Updated On : July 31, 2023
Summary: "Explore the IIFT Entrance Exam 2023 - your gateway to the esteemed IIFT-MBA (International Business) Programme. Find out about the updates, crucial dates, eligibility requirements, reservation policy, and application procedure for this prominent national-level examination. Get ready to excel in the dynamic realm of International Business Management. Learn more today!"
What is IIFT Entrance Exam?
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) entrance exam is a national-level test conducted once in a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the IIFT-MBA (International Business) Programme.
The institute has campuses in New Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh). A new campus (international) at GIFT City Gandhinagar is also being set up.
MBA (IB) programme offered by IIFT is a six-trimester general management programme designed to develop a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for trained personnel in the field of International Business Management.
IIFT exam dates 2023 are provided below in the table:
IIFT 2023 Registration Start Date   |
End of September 2023 |
IIFT Exam 2023 Registration End Date  |
Mid-November 2023 |
IIFT 2023 Admit Card Download   |
To be announced on NTA Website |
IIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Date  |
17 December 2023 (Tentative) |
Mode of IIFT Examination |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
IIFT Exam Duration |
120 minutes |
IIFT Exam Timing |
10:00 am to 12:00 noon (Tentative) |
IIFT 2023 Exam Pattern  |
Section 1 – Quantitative Analysis (QA) Section 2 – Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability (RC&VA) Section 3 – Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Section 4 – General Awareness (GA) |
IIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Number of Question   |
110 (QA – 25; RC&VA – 35; DILR – 30; GA – 20) |
IIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Marking Scheme |
For QA, RC&VA and DILR sections: +3/-1 For GA section: +1.5/-0.5 No negative marking for unattempted questions |
For General & Reserved Categories
For Foreign Nationals/NRIs:
Reservation of seats in IIFT for the MBA (IB) 2024-26 course are as per the GOI guidelines. Currently, seats are reserved as follows:
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/- |
Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable. |
Step 1 - Apply for Online Registration using a unique Email ID and Mobile No.
Step 2 - Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application No. Upload scanned images of your photograph (file size: 10 kb - 200 kb), your signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) and a Copy of the Certificate indicating Category and/or Subcategory (PwD) as applicable (file size: 50kb -300kb). All documents are to be uploaded in PDF.
Step 3 - Pay fee using ICICI Payment Gateway through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and keep proof of fee paid. In case the confirmation page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled, and amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the confirmation page is not generated.
All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate times. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 is not completed and such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on the accounts will be entertained.
The entire application process of IIFT Entrance Exam is online, including uploading of scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of confirmation page. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s), including the confirmation page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ by Hand/E-mail.
A separate online window for NRIs/Foreign nationals only will be opened from 15.01.2024 to 15.03.2024, for submission of their application. NRIs/Foreign nationals may submit their applications and pay the fee online during that period.
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IIFT Exam Notification 2023 – Mode of Admission
For General/SC/ST/PH/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates:
Read more: IPMAT Entrance Examination.
For Foreign Nationals/NRIs:
In conclusion, the IIFT Entrance Exam is a significant opportunity for aspiring business executives seeking to specialize in International Business Management. The exam's shift to a computer-based format and the revised sectional structure aims to provide candidates with a fair and efficient evaluation of their skills and knowledge. Candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria, reservation policy, and examination fee detail:s before starting the online application process.
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