Indian Institute of Foreign Trade to Open Off-Campus Centre at GIFT City
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of IIFT Off-Campus Centre at GIFT City, Gujarat |
| Date | 6th May 2025 |
| Location | 16th and 17th floors of GIFT Tower 2, GIFT City, Gandhinagar |
| Approval Authority | Ministry of Education |
| Legal Framework | Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956; UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 |
| Programs Offered | MBA (International Business), short-term training programs in international trade |
| Alignment | National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 |
| Objectives | Expand access to trade education, build skilled talent pool, support research in trade |
| Background of IIFT | Established in 1963, Deemed University in 2002, A+ NAAC grade, AACSB accredited |
| GIFT City | India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) |
| NEP 2020 Goals | Promote flexible, interdisciplinary, and globally competitive education models |