) Campus 2023-2028

Information Bulletin
Table of Contents

Message from the Vice-Chancellor 3

About the Institute & Objectives 5

Vision and Mission 6

International Collaborations 7

Accreditations and Membership 11

Ranking in Various Surveys 12

Courses Offered 13

Campus and Facilities at IIFT 15

Scholarships Offered to the Students of IIFT 19

Conferment of INI (Institute of National Importance) Status to IIFT 20

5 Years Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) 21

Admission Procedure 28

What Your Mentors Say? 31

What Your Mates Say? 33

Industrial Quotes 35

Students Activities (Committees and Clubs) 36

Faculty and Administration 43

Important Dates and Contact 46

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Message from the
Vice-Chancellor

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

established in 1963 as primarily a hub of
training and research in the area of
International Trade and Business. It has
also diversified into allied fields over the
last 5 years. IIFT now has its reach in
academic programmes, consultancy and
research projects in the area of
International Trade, Economics and now
Business Analytics. Recognizing the
contribution IIFT made to the society, it
was accorded the status of “Deemed to be
University” in 2002. Being graded as ‘A’
category institute in 2005 and 2015 by
NAAC. AACSB accreditation to IIFT is a
feather in the cap. The Institute has MOUs
with leading universities/institutions
across the globe for enhancing exchange
of knowledge in the area of its expertise.
Dr. Satinder Bhatia
IIFT in order to expand and disseminate knowledge in the domain of Analytics
and International Business has launched the present 5-year Integrated
Programme in Management (IPM) at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. An Integrated
Program in Management with specialization in Business Analytics is a
comprehensive program that combines the core concepts of management with
in-depth knowledge of Business Analytics. This program is designed to provide
students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving
business landscape where data is increasingly used to drive decision-making.

The program typically covers a broad range of topics, including management

principles, marketing, finance, operations, and strategy. It also includes courses
in data analysis, statistical modelling, data visualization, and machine learning.

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The program combines theoretical and practical
approaches to learning, with students being exposed to
real-world case studies and hands-on projects.

The integration of management and business analytics enables students to

develop a holistic understanding of the business environment, while also gaining
specialized skills in data analysis and interpretation. This combination of skills is
highly valued in today's job market, where businesses are seeking professionals
who can make data-driven decisions that contribute to the bottom line.

Upon completing the program, graduates can pursue a variety of career paths,
including roles in business analytics, consulting, marketing, finance, and
operations management. They may also choose to pursue advanced studies in
fields such as data science or business administration. Overall, an Integrated
Program in Management with specialization in Business Analytics is an excellent
option for students who want to develop a broad range of management skills
while also gaining specialized knowledge in data analysis and interpretation.

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About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an

autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to
contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. It has
come a long way to successfully develop into a unique institution involved in
imparting knowledge through research and training in international
business and trade. The Institute was granted “Deemed to be University”
status in 2002. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
has recognized IIFT as Grade ‘A’ Institution in 2005 as well as in 2015. Over
the years, IIFT has emerged as a 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.

Objectives

IIFT was set up with the following objectives:

Impart professional education in

modern management techniques
relevant to international business.
Enable the participants to appreciate the
inter-relationship between the diverse
and complex tasks of international
business.
Develop capacities among business
executives for improved understanding
of various trade and economic issues.
Conduct high quality research that
addresses domestic as well as world
trade and business issues.
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Vision

To be an academic Centre of
Excellence in international
business research, training
and education.

Mission

To create and foster a

learning environment that
enables participants to be
leaders in international
business with sensitivity
towards society.

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International Collaborations

35 + International Collaborations
IIFT has collaborations with 37 universities and business schools throughout
the world. The key areas of collaboration with partner institutes are student
exchange, faculty development programmes, training programmes, study
tours and joint research.
Most of the B-Schools that IIFT has ties with are Triple Crown Accredited B-
Schools. There is always a scope to learn from this B-Schools about how
they keep themselves updated according to the latest technology and
trends across the globe.

