IIFT Exam Preparation 2025: Know Preparation Tips and Strategy

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Exam 2025 ( IIFT )

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IIFT preparation 2025 - The IIFT entrance exam has some unique aspects to it that the aspirants needs to pay attention to while making a preparation plan. For example, the syllabus of IIFT exam is same as CAT or XAT but the nature of questions is different. Reading Comprehension passages of IIFT exam are fact-based unlike CAT or XAT. Quantitative Aptitude questions of IIFT are often more difficult than CAT or XAT. So, while one can prepare for IIFT alongwith CAT or XAT, they need an exam specific preparation strategy to score well in the IIFT exam.

In 2024, the IIFT entrance exam was not held and candidates were selected on the basis of CAT score. For 2025, too the same admission criteria may be applied, so aspirants must do CAT preparation as well. 

For a  fruitful CAT or IIFT preparation, one should devote about six to nine months to it. One can also prepare for the exam in lesser time if they plan well or have a prior experience of it. Read below for comprehensive strategy and tips for your IIFT preparation 2025.

 

Q:   Is IIFT easier than CAT exam?

A:
You can't exactly weigh both exams on the same scale and decide which one is easier/tougher. There are a few differences between the two exams: Mode and pattern of exam: CAT - Computer based. Calculator included. 100 questions. 3 Marks for Correct answer. -1 for wrong answer. 3 hours. 1 Hour each for 3 sections. Sectional timings exist. IIFT Paper Based. No Calculator. 100120 questions. 1 or 0.75 for a correct answer (IIFTs discretion). And for each wrong answer, 33% (of that question) marks are deducted. 4 Sections in total. 2 Hours. No sectional timings. Sectional cut-offs exist here too. Sections and what they ask from a student: I'm only going to talk about the points of difference when it comes to the three sections: VERBAL: CAT verbal predominantly has inferential questions. Doesn't test specifically on vocabulary or meaning of tough/rare words. (I. e. you don't have to by-heart the meaning of 1000 words to sit and ace CAT verbal). IIFT Verbal tests more on fact-based questions in their RCs and a lot more importance on vocabulary, when compared to CAT. DILR: CAT DILR has a logical edge to almost all its questions. Fairly rare to see a CAT DILR question that is purely computational. IIFT DILR is a lot more computation-based (as opposed to having a logical edge) and not having a calculator makes it that much harder. So pick and choose sets where you can do the computations easier. Quants: CAT Quants in CAT 16 took it to another level which might make it look as though IIFT quants is a LITTLE easier, but generally they both are of the same difficulty level. IIFT Quants is along the same lines as CAT Quants with the exception of IIFT 2016. If you have prepared well for CAT Quant, you have prepared well for IIFT Quant as well. You will get only 20 or so questions here. Try to nail as many as possible because they give most marks. IIFT also has a GK section that you have to separately prepare for. They have sectional cut-offs. The sectional cut-offs for the GK section were as low as 2 or 3 marks, but if you do not clear the cut-off, you will not get called. So do not plan to skip an entire section. Strategy for taking the exam matters just as much as preparation. So please solve the past 23 years IIFT Papers with the time constraint (2 Hours) and formulate a proper strategy.
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Q:   Is IIFT tougher than CAT?

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Both exams are of same difficulty level. While, CAT has higher difficulty level VARC, IIFT's Quantitative Aptitude is tougher. In CAT VARC, the weightage of RC based question is higher than in IIFT. Also, the RC passages of CAT are a mix of both inference-based and fact-based types. However, the RC passages in IIFT are fact-based. IIFT focuses more on vocabulary and verbal ability than reading comprehension. Sharing key highlights of both exams here:

Parameter

IIFT exam

CAT exam

Duration of exam

2 hours

2 hours (Sectional time limit of 40 minutes)

Number of Questions

110

66

Marking scheme

3 marks for each correct entry in Sections 1, 2 and 3.

1.5 marks for each correct entry in Section 4

3 marks for every correct  entry

Negative marking

1 mark in section 1,2,3 and 0.5 in Section 4

1 mark

Maximum marks

300

198

Mode of exam

Computer-based

Computer-based

Sections

English Comprehension

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation

Quantitative Analysis

General Awareness

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Quantitative Apt

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Q:   Is the syllabus for IIFT similar to CAT?

