The IIFT 2019 registrations are now open! For the first time, the IIFT 2019 exam will be a Computer Based Test, shifting from the pencil-paper mode of test-taking. This article will cover important dates related to IIFT 2019, test-pattern, registration process and other important points to keep in mind.
IIFT 2019 Exam - Important Dates To Keep In Mind
The following are important dates to keep in mind for IIFT 2019 aspirants:
| Event |
Date |
Day |
| IIFT 2019 Registrations Open |
9th September 2019 |
Monday |
| IIFT 2019 Registrations Close |
25th October 2019 |
Friday |
| IIFT 2019 Exam |
1st December 2019 |
Sunday |
| IIFT 2019 Declaration of Results |
11th December 2019 |
Wednesday |
The IIFT 2019 exam will be conducted on 1st December 2019, from
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidates will be required to report to their respective test centres by 8:00 AM. The IIFT 2019 results will be released well within two weeks of taking the exam, on the
official NTA website.
Registering for IIFT 2019 will cost candidates Rs. 2000. You can
register for the IIFT 2019 exam here, but before registering, please take a look at this
guideline to fill the IIFT 2019 application form.
IIFT 2019 Test Pattern - Important Points To Keep In Mind
- IIFT 2019 has gone online, i.e., the examination will now be a Computer Based Test (CBT). IIFT 2018 was conducted in pencil-paper mode.
- The IIFT 2019 exam is likely to comprise a total of six sections - English Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension, Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Though the latest number of questions is not yet known, in the past 5 years, IIFT has had an average of 121 questions. IIFT 2018 had 114 questions. Each year, the number of questions varies, and in fact, IIFT 2009 had a total of 150 questions. Given below is the IIFT 2018 paper pattern and minimum cut-offs.
| Section |
Number of questions |
Marks per question |
Sectional cut-off |
Maximum marks |
| Data Interpretation |
20 |
1 |
1.01 |
20 |
| Logical Reasoning |
20 |
1 |
2.36 |
20 |
| General Knowledge |
18 |
0.5 |
1.14 |
9 |
| Reading Comprehension |
16 |
1 |
3.34 |
16 |
| Verbal Ability |
20 |
0.75 |
2.75 |
15 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
1 |
2.34 |
20 |
| Total |
114 |
|
12.94 |
100 |
In IIFT 2018, a candidate had to score a minimum of 12.94 marks to be eligible for the GD-PI shortlisting process. Here is a complete analysis of the IIFT 2018 exam.
- The IIFT exam usually has a negative marking of 33.33% or 1/3 of the total marks assigned to that question. This could change for IIFT 2019, but it is unlikely.
- IIFT 2018, given that it was a pencil-paper test, allowed test-takers to traverse through either examination, i.e., the sections could be attempted in any order of the candidates' choosing.
To understand the IIFT paper pattern better, take a look at the
IIFT previous years' papers here.
IIFT 2019 - Summary Of The Registration Process, Documents To Keep Handy
The IIFT 2019 application form requires your 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-graduation (if applicable) marks, as well as your work experience in months (if applicable). You will also be required to submit a digital copy of your passport-sized photo, as well as a digital copy of your signature.
The following are the documents you will require to fill the IIFT application form:
- 10th marksheet.
- 12th marksheet.
- Graduation marksheet.
- Passport-sized photograph (maximum file size 200kb)
- Signature (maximum file size 30kb)
Must-Read After Registering For IIFT 2019
IIFT as an exam is distinct from other major exams such as CAT due to a different marking scheme, the inclusion of a GK section, and a different paper pattern altogether. Here are some preparation strategies from IIFT Delhi students who cracked the IIFT exam: