Last Minute Tips: Avoid Sectional Hangover in IIFT 2023 Exam

Q: Who will conduct IIFT 2025 exam?

The IIFT entrance exam will not be conducted this year, for admission to the batch of 2025-27. The selection of candidates will be be based on CAT 2024 scores. Till 2022, the National Testing Agency (NTA) used to conduct the entrance exam on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi. The NTA had been conducting the IIFT entrance exam since 2019. The IIFT exam pattern, syllabus, fees, eligibility criteria and fees, etc. were determined by the institute. The NTA only conducted online registration and the exam and announced the IIFT result. The NTA was also the sole authority for accepting or rejecting candidature, allotment of test centres, managing arrangements at the exam centre, checking response sheets, examining answer keys and objections. After the IIFT result announcement by the NTA, the institute would take over for admission and selection process which includes, release of cut offs, written assessment, extempore, personal interview. Now, the selection process will be conducted after CAT 2024 result announcement.

Q: Is there any arrangement for depositing bags at the IIFT exam centre?

There is no arrangement for depositing bags and valuables at the IIFT exam centre. Thus, candidates must not carry anything else than IIFT admit card, photo ID, pen, face mask, hand-sanitizer and drinking water bottle. In case, they are carrying a bag or such item, they will have to make arrangement themselves of keeping it safe. Information related to items to carry and not carry will be mentioned in every candidate's admit card. They should read all the exam related instructions and guidelines printed on the IIFT admit card one or two days before the IIFT exam.

Q: Can I carry a calculator to the IIFT exam hall?

No, candidates are not allowed to carry any electronic gadget to the IIFT exam centre. This is to prevent cheating or any kind of malpractice by any candidate. For the assistance of candidates an onscreen calculator will be present on the computer screen and pen and paper for rough work will be provided inside the exam hall. Candidates can use the rough sheet and pen for calculation and leave them at the test lab before exiting. However, the best practice is to use mental calculation for saving time as IIFT is a time bound test and you have to attempt about 100 questions in 2.5 hours.

Q: What is the IIFT 2024 exam date?

In 2023, the IIFT did not conduct the entrance exam. MBA admission was based on CAT 2023 score. Candidates had to apply for CAT 2023 before September 13, 2023, for admission to IIFT's MBA admission 2024. Till 2024, the IIFT exam used to be conducted in the third week of December. IIFT is a computer based test mode exam wherein candidates have to solve 110 questions in 2 hours. The exam is held in one shift in about 60 plus cities across India. Sectional difficulty level of the IIFT entrance exam is usually as follows: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section – moderate questions Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section – difficult questions Quantitative Aptitude – difficult questions General Knowledge section – moderate questions IIFT has negative and differential marking both so candidates need to handle the exam in such a way that they don’t lose marks for wrong selection of question.

Q: When will IIFT 2024 exam be conducted?

IIFT 2024 exam was not conducted. Admission to the IIFT MBA programmes for 2024-26 batch was done through CAT 2023 score. The announcement was made by IIFT in August that it will accept CAT score for admission and that aspirants should register for it. CAT 2023 exam was held on November 26, 2023. IIFT admission forms were released in October 2023, which the aspirants had to fill to be eligible for selection and shortlisting for WAT-PT round of the MBA admission process. Until 2022, the IIFT entrance exam was held nationwide in the month of December. It was conducted by the NTA.

Q: Will IIFT conduct WAT-PI and GD online for 2024 admission as well?

IIFT may conduct the WAT-PI and GD in online mode for 2024 admissions as in 2023, the institute gave option to candidates to appear for this round of shortlisting of candidates for MBA-International Business and MBA-Business Analytics admissions in person or online. Most of the candidates opted for the online mode thus, the institute conducted the personality assessment round online via video conferencing. The IIFT WAT-PI and GD round was conducted online in 2020, 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic in which WAT and GD were replaced by Extempore. Before that, the selection round was conducted face to face every year.

Vipra Shrivastava

Senior Manager - Content

Updated on Dec 15, 2022 13:37 IST

IIFT exam is not very different from CAT or XAT. However, the approach to the IIFT question paper has to be different. Check here key last minute tips for IIFT 2023.

IIFT 2023 exam - In a speed-based aptitude test, what matters the most is your mental status just before the exam. If you are relaxed and confident, you'll be able to navigate the test well but if you are stressed and nervous, your speed and accuracy will suffer. IIFT 2023 is the next big MBA entrance test. You need to be in complete control before the IIFT entrance exam, which is possible only if you are not busy solving sample questions till the last minute. Instead, you need to focus on what not to do to avoid silly mistakes. IIFT exam is not very different from other MBA entrance tests such as CAT or XAT or CMAT . It is all about adjusting your strategy and approaching the paper keeping in mind difficulty level of the questions. Read below a few last minute tips for IIFT exam 2023.

Last Minute Tips for IIFT 2023 Exam

1. Avoid Sectional Hangovers

IIFT exam has 110 questions to be solved in 2 hours. It is very important to attempt a decent number of questions accurately from each section, so that you can score above the required IIFT cut off. To be on the safe side, try to answer 2/3 of the total number of questions in each section. It’s important to move immediately from a question to another, if you realise that it is taking more time than required. Wasting more than a minute on one question is not recommended.

2. No Sectional Time-Limit

When there is no sectional time-limit in an exam, there are high chances of candidates getting stuck in one section longer than required. So, a candidate needs a pre-decided exam strategy to attempt the entire IIFT question paper in such a way that they are able to focus equally well on every section. Keep in mind that you need to attempt a good number of questions in all the sections to meet sectional cut-offs which will, in turn, improve the overall score.

3. Negative Marking

While attempting the IIFT 2023 question paper, remember the negative marking pattern. Do not make random guesses. Stick to your pre-decided exam strategy and select answers to questions accordingly. If you have even a slightest doubt on your answer, leave it and move to next question. Also read: IIFT 2023 exam strategy

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4. Wrong Questions

Like mentioned above, the IIFT exam has negative marking so it is important to choose the right questions to solve. While 1 mark per incorrect attempt is deducted in Quantitative Ability, VARC and DILR, in the General Awareness section, 0.5 marks are deducted for every wrong attempt. So, don't do guess work or take a chance with any question in IIFT 2023. Choose the questions from the topics you are comfortable and confident about. Read each question well to decide whether it is from your strength areas or not and that you can solve it accurately or not.

Q: What is the IIFT 2024 exam date?

Q: When will IIFT 2024 exam be conducted?

Q: Will IIFT conduct WAT-PI and GD online for 2024 admission as well?

5. Difficulty Levels & Mystery Cut-offs

It is important to take some time in reading the questions to figure out the difficulty level. Accordingly, one should make suitable number of attempts. Also remember, that IIFT doesn’t have consistent cut offs. They change every year. Sometimes the sectional cut offs are taken into consideration for admission whereas at other times just the overall cut off is considered. So, performing well in each section of IIFT 2023 exam is important.

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6. Relax

And finally, relax! Do not fret over any new topic in these final moments of the exam. Stay cool and enjoy your exam. Remember that a cool mind performs better than a stressed mind.

Q: Who will conduct IIFT 2025 exam?

Q: Is there any arrangement for depositing bags at the IIFT exam centre?

Q: Can I carry a calculator to the IIFT exam hall?

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