IIFT Exam Pattern 2024: Section-Wise Pattern, Weightage, Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Exam Duration

IIFT Exam Pattern 2024: Section-Wise Pattern, Weightage, Total Marks, Marking Scheme, Exam Duration

ByNeeraj Mishra  |  Updated on: Jun 7, 2023
NTA will release IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 on its official website. Know the section-wise IIFT Exam Pattern, test structure, weightage, total marks and IIFT marking scheme.

IIFT Exam Pattern is prescribed every year by the exam conducting body NTA (National Testing Agency). It is one of the most popular MBA exams, conducted annually to initiate MBA-IB admission in IIFTs in India. IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 consists of details like test structure, sectional weightage, IIFT total marks and more.

As per the official IIFT Exam Pattern, there are 4 exam sections: VARC, DILR, QA, and General Awareness. IIFT paper pattern 2024 is unique in its own way in terms of the number of questions, scoring style, IIFT marking scheme, total time, test mode, and other parameters. In the below post, we have shared a detailed analysis of IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 that you must know to make a preparation plan for the exam.

IIFT Exam Pattern - Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announces the IIFT paper pattern every year to conduct the national-level exam IIFT. It helps the candidates to familiarize themselves with the exam format and to prepare a strategic study plan. It is seen that IIFT Exam Pattern has not been changed in 2023 and you can expect the same pattern and weightage for the upcoming exam.

Previously, IIFT Exam Pattern includes 6 sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, General Awareness, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. But now it consists of below mentioned 4 sections:

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
  • General Awareness

The IIFT marking scheme is quite different from the other MBA Entrance Exams. In this exam, the candidates will lose -0.5 for GK and -1 for the rest of the 3 exam sections for each wrong answer. Below you will find full details about the IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 for your ready reference.

IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 - Key Features

The table below will make you understand the paper structure and give you more details about the upcoming IIFT 2024.

Components

Details

Total Number of Questions

110

Deduction for Incorrect Choice

1/3rd of marks allotted

Number of Choices per question

4

IIFT Exam Duration

120 minutes (2 hours)

Marks for Correct Choice

Varied

IIFT Exam Pattern Highlights

The IIFT is a computer-based online exam and a total of 110 MCQs are asked in this exam. See the table below for basic details for IIFT Exam Pattern 2024. 

Components

Details

IIFT Full Form

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

Issuing Body

NTA

Exam Frequency

Once in Year

IIFT Exam Duration

2 Hours

Sectional Timing

No

Sectional Cut Off

Yes

Exam Mode

Online Computer Based

IIFT Total Marks

300

IIFT Marking Scheme

Every correct answer in VARC, QA, and DILR sections awards 3 marks

Every correct answer in the GA section awards 1.5 marks.

IIFT Negative Marking

1 mark is deducted for questions in VARC, QA, and DILR sections

0.5 mark is deducted for questions in the GA section

☛ The candidates must keep all these points in their mind while doing IIFT Preparation.

IIFT Paper Pattern 2024 - Section-Wise Details

As per the previous year's IIFT Exam Analysis, there are 4 exam sections, including Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. The candidates will get objective types of questions, which evaluate candidates' skills in various aspects. In the section below, we have shared the section-wise details for IIFT exam for your ready reference.

IIFT Exam Pattern for VARC

This section tests candidates' basic English skills in Grammar and Comprehension. A total of 35 questions are asked in this section, which is further divided into 16 questions for Reading Comprehension and 19 for Verbal Ability.

  • This section carries a total of 105 marks.
  • Reading Comprehension passages, as per the official IIFT Exam Pattern, are generally asked about different topics, including Science, Technology, and Management.
  • However, the Verbal Ability section includes Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, etc.

IIFT Paper Pattern for DILR

This section evaluates candidates' logical reasoning, analytical, and interpersonal skills. As per the official IIFT Exam pattern 2024, a total of 30 questions will be asked from this section regarding different aspects of Series, Comparison, Analysis, and Deductions.

  • The Data Interpretation sub-section contains various data cases, which one must study to answer accurately.

IIFT Exam Pattern: YouTube Analysis

Here, we have shared a YouTube video link related to IIFT Paper Pattern for your convenience. Check it and get your basic clear for the latest details of IIFT 2024 and exam pattern.

IIFT Exam Pattern for Quantitative Aptitude

The QA section of the IIFT is planned to test the basic numeracy and aptitude of the candidates.

  • As per the official IIFT Exam Pattern 2024, there are in total of 25 questions asked in this section which carry 3 marks for each.
  • Questions from rudimentary mathematical topics like Permutation and Combination, Mensuration, Probability, Geometry, and Number Systems are asked.