S. No. University

1 The Educational Institution Belarus State Economic University

2 The Institute of Export & International Trade

3 British Teaching University in Georgia

4 The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

5 National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

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6 Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain

7 The University of Leeds, United Kingdom

8 Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh

International School of Finance and Technology, Tashkent Region,

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Uzbekistan

10 SolBridge International School of Business, South Korea

11 Kent State University, Ohio, USA

12 Deakin University, Australia

13 Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University

Institute of Indian Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies,

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South Korea

15 Vietnam Institute of Indian and Southwest Asian Studies (VIISA)

IIBN Business School, International Institute of Business Networking

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in SaintPetersburg, Russia

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17 International Business School Americas

18 Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK

19 Ajou University, Suwon, Korea

20 Alianza 4 Universidades, A4U, Spain

21 Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, USA.

22 Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

23 Rennes School of Business, France.

24 Foreign Trade Training Centre (FTCC), Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

25 Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam

26 Grenoble Ecole de Management, Grenoble Cedex, France

HANKEN-Swedish School of Economics and Business

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Administration, Hanken University, Helsinki, Finland

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 EM- Strasbourg Graduate School Of Management, Université Robert
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Schuman, STRASBOURG CEDEX, France

IESEG – School of Management, Lille Catholic University , Lille,

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France

30 International Institute for Trade and Development, Bangkok, Thailand

31 Pforzheim University, Pforzheim, Germany

32 The International University in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

33 The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

34 University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

34 Universitá Bocconi, Milano, Italy

35 Universität des Saarlandes, Germany

36 University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China

37 Lund University School of Economics and Management

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Accreditations and Memberships

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was granted the prestigious AACSB
Accreditation on 17th November, 2021. With this the IIFT figures amongst the
top 900+ Business Schools of the world which have earned this accreditation.

Other Memberships for Accreditation

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Ranking in Various Surveys

IIFT have participated the following B-School rankings in AY 2022-23:

IIFT ranked 24th Under Management

Category by NIRF.

2nd Most Competitive B-School.

Other Rankings
Rank

Chronicles All India

B-School Survey-2022.

Fortune India
Best B-School 2022 Overall-2022.

Indian National Ranking Framework

(IIRF)-2023.

Business Today – MDRA-2022

Best B-Schools Overall
Rankings.

MBAUniverse
B-School Ranking- 2023.

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Courses Offered

Management and Economics Programme at Delhi and

Ph.D Kolkata campuses.

IIFT's Flagship MBA (International Business) Programme at

New Delhi and Kolkata campuses.

MA (Economics – Specialization in Trade and Finance) at

New Delhi and Kolkata campuses.
PG
MBA (International Business) Weekend at New Delhi and
Kolkata campuses.

MBA (International Business) Online at New Delhi campus.

Full- Time MBA (Business Analytics)at New Delhi campus.

5 years Integrated Programme in Management (Business

IPM Analytics and International Business) at Kakinada, Andhra
Pradesh.

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Other Courses

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business at New Delhi

and Kolkata campuses.

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (Hybrid) at Delhi

campus.

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Global Human Resource Management

(EPGD-GHRM) Weekend at Delhi and Kolkata campuses.

Certificate Programme in Export Import Management at Delhi campus.

Advance Certificate Programme in FinTechs in International Business

(Online) at Delhi campus.

Certificate Programme in International Business and Finance (Hybrid) at

Delhi and Kolkata campuses.

Certificate Programme in International Trade & Logistics at Delhi campus.

One Year Post Graduate certificate programme in International Business &

Finance (PGCPIBF) at Delhi campus.

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Campus and Facilities at IIFT

Delhi Campus

Located in Qutub Institutional Area, overlooking green ridge and historical

QutubMinar, the IIFT Campus is considered to be one of the finest in the
country. The campus spread over 6.5 acres of land houses two academic
blocks and two residential blocks for students and visiting faculty. One more
residential facility for the students has been created a few steps away from
the main campus. Be it the imposing structure of the “atrium”, the mystic
beauty of the architectural design called “eye of the universe”, or the splendor
of the campus in full bloom in winter, it never fails to impress the visitors.

