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IIFT Exam - All You Need To Know

IIFT Exam-All You Need To Know

Important Notice

This is to inform all the aspirants of full time MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) Programmes that for the academic year 2024, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will accept CAT 2023 Score.

When it comes to MBA, there is one entrance examination that has everybody’s attention, namely, CAT. However, there are some other entrance exams too, which can be considered for admission to institutes other than IIMs, institutes of repute which provide a great platform to candidates to pursue their dream careers with a good MBA. One such entrance exam is IIFT exam, for admission to MBA in International Business.

The IIFT entrance exam,  offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a popular exam for students who wish to pursue MBA in International Business. The stellar record of students who have cracked this exam and progressed onto successful careers after passing out from IIFT is a testimony to the credibility of both the exam and the institute.

Let us take you through some important aspects IIFT Winning Startegy.

IIFT-An Excellent Choice

IIFT is an excellent choice for candidates, who wish to pursue MBA in International Business. Set up as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, IIFT was granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002. With a rigorous selection process, comprising three stages (Entrance examination, Written Ability Test/Group discussion, Personal interview etc), IIFT is very selective in admitting students to its campuses, namely, Delhi and Kolkata. For students, it’s an excellent choice as:

  • It provides a rigorous academic environment- 1460 hours of course work, regular presentations, quizzes, assignments.
  • It has collaborations with more than 27 institutions resulting in excellent student and faculty exchange programmes.
  • It has Top Infrastructure-Centre for Regional Trade, Centre for Trade Facilitation and Logistics, Centre for WTO Studies, Bloomberg Terminals etc.
  • It offers excellent placement opportunities-For instance, in the Placement of Batch 2019-21, the Highest CTC stood at Rs. 46.45 LPA and the Average CTC stood at Rs. 21.08 LPA.

Let us take you through some important aspects of IIFT Exam-Path To A Glorious Future.

IIFT Exam Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for IIFT exam is very similar to other exams.

  • Candidates must have a recognised graduate degree of minimum three years’ duration in any discipline.
  • Candidates must have scored more than 50% marks in Graduation (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates).
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying exam are eligible to apply.
  • There is no age limit for candidates who wish to appear for IIFT exam.
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IIFT Exam Syllabus

IIFT exam syllabus more or less mirrors the syllabus of more prominent entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT etc. In addition to this, it includes a General Awareness section. The main highlights of IIFT exam syllabus are:

Main Sections

Topics

Quantitative Analysis

  • Algebra
  • Arithmetic
  • Geometry
  • Numbers
  • Trigonometry
  • Probability
  • Standard Deviation
  • Set Theory
  • Mensuration
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Vectors
  • Averages
  • Logarithm

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension Passages
  • Inference Based Questions
  • Fact Based Questions
  • Vocabulary Based Questions
  • Central Idea Based Questions
  • Logical Structure
  • Tone Based Questions
  • Para Formation Questions
  • Analogy
  • Synonym-Antonym
  • Phrases
  • Grammar
  • One Word Substitution
  • Idioms and Proverbs
  • Sentence Correction

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

  • Coding
  • Graphs and Tables
  • Blood Relations
  • Family Tree
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Alphabetical Series
  • Puzzles

General Awareness

  • Politics
  • Society
  • Industry
  • Banking
  • International Affairs
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • History
  • Awards and Honours
  • Science
  • Static GK
  • Current Affairs

IIFT Exam Important Dates

Event

Dates

IIFT 2022 Registration Date

2nd September 2021

IIFT 2022 Registration Closure Date

15th October 2021

Correction in Particulars of IIFT Application Form

17th October to 26th October 2021

IIFT 2022 Admit Card Issue Date

November onwards

IIFT 2022 Exam Date

5th December 2021

IIFT 2022 Exam Time

10 am to 12 pm

IIFT 2022 Exam Duration

2 hours

IIFT 2022 Exam Results

December 2021 - January 2022

IIFT Exam Important Information

 

Total Number of Questions

Quantitative Analysis- 25

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension-35

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning-30

General Awareness-20

= 110 questions

Total Marks

300

Marks Division

Quantitative Analysis- 3 marks per question

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension-3 marks per question

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning-3 marks per question

General Awareness-1.5 marks per question

Negative Marking

One-third negative marking for each wrong answer

Medium

Online-Computer Based

Format of Paper

Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions

IIFT Exam offers the chance to candidates to enter one of the finest institutes for MBA in International Business in the country. Aspirants must prepare for this, along with other exams such as CAT, MAT and XAT.

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