IIFT 2024 exam date and notification will be released by NTA by the last week of September 2023, tentatively. IIFT Exam is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA every year to shortlist the candidates for MBA admission to its own campuses: Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. So, the candidates who are thinking to appear in IIFT Exam 2024 and study MBA in International Business must start preparing now.
The IIFT Exam syllabus consists of 4 sections: Verbal Ability & English Comprehension, DILR, Quantitative Analysis and GK. A total of 110 questions will be asked in IIFT 2024 and the candidates will get 2 hours in total to complete it. The overall difficulty level of the IIFT Exam usually remains moderate to difficult. Read the post below to know more about IIFT 2024, including exam dates, notification, registration, eligibility, IIFT exam pattern, syllabus selection criteria and more.
Every year, NTA conducts IIFT Exam, on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in the month of December to initiate the admission process in its campuses: Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. Like every year, NTA will release IIFT 2024 notification PDF online on its official website tentatively by the last week of September 2023. After that, the exam conducting authority will activate the IIFT Exam registration link, through which you can complete the registration process. Stay tuned to us to get all the latest schedules regarding the upcoming IIFT 2024 Exam.
Below we have listed all the important schedules (tentative) of the upcoming IIFT 2024 for your convenience.
NTA will release the IIFT 2024 exam date on its official website tentatively by the last week of September 2023. IIFT Exam Date consists of all the official dates, like registration start and end date, application dates, admit card dates, result dates and more. Note the table below to get all the official updates related to IIFT 2024.
Events | IIFT Exam Date 2024 |
Registration Starts | To be Declared |
IIFT 2024 Registration Last Date | To be Declared |
Last date to Pay Exam Fees | To be Declared |
IIFT Exam Application Correction Window (online only) | To be Declared |
Declaration of Admit Card | To be Declared |
IIFT Exam Date 2024 | To be Declared |
Declaration of IIFT 2024 answer key | To be Declared |
Declaration IIFT Exam Result cum Scorecard | To be Declared |
MBA Interview Date 2024 | To be Declared |
As per the latest updates, the total time for completing the IIFT exam paper is 120 minutes. It means the candidates must complete all the questions of the IIFT 2024 within this scheduled time.
Events | IIFT Exam Timing |
IIFT Exam Date 2024 | To be Declared |
IIFT Exam 2024 timing | 10 AM - 12 PM |
Entry to the IIFT Exam hall | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Sitting on the IIFT 2024 seat | 9:45 AM |
Invigilator instructions | 9:45 AM - 9:50 AM |
IIFT Exam commence | 10 AM |
IIFT Exam ends | 12 PM |
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Admission Test (IIFT full form) is a national-level management aptitude test. It is conducted by NTA in the month of December to initiate the MBA-IB admission process at IIFT campuses: Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada. IIFT Exam is one of the toughest exams in India and is competitive also after CAT and XAT. So, if you are thinking to appear in IIFT 2024, then you must do your best preparation to crack this exam with a good score.
IIFT Exam is a 2 hours exam with a total mark of 300. A total of 110 questions will be asked from the 4 sections: QA, VARC, DILR, and general awareness. The marking scheme of the IIFT Exam is different from other MBA exams. In IIFT 2024, -1 will be deducted for the incorrect answers in Verbal Ability and English Comprehension, DILR and Quantitative Analysis. But in GK, -0.5 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
We have already given you all insights about what is IIFT Exam and how to get admission into IIFT for MBA in International Business. The institute offers different professional courses, like
The IIFT notification 2024 is expected to be released by NTA on its official website by the last week of September 2023. Along with the exam notification, the NTA authority will declare IIFT Exam Date 2024. In brief, the IIFT notification provides all pertinent information, including
Click on the link below to download the official PDF notification for the IIFT Exam notification for the upcoming exam.
☛ Download IIFT Notification 2024 PDF - To be Activated
In the table below, we have shared the basic highlights of IIFT 2024. The candidates must be aware of these details before applying for the IIFT Exam 2024.