The campus itself is a very picturesque with artistically designed buildings and
wellmaintained plush gardens. The facilities available on the campus include,
fully airconditioned lecture halls with modern audiovisual aids, conference
halls for round-table conferences, an auditorium of 450 seating capacity, two
computer labs, indoor games, sports ground, besides excellent residential
facilities for the [Link] campus is fully wi-fi enabled. Another campus of
the Institute spread over 5.6 acres, located at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi is also
under construction and will be operationalized very soon.

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 Kolkata Campus

IIFT’s Kolkata Campus is located at the picturesque East Kolkata off EM Bypass
in a sprawling area of around 7 acres. The campus is developed as a green
and fully integrated campus with independent blocks for academic,
administration and student living areas with all modern amenities. The
campus also houses three water bodies to maintain ecological diversity with
enough greenery. There are centrally airconditioned modern lecture halls,
syndicate rooms, common area, auditorium, open air theatre, common
courtyard in its academic and administration blocks on exemplary designs to
create a great learning environment. The campus is fully wi-fi enabled.

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 Kakinada Campus

A land measuring 25 acres has been allotted to the Institute for setting up a
full-fledged campus at Kakinada, a beautiful coastal town and a smart city in
the State of Andhra Pradesh. For the present batch, JNTUK Kakinada has
permitted IIFT to utilize a part of its campus and facilities for the purpose of
conducting the Integrated Programme in Management. The University shares
some of its facilities such as library, certain sports grounds, and primary
medical services with IIFT. The classrooms are fully air conditioned with
modern audio visual aids.

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Inauguration of Kakinada
Campus

The inauguration ceremony was held on 28 October 2022.

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Scholarships Offered to
the Students of IIFT

New Scholarship Scheme (NSS)

From AY 2023 onwards, New Scholarship Scheme (NSS) is applicable to all
“Full-Time/Regular” batches of the degree courses offered by IIFT.

Scholarship will be given to 10% of the students admitted in the regular

programmes. Scholarship amount will be 20% of the Tuition fee for all “Full-
Time/Regular” courses i.e. MBA (International Business), MBA (Business
Analytics), M.A (Economics) and IPM Programme.

The criteria would be “means-cum-merit” basis with 70% weightage to means

and 30% weightage to merit i.e. total CGPA scored after completion of
programme.

It will be granted to those students who successfully complete their full time
programme from IIFT and their family income from all sources is less than
Rs.8 lakhs per annum. The upper ceiling of Rs.8 lakhs is subject to revision.

Complete details about the scholarship are available at IIFT website

([Link]

Scholarships offered by Government of India

Government of India offers various central and state level scholarships to

students. Complete details about the available scholarships and process for
applying for those scholarships are available on National Scholarship Portal
([Link]

The Institute retains the right to add or delete any scholarship scheme or
change the existing clause(s) as and when required.

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Conferment of INI
(Institute of National Importance)
Status to IIFT

IIFT is expected to be conferred with the status of an “Institute of National

Importance” in International Trade (Management and International
Economics). The Bill for the same is under consideration with Government of
India and is likely to be approved by the Parliament of India by mid 2023.

Conferment of INI status would empower the IIFT to attain standards of global
excellence in International Trade (Management and International Economics)
and allied areas of knowledge.

Subsequent to conferment of INI status, IIFT – Delhi, IIFT – Kolkata and IIFT-
Kakinada will become independent institutes. The degrees will be awarded by
the respective institutes and similarly, placement activities may also be
managed by the respective institutes.

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5 Years
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

(BBA-Business Analytics and Batch

MBA-International Business) 2023-28

The Five Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIFT-Kakinada aims

at imparting managerial and decision making capabilities to young
professionals along with integrating management education with Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In line with the New
Education Policy 2020, with an early induction into the programme and a
rigorous and holistic curriculum, the students will be able to demonstrate
problem solving skills supported by appropriate analytical techniques and will
use ethical and socially conscious judgment while analyzing business
situations.

Candidates successfully completing the course requirement of integrated

programme in management would be awarded Bachelor of Business
Administration (Business Analytics) at the end of 3 years and Master of
Business Administration (International Business) at the end of 5 years by
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Candidates opting for exit after completing
the requirement of first three years, would be awarded Bachelor of Business
Administration (Business Analytics). The first three years of the IPM program
would be based on semester system and the last two years would be based
on the trimester system (as per the prevailing MBA course structure).
Promotion from BBA (Business Analytics) to MBA (International Business) will
be based on fulfilment of all academic requirements as per rules.

