IIFT 2024 Exam: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Paper, Preparation, Result, Cut Offs

The IIFT exam is a common aptitude test conducted for admission to MBA International Business course offered by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. In 2023, MBA in Business Analytics programme was launched for Delhi campus, admission to which is also based on the IIFT entrance exam score.

The IIFT exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the institute. The role of NTA is to only conduct the exam and prepare result. Selection of candidates for admission is done by the institute. The entrance test is similar to other MBA entrance exams in India. The IIFT question paper consists of questions from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. Duration of IIFT exam is two hours. IIFT accepts foreign/NRI/PIO candidates for admission on the basis of GMAT score. For the academic year 2024-25, the institute has decided to accept CAT score for admission of students under domestic candidate category. 

Latest Updates:

Aug 11, 2023: IIFT to accept CAT 2023 score for MBA-IB and MBA-BA admissions 2024-2025

The number of applicants through the IIFT entrance exam is around 30,000. The IIFT entrance exam is conducted in December every year. However, for 2024-25 session, the candidates will be selected on the basis of CAT 2023 score. Check the table below for some important highlights:

IIFT 2023 registration data for reference

• Candidate applying for IIFT-MBA must have a Bachelor’s degree of three years duration in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
• For General category students, the mimimum score requirement is 50 per cent aggregate in graduation and for SC/ST/PwD category students it is 45 per cent aggregate.
• Candidates in their final year of bachelor's degree awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Such candidates will have to submit the final year degree by October 7, 2024.
• Candidates with professional degrees equivalent to Bachelor's degree are also eligible apply (appear for CAT) for IIFT MBA admission.

Also Read: IIFT Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure 2024

IIFT 2024 application form submission process is online. Candidates have to fill the IIFT 2024 registration cum application form at the institute website. The fee amount to be paid is INR 2,500 for General and OBC candidates and INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The application window for 2024-25 academic year is now open. Check the IIFT application process 2024 below:

• Visit the official website of IIFT Delhi
• Click on 'Apply for IIFT MBA (IB) 2024-26' and select new registration: https://applyadmission.net/iift2024/
• Fill in the basic details and click on submit
• Enter password and choose a security question
• Note down the system generated application number to log in again
• Log in again and fill the IIFT 2024 application form with valid details
• Upload photo, signature and certificates
• Pay application fee via debit/credit card, net banking or e-wallet

The IIFT admission process includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of their exam score for a personality assessment round, which includes extempore and personal interview. To know more about the IIFT admission and selection process 2024, read below:

IIFT admission process

• Candidates who clear the IIFT cut offs (for 2024 academic session, the cut off will be based on CAT 2023 exam) are shortlisted for Extempore and Personal Interview
• For Extempore candidates are provided a topic related to general or business affairs. The average time allotted to draft an essay of around 300 words is 20 minutes. 
• In GD round (if it is conducted) candidates are divided into groups of 10-12 and given a topic. Candidates are then expected to take initiative, communicate efficiently and present their ideas effectively. 
• Last round is the PI round where the panelists interview the candidates. The final result about selection for admission is communicated to the candidates through email.

Read More: IIFT Admission and Selection Process 2024

The institute shortlists candidates for MBA admission (PI and extempore) on the basis of minimum score in the entrance exam. Given below are the category wise qualifying IIFT cut offs for 2023 admission. The cut offs for 2024 batch could be higher than this year. IIFT 2024 cut offs will be shared once it releases in February 2024.

Since, the CAT score will be taken into consideration for MBA admission this year, the PI shorliat cut offs could be in percentile. 

Also Read: IIFT cut offs - expected and previous years'

• Open the official website of IIFT or NTA : https://iift.nta.nic.in/
• Click on the tab indicating ‘IIFT 2024 NTA scorecard’ 
• Enter application number and date of birth
• Click on submit to log in
• Click on the tab indicating IIFT 2024 scorecard
• Download and take a printout of the scorecard

Also Read: What After IIFT Result 2024?

However, since the admission is based on CAT score this year, my may want to check CAT exam syllabus 

The exam pattern of IIFT 2024 has not been announce. This year, the IIFT exam is not being conducted. Admission will be based on CAT 2023 score. Check below previous year's section-wise weightage in IIFT question paper

Also Read: CAT exam pattern 2023

To prepare for IIFT 2024 exam, one needs to make a plan in which, ample time is allotted to each topic of the syllabus. Start with studying fundamental concepts of important topics of every section. Once the IIFT syllabus is covered, move to solving IIFT practice tests and sample papers. For Quantitative Aptitude section, one needs to be thorough with the concepts and formulae as well as all types of questions. For Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability, one needs to practice sample questions from the beginning to the end of the IIFT exam preparation phase. General Awareness section can be picked up in the last leg of IIFT exam preparation as it is memory-based and easy to handle. This year, the admission will be based on CAT 2023 score, thus candidates must focus on CAT preparation.

To perform well in the IIFT exam, candidates must prepare efficiently by consulting recommended books and study material. They should also attempt IIFT mock tests, read up expert tips and IIFT topper interviews to make a successful preparation strategy. Take a look at the articles below for IIFT exam preparation tips:

• How to Prepare for IIFT 2024 exam
• Best Books for IIFT Preparation
• IIFT Preparation 2024: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
•  IIFT Preparation 2024: How to Crack Quantitative Aptitude
• IIFT Preparation 2024: Tips to crack DI and Reasoning
• How Difficult is IIFT Exam as Compared to CAT?
• How to Prepare for IIFT 2024 Exam in 6 months
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• Last Month IIFT preparation strategy 2024

IIFT Mock Test

Shiksha offers online mock test for IIFT preparation that candidates can preparation. This mock test is free and can be taken by anyone. Click below to practice IIFT mock test and check your preparation level.

IIFT Exam Analysis

Candidates can check the IIFT analysis of previous year (2023) below to understand the difficulty level of the exam:

• According to the IIFT exam analysis, the exam was of moderate to high difficulty level.
• The total number of questions last year were 110.

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on IIFT entrance exam.