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IIFT Exam Analysis 2023: IIFT 2023 exam has been conducted in online CBT mode by NTA on December 18, 2022. The question paper had 110 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes. VARC and QA were tougher than last year while DILR and GA were of the same difficulty level as last year. IIFT 2023 Cut off is expected to be 55-70 for the general category, 37-45 for OBC, and 25-35 for SC/ ST categories. Check IIFT 2023 Cut Off
Candidates who appeared for the exam must go through the sectional & overall IIFT exam analysis provided in this article.
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis (Out)
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis has been provided based on the expert reviews.
- VARC had 35 questions- 16 from 4 RC passages and 19 from various topics of Verbal Ability.
- QA was reported to be moderate to difficult with 8 questions from Arithmetic, 5 from Algebra, and 4 each from Geometry and Modern Math.
- DILR was easy to moderate with 4 DI sets and 16 LR questions.
- General Awareness was easy to moderate with 20 questions. As per experts, an attempt of 8-10 in IIFT GA is considered good
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis: Data Interpretation-Logical Reasoning
| Type of set | Number of questions | Difficulty Level |
| DI set: Pie Chart + Line graph | 4 | Easy |
| DI set: 2 Tables (Tokyo Olympics) | 4 | Easy |
| DI set: Stacked bar graph | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| DI set: Covid 19 ratio caselet | 4 | Moderate |
| Circular Arrangement | 3 | Moderate |
| Coin Flip Game | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Puzzle: Transport Service- 8 Locations | 2 | Easy |
| Row arrangement | 2 | Moderate |
| Quiz | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Choice of Students | 1 | Easy |
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis: Reading Comprehension
| Passage Topic | No. of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
| Subconscious mind- behaviour-will power-goals | 4 | Easy |
| Globalization of product cycle-deployment- support | 4 | Easy |
| Power balance shifting in world | 4 | Moderate |
| Foreign currency manipulation-economy | 4 | Moderate |
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis: Verbal Ability
| Verbal Ability | No. of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
| Crossword | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
| Match the Following | 1 | Easy |
| Root Word + Antonyms | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Vocabulary | 4 | Moderate |
| Grammar- noun/ adjectives | 4 | Moderate |
| Idioms | 3 | Moderate |
| Cloze test | 1 | Easy |
| Spellings | 1 | Easy |
IIFT 2023 Exam Analysis: Quantitative Ability
| Topic | Total |
| Arithmetic | 8 |
| Geometry | 4 |
| Algebra | 5 |
| Modern Mathematics | 4 |
| Numbers | 2 |
| Trigonometry | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
IIFT 2022 Exam Analysis
IIFT 2022 Exam Analysis has been provided based on the reviews by top coaching institutes and the reactions of students.
- IIFT 2022 exam was conducted in a single slot from 10 am to 12 noon. No changes were observed in IIFT exam pattern from the previous year. The paper had 110 objective-type questions divided into 4 sections- VARC, DILR, QA, and GA.
- VARC had 4 RC passages comprising 16 questions in total. The passages were lengthy but doable. The remaining 19 questions were from Verbal ability topics including error detection, vocabulary-based questions, and para jumbles.
- QA was easier than the previous year. The questions from Arithmetic dominated this section and were direct formula and concept-based not needing much application of logic.
- DILR had 2-3 time-consuming sets. Overall, the calculations in all the sets were easy and did not require any short tricks or formulas to solve.
| IIFT 2022 Exam Sections | Good Attempts | Expected IIFT 2022 Cut offs |
|---|---|---|
| VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) | 18-20 | 30-35 |
| QA (Quantitative Analysis) | 10-11 | 12-14 |
| DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) | 10-12 | 18-20 |
| GA (General Awareness) | 12-14 | 8-9 |
| Overall | 50-57 | 110-120 |
IIFT Exam Analysis 2021
| Section | Total Questions | Marks per question | Total marks | Negative Marking | Expected Cut-off* | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 3 | 75 | -1 | 10-12 | 30-35 |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | 35 | 3 | 105 | -1 | 33-36 | 30-35 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 30 | 3 | 90 | -1 | 18-20 | 35-40 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 1.5 | 30 | -0.5 | 6-7 | 5-10 |
| Total | 110 | 300 | 125-130 |
- The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section in IIFT 2022 was easy but a bit time-consuming.
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) was difficult in comparison to last year.
- Candidates found the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section easy to solve.
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs section was difficult and tricky.