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Programme Objectives

To equip students with conceptual and interpersonal skills for

managerial decisionmaking.

To build their leadership & team skills to enhance their performance

in a cross-cultural environment.

To enable the students to demonstrate knowledge of foundation

subjects for management studies.

To develop good analytical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

To develop data visualization skills, and to make recommendations on

what decisions to take based on the data analytics.

To impart knowledge & skills to students for entry-level managerial

roles in the varied management functions across different industries.

Programme Pedagogy

The pedagogy varies for each course depending upon the focus on theory or
practical as well as needs of the students. The course curriculum will be
imparted through a combination of methodologies like case studies, projects,
presentations, simulation and games, role play, field visits and industry
sessions. The students will be provided with an opportunity for International
exchange programme.
The course structure after the sixth semester will be merged with the MBA
programme of IIFT. The course curriculum is subject to revisions based on
industry inputs and to keep in line with the dynamic business environment.

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 Teaching
Methodology

Theory

Case Studies

Projects

Presentations

Role Play

Simulation and Games

Field Visits

Industry Sessions

Course Curriculum and Credits

The curriculum for the first three years is based on the combination of courses
on Business Analytics, Foundation (Management), Humanities and Professional
Enrichment. Professional enrichment is a combination of Ability Enhancement,
Skill Enhancement and Creativity. The curriculum comprises of approx. 150
credits in total for the first three years. While the last 2 years of MBA-IB at IIFT
is of 120 credits.

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The curriculum for the first
three years is as follows:

Semester 1

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Microeconomics
2 Financial Accounting
3 English-I, English Language Proficiency
4 Mathematics
5 Microsoft Excel
6 Psychology
7 Co-curricular Activities

Semester 2

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Macroeconomics
2 Principles of Marketing
3 English-II, Business Communication
4 Introductory Statistics
5 Political Science
6 Business Organization & Management
7 Co-curricular Activities

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Semester 3

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Cost and Management Accounting
2 Operations Research
3 Advance Statistics
4 Human Resource Management
5 Sociology
6 CSR and Sustainable Business
7 Co-curricular Activities

Semester 4

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Principles of Financial Management
2 Operations and Supply Chain Management
3 Business Analytics
4 Philosophy
5 Data and Database Management
6 Live Projects
7 Co-curricular Activities

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Semester 5

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Business Analytics- Domain Exposure
2 Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
3 India and Global Economy
4 Visual Analytics
5 Business Models and Strategy
6 Consumer Behaviour
7 Co curricular Activities

Semester 6

Sr. No. Course Name

1 Elective-1
2 Elective-2
3 Elective-3
4 Elective-4
5 Big Data Analytics
6 Academic Writing + Seminar (3+1)

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Elective Subjects

Group 1: Analytics

Sr. No. Select Any Two

1 Machine Learning & AI
2 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
3 Social Media Tools and Techniques
4 Principle of Economics and Marketplaces
5 Business Forcasting

Group 2: Management

Sr. No. Select Any Two

1 Business Laws
2 Leadership and Team Management
3 Consumer Behaviour
4 Export - Import Management
5 Business Analysis and Valuation

*The institute retains the right to add or modify course structure based on
the recommendations of board.”
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Admission Procedure

Eligibility
Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in
arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent with 60% (55% for candidates
from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more in the year 2021, 2022 or
appearing in 2023.

The candidate must have passed class 10th examination with 60% (55% for
candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more in the year not before
2019.

Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as a subject in +2 level is mandatory.

Age
The candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2003 (5 years of
relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given i.e. born on
or after August 01, 1998).

Mode of Admission

For short-listing/selecting the candidates,

IIFT will use score of IPMAT 2023
examination conducted by IIM-Indore.
Merit list for the admission will be
prepared on the basis of his/her IPMAT
2023 Score of IIM-Indore, Academic
Profile of class 10th and Gender
Diversity.

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How to Appear?