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Yes, the IIFT syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus. The topics included in English, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude section of IIFT exam are same as CAT. The topics included in these sections of IIFT are same as that of CAT. In VARC section, one has to study reading comprehension, verbal ability, vocabulary and grammar. In Quantitative Aptitude section of both exams, there are questions from Arithmetic, Mensuration, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Modern Math, etc. In Data Interpretation, one has to study Tables, Charts, Graphs and Venn Diagrams. The Logical Reasoning section of both exams has questions from Sequence, Number System, Coding-Decoding, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Series, etc.

However, IIFT aspirants have to study General Awareness too as it is one of the four sections of IIFT question paper. The General Awareness section is memory based and can be prepared in the last month before the IIFT exam. Candidates can prepare for both CAT and IIFT simultaneously.  Read more: Is IIFT tougher than CAT exam?

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Q:   What is the sectional weightage in IIFT exam?

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IIFT exam has four sections - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability and General Awareness. Among all the four sections, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension has the maximum weightage as it has 35 questions. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section has 30 questions, Quantitative Ability has 25 questions and General Awareness has 20 questions. Check the table below for IIFT sectional weightage which includes total number of questions and total marks.

IIFT sections

No. of questions

Total marks

Quantitative Ability

25

75

VARC

35

105

DILR

30

90

General Awareness

20

30

Total

110

300

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IIFT Preparation 2025: Key Exam Highlights

To perform well in the IIFT entrance exam 2025, candidates must know the pattern and structure of the test well. This is important because IIFT is a speed based test and there is no time to waste on the exam day in learning the pattern. Here's a quick preview of IIFT exam. Take a look:

IIFT Exam Features

IIFT Exam Details

Sections

  • Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude
  • Section 2: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Section 3: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
  • Section 4: General Awareness

Mode of examination

Online

Total number of questions

110

Marks per question

  • 3 marks for each right question in section 1, 2 and 3.
  • 1.5 marks for each right answer in Section 4

Negative marking

Yes

Total marks

300

Q:   How many mock tests should I practice to crack IIFT with high score?

A:

Every candidate must decide on the number of mock tests according to their own ability, strengths and weaknesses viz. the IIFT syllabus. However, it is recommended that candidates must practice at least 25-30 IIFT mock tests during exam preparation to reach 99 percentile level.

The best time to start mock test practice is after completing the IIFT syllabus because if you solve mock tests without gaining control over the topics you might face difficulties in many. So, first complete the syllabus and then start mock test practice. Keep at least 2 months for IIFT mock test practice so that you can solve 25-30 mock tests in total in a gap of one day. An important aspect of mock test practice is analyzing their result. After solving every IIFT mock test, analyse your performance to see control on the topics. You will know which topics are your strong point and which require some more hard work.

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Q:   Are recommended books enough to cover IIFT syllabus?

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No, you can’t rely only on the recommended books for IIFT syllabus coverage. You need to invest time in secondary readings and guidebooks to have a better understanding of chapters and topics. Along with books, notes and study material, you need to join online study groups where you can join video lectures for various topics of IIFT. These video lectures will help you in understanding the topics better with examples. Apart from that, to cover the IIFT syllabus, you need to practice sample papers and mock tests. These sample test papers and mocks will help you in improving your problem solving skills in limited time and help you gain knowledge of which formula to apply on which type of questions. There is no particular limit to practicing mock tests for IIFT preparation as it depends on each candidate's ability and grip on the topics. However, on an average the candidates must practice at least 25-30 IIFT mock tests and sample papers for preparation. 

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Q:   How many months are required to prepare for the IIFT exam?

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Ideally, a candidate must prepare for the IIFT exam for at least six to nine months. They must study for the exam diligently for six to eight hours every day and the daily plan should include studying a chapter, solving related sample questions and memorising formulae. The first few months should be spent in covering the IIFT syllabus. An important aspect of IIFT preparation is practicing sample questions that are based on the important topics of IIFT syllabus. After that candidates must spend about two months in solving practice questions and mock tests. In the last month before the exam, candidates must make time for revision of all the important chapters and have problem solving sessions to tie up the loose ends. In the last month, keep the focus on important topics from which maximum questions are asked.

