IIFT entrance exam is held for MBA-IB admissions. The exam is held in computer based test mode and the exam duration is 2 hours. However, this year the IIFT Delhi has decided to not conduct the entrance exam and select students on the basis of CAT 2023 score. Read below all about IIFT MBA 2024.
IIFT exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) but it will not be conducted for 2024 admission. IIFT Delhi will shortlist candidates for MBA International Business and MBA Business Analytics through CAT 2023 score. Registration process for admission is ongoing and the last date to fill the IIFT MBA admission form is December 16, 2023.
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Till 2023, NTA conducted IIFT exam on behalf of the institute. It was conducted at various test centres across India in Computer Based Testing (CBT) mode. The IIFT question paper consisted of 110 questions from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. Read below all about IIFT entrance exam.
Q: What is considered good attempt in IIFT exam?
In an IIFT question paper having 110 questions, about 65-70 accurate answers are considered a good attempt. In IIFT exam, candidates must aim to solve at least 70 questions accurately so as to score a good percentile in the exam for selection of admission to MBA-International Business programme. Sectional cut offs are equally important in IIFT selection process, thus candidates must try to solve 2/3rd of the total questions in every section of the question paper. They must decide the number of questions to target per section beforehand and follow the same in the exam for best results.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for IIFT entrance exam?
Candidates who have score a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate in graduation are eligible to apply (45 per cent forSC/ST/PwD candidates). The graduation degree should be from a universityrecognisedby the UGC. If you are in the final year of your bachelor’s degree programme and wish to appear for IIF then you need to have scored a minimum 50 per cent in aggregate in first two years of your Bachelor's degree (45 per cent for Reserved category candidates). However, your admission will be provisional until you submit your Graduation certificate before the last date of document submission fixed by the institute.
Aspirants must note that there is no age limit to appear in the IIFT entrance exam. The only eligibility criteria for IIFT exam is graduation with required score. Fresh graduates as well as individuals having work experience can also appear for the IIFT entrance exam which is held for admission to MBA-International Business and MBA-Business Analytics.
Q: Does IIFT accept score of other entrance exams?
Apart from the IIFT entrance exam score, only GMAT score is accepted for admission to the MBA-International Business programme. The GMAT score is accepted from international /NRI/PIO students only. For domestic students applying for MBA International Business course, appearing in IIFT entrance exam is mandatory. However, for the 2024-26 batch admission, the institute has decided to not conduct the IIFT entrance exam and instead accept CAT 2023 score for domestic candidates. Which means, domestic candidates have to appear for CAT 2023 exam to be eligible for IIFT-MBA admission.
Latest Update: IIFT to accept CAT 2023 score for MBA-IB and MBA-BA admissions 2024-2025
IIFT Exam Important Dates 2024
The IIFT 2024 exam schedule will be announced in the last week of September or first week of October 2023. Given below are the important event and tentative dates of IIFT 2024 exam:
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| IIFT 2024 Events |
IIFT 2024 Application Dates |
|---|---|
| Registrations begin |
27-Oct-2023 |
| Registrations close |
16-Dec-2023 |
| PI shortlisting and interviews |
February 2024 |
| Final selection list |
May 2024 |
IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2024
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university (45 per cent for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories)
- Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply. They can submit their passing certificate later (by October).
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IIFT Registration Process 2024
IIFT application form 2024 will be hosted by the official website only. To apply for IIFT MBA admission 2024, candidates will have to register on the official website. Follow the below mentioned steps for IIFT 2024 registration:
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- Visit the official website: https://applyadmission.net/iift2024/
- Click on 'New registration'
- Fill in the basic details and submit the form
- Enter password and choose a security question
- Note down the system generated application number
- This application number will be required for all login purposes
- Use the application number to log in again to complete the IIFT registration process
- Upload photo, signature and certificates
- Pay Application fee through credit card/debit card (VISA/Mastercard), net banking or mobile wallets (Paytm/UPI).
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IIFT MBA application fee 2024 is INR 3,000 for General category candidates and INR 1,500 for Reserved category candidates. Foreign nationals/NRIs have to pay USD 200 as registration fee.
IIFT Syllabus 2024
The syllabus of IIFT exam includes Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. Some of the most important topics of these subjects are listed below:
Q: Is there any age restriction to apply for IIFT exam?