Those candidates who wish to apply for IIFT’s Integrated Programme in

Management (BBA-Business Analytics and MBA-International Business) 2023-28
have to mandatorily apply for IIM- Indore entrance exam (IPMAT 2023).
Candidates are advised to check the IIFT’s eligibility criteria carefully before
applying for IPMAT entrance exam.
Step- 1
Please visit IIM- Indore website (visit
[Link]) and fill their Online
Application Form. After submitting the
application successfully there, note the
registration number of your application. Last
date to apply for their examination is
17.04.2023.
Step- 2

Visit IIFT website ([Link]) and click on

the ADMISSIONS 2023 icon. Submit IIFT’s
online application form as per details given
on the website. Please note that it is
mandatory to fill IPMAT-2023 registration
number in IIFT application form.
Step- 3 (Documents to be uploaded while applying online)

1. Self-Attested copies of mark-sheets of

10th and 12th.
2. Category students need to upload the
requisite certificate.
Step- 4 (Application Fee)

Rs. 2,000/- (Rs. 1,000/- for SC/ST/PwD)

Application fee once paid will not be
refunded.

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Course Fee

The course fee for resident Indians for

the first three years of the IPM would be
Rs. 4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakh) per
annum. Course fee for the fourth and
fifth years would be as per prevailing
MBA in International Business
Programme fees. Other charges would
be extra.
Hostel Charges

The Integrated Programme in

Management (BBA Business Analytics
and MBA-International Business) at
Kakinada campus is a fully residential
programme. Hostel / Mess charges
would be intimated to the candidates
while sending offer letters.

Important Information
There are Sixty (60) seats at Kakinada Campus. Seats are reserved as per
Government of India norms.
Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
All disputes would be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.
Applications incomplete in any manner shall be summarily rejected.
The Candidate should follow IPMAT advertisement & admission procedure
for IPM 2023-28 batch available on the website of IIM Indore for
Registration of IPMAT 2023 Examination. IIFT will use IPMAT 2023 Score
for shortlisting / selecting the candidates for its Integrated Programme in
Management. IIM Indore has no role either in the selection process or in
the conduct of the programme.
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What Your Mentors Say?

In today’s era when most students with varied

backgrounds aspire to obtain a management degree,
IPM programs offer the most suitable curriculum in
that context. These programs start grooming the
students with a management-oriented perspective
from the very young age of 18 or so.

In this age of internet, interconnectedness and

knowledge expansion, it is growing more and more
difficult to confine students to the pages of books
and to the four walls of classrooms. An IPM program
complements classroom learning with multiple
exposures to various dimensions of business
management through activities like port visit,
industry visit, corporate interactions and Dr. Sujata Kar
collaborations to name a few by involving the Associate Professor,
students from the very first semester. Program Director
The IPM program offered at IIFT Kakinada has taken it one step further by combining
management with a focus on business analytics which has become an essential domain
of knowledge for academics, practitioners, corporates, analysts, as well as policy makers.
The young and impressionable minds are also geared towards a holistic development
through inclusion of village immersion as a part of their curriculum to understand the
society, its marginalized sections and their concerns better.

To cater to the industry demand for young professionals

imbibed with expertise to develop into competent
managers and innovative entrepreneurs ahead, IIFT has
started its novel and all-inclusive Five-year IPM
programme. In the spirit of NEP 2020, IPM focuses on
global leadership, International Business Analytics and
Technology.

IPM promotes collaborative and critical learning

imperative for a learner-centered experience acquainted
with reflective thinking, experimenting and trans-cultural
skills. IPM constitutes an excellent fit to start career
Dr. Javed Ahmad Bhat, planning, enabling you to demonstrate problem-solving
skills supported by robust analytical techniques & ethical
Assistant Professor
and socially conscious judgments while analyzing
IIFT Kakinada business situations.

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 The IPM program at IIFT (Kakinada) is a unique
offering that combines a rigorous academic
curriculum with practical business skills, providing
students with a well-rounded education that
prepares them for leadership roles in various
industries. The program is designed to equip
students with a deep understanding of business
fundamentals, critical thinking, and analytical skills,
along with strong communication and leadership
abilities.
I have had the pleasure of teaching Marketing
courses in the IPM program and have been
impressed with the level of engagement and
dedication displayed by the students.
Dr. Oly Mishra,
IThe curriculum is challenging, but the students Assistant Professor,
demonstrate a strong desire to learn and excel in IIFT Kakinada
their studies.