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IIFT Preparation: Exam Pattern 2025

To prepare for IIFT entrance exam, one needs to formulate a section-wise strategy based on the IIFT syllabus because sectional scores play a very important role in the selection of candidate for the IIFT’s Groupf Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round. Read below section-wise IIFT preparation strategy and tips to score well in the IIFT 2025 exam.

IIFT Preparation: Know Exam Pattern and Test Structure

To prepare for IIFT 2025 exam, the first thing to do is to understand the question paper pattern. The IIFT exam pattern is similar to that of other MBA entrance exams. The questions are asked in MCQ format and the candidates are given limited time (120 minutes) to solve the question paper. The IIFT exam pattern was revised in 2020 but the IIFT syllabus has remained the same for a quite many years now. There are four sections in the IIFT question paper having MCQs. Given below is the sectional break-up of number of questions in the IIFT previous year paper::

IIFT exam sections

Number of questions

Marks per questions

Quantitative Aptitude

25

3

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

35

3

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

30

3

General Awareness

20

1.5

Total

110

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Also read last year's paper analysis and review:

Note: IIFT entrance exam 2024 was not conducted. 

Q:   What should be my preparation strategy to crack IIFT?

A:
Mock simulations can be your holy grail when it comes to practicing for the competitive entrance. It will proliferate your efficiency by measuring your current level of preparation. You should at least try to attempt 15 to 20 full length mocks of 3 hours each and spend another 5 hours understanding the analysis. This implies spending at least 8 hours per fortnight for practice. Career Launcher comprehensive IIFT Online Classes would help you prepare head to toe for the grueling IIFT examination, within the solace of your home. Get in touch with their counselors to know more on the course insights and different types of programmes suiting to your convenience. You need to prepare both static GK for IIFT and Current Affairs. Get IIFT GK sample questions from IIFT Mocks and IIFT previous test papers. Read regularly the news papers and create your own IIFT GK question bank. A good source of preparation for updated GK questions for IIFT is Manorama Year Book. IIFT difficulty level is pretty much the same every year. After clearing the first round based on marks obtained in the written test, the candidates are further called for the next level which is comprised of essay writing, group discussions, and interviews. The additional General awareness section is something that makes the IIFT exam more difficult to crack. But if you are well aware of the IIFT difficulty level, you can ace the IIFT exam. It is highly advisable for you to solve the exam in 2 rounds. In round 1 you attempt all the easy level questions and in the second round, you solve the remaining ones. This strategy will ensure that you do not miss out on questions that are direct and formula based. This strategy is applicable to all the sections.
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Q:   What is the syllabus for IIFT GK section?

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The IIFT GK section has questions from Current Affairs and Static GK. There are 20 questions in this section and they are asked from a range of fields including Politics, Industry, Geography, Business, Society, International Affairs, Science, Economics, Banking, Awards & Awardees, Entertainment, Sports, History and Mythology. If you think about it, then the IIFT syllabus for GK is too vast, so to prepare for it, stick to GK year books and new journals. Keep yourself abreast with political news and awards.

GK is the only subject that is memory based, so you need to keep studying it every day. But the year book and revise it every week. You can also dedicate an hour every day to GK in the last month of IIFT preparation. That will be enough to cover the GK syllabus.

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Q:   Is there any change in IIFT syllabus?

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No, there is no change in IIFT syllabus for the 2024 exam. The exam will have the same pattern and subjects as per the IIFT 2024 exam, i.e. Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation. Candidates can start their exam preparation from March onwards to be able to cover the entire syllabus for the exam. 

The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section of IIFT exam has maximum weightage. It carries 35 questions and 105 marks. There is negative marking of -1 in this section. This section has a Reading Comprehension passages which are tough and time taking. So, it is very critical to choose only those questions which you can answer correctly. Quantitative Aptitude has 25 questions, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning has 30 questions and General Awareness section has 20 questions.

