IIFT 2023: Shortlist Out, Cut off, GD & PI, Registration for Foreign Nationals, Question Paper
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IIFT 2023 Shortlist has been made on the basis of IIFT 2023 Cut off. Candidates who have cleared all sectional and overall cutoff are selected for the second round of the admission process. This year’s qualifying cut-off for the general category is 40.5, for General-EWS & OBC-NCL category is 33, and for SC/ ST/ PwD/ KM category is 25.5.
IIFT 2023 Final answer key was released on February 10, 2023 with the result. Candidates can check IIFT 2023 Answer Key at the official website – iift.nta.nic.in. NTA released IIFT 2023 result in a form of a scorecard. IIFT 2023 for Indian Nationals was successfully conducted on December 18, 2022. As per the expert analysis of IIFT 2023, the exam was rated as moderate in overall difficulty level.What is IIFT Exam? IIFT is an entrance exam conducted once a year for providing an opportunity to the candidates for admission to MBA IB courses offered by IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada. IIFT is conducted by NTA.
IIFT 2023 Exam Dates
IIFT has released the official dates for IIFT 2023. Given below are the important dates for IIFT exam -
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of IIFT 2023 Official Notification | September 30, 2022 |
| IIFT Application Starts | October 1, 2022 |
| IIFT Application Ends | November 24, 2022 |
| IIFT Form Correction | November 26 to 30, 2022 |
| IIFT City Intimation Slip Release | December 13, 2022 |
| IIFT Admit Card release Date | December 16, 2022 |
| IIFT exam date | December 18, 2022 |
| IIFT Answer key Release Date | Last week of January 2023 |
| IIFT Results | February 10, 2023 (Out) |
| Extempore/Personal Interview Date | March 2023 |
| Final Shortlist | March 2023 |
IIFT 2023 Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | IIFT 2023 |
| Name of Organization | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade(IIFT) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency(NTA) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | General/OBC - INR 2500 |
| SC/ST/PH - INR 1250 | |
| Foreign Nationals/NRI/Children of NRI Parents - USD 200 | |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Language | English |
| Exam Date | December 18, 2023 |
| Counselling | Yes |
| Courses Offered | MBA - International Business, Executive PGDM, Certificate Programs |
| Acceptance Rate | 1-2% |
| Total Intake | 404 Seats |
| Official Website | iift.nta.nic.in |
| Helpline | Tel: +91-11-39147200 (Delhi Campus) |
| EPABX: +91-33-24195700 (Kolkata Campus) |
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IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis
IIFT 2023 Exam has been conducted on December 18, 2022 in all 68 cities. The detailed analysis is updated here based on the expert analysis.
- The 2023 paper was difficult compared to 2022.
- VARC section had 4 RCs with a total of 16 questions. The passages were not difficult but lengthy. 19 questions of easy to moderate difficulty level were asked from topics of Verbal Ability.
- QA was the easiest of all the sections with maximum questions from Arithmetic (8) and Algebra (5). The questions were difficult requiring the application of formulas and concepts.
- DILR was of easy to moderate difficulty with 4 DI sets having 4 questions each and 14 questions from Logical Reasoning.
| Section | No. of Questions | Question Distribution | Level of Difficulty | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIFT 2023 VARC Exam Analysis | 35 |
| Moderate to Difficult | 20-23 |
| IIFT 2023 DILR Exam Analysis | 30 |
| Easy to Moderate | 20-22 |
| IIFT 2023 QA Exam Analysis | 25 |
| Moderate to Difficult | 14-15 |
| IIFT 2023 GA Exam Analysis | 20 | Static GK + Current Affairs | Easy to Moderate | 8-10 |
| Overall | 110 | - | Moderate | 65-75 |
IIFT 2023 Answer Key
IIFT 2023 Provisional Answer Key will be released in the last week of January 2023 and candidates could raise objections against the answer key by visiting the official website. The steps to check and download the answer key are mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of IIFT 2023
- Click on the ‘download answer key’ link provided on the home page
- Enter the Login details- application ID and date of birth
- Download IIFT Answer Key 2023 displayed on the screen.
IIFT 2023 Result
- IIFT 2023 Result has been released on February 10, 2023.
- The scorecard is available for candidates on the official website- iift.nta.nic.in.
- Candidates who score marks equal to or more than the cutoff will be eligible and invited for the selection process.
How to Download IIFT 2023 Scorecard?
- Visit the official website- iift.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for ‘Score Card IIFT (MBA) 2023-25’.
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin
- Your scorecard will be visible on the website.
- Download the pdf and save it for future reference.
