How to prepare for IIFT 2024 exam in one month? What should be my strategy for IIFT preparation in the last month? Get your queries answered here.
IIFT exam 2024 will be held in the third week of December 2023. Although aspirants will start exam preparation much before, there will be a need to modify the IIFT preparation plan when it will enter the last month before the exam. With one month remaining for the exam candidates will be required to pursue a strategy that will maximise their score and increase their chance of getting selected for IIFT, Delhi's MBA-International Business programme.
There will be some aspirants who will make a late decision of appearing for IIFT. MBA aspirants who will be starting the IIFT preparation a month before the exam need to at least 7-8 hours per day to it for a good result. Last month of IIFT preparation 2024 is all about quick and focussed studies as well as working on strenghts. Candidates should finish the syllabus, one month before the IIFT 2024 exam. If they can't, then they should focus only on those topics which have high weightage in the IIFT exam.
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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.
How to Prepare for IIFT 2024 in One Month
If you decide to appear for IIFT exam just a month before the exam, you will not have the luxury of elaborate IIFT preparation. So, go for an exam centric approach. Given below are key tips for one month preparation of IIFT exam:
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- Check the IIFT syllabus and pattern. This will give you an idea about which topics are more important and which can be handled with least preparation.
- Solve sample questions side by side to understand the concepts and their application. This way you will also be able to do the revision.
- Practice about 20 mock tests to have an experience of variety of IIFT questions and develop time management skill.
- Divide your daily study plan of seven to eight hours into four slots, two to three hours for QA, two hours for LRDI, two hours for VARC and 30 minutes for GK.
- Join study groups on online platforms such as Facebook, Telegram, YouTube, etc. for guidance in conceptual clarity, tricks and shortcuts of improving speed and accuracy.
- Download MBA entrance exam apps to be able to study wherever and whenever you get time.
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IIFT 2024: One Month Preparation Tips
Those who are already preparing for IIFT exam 2024, they should find themselves in a good place by November end, having completed the syllabus. They need to now focus on mock test practice and revision.
- Out of 30 days, spend 20 days on practicing IIFT mock tests, self-assessment and improvement
- Solving one full-length mock test daily may get taxing. The moment you face a mental block, stop and relax. It is not mandatory to complete 20 mock tests. One can practice less number of mocks too. The key is to gain confidence, speed and accuracy. If you can achieve these by solving 15 mock tests, you need not push yourself to solve 20.
- Focus on the exam pattern. The IIFT question paper has 110 questions, out of which VARC has maximum weightage of 35 questions. DILR has 30 questions, QA has 25 questions and GK has 20 questions. Even though, QA has lesser number of questions in IIFT as compared to other MBA entrance exams, it is often the toughest section of the question paper and there is negative marking (1/3rd of the marks allotted). So, don’t be ill-prepared for Quants.
- Given below is the table indicating sectional weightage of the IIFT question paper:
| IIFT Exam Sections |
Number of questions |
Marks per questions |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
3 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
35 |
3 |
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation |
30 |
3 |
| General Knowledge |
20 |
1.5 |
| Total |
110 |
-- |
- Go through IIFT previous year question papers to know topic-wise weightage and trend of the type of questions. Modify your last month preparation strategy keeping in mind which topics are likely to dominate the IIFT question paper. Also Read: IIFT 2023 paper analysis
- In the last 10 days before exam, dedicate maximum time on revision. Study from short notes that you prepared while covering the syllabus. You can also refer to short notes shared on social media study groups.
- Start preparing for the exam day. Devise a plan to approach the question paper. There is no sectional time limit in IIFT, so you will have to time yourself. Practice mock tests keeping this aspect in mind. Allot certain time durairon to every section and don’t over step it. This will prepare you to complete the actual test within the time limit.
- The last month before IIFT exam is also the time by when you need to develop the skill of choosing questions that you can solve accurately. IIFT is a speed-based test and has negative marking. Thus, choosing the right question is critical for good sectional as well as overall scores.
- GK section has the least weightage and requires only memorizing important current affairs and static GK topics. This section should be taken up in the end, i.e. after preparation and revision of Quantitative Aptitude, VARC and DILR.
- For Quantitative Aptitude, develop the ability of mental calculation by practicing Vedic Maths. While Quantitative Aptitude section is calculation based, DILR section is logic based. So, you can crack DILR only through practice of a variety of questions.
- VARC section of IIFT is of moderate difficulty. The Reading Comprehension passages are fact based and questions are direct. Read the questions before the passage. It will help you identify sections in which solutions are hidden.
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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 reporting time at IIFT exam?
Reporting time for IIFT exam is mentioned on each candidate's admit card. Until last year, the IIFT exam was held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. And the reporting time for candidates was 8:00 AM. The reporting time is two hours before the commencement of exam because the test centre staff has to conduct candidate identification and document verification. The exam centre gates will close half and hour before commencement of exam. Candidates reaching the exam centre after the gates have been closed will not be allowed entry under any circumstances.
Q: Will there be non-MCQs too in IIFT 2024 exam?
Yes, there could be some e non-MCQs in IIFT exam, most likely in the Quantitative Aptitude section. However, the number of non-MCQs will be lesser than MCQs. The candidates will have to type in the answer with the help of computer keyboard. For doing calculation and rough work, candidates will be given rough sheet that will have to be submitted at the end of the test. The non-MCQs are usually of low difficulty level and have simple calculations. So, candidates will not face a lot of difficulty in solving the non-MCQs. Solving all the questions is not mandatory so one can skip the non-MCQ questions too if they find it difficult.
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