NTA will conduct IIFT 2022 Exam in the month of January 2022. The exam consists of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness sections. It is expected that the registrations for the IIFT 2022 will start by September 2021.
- IIFT 2022 Application Forms will be tentatively open for registration in the month of September 2021 and will close in the month of October 2021.
- IIFT 2022 Application Fee is INR 1650 for General candidates and INR 825 for candidates with reservations.
- IIFT Test Scores will be accepted for admission to full-time and part-time MBA courses in IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada campus.
IIFT 2022 Highlights
| Name of Exam | IIFT 2022 |
| Name of Organization | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
| Mode of Application | Online and Offline |
| Tentative Application Date | September 2021 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC – INR 1650/- |
| SC/ST/PH – INR 825/- | |
| Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI Parents – USD 80 | |
| Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
| Tentative Date of Exam | December 2021 |
| Counseling | Yes |
| Courses Offered | MBA – International Business, Executive PGDM, Certificate Programs |
| Acceptance Rate | 1-2% |
| Total Intake | 404 Seats |
| Official Website | iift.ac.in |
| Helpline | Tel: +91-11-39147200 (Delhi Campus) |
| EPABX: +91-33-24195700 (Kolkata Campus) |
IIFT 2022 Important Dates
IIFT has not yet released the official dates for IIFT 2022. The notification for IIFT usually comes in the month of August every year. Due to the pandemic, IIFT 2021 was delayed by some time as the exam was only conducted on January 24, 2021. Given below are the tentative dates based on the previous year’s dates of the IIFT exam –
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| IIFT 2022 Official Notification | August 2021 |
| IIFT 2022 Application Starts | The first week of September 2021 |
| IIFT 2022 Application Ends | Last week of November 2021 |
| GMAT Application Deadline (Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI Parents) | October 2021 |
| IIFT admit card 2022 release | The first week of December 2021 |
| IIFT 2022 exam date | The second week of December 2021 |
| IIFT Answer key release | The second week of December 2021 |
| IIFT 2022 Results | Last week of December 2021 |
| IIFT 2022 Scorecards | January/February 2022 |
| Group Discussion/Personal Interview Date | January/February 2022 |
IIFT 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
IIFT 2022 exam pattern consists of 4 papers. The exam is generally of moderate difficulty level and is comparable to the CAT exam in terms of difficulty. Both the exams have a similar acceptance rate and high cut-offs. The IIFT Exam Pattern and Syllabus has remained largely the same throughout the years. Given below are the exam pattern and Syllabus for IIFT 2022 –
| Name of the Section | Number of Questions | Marks per question | Total Marks | Negative Marks | Syllabus (Major Topics) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 3 | 75 | – 1 | Mensuration Probability |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | 35 | 3 | 105 | – 1 | Grammar Phrases Synonyms |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 30 | 3 | 90 | – 1 | Series & Analysis Comparisons Pie Chart Caselets |
| General Awareness | 20 | 1.5 | 30 | – 0.5 | Banking Business Politics |
| Total | 110 | – | 300 | – | – |
- The objective type paper will be conducted in online mode for 120 minutes.
- The marking scheme for IIFT 2021 is different for each section. However, there is a constant negative marking of 33% for each wrong answer.
- The number of questions can vary, there were 114 Questions in IIFT 2019; 123 Questions in 2018.
Why take IIFT Exam?
IIFT 2022 Exam is one of the best opportunities for management aspirants. When compared to CAT, XAT, NMAT, and other major management entrance exams, the number of applicants is significantly less for IIFT so the chances of securing admission are slightly higher. However, the lower number of applicants is offset by the smaller amount of seats. Some other pros of IIFT are as follows* –
- Average CTC of INR 20,48,000/-
- The highest international offer is INR 75,00,000
- The highest median offer is INR 46,45,000
- There are over 107 recruiters and 93 PPOs
- Median CTC of INR 18,20,000
- Focused management course in International business with high potential for international placements and traveling opportunities.