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IIFT Preparation Strategy 2025: Section Wise

As soon as you decide to appear for IIFT exam 2025, make a preparation strategy keeping in mind the exam date. For example, If you decide to appear for the exam six month before, make a six-month IIFT preparation plan and if you decide to appear in the exam when only three or less months are left, make a plan according to that. Following are the essential aspects of IIFT preparation plan, no matter when you decide to prepare for it:

  1. Check the latest IIFT syllabus
  2. Get hold of the right study material and IIFT preparation books
  3. Join a coaching institute (if you start preparation early) or online study groups
  4. Download previous years’ IIFT question papers and online mock test for practice

IIFT exam has four sections - General Knowledge (GK), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). Start your preparation with the section you find the toughest and end with the easiest. Don’t leave any topic incomplete to come back to it later. You may not remember all that you studied previously at the later stage of exam preparation, which will result in you studying all over again.

Also, don’t study two or more topics from the same subject at the same time. You will not want to end your day with confusion in your mind.

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Let’s look at some key insights about Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge sections of IIFT exam and preparation strategy.

How to Prepare for IIFT VARC Section

  • In the VARC section of IIFT exam, there will be 35 questions in MCQ format. This section has maximum weightage and is usually of moderate difficulty level.
  • The Reading Comprehension passages of IIFT entrance exam are direct and fact based. Absence of inference-based passages makes this section doable.
  • Candidates need to focus on reading speed as the length of each passages is usually 600-800 words.
  • To prepare for this section, improve reading speed and strengthen your English Grammar.
  • Read newspaper editorials, online blogs, novels & short stories, business reports, etc. for improving reading speed and comprehension.
  • Practice as many Reading Comprehension passages as you can and choose the tough and tricky ones.
  • For Verbal Ability, revise English Grammar that you studied in schools. Refer to Wren & Martin High School English Grammar book.
  • Solving IIFT sample papers and mock questions will strengthen your grasp on Verbal Ability.

Also Read: IIFT preparation tips to crack VARC section

How to Prepare for IIFT DILR Section

  • This section of the IIFT exam paper will have 30 questions equally divided between Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.
  • This section normally contains logic-based questions, but there could be some calculation intensive questions too. So, devote extra time on understanding the concepts and formulae.
  • While studying the DILR topics, solve each sample question at least thrice so that the process gets etched in your mind.
  • Practice from previous years' IIFT question papers and mock test series. This will expose you to a variety of DILR questions – tough, tricky, lengthy and easy.
  • Take help from online study groups to discover tricks and shortcuts of solving DILR questions with 100 per cent accuracy.
  • Revise all the concepts and formulae in the last few days before the exam.

Also Read: IIFT Preparation 2025: Tips to crack DI and Reasoning

How to Prepare for IIFT Quantitative Aptitude Section

  • The Quantitative Analysis (QA) section of IIFT exam is usually of moderate difficulty having 25 questions in total.
  • This section is calculation heavy so you need to be thorough with formulae and theorems.
  • Make NCERT Maths book of Class 9 and Class 10 your best friend to understand the basics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Mensuration.
  • Practice sample questions and revise theorems regularly.
  • Most of the questions asked are from Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry. Pay extra attention to those but don’t ignore Mensuration.
  • There is negative marking in IIFT exam, so develop the skill of choosing the right questions, i.e., the questions that you can solve with 100 per cent accuracy.
  • For 100 per cent accuracy, practice mock tests and sample questions.

Also Read: IIFT Preparation 2025: How to Crack Quantitative Aptitude

How to Prepare for IIFT GK Section

  • To prepare for this section of IIFT exam, read newspapers, current affairs magazines and watch business news
  • There will be some questions from static GK. Study them from Manorama Year Book and Competition Success Review
  • This section is the easiest to solve and has least number of questions (20) thus in the exam, you should attempt it at the end

Q:   What are the important VARC topics of IIFT syllabus?

A:

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section of IIFT exam includes Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Analogies, Spelling Mistakes, Idioms and Phrases, English Proficiency, Sentence Formation, One Word Substitution, Sentence Reconstruction, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Completion, Fill in the Blanks, Rearrangement of Words, Paragraph Formation, Paragraph Completion, Jumbled Paragraph, Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Word Meaning, Preposition, Odd Word Out, Sentence Correction and Phrases.

