Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - IIFT

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and increase exports by developing human resources; generating, analysing and disseminating data; and conducting research. The Institute visualises its role as: A catalyst for new ideas, concepts and skills for the internationalisation of the Indian economy. The primary provider of training and research-based consultancy in the areas of international business, for the corporate sector, Government and the student community, at large. An institution with proven capability to continuously upgrade its knowledge base with a view to meet the requirements of the Government, trade and industry through both sponsored and non-sponsored research and consultancy assignments. IIFT is strategically located in the heart of the power centre of India, adjoining Sanjay Van- one of the largest forest patches in the city, the Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The most striking part about the campus is the fact that it is tucked away in a secluded corner of our crowded and fast paced national capital. Most of the hostel rooms have a breathtaking view of the historical Qutub Minar and the Sanjay Van, a combination of the two providing a sight that is even more beautiful on foggy winter mornings. It provides the calm and serenity needed to train the mind in academic excellence. IIFT is within 15 minutes of some of Delhi’s most happening malls, 2 multiplexes , Hauz Khas Village for art lovers, and other legendary establishments like Rajinder Da Dhaba and Karims for foodies, 2 parks and one of India’s most haunted locations (Sanjay Van again). We can safely conclude that despite being only 6 acres in size, there is no dearth of places to go for IIFTians.