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IIFT Full form: Registration, Programs, Eligibility & More

17 October, 2024
Radhika Joshi

IIFT Full Form: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an independent entity by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of the Government of India. Over the last 60 years, IIFT has made significant contributions to India’s foreign trade sector by focusing on policy research and enhancing skills. It is now prominent as one of the premier Business Schools in India, consistently securing a spot among the top 10 B-Schools in the nation.

IIFT Full Form

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has given IIFT the highest Grade ‘A++’ rating in both 2005 and 2015 evaluations. Moreover, the University Grants Commission has recognized IIFT as a Category –I Deemed to be University, according to the 2018 UGC [Categorization of Universities Regulations (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy] Regulations. Read the blog and learn more about IIFT Full Form and the structure of the exam. 

 

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IIFT Full Form: Programme Details

The Institute offers a diverse portfolio of long-term programs designed for aspiring international business executives and mid-career professionals.

  1. Two-year MBA (International Business) at New Delhi and Kolkata.
  2. Ph.D. (Management) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata.
  3. Ph.D. (Economics) Programme at Delhi and Kolkata.
  4. Two-year MA (Economics – Specialization in Trade and Finance) at New Delhi and Kolkata.
  5. Two years & six months MBA (International Business) Weekend at New Delhi and Kolkata.
  6. Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business at New Delhi and Kolkata.
  7. Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (Hybrid) at Delhi.
  8. Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (On-campus) at Delhi.
  9. Two Years MBA in International Businessi n collaboration with the Institute of Finance Management, Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania
  10. Post Graduate Certificate Programme in International Business and Finance (Hybrid).
  11. Certificate Programme in Export Import Management.

IIFT Full Form: Registration 2025

Step 1 – IIFT Registration 2025

To start applying online, candidates need to register on the NTA-IIFT website. Here’s how to register for IIFT 2025:

 

  1. Go to the section labeled ‘IIFT MBA 2025-27 registration’.
  2. Choose the ‘new registration’ option.
  3. Enter the required basic information into the application form and hit ‘submit’.
  4. Create a password and select a security question for your account.
  5. Write down the IIFT application number that the system gives you.
  6. Finalize your registration by verifying it with the OTP sent to you.

 

Step 2 – Log in and fill application form

Step 3 – Upload photo, signature and certificates

Step 4 – Email Verification

Step 5 – Pay Application fee

 

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IIFT Full Form: Application Fee 2025

Candidates for the upcoming exam need to pay an application fee based on their category before submitting their completed application. 

Payments can be made online through debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI.

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable once it’s paid. The fee details for IIFT 2025 are provided below.

 

Category Application Fee
General/ OBC-NCL/ EWS candidates Rs. 3000/-
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender Rs. 1500/-
Foreign National/ NRIs $200 (Rs. 15,000/-)

 

IIFT Full Form: Eligibility

 

The eligibility criteria for the IIFT exam are listed below.

Criteria Details
Nationality Indian/ Foreign National/ NRI candidates are eligible for admission to IIFT.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) from any recognized institute/college.
Age Limit No age limit criteria.
Marks Criteria Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in qualifying exams.
Appearing Status Final-year appearing candidates are eligible to apply.

 

IIFT Full Form: Exam Dates 2025

 

Events Dates (Tentative)
Availability of registration form Last week of October 2024
Last date to register December 2024
The exam will held on 4th week of December 2024
Release of merit list/ List of shortlisted candidates (2nd round) 4th week of January 2025
Group Discussion/Extempore, Writing Skills Assessment, Interview March/April 2025
Classes commencement 1st week of July 2025

 

IIFT Full Form: Exam Pattern 2025

 

IIFT Exam Pattern Details
Sections
  • Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude
  • Section 2: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
  • Section 3: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  • Section 4: General Awareness
Mode of examination Online
Total number of questions 110
Marks per question 3 marks for each right question in Sections 1, 2 and 3.

1.5 marks for each right answer in Section 4

Negative marking Yes
Total marks 300

 

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IIFT Full Form: Syllabus & Topics

The IIFT exam syllabus covers several topics across four main areas: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis, and General Awareness. Below are some key topics included in the IIFT exam syllabus:

 

For Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, you will dive into topics like understanding passages, rearranging sentences, figuring out word meanings, finding suitable single words for phrases, identifying incorrect sentences, spotting the odd word out, and learning antonyms and synonyms.

 

In the Data Interpretation section, you will need to study various forms of data presentation, such as line graphs, bar graphs, and different charts and tables, to analyze and interpret information.

 

Logical Reasoning will challenge you with puzzles and problems that involve arranging items in a circle or a line, solving tournament and scheduling scenarios, decoding secret codes, and more.

 

Quantitative Analysis has several topics of mathematics, including basic arithmetic, geometry, and algebra, as well as more advanced topics like modern mathematics and number theory.

 

General Awareness will broaden your knowledge with current events and general knowledge topics, covering areas such as business, economy, politics, global news, sports, well-known brands, history, agriculture, trade, industry, significant awards, and notable personalities.

 

 

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IIFT Admit Card 2025

Candidates appearing for the exam must have downloaded a hall ticket from the official website. Also, you have to bring a hard copy of the admit card along with two passport-size photographs to the exam center.

 

To download the hall ticket for 2025, follow these steps:

 

  1. Visit the Official Website: Begin your downloading process by going to the official website.

 

  1. Login: Enter your application number and password to access your account.

 

  1. Download Your Admit Card: Look for the “IIFT 2025 Admit Card” tab. Once you click on it, your admit card will be displayed.
    Make sure to verify all the details before downloading it.