IIFT 2019 Goes Online - Here's Everything You Need To Know

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 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
   

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   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.

4. 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.
5. 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:

1. 10th marksheet.
2. 12th marksheet.
3. Graduation marksheet.
4. Passport-sized photograph (maximum file size 200kb)
5. 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:

• 'Maximise The Score In Strong Areas, Clear Cut-Off In The Weak Areas' - Sagar Venkateshwar, 99.98%ile In IIFT
• How To Tackle G.K Section In IIFT Exam?
• 'The Most Important Part Of Preparation Is Time Management' - Parth, 99.98%ile In IIFT
• 'The RC Section Is Surprisingly Easier And Fact-Based In IIFT' - Pragyanshu Pandey, 99.98%ile In IIFT
• 'I Solved The Question Paper In Rounds' - Sharmishtha, 99.98%ile In IIFT - IIFT Topper Series
• 10 Points To Remember Before Attempting Your IIFT Exam – Soman Pochhali, IIFT 99.04 Percentiler
• 8 Dos And Don'ts For The IIFT Exam