No, there is no age bar on appearing in IIFT entrance exam. Any candidate with a bachelor's degree from a recognised university having scored a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate can appear for IIFT entrance exam. The minimum score criteria for SC/ST/PwD candidates is 45 per cent aggregate. Final year graduation students can also appear in the exam. The exam is for MBA degree so a fresh graduate as well as a working professionals of junior, middle or senior levels can also appear for the exam. In fact, candidates with work experience are given preference over fresh graduates during the selection rounds. Candidates can appear for the IIFT entrance exam multiple times as well.
Q: What is the IIFT selection criteria?
The IIFT selection criteria includes Writing Skill Assessment (WSA), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). These activities will be conducted in March-April 2025. Since, the admission to 2025 batch will be based on CAT score, candidates who will clear the CAT exam were shortlisted for WSA, GD and PI which is conducted in at several cities. The shortlist will be prepared on the basis of cut offs and the final selection will be done on the basis of candidate's overall performance in all the selection rounds. Certain points out of 100 are attributed to the parameters for selection of candidates for WSA, GD and PI. Check the table below:
IIFT Selection Parameters | Score* |
|---|---|
IIFT exam score | 73 |
Class 10 score | 10 |
Class 12 score | 10 |
Academic diversity | Non-Engg = 5, Engg=0 |
Gender diversity (M=0; F=2) | 2 |
Total score | 100 |
Q: What is the eligibility for MBA in IIFT Delhi?
It is necessary that each of the candidates fulfils the course-specific eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility requirement for the IIFT Delhi MBA programmes is mentioned in the table below:
MBA Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ PWD). Final-year students can also apply. | |
Graduation with at least 3 years of work experience in a managerial position as on June 30 of the respective academic year. Company sponsorship/ NOC from the employer. | |
Business Analytics | Graduation in any field from a recognised university |
EPGD-GHRM (Brochure) | Graduation with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) or PG degree or any professional degree along with at least 2 years of work experience. Only managerial work experience until May 15, 2023, will be considered. OR, 3 years of work experience in Management/executive level - There is no age limit. |
EPGDIB (Brochure) | Graduation or equivalent from any recognised university and managerial work experience of at least five years. OR, Candidates with a postgraduate degree/Engineering degree or its equivalent are also eligible to apply for the course. |
Q: Who can apply for IIFT exam?
IIFT is a PG entrance exam thus the minimum qualification required is graduation. Check below the eligibility criteria:
- Any candidate who has completed graduation with minimum 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates)
- Any candidate who is in the final year of graduation, can also apply for IIFT exam.
- Any candidate having other professional PG degrees can also apply for IIFT entrance exam.
- Apart from fulfilling the academic criteria, candidates also have to fulfill the entrance exam criteria which is CAT exam. For the batch of 2024-26, IIFT accepted CAT 2023 score for shortlisting candidates.
Q: I am a PwD category candidate. What documents will I have to submit at the exam hall?
Along with the IIFT admit card and a photo ID, candidates belonging to PwD category will be required to carry PwD certificate and Scribe certificate (if required) issued by a competent authority at the exam centre. If they have any other medical condition, then they will have to present a medical certificate too attested by a government doctor and competent authority. Candidates not carrying the required documents will not be allowed to appear for the exam under any circumstances.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Idioms and Phrases, English Proficiency, Sentence Reconstruction, Sentence Formation, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Preposition, Phrases, Parajumble, Odd Word Out, Reading Comprehension.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Decision Making, Series, Data Structures, Blood Relations, Verbal Logic, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Visual & Critical Reasoning, Family Tree Problem, Cause & Effect, Puzzles, Linear & Matrix Arrangements, Statement & Conclusion, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Tables, Bar Charts.
Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Trigonometry, Compound Interest, HCF & LCM, Median, Co-ordinate Geometry, Set Theory, Mensuration, Probability, Time-Speed-Distance, Logarithm, Venn Diagram, Geometric Mean, Ratio & Proportion, Linear Equations, Algebra, Clocks, Averages.
General Knowledge: Politics, Business, Science, Technology, Industry, Geography, International Affairs, Economy, Advertising, Awards & Awardees, Sports, Books, History, Books & Authors.