IIFT Preparation Books
IIFT 2022 Preparation Books and Tips
| Section | Books | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT/XAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT | Gajendra Kumar Abhishek Banerjee Chayan Mukhopadhyay |
| Logical Reasoning | Koncepts of LR- Logical Reasoning for CAT, XAT, IIFT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT & other MBA Exams | Gajendra Kumar |
| English Grammar and Reading Comprehension | How to prepare for Verbal Ability and RC | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhaya |
| Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S Aggarwal |
IIFT 2022 Preparation Tips
Here are some basic preparation tips –
- Start preparing with the basics.
- The reading comprehension of IIFT section is a scoring section.
- The Data Interpretation is usually the most difficult section.
- Work on accuracy more than speed.
- Solve several mock tests and practice papers every week.
IIFT 2022 Registration, Eligibility & Admit Card
- IIFT 2022 Eligibility is as follows –
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Minimum Educational Qualifications | Graduation in any degree from a recognized university |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Age Limit | None |
- IIFT 2022 Application procedure is completely online and can be completed from their official portal.
- Interested candidates can fill IIFT 2022 Application by registering at the official website, filling the required fields, uploading documents, and paying IIFT Registration Fee. Check How to Apply For IIFT MBA IB?.
- IIFT 2022 Application Fee is as follows –
- General/OBC Category- INR 2500/-
- SC/ ST/ PwD Category- INR 1000/-
- Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI Parents – USD 80 or INR 5,823/-
- Candidates who have successfully completed the registration procedure and paid the application fee can download the IIFT 2022 Admit Card when it is released.
- Candidates have to enter the login credentials used during registration to download IIFT 2022 Admit Card.
- The admit card contains information such as exam date, timing, exam center, and other important instructions. For more details, check IIFT 2022 Admit Card.
- IIFT exam centers are spread throughout 68 cities in India.
- If candidates wish to change the opted IIFT Exam Centers, a fee of INR 1,000/- will be charged.
IIFT Results
IIFT 2022 Result
- IIFT Result will be released tentatively in February 2022.
- The scorecard will be available for candidates a few days after the declaration of the merit list.
- Candidates who score marks equal to or more than the cutoff will be eligible and invited for the selection process.
IIFT Cut Off
IIFT 2022 Cut Off & Selection Process <h2>
- There is both sectional and overall cut off for admission into IIFT.
- Tentative Cut Offs for IIFT 2022 are given below:
Category wise Overall IIFT Cutoff
| Category | Cutoff marks | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 48.5 | 100 |
| OBC (NCL) | 43.5 | 100 |
| SC | 38.5 | 100 |
| ST | 27.17 | 100 |
| PH | 28.85 | 100 |
IIFT Sectional Cutoff
| Section | Cutoff marks | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| VA & RC | 9.67 | 31 |
| QA | 4.01 | 20 |
| LR & DI | 8 | 36.5 |
| GK | 1.99 | 12.5 |
For more details, check IIFT Cut Off.
- IIFT Selection Procedure is for the candidates that clear the cut-off.
- The Selection Process for IIFT consists of essay writing, group discussion and interview.
- IIFT Essay Writing –
- Candidates have to write an essay based on some topic of General or business affairs.
- This round aims to test candidates’ writing skills and conceptual knowledge about the topics.
- The average duration of this round is 20 minutes and the length of a well-defined essay is usually 300 words.
- IIFT GD (Group Discussion) –
- Qualified candidates from the previous rounds are divided into groups of 10-12 participants.
- Candidates are given a topic related to current or business affairs.
- The duration of the GD usually varies.
- Candidates’ ability to take initiative, ability to effectively communicate their ideas are generally some qualities that the panelists look out for in this round.
- IIFT PI (Personal Interview) –
- The Personal Interview round is one on one round where the panelists adjudge the candidates on the basis of their persona and ability to stay focused under pressure.
- The usual duration of the PI round is 10-15 minutes.
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