IIFT 2021 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection Procedure, Answer Key

IIFT 2021 - National Testing Agency (NTA) has released IIFT 2021 result in online mode on February 16, 2021. The registered candidates can able to check the result of IIFT 2021 by using their login credentials (IIFT Application Number and Date of Birth). Earlier, NTA had started the IIFT 2021 application form correction window from February 10 to 12, 2021. Candidates would be able to make corrections in a category and academic qualification section. Those who had selected "others" in graduation section were need to indicate their specific qualification in the filled IIFT application form. NTA had successfully conducted IIFT 2021 on January 24, 2021. Admission to MBA (IB) offered at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada campuses will be through the IIFT exam 2021. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of IIFT 2021 could apply and appear for the computer-based test. To know all about NTA IIFT 2021 like dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, the application process, and more, read the article on this page.
Latest update: IIFT result 2021 has been released by NTA on February 16. Know all about IIFT 2021 cutoff.

IIFT 2021 Exam Overview

What's New in IIFT NTA 2021 exam?

• Candidates had to pay a higher IIFT registration fee. The new IIFT 2021 registration fee is Rs 2,500. It was Rs 2,000 in 2019.
• The number of cities where IIFT 2021 exam will be conducted is now 68 cities whereas, in 2019, it was held in 41 Cities in 86 centres
• Admissions to the new IIFT campus at Kakinada have been announced this year subject to the approval of the same.

IIFT Exam Dates 2021

NTA had released the IIFT 2021 notification and brochure along with the application form on November 6. Candidates can track the IIFT dates from the table below

IIFT 2021 Dates

IIFT Result 2021

NTA has declared the result of IIFT 2021 in online mode. The result of IIFT 2021 has declared on the official website of NTA and it has visible in form of a scorecard. Candidates can able to check their IIFT 2021 result only after entering in login credentials like IIFT application number, date of birth, and security code. The result of IIFT 2021 has shows both sectional and overall percentile.

IIFT Selection Process 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Writing Skills Assessment, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview rounds as a part of the IIFT 2021 selection procedure. National Testing Agency will announce the list of shortlisted candidates tentatively in March / April 2021. To take part in the selection procedure or IIFT 2021, candidates will have to fill an online CV form in which candidates have to fill in their basic details like educational qualification, professional experience details, careers focus, managerial traits, achievements, etc., The final list of candidates who will be qualified will be displayed on the official website.

Stage 1 - Shortlisting

Candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-GD-PI on the basis of scores obtained in IIFT 2021 percentiles (including sectional cutoffs). For female candidates, the cutoff marks across all categories are 2 less than the actual cutoff in line. Apart from that, marks obtained by candidates in Class 10 and Class 12 will also be considered.

Criteria for Shortlisting Candidates for Stage 1

Stage 2 - WAT-GD-PI

In this stage, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).

Writing Ability Test (WAT) - Shortlisted candidates will be given a particular topic and they have to submit an essay. Basis of evaluation will be -

• Ability to comprehend
• Clarity
• Presentation technique
• Expression of ideas

Group Discussion (GD) - Candidates will be assorted into groups and they have to discuss a certain topic. Basis of evaluation will be -

• Leadership skills
• Team player skills
• Communication
• Content
• Ability to give new insights

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Personal Interview (PI) - Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the personal interview round. PI will be held at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai.

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Criteria for Shortlisting Candidates for Stage 1

IIFT Fees Structure 2021

Selected candidates will have to submit fees as per the fee structure of IIFT 2021. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will define the IIFT admission 2021 fees structure. The same will be intimated to shortlisted candidates in the offer letter. IIFT 2021 fees structure is likely to vary for both Indian and International candidates.

IIFT 2021 Number of Seats:

IIFT Fees Structure 2021 (Expected)

IIFT Answer Key 2021

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key of IIFT 2021 in online mode. Candidates must have the necessary login credentials to download the IIFT 2021 answer key. Post downloading, candidates also have the option to challenge the IIFT answer key 2021 till January 30 (till 8:00 p.m). Along with the answer key, candidates also have the option to download the question paper. The fee for challenging the answer key of IIFT 2021 is Rs 1,000 per question.

