Admission to IIF programs is very rigorous. The admission to regular program is through written test (CAT / XAT / AIMAT / GMAT/GRE (USA)), Group Discussion (GD) and Interview. Candidates who qualify for written test are called for GD and Interview.

Exemption from Written Test : Graduation / Post Graduation marks [> 75 %] for Engineering / Technical / Science streams & [> 65 %] for Commerce & Arts streams); NRIs, Top three University Toppers, First College Topper & Celebreties in Sports, Arts, Music, Dance & Modelling etc. Candidates exempted from written test are required to take GD & Interview

The Grades are given on the basis of candidate's past academic records, other achievements, work experience, professional growth positioning and personal interview for all categories of candidates.

NRI/Foreign/Corporate sponsored candidates are exempt from written test. However, all such candidates are required to appear for GD and interview.

IIF follows a policy to admit some women candidates, even if their comparative GPS is relatively low but above the minimum cut off point. The admission policy of the Institute takes into consideration a candidate’s total background.

Admission is strictly on merit. Convessing in any form would disqualify a candidate for admission.