IIFT notification 2023 will be released on the official website, in the month of September. The exam is held in December every year. In this article, we have presented the timeline for the upcoming IIFT exam dates and associated essential information.
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IIFT 2023
IIFT is a national-level exam conducted by NTA for admission into MBA (IB) offered by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). This two-year MBA (IB) programme is provided at the institute's campuses located in New Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. The programme is developed with an intent to provide training to management aspirants in the field of international trade. IIFT is a top-ranked B-school in India and is a dream destination for many MBA aspirants. Its entrance exam is the most preferred one after CAT and XAT. Several candidates appear for the IIFT entrance hoping to bag an admission seat in one of the campuses.
Admission to IIFT is open to both Indian and foreign nationals via the IIFT entrance test and GMAT, respectively. However, the dates given in the following table apply only to those appearing in IIFT 2023 exam.
IIFT Important Dates 2023
| IIFT 2023 Exam Details |
IIFT Dates 2023 |
| IIFT Notification 2023 |
September 2023 |
| IIFT 2023 Registration Start Date |
September 2023 |
| Deadline for receipt of Application |
November 2023 |
| Deadline for Application Fee Payment |
November 2023 |
| Online Corrections in Application Form |
November 2023 |
| Admit cards release date |
November/ December 2023 |
| IIFT 2023 Exam Date |
December 2023 |
| IIFT 2023 Exam Result Date |
January 2024 |
IIFT is basically an aptitude test, that evaluates the time management skills, problem-solving ability and decision-making capabilities of the candidates.
IIFT 2023 - Facts to Know
A quick overview of important facts about IIFT:
| IIFT 2023 Exam Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| MBA colleges under IIFT Exam |
IIFT Delhi, Kakinada and Kolkata |
| Mode of IIFT Entrance Exam |
Computer-Based |
| IIFT 2023 Application Process |
Online |
| IIFT Application Fees |
Rs.2500/- |
| Number of Questions in IIFT Exam |
110-140 |
| IIFT Exam 2023 Key sections |
VA & RC, Quant, DI & LR, GK |
| Maximum Marks in IIFT Exam |
300 |
| IIFT 2023 Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
| IIFT 2023 Expected Scoring Pattern |
1.5 Mark for GK, 3 Mark for each correct answer (QR, RC& VR, DI&LR) |
| Negative Marking |
For incorrect answer: 1/3rd marks deducted |
| Official Website |
iift.nta.nic.in |
For foreign nationals, a separate application window opens up after a few months of IIFT exam.
Once the candidates are shortlisted based on
IIFT exam scores, they are called for the subsequent selections rounds like GD and PI. In case of foreign nationals, they are called for an interview after getting selected as per GMAT scores.
Earlier IIFT had only two campuses- Delhi and Kolkata, but lately, they have come up with another campus at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh). So it’s a piece of great news for MBA aspirants who want to appear in the IIFT exam as the number of seats will increase. Last year around 40,000 candidates appeared in the exam. So to beat the competition, you need to prepare well in advance.
Now that you know about the IIFT exam dates to be aware of, you can prepare a timetable to excel in the exam.
Happy Preparation!
FAQs about IIFT Notification 2023
1. How do I register for IIFT 2023?
To register for IIFT 2023, you will have to apply online at
iift.nta.nic.in2. How many candidates apply for IIFT?
Nearly 40,000 aspirants apply for IIFT every year.
3. Is IIFT Delhi worth it?
Definately! IIFT Delhi is among the best and one of the first institutes for MBA in International Business.
4. Is it easy to get into IIFT?
It is not quite easy to get into IIFT, but with focused effort and sufficient practice, you can secure your admission seat at IIFT.
5. How many seats are there in IIFT?
There are 400+ seats in total, at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata.