The program provides a holistic approach to education, with a focus on

developing well-rounded individuals who are not just academically sound but
also socally conscious and responsible citizens.

The five-year IPM program at IIFT Kakinada is an

academic program that aims in furnishing world
class leaders with a global mindset. Our
programme is an agglomeration of balanced
theoretical knowledge, experiential skills-based
learning and strong industry linkage which fosters
the overall development of any individual. We
have a robust placement cell that works tirelessly
to ensure that students get placed in the best
companies for an enviable job opportunity.

Dr. Miklesh Prasad Yadav, I strongly recommend this programme to

Assistant Professor, students who are contemplating to get enrolled in
IIFT Kakinada this programme.

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 What Your Mates Say?

Pursuing the IPM programme at IIFT has been an

enriching experience so far with the curriculum
curated for students with an interest in business
analytics. The faculty is great and always ready to
answer your doubts. There are also regular
presentations which help us to enhance our skills as
managers. The small batch size also facilitates
increased participation of students in several events
Priyanka Biswas and projects which is instrumental in shaping our
IPM Batch- 2022-27 personality and inculcating curiosity.
IIFT Kakinada Campus

As the Coordinator of the Placement Committee, my

experience at IIFT Kakinada has truly been a journey.
The unique pedagogy and immersive curriculum keep
us on our toes and we learn something new every day.
From organizing social drives, and sports fests and
inviting guest speakers, we are creating a holistic
environment and building a culture for the upcoming
batches.
Rahil Sudhesha
IPM Batch- 2022-27
IIFT Kakinada Campus

My experience as the first batch of IIFT Kakinada has

been an insightful and pioneering one. The well-
rounded curriculum and determined professors
enlighten us with the values and perspectives of top
managers and never fail to motivate us. IPM has taught
me to learn from my scholarly peers and to face real-
world issues with considered resolutions. Being the
Vaishnavi Sridhar first batch is difficult but with the support of the
IPM Batch- 2022-27 professors and students, it has been a learning
IIFT Kakinada Campus experience that fights all odds.

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 My Experience at IIFT
Kakinada has been
encouraging so far.

The IPM course offered to us is distinctive and

equips us with the necessary skills to excel in the
global business arena, the faculty provided to us is
well-qualified and helpful , the course structure
Kinshuk which focuses on business analytics is unique and
IPM Batch- 2022-27 very relevant to new emerging trends in the
IIFT Kakinada Campus business world.

I have had
a great experience studying at lift
Kakinada. The faculty are highly knowledgeable and
always willing to help, the classrooms are well
equipped and the resources are top notch. The
college provides a great environment for learning
and growth. I have had the opportunity to attend
several seminars and workshops on various topics
which have been extremely beneficial. lift Kakinada
has been an excellent place to pursue my studies and
I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a Pravesh
quality education. IPM Batch- 2022-27
IIFT Kakinada Campus

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Industrial Quotes

Business analytics is a trending career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics

estimates the need for business analysts to increase 14% by 2024.
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

The demand for business analysts is very high among companies, small-scale
options, and enterprises. Study estimates reveal that the job market for
business analytics will grow at a CAGR of 14.3% by 2026.
According to multiple studies

As of date (24th Feb 2021), the USA alone has over 75 thousand jobs for
Business Analysts, of which 645 jobs are internships and 2200 jobs are at an
entry-level requiring 0-2 years experience on Glassdoor. The salary options
range between 13k to 418K US Dollars across all levels.
There are 12549 jobs in India for Business Analysts on Glassdoor. This same
search returned a much higher number when we searched on [Link]
with 36930 jobs as of the date (with 16914 jobs in the 0-5 years category).
Data is taken from Glassdoor, [Link]

India surpassed $400 billion in exports in FY 2022, an all-time high for the
country. According to Indian Express

Import/Export witnessed a rise in job postings for talent by 47%, the steepest
among all industry segments. According to Monster

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Extracurricular Activities

Many colleges and universities have a wide educational purpose at the start
of the twenty-first century: to develop the "whole student." Participating in
extracurricular activities is a crucial part of this personal growth on college
campuses. Extracurricular participation is a crucial part of the college
experience for the majority of college and university students. Students
participate in extracurricular events not only for fun, friendship, and
entertainment but also, and most importantly, to develop and enhance their
skills.

