IIFT Exam - Exam Date(18 Dec), Admit Card (Soon), Exam Pattern

The IIFT exam will be held on 18^th December 2022 and the admit card is expected to be released right before a week of IIFT Exam Date. We can expect the examination conducting body to release the admit card any time soon now. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for latest information.

The IIFT Exam is a management aptitude test administered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada for admission to the MBA International Business program. This year, the MBA in Business Analytics program was launched, with admission based on the IIFT entrance exam score. The IIFT exam is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the institute. Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, and General Awareness are all topics covered in the IIFT exam questions. The two hours allocated for this online test. The IIFT accepts foreign, NRI, and PIO applicants based on their GMAT scores. 

IIFT Exam Highlights

IIFT Exam Dates 2022

Check the table below for important dates and events of IIFT 2023 exam and related details.

IIFT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To fill out IIFT 2023 application forms, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Graduation from a recognized university in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum aggregate marks for the SC/ST/PWD categories are 45%. 
• There is no upper age limit for taking the IIFT 2023 exam.
• Final-year students may also apply for the exam, but they must submit their graduation diploma/certificate by October 7, 2023. 

Know more about IIFT 2023 Eligibility.

IIFT 2023 Registration

The IIFT 2022 Application Form was made available by NTA on the IIFT.nta.nic.in website on September 30, 2022. Registration for IIFT 2023 is done entirely online. 

How Do I Fill Out the IIFT 2023 Application Form?

• The detailed process of IIFT 2023 Registration is provided below:
• Visit the IIFT NTA's official website at iift.nta.nic.in.
• Click on IIFT MBA 2023-25 Registration in the Candidate Activity section.
• Click 'New Registration' in the new window.
• To generate an Application Number and Password, follow the instructions and complete the basic registration.
• Fill out the IIFT 2023 Application Form with your academic, personal, and work experience information.
• Upload the following documents: photograph, signature, and relevant category and PwD certificates, as specified:

• Pay the IIFT 2023 Application Fee online with a debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking, or a wallet. The IIFT 2023 Registration Fee is listed below by category:

Application deadlines for foreign nationals and NRIs, as well as the selection process

Foreign nationals and NRIs must apply directly to the institute for IIFT admission 2023, rather than registering for or applying for the IIFT entrance exam. They must apply with their GMAT exam results. The following are the important  dates and the selection process:

• Dates for Registration: January 15 to March 15, 2023
• IIFT application fees: $200 (Rs.15000).
• GMAT is the only entrance exam score accepted for shortlisting.
• Selection Process: Personal Interview at the IIFT Campus

IIFT 2023 Admit Card

Candidates who successfully complete the registration process and pay the application fee will be able to download their IIFT 2023 Admit Card in the first week of December 2022. 

To download the IIFT 2023 Admit Card, candidates must enter the login credentials they created during registration. 

The admit card contains information such as the exam date, time, location, and other important instructions. 

Also Read IIFT Admit Card for detailed information. 

IIFT 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The paper is divided into four sections according to the IIFT 2023 exam pattern. The exam is generally of moderate difficulty and is comparable in difficulty to the CAT exam. Both exams have a high cut-off and a similar acceptance rate. The IIFT Exam Pattern and Syllabus have remained largely consistent over the years. The exam pattern and syllabus for IIFT 2023 are provided below. 

• The IIFT 2023 exam will be administered via online CBT.
• The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• The total time duration for the exam will be 2 hours.
• The following sections will be covered in the paper: English Grammar, Data Interpretation, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Vocabulary and Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Analysis.
• The exam paper will be administered in English.
• The exam paper will be worth 100 points.

Also Read, IIFT 2023 Exam Pattern for more information.

Read IIFT 2023 Syllabus for detailed information.

IIFT 2023 Marking Scheme

The IIFT is a 120-minute objective-type paper administered online. The marking scheme for IIFT 2023 is different for each section. However, there is a 33% negative marking for each incorrect answer. In comparison to other exams, the marking scheme is quite unique. While the General Awareness section is worth 1.5 points per question, the VARC, LRDI, and QA sections are worth 3 points per question. In addition, the number of questions may vary from year to year: 110 in 2022 and 2021, 114 in 2019, and 123 in 2018. 

IIFT Exam Analysis

The IIFT 2023 exam analysis will be available the day after the exam has been completed. Candidates preparing for the exam can find key insights in the IIFT 2022 analysis below:

• The IIFT 2022 exam was of moderate difficulty, with a total of 110 questions.
• VARC and DILR sections were moderate, while Quantitative Aptitude was also moderate but slightly more difficult than DILR.
• The Arithmetic questions were more difficult, and the GK section was the most difficult of the four sections for the paper.

IIFT Answer Key 2023

The answer key and question paper for the IIFT 2023 exam will be available a few days after the exam. Check below the steps to download IIFT answer key and response sheet:

• Visit the IIFT-NTA website at iift.nta.ac.in.
• Select the 'IIFT answer key-response sheet' tab.
• Enter your application number and birth date.
• To log in, click the submit button.
• Select the table containing the IIFT answer key-response sheet.
• Download and save the document in PDF format.

The IIFT answer key challenge window will be open for four days. Candidates may file an objection to the official answer/s by filling out an online form and uploading supporting documentation. If the claims are found to be valid, the IIFT 2023 answer key will be revised and a final answer key released.

IIFT 2023 Result

The IIFT 2023 results are expected to be released in January 2023. 

• Candidates can access the scorecard at iift.nta.nic.in, the official website.
• Candidates with marks equal to or higher than the cutoff will be eligible and invited to participate in the selection process.

How to Download IIFT 2023 Scorecard?

• Visit the official website at iift.nta.nic.in and click on the 'Score Card IIFT (MBA) 2023-25' link.
• Enter your application number, birth date, and security code.
• Your scorecard will be displayed on the website.
• Download and save the pdf for future use.

IIFT 2023 Cut Off

• The authority will announce the IIFT cut-off marks for each exam participant based on their category. 
• To be eligible for admission, candidates must score higher than the prescribed cut-off marks for their respective categories. The cut-off marks will be available online mode.

The previous year's cut off marks for admission to IIFT are as follows:

IIFT 2023 Admission

As part of the IIFT admission procedure, the authority will conduct various rounds such as GD and PI rounds. Candidates who are chosen in these GD and PI rounds will be contacted via their registered email addresses and phone numbers.

IIFT 2023 Exam Centers

The IIFT exam centers are located in 68 cities across India. At the time of registration, candidates were given the option of selecting their preferred exam city and center. The admit card contains information about the assigned IIFT test center. Candidates must arrive at the exam location at least 30 minutes before the exam time listed on their admit card. 

IIFT Exam Day Guidelines

The IIFT exam is held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Listed below are some dos and don'ts for exam day:

• Arrive at the IIFT exam center two hours before the exam to complete the identification and proof verification process.
• Carry two copies of the original IIFT admit card.
• Bring copies of passport-size photos (preferably the same ones you uploaded with your application form) to the exam center to paste in the attendance sheet.
• Carry a photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, a voter ID, a passport, a college ID, a driver's license, or a PAN card (original and photocopy).
• Do not arrive late to your IIFT exam center; entry will be denied after 9:30 a.m.
• Carry no electronic devices, such as a calculator, digital watch, phone, Ipad, or written material.
• Food and metal-containing items should not be brought.
• Do not wear any metal-containing accessories or clothing.

Also check Top Accepting Colleges for IIFT 2023.