The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Entrance examination to provide admission to the candidates into a two-year MBA (International Business) Program. From this year 2021, IIFT Exam is Conducted by NTA (National testing Agency).

This examination is conducted every year for the applicants and the aspirants can apply in this examination based on their Eligibility Criteria.

On the campuses of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, the Admission will provide to the candidates in their aspiring programs. From this content, students will know the detailed information of the IIFT 2021 Syllabus.

Section-wise Syllabus for IIFT Exam 2021

The 2 hours IIFT 2021 Exam syllabus would comprise the questions covering the following topics in the different sections:

IIFT Syllabus Table 2021

Section-1: IIFT Syllabus for Quantitative Ability

The number of questions in this section is now reduced to 20 from earlier 22 to 25. The Quantitative Analysis Syllabus for IIFT 2021 is:

• Total questions: 20
• Type of questions: MCQs
• The format of questions: Individual questions
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each Correct answer
• Negative Marking: – 1/3^rd mark for each wrong answer

Topics of Quant questions

Arithmetic

• Simple Interest
• Man Days and work
• Ratio
• Cost
• Percentage
• Filling of overhead tank

Geometry, Algebra, Log

• Triangles
• Rectangular Plank
• Diagonal  distance
• Circumference
• Probability

Other topics are Integers, Time, distance, speed/Time & work, Other Arithmetic questions, Algebra, Mensuration, Log theory, Geometry, Permutation combination

Section-2: IIFT 2021 Syllabus on Verbal Ability

Verbal Ability is now a separate section in IIFT Syllabus 2021. The composition of this section in the revised IIFT exam syllabus and marking pattern is as under:

• Total questions: 20
• Type of questions: MCQs
• The format of questions: Individual questions
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer
• Negative marking: – 1/3^rd negative marking

Topics of questions

All questions on English Language usage are based on the following topics:

• Idioms & Phrases
• Punctuation
• Correction of Grammatical Errors in Sentence construction for underlined parts
• Analogy
• Placement of words at appropriate places
• Matching the prefix and suffix
• One word substitution
• Fill in the Blanks
• Jumbled sentences
• Figures of Speech
• Spelling Correction
• Antonyms/Synonyms
• Active-passive

Section-3: IIFT 2021 Exam syllabus for Logical Reasoning (LR)

Logical Reasoning (LR) is now a separate section in the IIFT syllabus 2021. Earlier this section was clubbed to the Data Interpretation section. Now it is a standalone section with individual sectional cut-offs.

• Total questions: 20
• Type of questions: MCQs
• The format of questions: Insets as well as individual questions
• Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer
• Negative Marking: – 1/3^rd mark for each wrong answer

Topics of Logical Reasoning problems in IIFT Syllabus

Question is based on

• Team-based questions
• Statements-conclusions
• Coding – de-Coding
• Arguments
• Conclusions
• Blood Relations
• Clocks
• Calendars
• Direction Sense
• Seating Arrangements

Section-4: IIFT Syllabus on Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension (RC) in revised IIFT Syllabus 2021 is also a separate section and is not a part of Verbal Ability now. The Syllabus details are given below:

• Total RC passages: 4
• Total questions: 16
• Type of questions: MCQs
• Each RC passage followed by 4 questions
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: – 1/3^rd Mark for each wrong answer

Topics of RC passages

All the 4 RC passages are of moderate to the high difficulty level. The topics of RC passages usually selected by IIFT are:

• Current Affairs – Business & Economy
• Social Scenario in the country
• International happenings and their impact on India
• Opinion Based Abstract topics
• Fact-based data-driven topics

Section-5: IIFT exam syllabus for Data Interpretation

Data Interpretation is no more clubbed to Quantitative Analysis or Logical Reasoning. It is also a separate section in the revised syllabus of the IIFT 2021 exam.

• Total questions: 20
• Type of questions: MCQs
• The format of questions: In sets of 2 to 5 questions
• Marking Scheme: +0.75 Mark for each correct answer
• Negative marking: – 1/3^rd mark for each wrong answer

Topics of Data Interpretation questions

Question is based on

• Analysis and comparative study of Data Tables
• Charts and Graphs with Tables
• Pie Charts and Tables
• Bar Diagrams and Comparative Tables

Section-6: IIFT Syllabus for General Awareness (GK)

General Awareness (GK) in IIFT is one of the prominent sections and is considered as a tough section. It has minimum weightage but the sectional cut-offs go below 1 mark for this section. IIFT Syllabus on GK places mix of questions on currencies, appointments, personalities, business and economy among others

• Total questions: 18
• Type of questions: MCQs
• The format of questions: Individual questions
• Marking Scheme: + 0.50 mark for each correct answer
• Negative Marking: – 1/3^rd mark for each wrong answer

Topics of questions

• Matching the logos
• Question on English language usage like Make in India, Ease of doing business
• Personalities
• Matching the stock markets to countries
• The currency of the country
• Current Affairs
• Famous personalities endorsing the product for example ‘Which product not endorsed by Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador’
• Fictional Characters
• Books and Authors
• Business & Economy

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