Committees
Media and Public Relations Committee

This committee deals with the primary responsibility of building and

promoting the brand of IIFT Kakinada. From handling the social media
accounts to inviting guest lectures, they are instrumental in showcasing the
events, talent, and passion of the students. Future endeavors and
developments will increase engagement among the prospective and the
current students.

The coordinators of the committee are as follows;

Aayush Begani Samvratha Nair OIshik Pal

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 Sports Committee

This committee inculcates sportsmanship and team spirit among the

students through events (like our flagship sports event, ‘Aikyam’) and
recreational activities that students indulge in such as regular table tennis,
volleyball, and football matches. They promote physical health and the
acquisition of skills permeating every aspect of life.

The coordinators of the committee are as follows;

Yash Sadani Navtej Singh Nandita Santosh

Cultural Committee

The Cultural Committee of IIFT Kakinada is responsible for ideating, planning,

and executing cultural events for its student body to enrich campus culture.
It looks after participation in intercollegiate fests and other fruitful
collaborations to benefit the students.

Adrija Khandelwal Poornima Warrior Devanshi Gupta

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 Placement Committee

With the aim to build an ecosystem of driven and inspired students, the
corporate interactions committee correctly projects the abilities and
activities of the students at IIFT Kakinada. It communicates with renowned
business personalities whose experience in the field bridges the gap
between classroom learning and the corporate world.
The coordinators of the committee are as follows;

Vaishnavi Sridhar Pravesh S Rahil Sudhesha

Hostel and Mess Committee

It plays the role of understanding and communicating the expectations of
the students regarding their living situations to make the hostel as
comfortable as possible. By controlling and incorporating a balanced diet,
the committee deals with the vital responsibility of a student’s well-being.

Prathamesh Ashok Aroush Ismail Utkarsh Tiwari

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Clubs

Umeed

Umeed is a social Drive club under the Placement Committee, which

provides the opportunity to promote awareness of societal issues and give
back to the community thereby instilling corporate social responsibility
amongst the management students. It recently organized a cleanliness drive
at Vivekananda park in collaboration with the Kakinada Municipal
Corporation and MHO.

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 Eris

Eris is the debate club of IIFT Kakinada

with the vision of bringing engaging
conversations to the spotlight. With a
group of students passionate about
public speech and eloquence, the club
represents the competitive spirit of the
batch during intercollegiate fests.

Founder : Ananya Prakash

Aikyam Club

As a student body under the sports committee, it is responsible for

organizing the annual sports fest of IIFT Kakinada and various sports
tournaments. It blends the management of events as well as the benefits of
physical recreation.

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 Riqueza

Riqueza is the annual flagship business fest by IIFT Kakinada. It aims to foster
leadership, innovation, and creativity amongst young minds. With participants
from across the nation, they aspire to build a community through competition.
Participants are tested and tried through various events ranging from diverse
subjects of Economics to Literature to Trivia.

QIIFT

The motivational talk series was started by the Media and Public Relations
committee as well as the Corporate Interactions committee. It forms an
integral part of the learning experiences of students by providing insights into
the various strategies and tactics used by industry experts. It also helps
students network with leaders with a motivated and seasoned outlook on
industry decisions.

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 FMA IIFT Kakinada Society

Financial Management Association is an independent chapter under FMA

India that conducts valuable research and guidance to aid the growing and
demanding needs of the new age world. Live projects, workshops, and
seminars equip students with the skills needed to face financial and
industry challenges.

