IIFT

IIFT is an entrance exam conducted by NTA to provide admissions to various IIFT MBA in International Business and the newly launched MBA in Business Analytics. The authorities will conduct the IIFT 2023 exam online on December 18, 2022, i.e., it will be a Computer-based Test (CBT). Only those who successfully registered for the test and paid the fee before the deadline shall be eligible to take the exam on the date above. This page is the blueprint for IIFT 2023—covering everything related to the exam. Read further to know more.

Candidates who have submitted their application form before the last submission date must refer to the preparation tips and study material available on Embibe. Also, authorities extended the application from the submission deadline of November 14 to November 24, 2022, which should have given more time to aspirants to cover more syllabi. Only aspirants who submitted their application form can download the IIFT admit card. Continue reading the article to know more details on the IIFT application form, admit card, exam date, counselling and other important exam events.

Candidates can refer to the below table to get an overview of the exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	IIFT Entrance Test
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Mode	Online, i.e. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Course	MBA-IB
Medium	English

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Brochure

To know more details about the upcoming events in details, candidates must refer to the official brochure provided by the authorities on the official website. Refer to the below links to access the IIFT 2023-25 Brochure:

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade brochure 2023-25

Follow the below pointers to know the latest information on IIFT 2023 exam:

• NTA will conduct the IIFT 2023 on December 18, 2022.
• The last submission date for the IIFT application form is extended from November 14 to November 24, 2023.

Candidates can refer to the below table to keep track of the upcoming IIFT events to avoid deadlines:

Events	Dates
Registrations	October 01, 2022
Last Submission Date	November 24, 2022 (5:00 PM)
Application Form Correction	November 2022
Admit Card Download	November 2022
IIFT 2023 Exam	December 18, 2022
Answer Key Release	January 2023
Result Announcement	February 2023

NTA has released the IIFT eligibility criteria along with the information bulletin on the official website, i.e. https://iift.nta.nic.in. The following pointer provides the eligibility requirements for IIFT 2023 exam:

IIFT Age Criteria 2023

As per the eligibility criterion, there is no age limit for candidates appearing in the IIFT 2023 examination.

IIFT Educational Qualification 2023

To be eligible for IIFT 2023 exam, candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements:

• Candidates must be of a recognised Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3 years in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. 
• 45% for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST). and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories.

To know the complete eligibility criteria refer to the below link:
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade eligibility criteria 2023

Candidates must fulfil the IIFT Eligibility Criteria to fill in the IIFT registration form 2023. After completing the registration process, the authorities will allow candidates to change their Indian Institute of Foreign Trade registration form 2023.

While filling out the application form to complete the IIFT registration, candidates must keep note of the following pointers:

• Candidates can apply for IIFT MBA 2023-25 through “Online” mode only. 
• Submission of the online application forms will be made through NTA’s official website, i.e. https://iift.nta.nic.in. 
• Candidates submitting the IIFT application form in any other mode than required will not be entertained.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Fee Submission

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the fee structure for IIFT 2023:

Category	Amount
General/General-EWS / OBC-NCL*/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir Valley	Rs. 2500/-
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender	Rs. 1250/-
For Foreign Nationals/NRIs	US$ 200 / Rs. 15,000/-

Candidates appearing for IIFT 2023 must be aware of the exam pattern as it provides details such as exam duration, marking scheme and other details. Refer to the below table to know the exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Mode
Sectional Time Allotment	No Sectional Timing
No. of Sections	4
Type of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions
Negative marking	⅓ marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer

To know the complete exam pattern details refer to the below link:

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade exam pattern

NTA has released the IIFT 2023 syllabus on the official website. Candidates appearing for the exam must be aware of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade syllabus, as it helps in creating an effective study plan. The syllabus is divided into 4 subjects, i.e. Quantitative Analysis, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and General Awareness

To access the detailed syllabus, click on the following link:

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade syllabus 2023

To ace IIFT 2023 with desired marks, candidates must have hands on the best books that are based on the latest IIFT syllabus. Refer to the below table to know the subject-wise best books for the IIFT exam:

Book	Author/Publication House
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning	Nishit K. Sinha
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S Aggarwal
Quantum CAT	Sarvesh K. Verma(Arihant Publications)
Quantitative Aptitude for CAT/ XAT/ IIFT/ CMAT/ MAT/ Bank PO/ SSC Exam	Disha Publications
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency for CAT & Other MBA Exams	Disha Publications
How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal

Candidates appearing for IIFT 2023 can improve their preparations by solving previous years’ question papers. These papers give candidates an idea of the marking scheme, question weightage, important topics and frequently asked questions.

