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What is the IIFT Exam?

The IIFT exam is an aptitude test designed for admission to the MBA in International Business and MBA in Business Analytics programs offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Delhi and Kolkata.

Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIFT, the NTA’s role is limited to administering the exam and preparing the results. The institute is responsible for the selection of candidates. Similar to other MBA entrance exams in India, the IIFT exam assesses candidates through questions in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. The exam lasts for two hours. Additionally, IIFT admits foreign, NRI, and PIO candidates based on their GMAT scores. For the academic year 2024-25, the institute opted not to conduct the entrance exam.

IIFT Exam 2025 – Notification and Overview

The IIFT exam is for students who want to join the MBA in International Business or MBA in Business Analytics programs at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Delhi and Kolkata.

Conducting Authority
The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Exam Details
The IIFT exam will include questions on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. It lasts for two hours.

IIFT Exam 2025 – Notification and Overview

The IIFT exam is for students who want to join the MBA in International Business or MBA in Business Analytics programs at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Delhi and Kolkata.

Conducting Authority
The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Exam Details
The IIFT exam will include questions on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. It lasts for two hours.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree of three years in any field from a recognized university.
  • General category students need at least 50% marks in their graduation.
  • SC/ST/PwD candidates need at least 45% marks.
  • Final-year students can also apply, but they must submit their degree by October 7, 2024.
  • Candidates with professional degrees equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree can also apply.

Important Update
For the 2024-25 academic year, IIFT will not conduct its own entrance exam. Foreign, NRI, and PIO candidates can apply using their GMAT scores.

Date Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct '24 - Dec '24
IIFT 2025 registration and application submission (TENTATIVE)
IIFT 2025 Paper Pattern
Mode of Exam
Online
Exam Duration

2 hours
Total Questions

110 questions in MCQ format
Marking Scheme
no marks are deducted for wrong answers
Language/Medium of Exam
English
No. of Test Cities

65
Sections/Subjects

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation
Quantitative Analysis
General Awareness
Total Marks

300
IIFT 2025 Application Fee

For the IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) application for the MBA in International Business for the year 2025, the application fee is ₹2,500 for general category candidates and ₹1,000 for reserved category candidate

The application process is expected to open in September 2024, and the last date for submission is likely to be in early December 2024​
If you need more detailed information about the application process or eligibility criteria, feel free to ask!

Syllabus for IIFT Exam 2025
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  1. Paragraph Jumbles
  2. Paragraph Completion
  3. Reading Comprehension
  4. Odd Man out
  5. Inferences,
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  1. Tables and Bar, Pie &Line Graphs 
  2. Venn Diagrams
  3. Puzzles
  4. Arrangements
  5. Game based sets
  6. Data Structures
  • Quantitative Ability (QA)
  1. Numbers and its applications
  2. Percentages and its applications 
  3. Ratio and Its applications 
  4. Algebra and its applications
  5. Geometry and its applications
IIFT Cut Offs for MBA Admission 2025

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) selects candidates for MBA admission based on their scores in the entrance exam. The minimum score required to qualify for the next stages of the admission process, which includes the Personal Interview (PI) and extempore, is known as the cut off.

For the 2024 admission cycle, the category-wise qualifying IIFT cut offs have been published and serve as a reference for future candidates. It is important to note that the cut offs for the 2025 batch could be higher due to various factors, including changes in exam difficulty and competition levels.

The official IIFT cut offs for the MBA Admission 2025 will be released on the official website once the results are finalized. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the website for the latest updates regarding the cut offs and other admission-related announcements.