IIFT 2023 Cut Off & Selection Criteria
IIFT 2023 Cut off (both overall and sectional) will be released after the declaration of the result. You can check IIFT Cut off 2022 given below to get an idea of the expected cut off for IIFT 2023:
Category wise Overall IIFT Cutoff
| Category | Cutoff marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40.5 |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 |
| EWS | 33 |
| SC | 25.5 |
| ST | 25.5 |
| PwD | 25.5 |
IIFT 2022 Sectional Cutoff
| Section | General/ EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ ST/PwD/ KM |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA & RC | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| QA | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| LR & DI | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| GK | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3 |
IIFT 2022 Final Cut off
| Candidate Category | IIFT Cut off 2022 |
|---|---|
| General | 52.75 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | 47.75 |
| SC / ST/ PwD | 42.75 |
| Kashmiri Migrants / Non-Migrants | 53.67 |
For more details, check IIFT Cut Off.
IIFT 2023 Selection Procedure
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.
For more details regarding selection criteria, check IIFT Selection Process
IIFT Participating Colleges
IIFT scores are accepted by top management institutes across the country for admission to MBA courses. The top colleges among those are:
Check more IIFT Participating Colleges
IIFT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To fill IIFT 2023 application forms, you need to fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks. For SC/ ST/ PwD category, the minimum aggregate marks are 45%. Check IIFT 2023 Reservation
- There is no upper age limit to register for IIFT 2023 exam.
- Final year students can also apply for the exam, however, they have to submit their graduation degree/ certificate before Oct 7, 2023.
Read detailed IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2023
IIFT 2023 Registration
NTA has released IIFT 2022 Application Form on the official website iift.nta.nic.in on September 30, 2022. IIFT 2023 registration process is completely online.
How to Fill IIFT 2023 Application Form?
The detailed process of IIFT 2023 Registration is provided below for your reference.
- Visit the official website of IIFT NTA- iift.nta.nic.in.
- Under Candidate Activity section, click on IIFT MBA 2023-25 Registration.
- On the new window, click on ‘New Registration’.
- Read the instructions given and complete the basic registration to generate Application Number and Password.
- Fill IIFT 2023 Application Form for academic, personal , and work experience details.
- Upload documents- photograph, signature, and relevant category and PwD certificates as per the specifications:
| Image | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 10 kb to 200 kb | .JPEG/.JPG |
| Signature | 4 kb to 30 kb | .JPEG/.JPG |
| Category Certificate | 50 kb to 300 kb | - |
- Pay IIFT 2023 Application Fee using online payment methods- Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking/ Wallets. The category-wise IIFT 2023 Registration Fee is tabulated below:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)/ KM | INR 2500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | INR 1250 |
| Foreign nationals/ NRI/ Children of NRI | USD$ 200 / INR15,000 |
IIFT 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
As per IIFT 2023 exam pattern, the paper is divided into 4 sections. 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 2023 -
| 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 | - | - |
For more details, check out IIFT Exam Pattern and Syllabus.
IIFT 2023 Marking Scheme
IIFT is an objective-type paper conducted in online mode for 120 minutes. The marking scheme for IIFT 2023 is different for each section. However, there is a constant negative marking of 33% for each wrong answer. The marking scheme is fairly different compared to other exams. While the General Awareness section carries 1.5 marks per question, VARC, LRDI, & QA carry 3 marks per question. Also, the number of questions may vary each year-110 questions in 2022 & 2021, 114 Questions in 2019, and 123 Questions in 2018.
IIFT 2023 Preparation
Candidates are advised to begin preparation for IIFT 2022 exam as early as possible in order to secure the desired result. Here are some general IIFT preparation tips -
- Start preparing with the basics.
- Reading Comprehension section of IIFT VARC section is one of the most scoring sections.
- Data Interpretation is usually the most difficult section. So, solve maximum questions to understand the various types of questions asked.
- Work more on accuracy than speed.
- Solve several mock tests and practice papers every week.
- It is advisable to attempt all RCs due to the fact that the marks that we scored per minute are the lowest in this section.
Check Best Books for IIFT Preparation
Best Books for IIFT Preparation
| 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 |
Download IIFT Previous Year Papers
IIFT 2023 Admit Card
Candidates who successfully complete the registration procedure along with the payment of the application fee could download IIFT 2023 Admit Card from the official website.
- Candidates need to enter the login credentials generated during registration to download IIFT 2023 Admit Card.
- The admit card contains information such as exam date, timing, exam center, and other important instructions. For more details, Check IIFT 2023 Admit Card.