Also read: IIFT syllabus 2024
IIFT Exam Pattern 2024
The IIFT exam pattern is similar to other MBA entrance exams, i.e. speed-based test having MCQs on Reasoning, Quantitative sSkills, Data Interpretation and Language Comprehension. Check the table below for highlights of IIFT Exam Pattern 2024:
| IIFT Exam Pattern |
Details |
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| Sections |
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| Mode of examination |
Online |
| Total number of questions |
110 |
| Marks per question |
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| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Total marks |
300 |
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IIFT Exam Preparation 2024
IIFT exam preparation requires at least six months of dedicated planning and strategy. Since the exam is conducted in December, aspirants must start IIFT 2024 preparation from May-June onwards. Listed below are some of the insightful articles on IIFT 2024 exam preparation:
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| IIFT Preparation 2024: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
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IIFT Exam Mock Test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions asked, the exam pattern and marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free. Click below to start the free online test now.
Free IIFT Exam Mock TestIIFT Admit Card 2024
IIFT admit card 2024 will be issued to registered candidates online. Candidates will be required to download the PDF of IIFT 2024 admit card from the NTA website only. The IIFT admit card is the main identity proof of the candidates to be presented at the test centre. Along with the admit card, the candidates need to carry a photo ID issued by the Government of India. Check the steps for downloading IIFT 2024 admit card below:
- Log on to NTA-IIFT website
- Click on ‘IIFT 2024 admit card’ tab
- Enter application number and date of birth or password
- Click on the tab indicating ‘admit card’ on the dashboard
- Click on download and save the IIFT admit card on desktop
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IIFT Test Cities 2024The IIFT exam is conducted in over 60 cities across India. The candidates can choose upto four test cities of their choice in the IIFT application form. Given below is the list of IIFT test cities where the 2024 exam will be held:
| IIFT Test Cities 2024 |
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|---|---|
| Vijayawada |
Nashik |
| Vishakhapatnam |
Pune |
| Guwahati |
Thane |
| Patna |
Shillong |
| Bhilai |
Bhubaneswar |
| Bilaspur |
Cuttack |
| Jabalpur |
Sambalpur |
| Raipur |
Puducherry |
| New Delhi |
Bhatinda |
| Panaji |
Chandigarh |
| Ahmedabad |
Jalandhar |
| Rajkot |
Patiala |
| Surat |
Jaipur |
| Vadodara |
Jodhpur |
| Faridabad |
Udaipur |
| Gurugram |
Chennai |
| Hissar |
Coimbatore |
| Shimla |
Vellore |
| Jammu |
Hyderabad |
| Dhanbad |
Agra |
| Jamshedpur |
Allahabad |
| Ranchi |
Bareilly |
| Bangalore |
Ghaziabad |
| Hubli |
Gorakhpur |
| Mangalore |
Lucknow |
| Mysuru |
Meerut |
| Ernakulum |
Noida |
| Kozhikode |
Varanasi |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
Kanpur |
| Bhopal |
Dehradun |
| Indore |
Haldwani |
| Aurangabad |
Durgapur |
| Mumbai |
Kolkata |
| Nagpur |
Siliguri |
IIFT 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet
The IIFT 2024 answer key and response sheet will have question wise responses of every candidate. The official answers to the questions are mentioned to help candidates their answers with the official answer and calculate their expected scores. Candidates can also challenge the official answer key if they feel any answer given by the testing agency is incorrect. In that case, they will have to challenge the IIFT answer key by filling an online application form, uploading a document supporting the claim and INR 200 as objection fee (per question).
After the objections have been received the examination body will assess them and if any objection is found to be valid, the IIFT 2023 answer key will be revised. The IIFT 2024 result will be prepared on the basis of revised answer key.
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IIFT Result 2024
The IIFT 2024 result and scorecard will be released after a few days on the official website. Candidates will be able to download their IIFT scorecards by using their login ID. Check the steps below to know how to download IIFT result 2024:
- Visit the official website of IIFT or NTA
- Click on the notification indicating ‘IIFT 2024 NTA scorecard’
- Enter application number and password or date of birth
- IIFT 2024 result cum scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the scorecard
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IIFT Cut Offs and Selection Process
Candidates will be selected for IIFT admission on the basis of their entrance exam score. The IIFT admission process includes Essay Writing, Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD). However, since 2021, the institute is conducting extempore and PI online. Candidates selected on the basis of IIFT exam score, are invited for Essay Writing, PI and GD which is held in February. The final selection for admission is announced by April or May.