IIFT Data Interpretation-Logical Reasoning Analysis
| Type of set | Number of questions | Difficulty Level |
| Line graph + Bar (on Average sales) | 4 | Line graph + Bar (on Average sales) |
| Bar graph + Line | 4 | Difficult |
| Table | 4 | Medium |
| Pie chart + Table | 4 | Easy-Medium |
| Circular Arrangement | 4 | Medium-Difficult |
| Tournaments | 4 | Medium |
| Scheduling | 2 | Medium |
| Linear arrangement | 1 | Easy |
| Coding | 1 | Easy |
| Puzzle | 2 | 1 Easy + 1 Medium |
IIFT Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability Analysis
| Passage Topic | No. of Questions | Type of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
| Jonestown: Effects of social influences on human (Approx. 800 words) | 4 | 2 Specific Detail 1 Application 1 Main Idea | 3 Medium, 1 Difficult |
| Influence of culture on the economy (Approx. 500 words) | 4 | 2 Specific Detail 1 Inferential 1 Main Idea | 1 Easy, 3 Medium |
| Obama and the Liberals Vs Conservative Divide (Approx. 800 words) | 4 | 3 Specific Detail 1 Inferential | 4 Medium |
| Plastic Packaging: Pollution and Economic Costs of Replacing Plastic Packaging (Approx. 500 words) | 4 | 4 Specific Detail | 4 Easy |
Verbal Ability
| Verbal Ability | No. of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
| Table of Words (Crossword and Synonyms) | 02 | 2 Medium |
| Match the Synonyms | 02 | 2 Easy |
| Identify the Synonym - Root Word | 04 | 4 Easy |
| Identify Grammatically Correct Sentence (s) | 03 | 3 Medium |
| Identify Grammatically Incorrect Sentence (Question Tag) | 02 | 2 Easy |
| One-Word Substitution | 03 | 3 Easy |
| Jumbled Paragraphs | 03 | 2 Medium, 1 Easy |
IIFT General Awareness Analysis
- Difficulty: Medium difficulty level
- Total questions: 20 questions
- Question distribution: 9 static GK questions and 11 Current Affairs questions
- Ideal attempt: 8 to 10 questions with 60-70% accuracy in 7-8 minutes
IIFT Quantitative Ability Analysis
| Topic | Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total |
| Arithmetic | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Geometry | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| Algebra | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Modern Mathematics | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Numbers | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 12 | 10 | 3 | 25 |
IIFT Exam Analysis 2018-19
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted per question | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 | 1 | 16 | Easy | 25 min |
| Verbal Ability | 20 | 0.75 | 15 | Easy | 12 min |
| General Awareness | 18 | 0.5 | 9 | Easy | 10 min |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 1 | 20 | Moderate | 30 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 1 | 20 | Moderate | 35 min |
| Data Interpretation | 20 | 1 | 20 | Difficult | 10 min |
| Total | 114 | - | 100 | Moderate-Easy | 2 hours |
IIFT Paper Analysis 2017
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted per question | Total Marks | Level of Difficulty | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 | 1 | 16 | Easy | 25 min |
| Verbal Ability | 16 | 0.75 | 15 | Moderate | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 0.5 | 12.5 | Hard | 20 min |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 1 | 20 | Easy | 17 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 22 | 0.75 | 16.5 | Moderate | 25 min |
| Data Interpretation | 20 | 1 | 20 | Moderate | 18 min |
| Total | 123 | - | 100 | Moderate-Difficult | ~2 hours |
IIFT 2017– 2019 Paper Analysis Key Highlights
IIFT for the 2017 to 2019 cycle was conducted successfully on December 3, 2017 between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Here is the IIFT Paper Analysis for the years 2017 to 2019 -
- The paper was reported to be difficult.
- The cut off was comparatively low due to high difficulty of the paper.
- The 4 sections of the paper were split into 6 sections.
- The General Awareness section was the hardest.
IIFT Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability
| Topics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Culture | GDP | Sentence Improvement |
| Public Intellectuals | Jumble words | Analogy |
| Information flow | Fill in the blanks (2 blanks) | Match the column |
| Liberal Arts Education | Word Roots | Spot the error |
IIFT Quantitative Ability
| Topics | |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Arithmetic |
| Geometry | Mensuration |
| P&C | Probability |
| Set Theory | Numbers |
IIFT Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
| Topics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grouping and arrangement | Analogy | Distribution |
| Series | Blood Relation | Matrix |
| Syllogism | Table (calculation based) | Venn-diagram |
| Bar Graph | Distribution | Selection |
IIFT General Awareness
| Topics | |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | Business and Economy |
| Geography | Science |
| Sports | Books |
| Polity | History |
IIFT 2022 Exam Analysis FAQs
Ques. What is the overall difficulty level of IIFT exam?
Ans. IIFT exam is usually of moderate-high difficulty level. The Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability sections are usually of easy to moderate difficulty and the Quant section the most difficult. However, the overall difficulty level of IIFT 2023 is moderate with VARC being lengthy and Quant being the toughest.
Ques. What is considered a good attempt in IIFT exam?
Ans. Based on previous year cut offs, a score of 90-100 is considered good for seeking admission to MBA (IB) courses in IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada Campuses. Candidates also need to meet the sectional cut offs which are expected to be:
| Section | Cut off |
|---|---|
| VARC | 15-20 |
| DILR | 15-18 |
| QA | 10-12 |
| GA | 8-10 |
Ques. Which section has the maximum weightage in IIFT 2023?
Ans. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) section has been awarded the maximum weightage in IIFT 2023 exam. Out of a total of 110 questions, 35 are asked from this section carrying 3 marks each. It is also one of the most scoring sections of the exam.
Ques. What is the weightage of General Awareness section in IIFT exam?
Ans. General Awareness (GA) section of IIFT exam carries the lowest weightage in terms of the number of questions and marks. Out of 110 questions, only 20 questions form this section. Unlike the other 3 sections, only 1.5 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
Ques. Is it a good idea to attempt every question in IIFT exam?
Ans. It is not a good idea to attempt all questions in the exam until you are confident about the accuracy of your answers. Blindly answering or guessing would lead to loss of marks as there is negative marking to the extent of 1/3rd of the allotted marks for wrong answers. Hence, candidates should focus on maximizing their scores and not the number of attempts.
Ques. Is IIFT 2023 conducted in remote-proctored mode also?
Ans. No, IIFT 2023 is conducted in online Computer Based Test mode only. IIFT exam is conducted across 200+ test centers located in 60+ exam cities.
Ques. Is IIFT entrance exam tougher than CAT exam?
Ans. Both IIFT and CAT MBA exams are tough to crack. The level of competition is higher in CAT exam, thus making it tougher than IIFT. However, many students find IIFT more challenging than CAT due to the additional section on General Awareness.
Ques. How many questions should I attempt in IIFT 2023 to get 98+ percentile?
Ans. Based on the previous year cut offs, candidates must attempt at least 60+ questions with 99% accuracy to score above 98 percentile for admission to IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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