IIFT Selection Process 2021: Selection Criteria for MBA (IB)

IIFT Selection Process 2021-22: The WAT (Essay Writing) that was held from April 24 to May 16, 2021, has been declared null and void, and it will not be accepted in the IIFT 2021 selection process. The IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) issued its second shortlist on March 19, 2021. There are 32 students that have qualified for the PI round. An email was sent to all candidates informing them of the situation. Essay writing, extempore, and a personal interview make up the second stage of the selection process. The Group Discussion round will not be held this year.

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IIFT Selection Process 2021-22: 3 Stages of Selection

There are three primary steps in the IIFT selection process. Each round serves as a filter, narrowing down the field to the most qualified individuals. Those who make it to the finish will be guaranteed a spot at the IIFT Delhi/ Kolkata campus. For your convenience, below are the specifics of all IIFT Selection Rounds:

Stage 1- Online Test (IIFT Exam)

• Candidates must tentatively register for the IIFT Exam 2021 by December 10, 2020.
• Computer-based Test in Online Mode is the first stage of IIFT Selection Process. 
• The proposed Exam Date for IIFT 2021 is December 2020/January 2020.
• Each year, the total number of questions varies between 120 and 125.
• The question paper is divided into four categories (English Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Analysis), each of which has its own sectional cut-off.

Check- IIFT Exam Pattern

Stage 2- Essay Writing

• Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their performance in the IIFT exam will be invited to the next step of the selection process, which is Essay Writing.
• This round’s average time is 20 minutes, and the word limit is 300 words.
• They are judged on their great writing skills as well as their conceptual understanding of the topics.
• It is critical to read newspapers on a daily basis in order to prepare for this stage of the selection process, particularly the economy and business sections.

A well-written essay contains a clear start, a good middle section, and a great conclusion. Writing a large number of essay articles on a variety of topics is recommended in order to be able to express one’s thoughts in concise words.

Stage 3- Group Discussion and Personal Interview

IIFT Group Discussion

• The goal of the GD round is to determine how the candidate works in a group setting.
• He might be put to the test to see if he has a tendency to lead or take initiative. Your team player skills will be tested here.
• An applicant must have a positive, upbeat attitude and a proclivity for resolving disagreements.
• Candidates may be divided into groups of seven or more for GD and then given a topic to discuss that is connected to current events or corporate concerns.
• Candidates are evaluated on their ability to initiate proceedings, negotiation and persuasion skills, managerial skills in the smooth conduct of the group discussion round, encouragement skills (who can ensure that everyone has an opportunity to voice their opinions), and ability to conclude by summarising the points of discussion and bringing the GD to a meaningful conclusion.

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IIFT Personal Interview

• The purpose of the personal interview in IIFT is to learn more about the candidate as a person.
• The candidate has the most control over the situation at this point.
• The qualities that are searched for in the candidate are a confident demeanor, a creative thought process, and an innovative bent of mind.
• He/She should be able to answer queries like “Tell us a little bit about yourself” and “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
• The panel, on the other hand, has the opportunity to question the candidates about any existing flaws.

IIFT Selection Process For Foreign Nationals

• Candidates who are foreign nationals or non-resident Indians (NRIs) are also eligible to apply for the IIFT Exam.
• They can apply without taking the IIFT Entrance Exam by using their GMAT (General Management Aptitude Test) score.
• Candidates must submit their GMAT scores to the institute by March 31, 2021, in order to be considered for MBA (IB) admission.

IIFT Selection Process Centres

For these rounds, candidates must report to the specified IIFT Center in the given city. Further rounds of the IIFT selection process will be held in the following cities:

• Bengaluru
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai

IIFT Exam Selection Criteria 2021

Parameter	Weightage
IIFT 2021 Score	73
Class 10th Marks	10
Class 12th Marks	10
Gender Diversity	Male: 0/ Female: 2
Academic Diversity	Engg.: 0/ Non-Engg.: 5

Candidates with the following minimum scores have been shortlisted based on the above-mentioned scores.

Category	Min. Score
General	43.5
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL	36
SC/ ST/ PwD/ KM/ Non-Migrants	15

In addition, candidates must meet the institute’s sectoral cut-offs for IIFT 2021.

Section	Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL Cut Off	SC/ ST/ PwD/ KM/ Non-Migrants Cut Off
VARC	19	15
DILR	13	10
QA	8	6
GA	5.5	4.5

IIFT Selection Trend: Last 3 Year’s Trends

For your reference, below is the IIFT Selection Trend for three consecutive years (2014, 2015, and 2016):

ear	No. of Registrations	No. of Shortlisted Candidates	No. of Selected Candidates
2014	50,000	1411	360
2015	60,000	1508	360
2016	45,000	1973	360

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