Components | Details |
Exam Name | IIFT Exam |
Conducting Body | NTA |
IIFT Exam Date 2024 | To be Declared |
Level | National |
Frequency | Once in a Year |
IIFT Exam Mode | Online |
Duration | 2 hours (10 AM - 12 PM) |
Sections | 4 sections VARC GK DILR QA |
IIFT Total Questions | 110 questions in MCQ Format |
IIFT Exam Fees | INR 2500/- for General Category Candidates |
Courses Offered | MBA in International Business |
Total Number of Test Cities | 68 |
IIFT Exam Official Contact | NTA office: Block C-20/1A/8, Sector 62, NTA Helpdesk: 0120-6895200 (Operational 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM during working days) https://iift.nta.nic.in/ |
The IIFT selection process involves an online exam and a written test conducted by IIFT. The candidates who clear the cutoffs of IIFT Exam will get the call for further selection rounds.
Applicants are invited to the essay writing, group discussion, and personal interview rounds if they meet the IIFT cutoffs.
The official eligibility guideline defines all the requirements for the candidate's suitability to appear IIFT Exam 2024. It contains educational qualifications and the IIFT age limit. Note that there are no limitations on the upper age limit to appear in IIFT 2024.
Applicants must abide by the IIFT eligibility criteria before applying for the entrance exam to avoid disqualification at the end. The complete details about the eligibility for IIFT Exam are mentioned below:
IIFT Exam notification does not mention any restriction on nationality. The selection procedure for Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals/NRIs is different. Foreign Nationals/NRIs can seek admission into IIFT, based on the General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score, whereas Indian Nationality students must appear for the IIFT Exam 2024 for admission.
As per the official selection criteria and eligibility details, there is no upper age limit to appear in the IIFT exam. Candidates of any age may apply for the IIFT 2024 if they have a suitable educational qualification.
The educational qualification of IIFT 2024 dictates that the applicant must have a bachelor's degree of a minimum of 3 years in any discipline. The bachelor's degree must be from a recognized institute or an equivalent institution. The IIFT Exam educational qualification percentage varies according to the category.
Candidates Category | Minimum Qualification Percentage |
General Category | Minimum 50% |
Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories | Minimum 45% |
The IIFT 2024 educational qualification does not mention any particular discipline; therefore, the applicant can have a 3-year graduate degree in any discipline.
There are no limitations on the number of attempts in appearing for the IIFT Exam. If the candidates qualify for the basic eligibility of IIFT 2024, they can appear for this exam as many times as they want.
The paper pattern of IIFT 2024 is very similar to other MBA entrance exams. The exam is conducted online in CBT mode in different exam centres in India. The total IIFT Exam duration is 2 hours, in which the candidates have to answer 110 questions (as per last year's analysis).
In the table below we have shared the latest IIFT Exam Pattern, along with the sectional weightage and marking scheme.
The candidates can expect the same number of questions in the IIFT 2024, as mentioned in the table below.
IIFT Exam Sections | Number of questions | Marks per question | IIFT Negative Marking | IIFT Total Marks |
Verbal Ability & English Comprehension | 35 | 3 | -1 | 105 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 3 | -1 | 90 |
Quantitative Analysis | 25 | 3 | -1 | 75 |
General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 1.5 | -0.5 | 30 |
Total | 110 | - | - | 300 |
[Please Note: IIFT Exam marking scheme is different from the other MBA exams in India. It differs for all the sections, and the details are mentioned in the above table. As per the official IIFT marking scheme and negative marking scheme, -1 mark will be deducted for questions in VARC, QA, and DILR sections, and 0.5 mark will be deducted for questions in the GA section. For every correct answer in VARC, QA, and DILR sections award 3 marks and 1.5 marks in GA in IIFT Exam 2024]
The syllabus of IIFT Exam consists of 4 important sections, including
The GK syllabus for IIFT Exam is huge as there are definite chapters to be completed. The more you study, you will learn and gather knowledge to answer GK Questions in IIFT 2024. The remaining three sections mostly cover the chapters below. Get all the details for IIFT Exam Syllabus here.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | Quantitative Aptitude |
Vocabulary | Blood relations | Percentages |
Analogies | Syllogisms | Simple interest |
English proficiency | Linear & Matrix Arrangements | BODMAS |
Sentence Reconstruction | Verbal Logic | Arithmetic Mean |
Fill in the blanks | Puzzles | Set Theory |
Paragraph completion | Cause & Effect | Mode |
Grammar | Data Structures | Probability |
Odd word out | Alphabetical Series | Logarithm |
Synonyms | Visual & Critical Reasoning | Standard Deviation |
Spelling mistakes | Family Tree Problem | Instalments/ payments |
Sentence formation | Decision-Making | Number System |
Sentence improvement | Series | Arithmetic Progression |
Rearrangement of words in sentence | Coding-Decoding | HCF & LCM |
The candidates may know that the entire registration process for IIFT Exam is online. They have to complete the online registration first on the official website to fill out the IIFT Exam form and pay the fees. The exam conducting authority will activate the IIFT 2024 Registration link online on the official website- iift.nta.nic.in tentatively by the last week of September 2023. Note the section below to more about the registration process for IIFT Exam and the fees to be paid to complete the process successfully.
