What Type of Questions Appear In IIFT? Analysing Past IIFT Papers In Detail

The IIFT exam, due to be conducted in the latter half of January 2021, is one of the most crucial exams in the MBA admissions season since it opens up the gateway to one of India's most prestigious business schools - the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Usually, IIFT is conducted right after CAT but has been delayed this year by nearly a month and a half. This exam is not easy, especially given that the onus of section-wise time management is on the test-taker. What can help is to know before you appear for the exam the type of questions you can expect to see, based on past trends.

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Score Required In CAT 2020 For 99 Percentile - Predictions By TIME, IMS, Career Launcher

First, let's make one thing clear - the CAT 2020 exam was a tough paper that stumped even the most prepared aspirants. While everyone expected the number of questions to reduce, what no one expected was the level of difficulty across at least two of the three sections in any of the slots. However, what one must remember is that the paper was difficult for everyone, and given that your percentile and not your score is what the top IIMs look at, chances are that your attempt might've been better than what you think. But was it good enough to the touch the 99th percentile? Here are predictions by leading coaching centers of what sectional and overall scores may amount to a 99 percentile.

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All You Wanted To Ask About The Stock Markets But Were Too Afraid To Ask | AMA with Kenneth & Prashant

"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is." - Oscar Wilde

Team InsideIIM25 Nov 2020

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Disruptions Caused In Hiring And What It Means To Job-Seekers || GMAC Corporate Recruiter Survey 2020

2020 has been undoubtedly a challenging year and it is no less true for companies around the world. As we battle to make sense of the on-going crisis and figure out when things will get back to normal, there still remains lack of clarity and uncertainty, not just for job seekers but also for hirers. The ability of corporates in terms of taking informed decisions related to projections remains hampered. And with so much news making rounds related to layoffs, salary cuts, and whatnot, it is only normal to be paranoid. In this context, the article will give an idea of how much various factors have changed from the recruiters' point of view and what does it mean for job seekers. 

pratibha goenka10 Nov 2020

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IIFT's Latest Selection Criteria For Admission To MBA-IB Batch of 2023

IIFT Delhi has released the latest selection criteria for admission to the institute's MBA in International Business program. The institute has revealed the various weights in calculation of candidates' composite scores at different stages of the two-step admissions process. The selection criteria have been released after it was announced by the National Testing Agency that the IIFT exam, which is usually conducted in the month of December, has been pushed to January 24th, 2021.

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“Practicality And Simplicity Are The Two Key Aspects Of Any Idea” - Somen Kundu, Mahindra GMC Intern, Mahindra First Choice Wheels, IIM Ahmedabad

How would you react if you were to navigate a Sales & Marketing internship from home? Now imagine that internship being part of the alternate vehicle sector, in the midst of a country-wide lockdown. This year, many companies took the difficult decision of deferring/canceling internships promised to students. However, many others like Mahindra kept their promises, allowing their interns to join them albeit virtually. It was a situation no one had foreseen, but Mahindra quickly modified the projects that were given to their interns back in January, so that they could be completed within a virtual setup. 

InsideIIM Career Services23 Oct 2020

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How Rolls-Royce, IMAX & Bose Design Their Customer Experiences | Konversations With Prof. Rajesh S.

On popular demand from our community, we are coming up with Konversations With Prof. Rajesh S. on How Rolls-Royce, IMAX & Bose Design Their Customer Experiences. 

Team InsideIIM17 Oct 2020

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Last Stretch To 99 Percentile - Exam Prep Tips From Toppers

In 2020, approximately 2.3 lakh aspirants have registered to appear for the CAT 2020 exam, of which (based on historical trends) between 80-90% are actually going to appear for the exam. This means that you'll be competing with just over 2 lakh aspirants for a few thousand coveted seats at the top-IIMs in the country. With your level of preparation and confidence, we're sure you can achieve your target score, but it always pays off to keep options open for yourself.