IIFT 2023 Exam Centers
IIFT exam centers are spread throughout 68 cities in India. Candidates were given the option of selecting their preferred exam city and center at the time of registration. The details of the allotted IIFT test center are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates must report to the exam center at least 30 minutes before the exam time mentioned on the admit card. Check IIFT Exam Centers
Why take IIFT Exam?
IIFT 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 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is IIFT 2023?
Ans. IIFT 2023 is a management entrance test conducted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) for admission to its two years MBA International Business (IB) at Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada campuses.
Ques. What is the duration of IIFT 2023?
Ans. IIFT 2023 exam duration is 120 minutes for attempting 110 questions divided into 4 sections- VARC, QA, DILR, and GK. There is no sectional time limit in IIFT MBA exam.
Ques. Is IIFT exam conducted online?
Ans. Yes, IIFT exam is conducted in online CBT mode across multiple test centers located in 60+ cities of India. IIFT 2023 exam has been conducted on Dec 18 in Computer Based Test mode only.
Ques. Are IIFT application forms available offline?
Ans. No, IIFT Application forms are only available online on the official website. IIFT Application forms 2023 are also available in online mode on the official website from September 30 to November 24, 2022.
Ques. What is IIFT 2023 application fee?
Ans. IIFT 2023 application fee will differ as per the categories:
- General & OBC: INR 2500
- SC/ ST/ PH: INR 1250
- Foreign Nationals/ Children of NRIs/ NRI: INR 15000 (USD 200)
Ques. How can the IIFT 2023 application fee be paid?
Ans. In the case of online application for IIFT 2023, the application fee can be paid through Credit/ Debit cards, UPI, and Net Banking.
Ques. Is there any other test after the written test?
Ans. Yes, candidates qualifying for the written test will have to undergo the Personal Interview, Group Discussion, and Writing Skill Assessment test.
Ques. What are the minimum eligibility requirements to appear for IIFT entrance test?
Ans. Applicants must possess a graduation degree of a minimum of 3 years in any discipline. They must have secured not less than 50% aggregate marks. SC, ST, PH candidates are eligible for relaxation up to 5% in qualifying marks.
Ques. Are the candidates appearing in the final exams of graduation eligible to apply?
Ans. Yes, candidates appearing for exams of the final year/ semester are eligible for admissions, subject to the condition that they submit requisite proof of qualification by the deadline.
Ques. Is there any age criteria for admissions?
Ans. No, there is no age bar for the applicants to take MBA admissions based on IIFT exam scores.
Ques. Is the admission procedure the same for foreign national candidates?
Ans. No, the foreign national candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of GMAT scores. They will then have to undergo a Personal Interview round at the IIFT campus. Candidates failing to appear physically for PI can also be interviewed through Skype.
Ques. What are the eligibility conditions to qualify as an International applicant?
Ans. International candidates applying for admissions to IIFT must have been residents outside India for a period of a minimum of 18 months and be outside India during the IIFT examination process. The Indian nationals who are living, working, studying abroad should produce with the application a certificate from the High Commissions/ Indian Embassy/ Consulate of the country of where the candidate is currently based. The certificate must state that the candidate has been resident in that country continuously for a period of not less than 18 months.
Ques. What are the centers of the written test?
Ans. The written test will be conducted at various centers across the following cities: Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Vishakapatnam
Ques. Can the data be modified after the submission of the application form?
Ans. No, applicants cannot modify the data after payment of the application fee. For any necessary changes, candidates can send an email from their registered email IF mentioning their full name, application form number, and details to be modified. Candidates must know that they can modify only a few basic information.
Ques. Is the change in the center of the examination permitted?
Ans. Candidates can apply for a change in center online only. They must pay the fees of INR 1000 for the same. No requests will be considered offline.
Ques. What are the total seats under IIFT 2023?
Ans. The total seats for IIFT 2023 will be updated soon. However for IIFT 2022, A total of 360 seats are available at both campuses. The division of seats will be as per the information given below:
- Delhi - 220 seats
- Kolkata - 140 seats
Ques. Is there any sectional cut off for the test?
Ans. Yes, candidates must clear sectional as well as overall cut off of the written test in order to qualify for further admission process.
Ques. Is there any requirement for additional documents along with Admit Card on the day of examination?
Ans. Along with the admit card, candidates must carry any one photo ID proof. Applicants can carry anyone among the following documents: Passport, Voter ID card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN card, College ID card.
Ques. What are the documents I will require during the counseling process?
Ans. Candidates must carry original as well as photocopies of the following documents at the time of counseling:
- IIFT 2023 Scorecard
- Memorandum of marks of SSC
- Memorandum of marks of HSC
- Memorandum of marks of Graduation
- Provisional/ Degree Certificate
- Community certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Income Certificate
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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