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IIFT 2024 Exam Pattern for General Awareness

This section of the IIFT will carry the least weightage. But, this section is very important to clear the IIFT Cut Off. A total of 20 questions are asked from both Current Affairs and Static GK.

  • The cut-off for this General Awareness usually remains in the 1.5-3 marks range.

The important topics of IIFT GK sections are listed below:

  • Society
  • History and Geography
  • Science and Technology
  • Literature
  • Industries
  • Banking and Business and many more

IIFT Marking Scheme

As per the IIFT Exam Pattern 2024, the marking scheme of this exam is distinct for each section. It also includes negative markings. Given below is the IIFT Marking Scheme for each section of this exam.

IIFT section

Marks per Questions

Quantitative Aptitude

+3

VARC

+3

DILR

+3

General Awareness

+1.5

IIFT Negative Marking

As per the latest update of IIFT Exam Pattern 2024, the negative marking scheme is different for all 4 sections. In the table below we have shared the negative marking scheme for IIFT 2024.

☛ The candidates must thoroughly check IIFT Selection Process for conceptual clarity regarding the process, fees, and dates.

IIFT section

IIFT Negative Marking

Quantitative Aptitude

-1

VARC

-1

DILR

-1

General Awareness

-0.5

☛ Also, Check: IIFT Answer Key

IIFT Exam Pattern - Sectional Weightage

The below-given table gives all the new details for IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 for your quick and easy understanding. Stay updated with the latest IIFT Syllabus to be prepared for all the chapters and important sections.

IIFT Exam Section

Number of Questions

Total Sectional Marks

Marks Awarded

Quantitative Aptitude

25

75

3

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

35

105

3

General Awareness

20

30

1.5

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

30

90

3

IIFT Paper Pattern: Changes Made to Last Year

The table below highlights the section-wise changes made to the IIFT Exam Pattern compared to the previous year's exam pattern. The IIFT paper pattern is expected to remain the same for an upcoming exam.

IIFT Exam Pattern (Previous Year)

IIFT Exam Pattern ( Current)

Section

Name

No. of Questions

Section

Name

No. of Questions

1

General Awareness

18

1

General Knowledge

20

2 – Part 1

Reading Comprehension

16

2

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

35

2 – Part 2

Verbal Ability

20

3

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

30

3

Quantitative Aptitude

20

4

Quantitative Aptitude

25

4 – Part 1

Logical Reasoning

20

-

-

-

4 – Part 2

Data Interpretation

20

-

-

-

Total

-

114

Total

-

110

☛ The candidates must practice IIFT Previous Year Papers after completing the exam chapters to better understand the syllabus

IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 - Time Allocation

The IIFT 2024 exam will have at least 110 MCQs. The exam has no sectoral time limits, so applicants are free to organise their time however they see fit. In order to complete the required number of questions in each area, candidates must select a time restriction for completing each portion.

To get a decent overall score, it's critical to meet sectional cutoffs. For suggested amounts of time for each section of the IIFT exam, see the table below:

Exam Sections

Recommended Time Allotment

VARC

25 to 30 Minutes

DILR

40 to 45 Minutes

QA

30 to 35 Minutes

General Awareness

8 to 10 Minutes

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FAQs on IIFT Exam Pattern

  • As per the official update of NTA, the IIFT Exam Pattern was revised in 2022. It includes 4 sections now, which was 6 sections previously. There will be 110 questions in total, which is needed to be solved in 2 hours. But be careful about IIFT Negative Marking while answering the questions.

  • No, there is no sectional IIFT Time Limit in this exam. The candidates have to solve the entire paper in 2 hours. So, they can choose the question to answer at their convenience.

  • Yes, this exam has negative marking schemes, which is a little different from other MBA exams. As per IIFT Negative Marking, -0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in the GK sections. While -1 will be deducted from the rest of the 3 sections.

  • As per recent updates, no new section has been added to IIFT Exam this year. The IIFT Exam Pattern 2024 comprises four sections: Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

  • National Testing Agency (NTA) will decide on the IIFT Exam Pattern 2024. Additionally, NTA is also the conducting body of the IIFT Exam.

  • As per the official IIFT Exam Pattern, the total number of questions is likely to be around 110. QA will have 25 questions, VARC will have 35 questions, DILR will have 30 questions, and General Awareness will have 20 questions.

  • As per the latest updates, IIFT total marks are 300. Read the post above to know the sectional marks of IIFT 2024.

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