Team InsideIIM17 Oct 2020

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What Type of Questions Appear In IIFT? Analysing Past IIFT Papers In Detail

The IIFT exam, due to be conducted in the latter half of January 2021, is one of the most crucial exams in the MBA admissions season since it opens up the gateway to one of India's most prestigious business schools - the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Usually, IIFT is conducted right after CAT but has been delayed this year by nearly a month and a half. This exam is not easy, especially given that the onus of section-wise time management is on the test-taker. What can help is to know before you appear for the exam the type of questions you can expect to see, based on past trends.

Team InsideIIM04 Dec 2020

Read More

Score Required In CAT 2020 For 99 Percentile - Predictions By TIME, IMS, Career Launcher

First, let's make one thing clear - the CAT 2020 exam was a tough paper that stumped even the most prepared aspirants. While everyone expected the number of questions to reduce, what no one expected was the level of difficulty across at least two of the three sections in any of the slots. However, what one must remember is that the paper was difficult for everyone, and given that your percentile and not your score is what the top IIMs look at, chances are that your attempt might've been better than what you think. But was it good enough to the touch the 99th percentile? Here are predictions by leading coaching centers of what sectional and overall scores may amount to a 99 percentile.

Team InsideIIM01 Dec 2020

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All You Wanted To Ask About The Stock Markets But Were Too Afraid To Ask | AMA with Kenneth & Prashant

"When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is." - Oscar Wilde

Team InsideIIM25 Nov 2020

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Disruptions Caused In Hiring And What It Means To Job-Seekers || GMAC Corporate Recruiter Survey 2020

2020 has been undoubtedly a challenging year and it is no less true for companies around the world. As we battle to make sense of the on-going crisis and figure out when things will get back to normal, there still remains lack of clarity and uncertainty, not just for job seekers but also for hirers. The ability of corporates in terms of taking informed decisions related to projections remains hampered. And with so much news making rounds related to layoffs, salary cuts, and whatnot, it is only normal to be paranoid. In this context, the article will give an idea of how much various factors have changed from the recruiters' point of view and what does it mean for job seekers. 

pratibha goenka10 Nov 2020

Read More

IIFT's Latest Selection Criteria For Admission To MBA-IB Batch of 2023

IIFT Delhi has released the latest selection criteria for admission to the institute's MBA in International Business program. The institute has revealed the various weights in calculation of candidates' composite scores at different stages of the two-step admissions process. The selection criteria have been released after it was announced by the National Testing Agency that the IIFT exam, which is usually conducted in the month of December, has been pushed to January 24th, 2021.

Team InsideIIM10 Nov 2020

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“Practicality And Simplicity Are The Two Key Aspects Of Any Idea” - Somen Kundu, Mahindra GMC Intern, Mahindra First Choice Wheels, IIM Ahmedabad

How would you react if you were to navigate a Sales & Marketing internship from home? Now imagine that internship being part of the alternate vehicle sector, in the midst of a country-wide lockdown. This year, many companies took the difficult decision of deferring/canceling internships promised to students. However, many others like Mahindra kept their promises, allowing their interns to join them albeit virtually. It was a situation no one had foreseen, but Mahindra quickly modified the projects that were given to their interns back in January, so that they could be completed within a virtual setup. 

InsideIIM Career Services23 Oct 2020

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How Rolls-Royce, IMAX & Bose Design Their Customer Experiences | Konversations With Prof. Rajesh S.

On popular demand from our community, we are coming up with Konversations With Prof. Rajesh S. on How Rolls-Royce, IMAX & Bose Design Their Customer Experiences. 

Team InsideIIM17 Oct 2020

Read More

Last Stretch To 99 Percentile - Exam Prep Tips From Toppers

In 2020, approximately 2.3 lakh aspirants have registered to appear for the CAT 2020 exam, of which (based on historical trends) between 80-90% are actually going to appear for the exam. This means that you'll be competing with just over 2 lakh aspirants for a few thousand coveted seats at the top-IIMs in the country. With your level of preparation and confidence, we're sure you can achieve your target score, but it always pays off to keep options open for yourself.

Team InsideIIM17 Oct 2020

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