IIFT 2021 exam was conducted on January 24 and result was declared on Februrary 16. Get all the details related to IIFT 2021 exam result here.
IIFT 2021 exam was conducted by the NTA on January 24. NTA, the exam conducting body announced IIFT 2021 result on February 16.
The IIFT exam analysis says that the question paper was of moderate difficulty level. The IIFT 2021 answer key was released on January 28 and the final answer key was released on February 18. Overall, IIFT cut off for admission to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade's MBA-International Business programme is expected to be around 105-130. The institute will release IIFT admission cut offs soon.
IIFT exam is conducted for admission MBA in International Business programme offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada campuses.
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IIFT 2021 Dates
IIFT 2021 exam was conducted on January 24. Check the latest IIFT 2021 schedule below.
| IIFT 2021 Events |
IIFT 2021 Dates |
|---|---|
| IIFT 2021 Registrations begin |
06-Nov-2020 |
| Registrations end |
20-Dec-2020 30-Dec-2020 |
| IIFT application form correction process |
23-Dec-2020 to 27-Dec-2020 01-Jan-2021 to 03-Jan-2021 |
| Admit cards download begins |
11-Jan-2021 16-Jan-2021 |
| IIFT 2021 Exam |
24-Jan-2021 |
| Answer key download and challenge |
28-Jan-2021 to 30-Jan-2021 |
| IIFT 2021 result announcement |
16-Feb-2021 |
| Final Answer key download |
18-Feb-2021 |
| Announcement of shortlist |
To be Announced |
IIFT Result 2021
IIFT 2021 result was declared on February 16, 2021. The result is published in the form of individual scorecards of each test taker to be downloaded from the official IIFT website. Post the declaration of IIFT result 2021, shortlisting of candidates will begin for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of IIFT cut off. Check the steps to download IIFT 2021 scorecard below:
- Log on to the official website or copy this link: https://ntaresults.nic.in/resultservices/IIFT-auth-21
- Click on IIFT scorecard
- Enter application number and password
- Scorecard will be displayed
- Click on download and take a print out of the IIFT result cum scorecard
Download: Final_Answer_key_IIFT_2021
IIFT cut off 2021
IIFT 2021 cut off will be released the institute post result declaration to shortlist candidates for the second phase of IIFT admission i.e. GD and PI. Candidates who will meet the cut off will be required to fill an online application form to express interest in participation in GD and PI. Upon selection, they will be invited via email to participate in GD and PI. Candidates who will clear the GD and PI of a constituent institute, will be offered admission. Check below, previous session’s IIFT cut off.
IIFT 2021 cut offs: Category wise
| Category |
Overall IIFT 2021 cut off |
|---|---|
| General |
125-130 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL |
100-105 |
| SC / ST/ PwD |
80-85 |
IIFT 2021 cut offs: section-wise
| ection name |
Maximum marks |
IIFT Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
105 |
33-36 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
90 |
10-20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
75 |
10-12 |
| General Awareness |
30 |
6-7 |
| Overall |
-- |
125-130 |
IIFT shortlist and selection process 2021
Admission to IIFT is based on Essay Writing (EW), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Post the declaration of IIFT entrance exam result, the institute begins process of shortlisting candidates for admission to its MBA-IB course. IIFT qualifiers are required to fill an online application form to express interest in EW, GD and PI. Based on IIFT score, candidates are the selected for this round held in February-March. Final selection of candidates for IIFT admission is as based on this round. Main parameters on which candidates are shortlisted include:
- IIFT exam score
- Performance in EW, GD and PI
- Academic record
- Work Experience
- Academic and gender diversity
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IIFT 2021 exam date was announced on November 6 and the registration process began the same day. Last date to apply for IIFT 2021 exam was extended from December 20 to December 30. Candidates can edit their application forms between January 1 to 3, 2021. IIFT 2021 admit cards were released for download on January 16, 2021. Read below, all about IIFT 2021, including eligibility, dates, registration process, fees, admit card, result, cut off, exam pattern, syllabus and preparation.
IIFT exam eligibility criteria
Candidates planning to appear for IIFT 2021, must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Check eligibility criteria of IIFT exam below:
- The candidate must have completed Graduation with at least 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD candidates) or equivalent from recognized university or institute.
- Final year Graduation students are also eligible to apply for IIFT 2021, but their admission will remain provisional until submission of the passing certificate.
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IIFT 2021 registration process
IIFT registrations is an online process which includes creating a log in ID, filling up of application form and payment of fees online. IIFT 2021 registration window is open from November 6 to December 20, during which candidates can fill the online application form. Given below are the steps to follow for IIFT 2021 registration cum application form.
- Log on to the official website of IIFT
- Click on ‘Fill online application form’ or click here: https://testservices.nic.in/examsys/root/Home.aspx
- Select new registration’ and enter name, phone number, email ID and other details
- Enter password and choose a security question
- An application number will be generated
- Use this application number to login and fill the form
- Enter personal details, educational qualification and upload scanned photo and signature
- Review the information filled and move to fee payment window
- Make payment of IIFT application fees through credit card, debit card or net banking
IIFT 2021 Application fees:
| Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC candidates |
Rs 2,500 |
| SC/ST/PH candidates |
Rs 1,000 |
| For Foreign Nationals/NRIs |
US$ 200 (Rs 15,000) |
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IIFT exam pattern
IIFT exam is conducted in online mode for three hours. The question paper consists of about 110 questions in both MCQ and non-MCQ formats from Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. Total marks of IIFT question paper is 300.
IIFT marking scheme:
| Section |
Marks per questions |
Negative marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
3 |
-1 |
| VARC |
3 |
-1 |
| LRDI |
3 |
-1 |
| General Knowledge |
1.5 |
-0.5 |
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IIFT syllabus
IIFT question paper is divided into three sections. Given below are important topics to be covered in each section.
| IIFT Exam Sections |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Geometry, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Partnership, Time-Speed-Distance |
| VARC |
Syllogisms, Comprehension of Passage / Poem, Analogies, Fill in the Blanks, Grammar, Parajumbles, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution |
| LRDI |
Column Graphs, Pie Chart, Coding and Decoding, Puzzles |
| General Knowledge |
Business, Politics, Current Affairs, Awards & Personalities, Books & Authors, Science & Technology and static GK |
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IIFT 2021 preparation
Candidates planning to appear for IIFT 2021 exam must begin their preparation by September. Listed below are some of the most read IIFT exam preparation articles on Shiksha. Check them out.
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