Here is the step-by-step process for completing the IIFT Exam registration.
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The application fee of IIFT 2024 includes the testing fee and must be paid while filling out the application form. You can pay the IIFT Exam fees online using any of the mentioned ways.
Candidates’ Category | IIFT Exam Fees |
For General and OBC | Rs. 2500 |
For SC/ST/PWD candidates | Rs. 1000 |
For Foreign Nationals/NRIs | US$80 /Rs. 4,500 |
The IIFT Preparation requires a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and the syllabus. Comprehensively cover the entire IIFT Exam syllabus with conceptual clarity and ensure that you clear all your doubts regularly. Practice and continuous revision also play an important role in IIFT 2024 preparation. Utilize the resources mentioned below to improve your exam preparation. Here, BYJU'S Exam Prep Experts have listed some tips to prepare for IIFT Exam 2024
The candidates must refer previous year's IIFT Exam question paper during preparation. The IIFT Practice Papers will let you analyze what kind of questions to expect in the exam and plan your preparation strategy accordingly. Last year's papers of the IIFT Exam also help you determine the level of preparedness and the topics to be improved before the exam.
Utilize the previous year's paper for the IIFT 2024 preparation to its fullest, plan your strategy, practice self-assessment, make corrections, and attempt to retest for better results. All the practice papers, including IIFT Question Papers, can be referred to for practice for the upcoming IIFT Exam 2024. Also, check IIFT Study Material to ace this exam in one chance.
The candidates must follow the recommended IIFT Books to prepare for this exam. Choosing the right books is very important to score well in the IIFT 2024 and to clear the cutoffs.
Below are some study materials, that you can follow to prepare for IIFT exam 2024.
The exam conducting authority will declare the IIFT Admit Card after registration. The candidates who will successfully register for IIFT Exam can download their admit card cum hall ticket from the official website, using their login details. It is an important document, the candidates must produce it on the scheduled IIFT exam date; otherwise, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam without it.
After downloading IIFT 2024 admit card check for the details below very carefully.
The official timing for IIFT 2024 is 10 AM to 12 PM, considering the previous year’s trend. We have listed the Dos and Don'ts that you must be followed on the scheduled IIFT Exam date.
Dos | Don’ts |
Reach IIFT Exam centres as per the reporting time mentioned in your hall ticket. Take the printout of two copies of the IIFT 2024 hall ticket and a passport-size photograph. Carry your ID proof and try to follow the Covid-19 protocols | Do not reach the IIFT exam centres late Do not carry food items, electronic items and unnecessary accessories containing metal items. |
The IIFT Exam cutoffs are generally released by the individual IIFTs, after the declaration of the result. It is the minimum score and the candidate must secure it to be eligible for further rounds and complete the entire IIFT exam process. IIFT 2024 Cut Off will be declared as per the percentile scores including the sectional cut-off and final cut-off. The factors that influence the cutoffs of the IIFT Exam are as follows
Note the below table to get a list of final cut-offs of previous years' IIFT Exam.
Candidate’s Category | IIFT 2023 Cut Off |
General | 52 |
General EWS | 47 |
OBC-NCL | 47 |
SC | 42 |
ST | 42 |
PWD | 42 |
Kashmiri Migrants | 53 |
BYJU'S Exam Prep Experts will compile the exam data and provide a detailed section-wise IIFT exam analysis 2024, after the exam. It will include all important points about the difficulty level and question types of the IIFT 2024.
You can refer to the IIFT Analysis of the last year's exam to understand the topics covered in this exam. The IIFT Exam Analysis 2024 contains all the important details about the exam, such as the kinds of questions asked, topics asked under each section, the difficulty level, section-wise analysis, good attempts, expected cutoff, and more.
Note the table below to get important highlights of the difficulty level of last year’s IIFT Exam
IIFT Exam Sections | IIFT 2023 Difficulty Level |
Verbal Ability & English Comprehension | Difficult (Higher than the last year) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | Easy ( Easier than last year - scoring section) |
Quantitative Analysis | Difficult (Higher than the last year) |
General Knowledge & Awareness | Easy-Moderate |
Total | Moderate |
The exam conducting body NTA will release IIFT exam answer key 2024 within a few days after the exam. All the candidates who will appear for the exam can see and download IIFT 2024 answer key online using their login credentials.
