Overview


IFTM University (Institute of Foreign Trade and Management), Moradabad, is a UGC-recognized state private university accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade (CGPA 3.14). Established in 2010 under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, the university has grown into a multidisciplinary institution approved by AICTE, PCI, BCI, and NCTE, offering programs in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology, management, law, education, agriculture, humanities, and applied sciences. Its School of Pharmaceutical Sciences earned national recognition with a NIRF 2025 rank of 93 in the Pharmacy category, making it one of the standout pharmacy institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
Spread across a 52-acre campus on NH-24 (Delhi Road), about 12 km from Moradabad city, IFTM University serves over 9,000 students through 32 degrees and 100+ courses at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The university follows NEP 2020-aligned curricula with 4-year honours and honours-with-research UG programs, and it accepts national entrance scores such as JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, and GPAT alongside its own entrance tests. Students benefit from modern laboratories, a central library, separate hostels, sports facilities, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, on-site banking, and a dedicated training and placement cell.
One of the university’s biggest strengths is its affordable fee structure, with annual tuition starting from just ₹10,000 for arts programs, making quality higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds. Combined with scholarship schemes, government fee waivers for SC/ST candidates, and education loan assistance, IFTM University positions itself as a value-driven destination for professional education in the Rohilkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
Rankings
- NAAC Accreditation: Accredited with grade ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a CGPA of 3.14 (2023 cycle).
- NIRF Ranking 2025: Ranked 93rd in the Pharmacy category (score: 42.4); ranked in the 101–125 band in NIRF 2024 Pharmacy rankings.
- Approvals: Recognized by UGC; programs approved by AICTE, PCI, BCI, and NCTE; engineering programs accredited by NBA.
- State Recognition: Established in 2010 as a state private university under the U.P. State Universities Act.
- Scale: 32 degrees and 100+ programs, 9,000+ students, and 500+ faculty members across a 52-acre campus.
- Admission Exams Accepted: JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, AILET, LSAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GPAT, NIPER, NCHM, and the university’s own entrance test.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, ME, EE, ECE, CE) | ₹92,000 per year | 10+2 with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| B.Pharm | ₹1,25,000 per year | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology |
| D.Pharm | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,25,000 per year | 10+2 with PCB/PCM |
| BCA | ₹50,000 per year | 10+2 pass, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| BBA (Hons. with Research) | ₹50,000 per year (₹1,10,000 for 4th year) | 10+2 pass, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| B.Com (Hons. with Research) | ₹15,000 per year (₹20,000 for 4th year) | 10+2 pass, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| BHMCT | ₹80,000 per year | 10+2 pass, 45% or Diploma in HM |
| B.Sc (Biotechnology, Agriculture, PCM, etc.) | ₹18,000 – ₹55,000 per year | 10+2 pass with relevant subjects |
| BA (Hons. with Research) | ₹10,000 per year | 10+2 pass, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| BA-LLB / BBA-LLB (Hons.) | ₹1,44,000 per year | 10+2 pass; CLAT/AILET/LSAT accepted |
| LLB | ₹38,000 per year | Graduation, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| B.Ed | ₹65,000 per year | Graduation, 50% (45% SC/ST) |
| MBA | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,15,000 per year | Graduation 45% + CAT/MAT/CMAT |
| MCA | ₹60,000 per year | Graduation with Mathematics |
| M.Tech | ₹87,000 per year | B.Tech with 55% |
| M.Sc (Biotech, Microbiology, Food Tech, etc.) | ₹30,000 – ₹55,000 per year | B.Sc in relevant discipline, 50% |
| M.Pharm | ₹51,000 – ₹70,000 per year | B.Pharm 55% + GPAT |
| MA | ₹12,000 – ₹45,000 per year | Graduation, 45% (40% SC/ST) |
| LLM | ₹60,000 per year | LLB with 45% |
| Ph.D (25+ disciplines) | ₹70,000 per year | Master’s with 55% (50% SC/ST), UGC 2022 norms |
Placements
- Placement Cell: A dedicated on-campus Training and Placement Cell acts as the bridge between students and recruiters, handling internships, campus drives, and career counselling.
- Highest Package: Recent placement cycles have reported a highest package of around ₹6.5 LPA, with some drives reporting offers up to ₹8 LPA.
- Average Package: The average salary package stands at approximately ₹1.88 – ₹4.8 LPA, varying by program, with IT and software streams averaging higher.
- Placement Rate: The university has reported placement percentages rising steadily year-on-year, with recent cycles claiming over 90% placement in professional programs.
- Top Recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL, IBM, Tech Mahindra, and regional healthcare, pharma, and manufacturing companies.
- Program-wise Strengths: Pharmacy and biotech graduates find opportunities in pharma companies and research labs; engineering and MCA/BCA students are placed in IT services; law and management students receive internship support through moot courts, live projects, and industry tie-ups.
- Skill Development: Regular soft-skills training, aptitude preparation, mock interviews, and industry-academia workshops are conducted to improve employability.


