IIFT 2023 Selection Criteria and Admission Process: Check WAT-GD-PI Criteria, Process, Cut Off, Merit List and Fees

IIFT selection criteria and admission process 2023 for MBA International Business includes Writing Skill Assessment (WSA), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The first stage of IIFT admission process includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of IIFT entrance exam score. In the second stage of the admission process, candidates have to participate in WSA-GD-PI round. Final selection for IIFT admission is based on candidate’s performance in each stage.

IIFT 2023 exam was held on December 18, 2022. The IIFT result was declared on February 11, 2023 and the IIFT shortlisting process for admission to 2023 batch began in February. The merit list for the WSA-GD-PI round of MBA admission and IIFT cut offs 2023 have been released. 

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi dropped WAT/GD in 2020, 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic and conducted Extempore and PI online via video conferencing. For 2023 admission however, the institute will conduct WSA-PI and GD rounds face to face as well as online. Candidates can select the mode while submitting the CV form.

Take a look at the IIFT selection criteria and admission process 2023 below in detail.

IIFT Selection Process 2023: Highlights

• Shortlisting for IIFT admission is based on IIFT entrance exam or GMAT (for foreign candidates).
• There is no separate application process for admission; those who take IIFT 2023 exam will be automatically eligible for admission.
• The IIFT admission authorities shortlist candidates on the basis of cut off percentiles fixed after the declaration of IIFT 2023 result.
• It is mandatory for each shortlisted candidate to attend Extempore and PI round.
• Any candidate who remains absent during this round, his/her candidature will be rejected.

Also Read: What after IIFT 2023 result?

IIFT 2023 Selection Process: How to Fill CV Form

Candidates who meet the admission cut off are required to fill the IIFT Extempore-PI application form. Read below the process of filling up the IIFT PI application form.

• Log on to the official website or visit : https://docs.iift.ac.in/CVSC202325PN/cv.asp
• Enter the IIFT application number and date of birth
• In Part A of the form, fill in educational qualification, work experience and other achievements
• In Part B, write on your Career Focus in 100 words  
• In Part C, write on your Managerial Traits in 100 words
• Review the form and click on submit

After submission of CV form, the candidates must keep a copy of the same for future reference.

Check out IIFT MBA IB CV form details

IIFT Admission 2023: Selection Process

IIFT Selection Process has two stages: Shortlisting and Extempore-PI. In the shortlisting stage, the candidates are shortlisted for Extempore-PI on the basis of their score in IIFT entrance exam. The selection is done on the basis of overall and sectional cut offs percentiles. Female candidates get a relaxation of two marks in the cut offs. Apart from IIFT cut off, class 10 and 12 performance is also taken into consideration for PI shortlisting.

In the Extempore-PI round, candidates are given date and time slot to appear infront of the panel online. They have to presen their argument on a given topic extempore and then field questions from the admission panel.

MBA-IB 2023-25 merit list and cut offs

IIFT Shortlisting Criteria 2023

Given below is the table indicating parameters and their scores on the basis of which candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-GD/Extempore-PI round of IIFT admission:

*scores mentioned are from 2022 admission criteria. The scores of IIFT admission criteria 2023 will be released in Febuary.

In the second stage of IIFT admission process 2023, candidates will have to appear for WAT-GD/Extempore-PI. 

IIFT Selection Process

Writing Skill Assessment

In the WAT round, the candidates are given a topic to pen their thoughts in about 200 words. The emphasis is on sharing opinion lucidly. Be to the point and direct in addressing the topic. Candidates are divided in groups of eight. Each group is given a topic from business, economics, politics or society, This round is of 20 minutes (5 minutes to think, 15 minutes to write). The WAT was not conducted in last two years due to COVID-19.

Group Discussion/Extempore

In the GD round, a group of 8-10 candidates is given a topic to discuss. The GD begins with each candidate introducing themselves and sharing their opinion on the topic. Once all have spoken, the floor is left open for everyone to discuss. The total time limit of this round is 30 minutes.

If the institute decides to conduct extempore instead of a GD, the candidates will have to speak on a given topic. The candidates will be expected to present a logical and convincing argument on the given topic by mentioning pros and cons, etc.

Personal Interview

The PI is a personality assessment round, in which candidates interact with admission panel. They are asked questions related to their work experience, education, etc. but the focus remains on assessing the candidate’s communication ability, presence of mind and problem solving skills.

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• IIFT Essay and GD topics of previous years
• My GD/PI experience at IIFT: Daniel Sinha
• My GD/PI experience at IIFT: Harrshit Kansal
• My GD/PI experience at IIFT: Abhishek Sagar
• My GD/PI experience at IIFT: Aditya Anand

IIFT Admission 2023: Final Selection

The final selection list will be prepared after the WAT-GD/Extempore-PI round. The parameters that will be taken into consideration for preparation of final merit list are mentioned below along with their scores:

Academic record and work experience play a crucial role in IIFT admission. The candidates who have a good and consistent academic record stand a better chance of being shortlisted for admission. Similarly, if a candidate has adequate work experience, he/she may be better placed in the merit list. Check the tables below for rating scores of class 10, 12 and work experience for IIFT 2023 admission.

Rating scores for Class 10 and 12

Rating scores for Work Experience

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• Tips to appear for virtual GD/PI
• Personal Interviews: 5 Situations That May Stump You
• How to Handle Surprise Topics in GDs
• 80 Group Discussion (GD) Topics 2023 (MBA)
• 13 Must Do Things to Crack GD-PI-WAT
• Dos & Don’ts of Group Discussion
• Understand the GD, Interview and WAT process for MBA admissions

IIFT Cut Off for Admission

IIFT 2023 cut offs (qualifying) have been released its website. Given below are the category wise official IIFT 2023 cut offs for PI shortlisting 

Also Read:

• IIFT Delhi Cut Offs
• IIFT Kolkata Cut Offs
• IIFT Kakinada Cut Offs

Number of MBA seats at IIFT

About 35,000 to 40,000 students appear for the IIFT entrance exam for admission to the three campuses of IIFT and around 1,000 candidates are shortlisted for GD-PI. Out of those 1,000 a total of 420 students are selected for final admission.

IIFT Fees (MBA-IB)

Given below is the tuition fee of MBA-IB programme for Indian and Foreign students at IIFT Delhi. SC, ST and PWD category students are given 50 per cent concession in tuition fee.

Also Read:

• IIFT Kolkata Fees
• IIFT Kakinada Fees