Note the steps below to check the IIFT Answer Key on the official website of NTA.
The officials of NTA will declare the IIFT 2024 Result, tentatively by the second week of February 2024. The candidates download IIFT Result in the form of a scorecard by using their login credentials.
Note the steps below to know the steps to download the IIFT Exam scorecard cum result directly from the official website.
It is an integral part of your IIFT Exam preparation. The IIFT Mock Test Series provides reliable and valuable insights into the exam pattern and the question trend and guides you towards a more result-oriented preparation. BYJU'S Exam Prep mock test for IIFT Exam is curated by exam experts and follows the latest question trend, systematically covering the entire syllabus.
Attempt a free IIFT 2024 online test series to test where you stand and the improvement required to reach the target result. Regular practice of IIFT Exam mocks also improves your pace of solving questions and minimizes mistakes. Solve and prepare with the IIFT Exam test series for effective preparation.
BYJU'S Exam Prep IIFT 2024 Online Coaching is a smart and unique way to ace the exam quickly and efficiently. It is an excellent method to stay on top of your IIFT exam preparation. The live video classes cover the entire syllabus with extensive information on each concept. The classes provide expert guidance from toppers for complete conceptual clarity, ensuring that you are well-versed in the whole curriculum of the IIFT Exam.
It is a national-level MBA Entrance Exam, conducted by NTA to select the candidates for MBA-IB Programmes. IIFT Exam is also a prestigious exam in India. A total of 110 questions are asked in this exam which is needed to complete within 2 hours.
No, NTA has still not released IIFT 2024 Exam Date on its official website. Following the trends, the candidates can expect that the upcoming IIFT exam will be held tentatively by the second week of December 2023.
Yes, IIFT Exam is considerably a tough exam. The candidates must be prepared for this exam in a strategic way. However, the exam sections are quite similar but the authority always asks tricker and more challenging questions to the candidates.
The candidates have to complete 3 years of bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in aggregate. However, there is no specification for IIFT age limit. Both Indian and foreign nationals candidates can apply for this exam
There is no age bar to apply for IIFT Exam. As per the official update, the exam authority does not restrict candidates irrespective of their ages. If you have completed three years of Bachelor's degree, you can apply for this exam.
Note the steps below to complete the IIFT 2024 Registration.
There 4 chapters in IIFT Exam Syllabus which are needed to be completed to ace this exam in the exam once.
Use your free time to revise important notes and chapters, as home preparation is extremely important to prepare effectively for the IIFT Exam. Apart from this, the aspirants can join BYJU’S Exam Prep online classes to access updated study material for the upcoming exam.
The candidates may know that IIFT Exam is conducted only once every year. So, you will get only the opportunity to appear for this exam in a particular academic year. Additionally, the candidates can attempt IIFT Exam any number of times as there are no restrictions on the number of attempts.
IIFT 2024 is just an MBA entrance test to clear the gateway to enter IIFT to study MBA in IB. But this exam is not everything for the IIFT Admission process for MBA Programmes. After clearing this exam, you have to go through the selection round. If you clear this section process, only then you can take admission to various MBA Programmes in IIFT.
No, IIM does not accept IIFT Score, It is only accepted by IIFT. If you want to join IIM then you have to appear for CAT Exam.
The selection criteria for the IIFT Exam include essay writing, GD, and PI. Candidates who clear the IIFT cutoffs are shortlisted for this round, which is normally conducted in the month of February. The final selection is made based on the candidate's overall performance in all selection rounds.
The overall difficulty level of the IIFT Exam is moderate to difficult in 2023. Below we have listed the section-wise difficulty level of IIFT 2023.
IIFT is an excellent alternative for getting an MBA when taking into account variables like faculty, placements, location, students, alumni, etc. It is the top institution among those mentioned here for studying international business.
Yes, the candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply for IIFT 2024. In this case, they need to have scored a minimum of 50% in aggregate in the first two years of their Bachelor's degree (45% for Reserved category candidates).
Yes, an average student can definitely appear for IIFT Exam. If he/she enacts well in the IIFT entrance exam and clears the GD-PI with confidence and positivity, they will definitely be selected for admission.
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