Founders - Vishruth Aggarwal and Vaibhav Gupta

Vishruth Aggarwal Vaibhav Gupta

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Faculty & Administration

Director
Dr. Satinder Bhatia (Additional Pooja Lakhanpal
Charge) Radhika Prosad Datta
Ram Singh
Faculty Ravi Shanker (on re-employment)
Dean Ranajoy Bhattacharyya
Dr. Satinder Bhatia R.P. Sharma
Rohit Mehtani
Head, Kolkata Centre Saikat Banerjee
K. Rangarajan Sanjay Rastogi
Sheeba Kapil
Head, Kakinada Centre Saswati Tripathi
V. Raveendra Saradhi Sweta Srivastava Malla
D. Sunitha Raju
Distinguished Professor M. Venkatesan
Deepankar Sinha
Sugata Marjit
Vijaya Katti (on re-employment)
Professors
Associate Professors
Ashim Raj Singla
Pralok Gupta
Asheesh Pandey
Sachin Kumar Sharma
Basanta K. Sahu
Shailja Singh
Bibek Ray Chaudhuri
Sujata Kar
Biswajit Nag
Jacqueline Symss
Debashis Chakraborty
Himani Gupta
Gautam Kumar Dutta
Triptendu Prakash Ghosh
Jayanta Kumar Seal
Jaydeep Mukherjee Assistant Professors
James J Nedumpara A.K. Srustidhar Chand
Mukesh Bhatnagar Arunima Rana
Murali Kallummal Ashish Gupta
Niti Nandini Chatnani Anchal Arora
Om Prakash Wali Anirban Biswas
Prabir K. Das
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Faculty & Administration

Anju Goswami Deputy Finance Officer Accounts Officer

Charu Grover Pitambar Behera Bishan Pal
Divya Tuteja Sr. Administrative Officer M. Vadivelu
Ginni Chawla P. Sakthivel Shahid Anwar
J.K Verma
Javed Ahmad Bhat Assistant Finance Officer OSD (Kakinada Campus)
Kavita Wadhwa Deepa P.G. T. Babu Rao Naidu
Naman Sharma
Neha Jain Administrative Officer Hindi Officer
Oindrilla Dey Desh Raj (CWS) Chanda Rani
Oly Mishra
Papiya Ghosh Assistant Registrars Manager Communication
Parul Singh Meenakshi Saxena & Social Media
Pratik Maheshwari Nalini Meshram Madhuri Devi Kushwaha
Preeti Tak S. Mahesh Kumar
Priyanka Jayaswal Vinay Goel SUPPORTING STAFF
Satwik Shekhar Systems Manager
Shiny Pradeep Section Officers Bimal Kumar Panda
Siddharth S. Rai Anil Kumar Meena
Sonu Verma Dwaipayan Ash Asstt. Systems Manager
Sovanjeet Mishra Hoijahat Baite S. Balasubramanian
Sugandha Huria Jitender Saxena
Tuheena Mukherjee Karun Duggal Computer Programmer
Taufiq Azaz Kavita Sharma Neha Vinayak
Miklesh P. Yadav Lalita Gupta
Leena Nagwani Institute Engineer
ADMINISTRATION Mohini Madaan R.K. Gupta
Registrar Sumita Marwaha
Dr. P.K. Gupta Rahul Kapoor Assistant Librarians
Tanushri Arora Nirmala
Deputy Registrar
Gaurav Gulati

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 Ban on Ragging in IIFT

RAGGING IS PROHIBITED AS PER THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME

COURT OF INDIA IN WRIT PETITION NO. © 656/1998.

As per the order of the honorable Supreme Court dated 4.5.2001, ragging
is banned in the Institute and anyone found indulging in ragging of any
form is likely to be punished appropriately, which may include expulsion
from the Institute. The students selected though the Admission process
and opting to join the Programme will be required to submit two affidavits
as per the format given by UGC in their website [Link] to this
effect.

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Important Dates

Last Date to Apply Online for IPMAT 2023 of IIM-Indore 17th April 2023

Last Date to Apply Online for IIFT’s IPM 2023-28 16th May 2023

Entrance Exam by IIM-Indore 16th June 2023

Application Fee
IPMAT
CATEGORY IIFT
(IIM-Indore)

For General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL Rs. 4130 Rs. 2000

For SC/ST/PWD Rs. 2065 Rs. 1000

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