- The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) registration is open for admissions in 2025 from October 17, 2024. The first round of registration will be available until November 22, 2024.
- Candidates who are Non-Resident Indians (NRI) or foreign nationals can submit their applications from January 15, 2025, to March 15, 2025. – Read More
IIFT 2025 Registration Is Open: Check Direct Link, Registration Last Date, Application Process & Fees
Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 18, 2024
What's New in IIFT 2025?
IIFT has announced the registration process for 2025 admissions from October 17, 2024. Current as well as prospective students can apply for the same from the official portal, applyadmission.net/IIFT2025/in or from the direct link provided below. IIFT registration last date for the first round is November 22, 2024.
| IIFT Registration 2025 (OPEN) |
As per the latest update, candidates applying under the Foreign National and NRI categories can start submitting their applications from January 15, 2025, with the deadline for submission being March 15, 2025. However, to do for IIFT registration 2025, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria that is, a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved category) from a recognized university.
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IIFT 2025: Highlights
IIFT 2024 mode of exam, type of questions, etc. are tabulated below for aspirants’ reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Examination |
| Name of the Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) |
| Number of Questions | 110 questions in MCQ format |
| Question Type | MCQ type |
| No. of Test Cities | 63 |
| IIFT Registration Fees |
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| Exam Helpdesk No. | 0120-6895200 |
| Official website | https://iift.nta.nic.in/ |
IIFT Exam Dates 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| IIFT application form release date | October 17, 2024 (OPEN) |
| IIFT registration last date | March 15, 2025 |
| Release of merit list/ List of shortlisted candidates for 2nd round admission | 4th week of January 2025 (Tentative) |
| Group Discussion/Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment and Interview | March/ April 2025 (Tentative) |
| Classes commencement | 1st week of July 2025 (Tentative) |
IIFT Application Form 2025
Willing & eligible candidates can do online IIFT registration on its official website. They have to fill in their basic details with relevant supporting documents and submit the application form. However, the application process is completed by making payment of the application fee using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking or through mobile wallets (Paytm/UPI).
IIFT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Details of IIFT eligibility criteria are mentioned below for candidates’ reference:
- Candidates applying for IIFT-MBA must have a Bachelor’s degree of three years duration in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
- For General category students, the minimum score requirement is 50 per cent aggregate in graduation and for SC/ST/PwD category students it is 45 per cent aggregate.
- Candidates in their final year of bachelor's degree awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Such candidates will have to submit the final year degree by the given deadline.
- Candidates with professional degrees equivalent to a Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply (appear for CAT) for IIFT MBA admission.
IIFT Exam Pattern 2025
IIFT 2025 would be conducted in online mode consisting of 110 MCQ-type questions from four different sections- VARC, GK, DILR, and QA. The details are given below:
| Exam Mode | Online |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 110 |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple Choice Question |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of Sections |
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| Marking Scheme |
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| Negative Marking | Yes |
Section section-wise distribution of questions for IIFT 2024 is given below:
| Sections | Number of questions | Marks per question | Negative Marking | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & English Comprehension | 35 | 3 | -1 | 105 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 3 | -1 | 90 |
| Quantitative Analysis | 25 | 3 | -1 | 75 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 1.5 | -0.5 | 30 |
| Total | 110 | - | - | 300 |
IIFT Syllabus 2025
As already mentioned in the introductory section, IIFT 2025 would consist of four sections- QA, VARC, LRDI, and GK. The section-wise syllabus is tabulated below:
| Exam Sections | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension, Identify the Synonym, Identify Grammatically Correct/Incorrect Sentence, One Word Substitution, Jumbled Paragraphs, etc. |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Line Graph, Bar Graph, Table, Pie Chart, Circular Arrangement, Tournaments, Scheduling, Linear Arrangement, Coding, Puzzle, etc. |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Modern Mathematics, Mensuration, etc. |
| General Awareness (GK) | Current Affairs and Static GK |
IIFT Admit Card 2025
Registered candidates can download their IIFT admit cards from the official website by logging into the portal using their application number, date of birth, and security pin. Some key details of the IIFT admit card are listed below:
- Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria and applying for IIFT 2025 within the stipulated time and date are issued admit cards.
- Candidates who carry their admit card in the examination centre are only allowed to enter the examination centre and appear for the entrance.
- The admit card contains the name of the candidate, category and gender, exam date, time, centre, guidelines, etc for the IIFT 2025.
