How to Prepare for IIFT 2024 Exam in 6 months

The most important thing that aspirants should keep in mind while preparing for IIFT is the sectional cut-off. The test-takers have to perform well in all four sections of the IIFT question paper. Therefore, during preparation they have to devote time to all four sections equally. 

First of all get hold of IIFT books for preparation and study material. Start studying from June onwards and complete the syllabus by mid-September. Take a look at the list of best books for IIFT preparation below.

Best Books for IIFT Exam Preparation 2024

The table includes books for Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Data Intepretation.

How to Prepare for IIFT Exam 2024 in 6 Months: Tips and Strategy

There are a few important tips that IIFT aspirants must keep in mind while preparing for the exam. Read six key points for IIFT exam preparation here:

• Read in Abundance

Reading is very important for any aspirant taking IIFT exam. Reading useful content helps the test-takers to score well in English Comprehension. Reading newspapers, blogs, editorials, magazines etc. improves the vocabulary of students. Also, this way candidates can stay in touch with current affairs and prepare for General Knowledge section.

• Try Out a Number of Exam Strategies

Tips from IIFT exam toppers or students who have already taken the exam really helps. But that doesn’t mean what worked for them will definitely work for you as well, especially the exam strategy. Exam strategy may vary from student to student. Thus, to find a suitable one for yourself.

• Complete Syllabus on Time

In six months, dedicate the first three months on completing the IIFT exam syllabus. Start with basics of QA topics. Once you attain conceptual clarity, move to Data Interpretation. Keep a couple of hours for Verbal Ability and English Grammar daily. By the end of three months, you'll know your strong and weak areas which you can work on with the help of mock test and sample paper practice.

• Practice Mock Tests in the Last Leg of Exam Preparation

Dedicate the second half of the six month duration to mock tests and sample papers. It is a known fact that the preparation for any competitive exam is incomplete without mock test practice. Attempt at least 25-30 IIFT mock tests to gain control over all the topics and all types of questions. 

• Increase Speed of Solving MCQs

IIFT aspirants are expected to answer 110 question in two hours. This means that an aspirant gets to spend less than a minute on each question. Therefore, most experts suggest students to attempt maximum number of mock test before appearing for test.

• Maintain Accuracy of Solving MCQs

Working on increasing speed for IIFT exam should not compromise accuracy. It is important for IIFT 2023 test-takers to keep in mind the aspect of negative marking in the exam. One must not forget that wrong answer will cost 1/3rd of the marks allotted to that question. Thus, think before answering. If you are not confident of the answer then skip the question and move to the next.

Take Free IIFT Mock Test

Shiksha has created a mock test for the aspirants to practice and strengthen their hold on IIFT exam. Click on the link below to start free IIFT mock test. 

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