Candidates preparing for the IIFT entrance exam, must focus on these topics during preparation. The total number of questions in VARC section of IIFT is 35 and there is negative marking of -1. So, when you are preparing for it, keep your focus on RC passages, Antonym, Word Root, Match the Following, Idioms, Vocabulary and Noun/Adjective as these are the topics from which maximum questions are asked.

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Q:   What are the important topics of IIFT Quantitative Aptitude syllabus?

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Quantitative Aptitude section of IIFT entrance exam comprises all the topics of Geometry, Algebra, Number System, Arithmetic, Mensuration, Trigonometry and Modern Math, etc. that include Percentages, Number System, Binomial Expansion, Arithmetic Progression, Simple Interest, Ratios, HCF & LCM, BODMAS, Median, Compound interest, Arithmetic Mean, Co-ordinate geometry, Standard Deviation, Vectors, Set Theory, Instalments/ payments, Permutation & Combination, Mode, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Probability, Clocks & Calendar, Time, Speed, Distance, Logarithm, Geometric Progression, Averages, In- equations Quadratic, Profit & Loss, Venn Diagram, Geometric Mean, Ratios & Proportions, Linear Equations, Algebra, Geometry, Work & Time, Harmonic Mean.

Candidates must start preparation of IIFT Quantitative Aptitude section about 6-8 months in advance so as to be able to have enough time to complete the syllabus and practice sample questions.

This section also requires practice of sample questions as mere theoretical understanding is not enough. The need for speed and accuracy is critical for IIFT exam so candidates must focus on gaining conceptual clarity of every topic and correct application for the theorems and formulae. Having a mentor or guide will be helpful so join a coaching institute or online study groups.

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Q:   What are the important topics for DILR in IIFT syllabus?

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The important topics of DILR syllabus for IIFT include Decision Making, Series, Data Structures, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Alphabetical Series, Syllogisms, Verbal Logic, Visual & Critical Reasoning, Linear & Matrix Arrangements, Puzzles, Family Tree Problem, Statement & Conclusion, Cause & Effect, Input & Output, Partnership, Line Graph, Tables, Bar Graph and Pie Graphs.

The IIFT DILR section has 30 questions in total. To prepare for these topics, candidates need to first learn the types of questions and their key elements. LR questions are mostly like a puzzle where you have to uncover a pattern and to complete the series. This requires a bit of analytical and a bit of logical deduction. Practice a good number of IIFT DILR questions of previous years as well as sample papers to master this section.

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IIFT Preparation 2025: Important Tips for Best Result

To maximise your performance in the exam, you must pay attention to minor details and parts of the preparation process. Check below some of the key tips:

  • Keep aside one hour for revision daily. Revise theorems and formula every day.
  • Practice a few sample questions of a topic on the same day as you complete it.
  • Practice riddles and puzzles in free time to get a better grasp on Logical Reasoning.
  • When solving mock tests, don't fear the performance or score. You will improve with each new test.
  • Always go for a variety of IIFT mock tests, to have an experience of all types of examination scenarios.
  • It is very important to join study groups to have guide or a mentor to help you in crossing hurdles. 
  • If you don't have enough time to prepare - go for the reverse strategy. Take a mock test and see where you stand viz. the subjects. Then pick up topics where you need to work.
  • Also, check past years' IIFT question papers to know the topic-wise weightage. If you have less time to prepare then focus more on topics which have more weightage.
  • In the IIFT 2024 exam, solve only those questions which you are confident about. Don't risk negative marking.

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FAQs Related to IIFT Preparation

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to IIFT preparation:

Q:   Is IIFT easier than CAT exam?