IIFT Result 2025
NTA will release the IIFT result on its official website and information for the same is given below: To check score, candidates have to log in using their application number and date of birth
IIFT Cutoff 2025
Once the results are declared, the iift cut-off will be made available on the official website. NTA releases cut-offs in two forms:
- Sectional Cutoff
- Category-wise Cut Off
The sectional cut-off includes separate cut-offs of all sections while the category-wise cut-off is published based on the candidate’s category. Candidates scoring the cut-off marks and above are called for GD/ PI for final selection. Tabulated below is the reservation of seats for IIFT admission based on category:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| ST | 15% |
| SC | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| General-EWS | 10% |
| PWD | 5% |
IIFT 2024 Sectional Cutoff
Category-wise sectional cut off are as follows:
| Category | Sectional Cut Off | Composite Cut Off |
| General | 55 | 30 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | 50 | 25 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri Migrants, Kashmiri Pandits | 30 | 20 |
IIFT 2024 Category-wise Cutoff
| Candidates Category | IIFT 2024 Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| General | 42.6 |
| General-EWS | 35.1 |
| OBC-NCL | 35.1 |
| SC | 27.6 |
| ST | 27.6 |
| PwD | 27.6 |
| Kashmiri Migrants / Non-Migrants | 27.6 |
IIFT 2022 Sectional Cutoff
| Exam Section | Total | Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri Migrants/ Non-Migrants |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 30 | 4.5 | 3 |
| VARC | 105 | 11 | 6 |
| DILR | 90 | 14 | 10 |
| QA | 75 | 8 | 5 |
IIFT 2022 Category-wise Cutoff
| Candidates Category | IIFT Cut Off 2022 |
|---|---|
| General | 52.75 |
| General -EWS | 47.75 |
| OBC-NCL | 47.75 |
| SC | 42.75 |
| ST | 42.75 |
| PwD | 42.75 |
| Kashmiri Migrants/ Non-Migrants | 53.67 |
Selection criteria through CAT score are as given below:
| Parameters | weightage |
| CAT Score 98 | (Score of the candidate / Maximum CAT Score of 198 X 98) |
| Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2) | 02 |
| Total Score | 100 |
IIFT Selection Process
Like previous years, IIFT 2024 selection process would consist of a Written Ability Test (WAT), followed by a Group Discussion (GD)/Extempore and finally Personal Interview. The final selection is based on the following parameters:
- Class 10th and 12th scores
- Score in graduation
- Work experience
- Performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD)/ Extempore, and Personal Interview.
Essay Writing: In this stage, candidates who have cleared the written ability test are divided into groups of 8 and given a topic to write a short essay in 20 minutes. Each group gets one topic to write and topics may vary from business & economics to politics & society.
Group Discussion/ Extempore: In this stage, candidates are divided into groups and each group is given a topic. Each member of a group is called to speak on the topic for a minute followed by a group discussion which lasts for 30-40 minutes. The GD round is used to evaluate a candidate's leadership qualities, communication skills, and convincing ability.
In the extempore round, each candidate is given a topic to speak making a convincing argument for or against it.
Personal Interview: In the personal interview round candidates are asked questions related to their work experience, hobbies, and academic history. The sole purpose of this round is to assess a candidate’s communication, analytical & problem-solving skills.
FAQs
Ques: What is the duration of the IIFT 2024 examination?
Ans: The duration of the exam for the candidates is of 2 hours.
Ques: Is there any negative marking in the IIFT 2025 examination?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking for every wrong answer.
Ques: Which books should candidates prefer to prepare for IIFT 2025?
Ans: Candidates preparing for CAT can consult the same books for IIFT 2025. Some popular books are mentioned below along with their author/ publisher name:
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT written by Arun Sharma
- The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude written by Nishit K. Sinha.
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension written by Ajay Singh.
- Word Power Made Easy written by Norman Lewis.
- 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary written by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT and Other MBA Exams written by Nishit K. Sinha
- Manorama Year Book written by Mammen Mathew
- Reading popular Newspapers – The Hindu, Times of India, Economic Times, Financial Express
Ques: Which section of the IIFT 2025 written exam carries maximum weightage?
Ans: As per the latest information, like in previous years, the Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section would be carrying the maximum weightage. This section comprises 35 questions carrying 105 marks. For each incorrect attempt, one mark will be deducted from this section.
Ques: Is the IIFT exam score valid for MBA admission in other B-Schools other than IIFT?
Ans: No. Though IIFT is a national-level entrance examination, it is an institute-level examination. Candidates qualifying in this examination would get admission to the MBA program at IIFT Delhi, IIFT Kolkata, and IIFT Kakinada only.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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