Given below is the category wise IIFT cut off (previous year's) for shortlisting of candidates for Essay Writing, PI and extempore:
| Category |
IIFT cut offs |
|---|---|
| General |
42.6 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL SC / ST/ PwD / Kashmiri Migrants / Non-Migrants |
35.1 |
| SC / ST/ PwD / Kashmiri Migrants / Non-Migrants |
27.6 |
FAQs on IIFT Exam 2024
Q: What is the IIFT 2024 exam date?
A: IIFT 2024 exam will not be conducted. The institute had decided to select candidates for admission through CAT 2023 score. So, candidates have to appear for the CAT 2023 exam and fill the IIFT MBA registration form.
Q: What was the IIFT exam pattern last year?
A: The IIFT exam pattern was same as other MBA entrance exams. It had MCQs from Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension,Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and General Awareness. The total number of questions was 110 and the exam duration was 2 hours. Check the table below for IIFT exam pattern details:
| IIFT sections | No. of questions | Marks per questions |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analysis | 25 | 3 for correct option -1 for incorrect option |
| VARC | 35 | 3 for correct option -1 for incorrect option |
| DILR | 30 | 3 for correct option -1 for incorrect option |
| General Awareness | 20 | 1.5 for correct option -0.5 for incorrect option |
| Total | 110 | - |
Q: What is the registration process of IIFT exam 2024?
A: IIFT registration process is online. The application form for the IIFT 2024 is available at the institute website and above on this page. Candidates can register for the exam by filling an online application form and paying the exam fees, until December 16, 2023. The IIFT application fee has been increased to INR 3,000 for General category students and INR 1,500 for Reserved category students.
Q: When was the IIFT 2024 application form released?
A: IIFT 2024 application form was released on October 27, 2023 and the application process will end by December 16, 2023. Candidates can fill the application form for MBA IB and MBA BA by creating a login ID at the institute website. The form can be filled in online mode only. The fee is non refundable and there will be no form correction this year.
Q: Which courses are offered through IIFT entrance exam?
A: IIFT entrance exam is conducted for admission to MBA International Business offered by IIFT Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. Candidates get the option to select their preferred institute in the application form. From 2023 session, the IIFT started MBA Business Analytics programme admission for which is through IIFT entrance exam.
Q: What is the IIFT application fees?
A: IIFT application fee is INR 3,000 for General and OBC candidates. For SC/ST candidates, the fees is INR 1,500. Foreign/NRI/PIO candidates have to pay USD 200 or INR 15,000 as application fee. The fee is to be paid during application submission and through credit card/debit card (VISA/Mastercard), net banking or mobile wallets (Paytm/UPI).
Q: What is the syllabus of IIFT exam?
A: IIFT exam syllabus all the important topics of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge. Candidates need to study all the important topics of these subjects to crack the IIFT 2024 exam.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for IIFT exam?
A: Eligibility criteria of IIFT exam is bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university. For SC/ST/PWD students the minimum percentage required is 45 per cent. Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.
Q: What is the admission process through IIFT entrance exam?
A: IIFT admission process through the entrance exam includes Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Essay Writing. The IIFT entrance exam qualified candidates are selected for GD-PI and Essay Writing based on their test score and academic record (class 10, 12 and graduation marks).
Q: What is the role of NTA in the IIFT entrance exam?
A: The National Testing Agency or NTA conducts the IIFT exam on behalf of IIFT Delhi. The NTA is responsible for deciding IIFT exam schedule, syllabus, pattern as well as conducing registrations and related processes, conducting exam at various exam centre, prepare and release answer keys and result.
Q: How can I prepare for IIFT 2024?
A: IIFT exam is one of the tougher exams for MBA admission, so the candidates must start IIFT 2024 preparation about nine months in advance. They can either take up coaching or study by self. If they choose the latter, they need to get the right books and study material and solve ample number of sample questions and mock test series.
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