A:
You can't exactly weigh both exams on the same scale and decide which one is easier/tougher. There are a few differences between the two exams: Mode and pattern of exam: CAT - Computer based. Calculator included. 100 questions. 3 Marks for Correct answer. -1 for wrong answer. 3 hours. 1 Hour each for 3 sections. Sectional timings exist. IIFT Paper Based. No Calculator. 100120 questions. 1 or 0.75 for a correct answer (IIFTs discretion). And for each wrong answer, 33% (of that question) marks are deducted. 4 Sections in total. 2 Hours. No sectional timings. Sectional cut-offs exist here too. Sections and what they ask from a student: I'm only going to talk about the points of difference when it comes to the three sections: VERBAL: CAT verbal predominantly has inferential questions. Doesn't test specifically on vocabulary or meaning of tough/rare words. (I. e. you don't have to by-heart the meaning of 1000 words to sit and ace CAT verbal). IIFT Verbal tests more on fact-based questions in their RCs and a lot more importance on vocabulary, when compared to CAT. DILR: CAT DILR has a logical edge to almost all its questions. Fairly rare to see a CAT DILR question that is purely computational. IIFT DILR is a lot more computation-based (as opposed to having a logical edge) and not having a calculator makes it that much harder. So pick and choose sets where you can do the computations easier. Quants: CAT Quants in CAT 16 took it to another level which might make it look as though IIFT quants is a LITTLE easier, but generally they both are of the same difficulty level. IIFT Quants is along the same lines as CAT Quants with the exception of IIFT 2016. If you have prepared well for CAT Quant, you have prepared well for IIFT Quant as well. You will get only 20 or so questions here. Try to nail as many as possible because they give most marks. IIFT also has a GK section that you have to separately prepare for. They have sectional cut-offs. The sectional cut-offs for the GK section were as low as 2 or 3 marks, but if you do not clear the cut-off, you will not get called. So do not plan to skip an entire section. Strategy for taking the exam matters just as much as preparation. So please solve the past 23 years IIFT Papers with the time constraint (2 Hours) and formulate a proper strategy.
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Q:   Which section of IIFT exam has maximum weightage?

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The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section of IIFT entrance exam has the maximum weightage. There are 35 questions in this section and total marks is 105. Each question carries 3 marks for correct attempt and -1 for incorrect attempt. This section is usually of moderate difficulty level. The questions are asked from Reading Comprehension passages, Identify the Synonym, Identify Grammatically Correct/Incorrect Sentence, One Word Substitution, Jumbled Paragraphs, etc. The Reading Comprehension passages are simple and fact based so there's not much pressure on candidates to get the gist right. Verbal Ability and Grammar questions are usually easy and can be completed within minutes.

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Q:   Which is the best book to cover IIFT Verbal Ability syllabus?

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The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning by Nishant Sinha and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal, are highly recommended for IIFT exam’s Verbal Ability preparation. Candidates must study from books which are recommended by experts and toppers only as this exam requires focused preparation and you can't afford to waste time.

The Verbal Ability section of IIFT includes Reading Comprehension. The Reading Comprehension passages of IIFT are long and tough so it is important that you have a good control over English comprehension and reading speed. For this, you need to start preparations early on by reading books, novels, magazines and newspapers. Target reading about 20 pages of a book every day. Do it for six months.

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Q:   What should be my preparation strategy to crack IIFT?

A:
Mock simulations can be your holy grail when it comes to practicing for the competitive entrance. It will proliferate your efficiency by measuring your current level of preparation. You should at least try to attempt 15 to 20 full length mocks of 3 hours each and spend another 5 hours understanding the analysis. This implies spending at least 8 hours per fortnight for practice. Career Launcher comprehensive IIFT Online Classes would help you prepare head to toe for the grueling IIFT examination, within the solace of your home. Get in touch with their counselors to know more on the course insights and different types of programmes suiting to your convenience. You need to prepare both static GK for IIFT and Current Affairs. Get IIFT GK sample questions from IIFT Mocks and IIFT previous test papers. Read regularly the news papers and create your own IIFT GK question bank. A good source of preparation for updated GK questions for IIFT is Manorama Year Book. IIFT difficulty level is pretty much the same every year. After clearing the first round based on marks obtained in the written test, the candidates are further called for the next level which is comprised of essay writing, group discussions, and interviews. The additional General awareness section is something that makes the IIFT exam more difficult to crack. But if you are well aware of the IIFT difficulty level, you can ace the IIFT exam. It is highly advisable for you to solve the exam in 2 rounds. In round 1 you attempt all the easy level questions and in the second round, you solve the remaining ones. This strategy will ensure that you do not miss out on questions that are direct and formula based. This strategy is applicable to all the sections.
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