IIFT Admit Card 2021

National Testing Agency has released the admit card of IIFT 2021 on January 16 in online mode. Candidates can download the IIFT admit card 2021 from the official website of NTA. Only those candidates who have successfully filled the application form will be able to download their IIFT 2021 admit card. A registered Login ID and Password is mandatory to download the admit card of IIFT 2021. Candidates will have to carry the hard copy of the IIFT 2021 admit card with them to their respective exam centre. IIFT 2021 admit card includes all details mentioned on admit card, major guidelines, how to resolve the difficulty while downloading the admit card, browser to be used etc.,
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Exam Day Guidelines For IIFT 2021

Candidates are advised to carefully go through the general exam day instructions which they will be required to follow on the day of IIFT 2021. On the admit card of IIFT 2021, the details are clearly mentioned. Some of the exam day guidelines that are mentioned in IIFT 2021 admit card are mentioned below and can be checked for reference purpose:

• Candidates should check and visit the exam centre allotted to them prior to the day of IIFT 2021

• Only the seat allotted to each candidate must be occupied by them without fail

• Stationery items such as pens, pencils, papers etc., should not be brought to the exam hall by candidates, as IIFT 2021 will be computer-based exam

• Candidates who will carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital watches etc., will not be allowed to enter the exam centre

IIFT Exam Pattern 2021

National Testing Agency has released details of the exam pattern in the IIFT notification. The IIFT exam pattern gives details of the duration, median, mode, and type of questions that may be asked in addition to the sections and marking scheme. Details of the IIFT exam pattern 2021 are provided below:

• Type of questions - Multiple-choice questions

• IIFT exam duration - 120 minutes i.e. two hours

• IIFT 2021 exam mode- Computer-based test

• Sections in IIFT exam: Four - Quantitative ability(QA), data interpretation and logical reasoning(DILR), verbal ability & reading comprehension(VARC), general knowledge & current affairs

• Marking scheme: Candidates must note that ⅓ marks will be deducted for each wrong answer

IIFT Syllabus 2021

It is important to note that there is no officially prescribed IIFT syllabus. The subjects to cover have been mentioned by NTA in the IIFT exam notification and candidates can refer to the previous year papers and mock tests as well as the various competitive exam books to prepare for the IIFT exam 2021.

IIFT syllabus can be segregated as

IIFT exam topics for quantitative ability(QA): mensuration, number system, simple and compound interest, time, distance, work and heights etc.,

IIFT 2021 syllabus for verbal ability & reading comprehension(VARC): paragraph formation, analogy, synonyms antonyms, grammar etc., general knowledge & current affairs include society, history, international affairs, balance of payments and trade, industry, business, banking etc.,

NTA IIFT 2021 Syllabus for data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR) include topics like graphs, series and analysis, coding-decoding, selections, deductions, charts, caselets, etc.

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IIFT Exam Centres 2021

All candidates must choose at least four cities while filling the IIFT exam form 2020. NTA has listed 68 cities where the IIFT 2021 exam will be conducted. It is important for candidates to choose those IIFT 2021 exam centres that are easily accessible on the exam day. To check the list of cities where the IIFT exam can be written, check the table below.

IIFT Exam Cities

IIFT Mock Test 2021

NTA has given the IIFT previous year papers on its website. Candidates can also avail the IIFT mock test for practice from the website. Preparation for the IIFT 2021 exam will be easier with the help of the sample papers and mock tests.

IIFT Application Form 2021

NTA IIFT 2021 registration dates were November 6 to December 30. Candidates aspiring to study MBA (IB) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade must follow the given steps below.

Step-1: Online IIFT Registration using unique Email ID and Mobile No. Candidates must also fill in their name, mother and father's names as well as the date of birth.

Step-2: Filling IIFT NTA 2021 Application Form with requisite details. Candidates must choose four from the given list of 68 cities in the order of preference. Thereafter, candidates must submit and note the system generated IIFT Application No. They will be sent the IIFT NTA application number and OTP through email and SMS as well.

Step-3: Uploading scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, and category/caste certificate in JPG/JPEG format. The photograph must be taken after October 1, 2020, and in a file size of 10 kb to 200 kb. The Signature must be in black ink on white paper in a file with a size of 4 kb to 30 kb.

Step-4: Payment of IIFT registration fee through ICICI/ PAYTM Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking/UPI). Candidates must keep proof of the fee paid. Download, save and print a copy of the confirmation page after successful remittance of fee for IIFT exam 2021.

IIFT 2021 Registration Fees

Correction window for IIFT 2021 Application Form

Candidates could able to make corrections in any of the details submitted by them in their IIFT application form 2021 online through the correction window at iift.nta.nic.in. The IIFT 2021 correction window had opened from January 1 to January 3, 2021. This also is able to replace the documents already upload with the correction documents, in case there has been an error in uploading.

IIFT Registration Statistics (previous year)

IIFT Eligibility Criteria 2021

Who can apply for IIFT? How can I get admission to IIFT? These are common questions asked by students wishing to pursue MBA. NTA IIFT 2021 notification details the IIFT 2021 eligibility criteria which allow students to know if they can apply to IIFT or not. The IIFT NTA 2021 eligibility criteria is given below.

IIFT Exam - Eligibility Criteria

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