The Five Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIFT-Kakinada is designed to equip young professionals with managerial and decision-making skills while integrating management education with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In line with the New Education Policy 2020, the program offers early entry and a comprehensive curriculum, enabling students to develop problem-solving abilities supported by analytical methods and to make ethical, socially responsible decisions when analyzing business scenarios. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) after 3 years and a Master of Business Administration (International Business) after 5 years, awarded by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Students who choose to exit after the first three years will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics). The first three years of the IPM will follow a semester system, while the final two years will use a trimester system, consistent with the structure of the MBA program.
IIFT Kakinada- IPMAT Eligibility Criteria
The IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) is the entrance exam for admission to the Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at leading IIMs. Below are the key eligibility requirements for the exam:
- Educational Qualification
- Minimum Qualification: Candidates must have completed their Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
- Streams Allowed: There is no restriction on the stream. Students from any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) can apply.
- Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are appearing for their Class 12 exams in the current year are also eligible, provided they meet the minimum marks requirement.
- Age Limit
- General Category: Candidates must be below 20 years of age as of July 31st of the year of admission.
- Relaxation for Reserved Categories: The age limit is usually relaxed by 2-3 years for candidates from reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC.
- Minimum Marks Requirement
- General Category: Typically, candidates must have secured at least 60% in Class 12.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): There may be a relaxation in the required percentage (usually a minimum of 55%).
- Other Conditions
- No Prior Undergraduate Degree: Candidates who have already completed a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to apply.
- Category-Specific Relaxations: Reserved category candidates (SC/ST, OBC, PWD, etc.) may receive specific relaxations in terms of age, percentage, and other criteria.
IIFT Kakinada IPM Fees Structure
The fee structure for the IPM program at IIFT is outlined below:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics): INR 4,00,000 per year
- Master of Business Administration (International Business): The annual fee generally ranges from INR 20,97,314 to INR 21,77,314.
IIFT Kakinada Placement Report 2023
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