Candidates appearing for the IIFT 2023 mock test can solve mock tests to improve their preparations. As mock tests are based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus. They help candidates analyse their preparations. At Embibe, candidates can attempt IIFT mock tests and also receive detailed feedback analysis. This will help candidates figure out their strong and weak areas.

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the list of do’s and don’ts while appearing for the exam:

Do’s	Don’ts
Printout of the IIFT admit card and the signed declaration or undertaking downloaded from NTA official website	Stationary objects like paper bits, geometry or pencil box, calculators, pens, rulers, writing pads, hard disks, pen drives, erasers, log tables, log tables, calculators, and electronic pens/scanners
A passport-size photograph that is the same as the one uploaded on the online application must be carried along for pasting on the attendance sheet in the exam hall	Electronic devices include mobile phones, earphones, microphones, electronic watches with calculators, Bluetooth devices, and health bands
One authorised government-issued original photo ID such as the PAN card, driving license, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar card, Aadhaar enrolment number, or ration card	Objects like wallets, goggles, handbags, belts, and caps
PwD candidates must carry the PwD certificate issued by the competent authority	Ornaments and metallic items.
A transparent bottle with drinking water	Food items opened or packed packages.

Candidates appearing for the IIFT 2023 can include the below-mentioned preparation tips in their study plan to improve their preparations:

• Create a timetable
• Know the exam pattern and syllabus
• Solve previous years’ question papers
• Attempt mock tests
• Revise regularly
• Select the best books and study materials

The authorities will release the IIFT admit card on the official website. Candidates who successfully submit the application form will be eligible to download the IIFT 2023 admit cards using their login credentials, such as application number and date of birth. It is compulsory for candidates to take the admit cards to the exam centre, failing which will debar them for the exam.

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the IIFT exam centres list:

State	City	City Code
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar/Naharlagun	AL01
Assam	Dibrugarh	AM01
Assam	Guwahati	AM02
Assam	Jorhat	AM03
Assam	Silchar (Assam)	AM04
Assam	Tezpur	AM05
Andaman and Nicobar	Port Blair	AN01

 

NTA will release the IIFT results after exam conclusion. Candidates can access their results on the official website,iift.nta.nic.in, using their login credentials. The IIFT 2023 scorecards will include scaled scores and percentiles. 

Following the results, the authorities will release the IIFT cut-off. The IIFT cut-off is the minimum score candidates must score to be eligible for the entire MBA (IB) program selection process. The IIFT cut-off will be declared as per the percentile scores post the result announcement.

IIFT admission will be based on Essay writing, Written Test, Group discussions and Interviews. For the Group Discussion and Interview process, candidates will be called based on their marks in the written examination. For the Foreign National/NRI/Children of NRIs, the admission will be based on the GMAT (General Management Aptitude Test).

The following is the list of colleges accepting IIFT scores:

• IFIM Business School, Bangalore. 
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi.
• IPS Business School – JAIPUR, Jaipur.
• Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research (DSPSR), Delhi.
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) – Kolkata, Kolkata. 

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions on IIFT 2023:

Q: Who will conduct the IIFT 2023?
Ans: NTA will conduct the IIFT 2023.

Q: When will NTA conduct IIFT 2023?
Ans: As per the official brochure, the authorities will conduct the IIFT 2023 on December 18, 2022.

Q: What is the IIFT 2023 official website?
Ans: The official website for IIFT is https://iift.nta.nic.in/.

Q: When is the last date to submit the IIFT 2023 application form?
Ans: Candidates can submit their IIFT 2023 application form by November 24, 2022.

Q: Where can I access the IIFT 2023 brochure?
Ans: Candidates can access the IIFT brochure on the official website.

We hope the above article has answered all your doubts and queries. Embibe wishes you good luck and all the best. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest updates on the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade 2023.