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Management entrance · MBA in International Business · National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

IIFT Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

IIFT MBA (International Business) Entrance Examination. Practise 30 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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IIFT at a glance

Sections
QA · VARC · DILR · GK & Awareness
Format
Computer-based · ~100 marks · about 2 hours
Marking
+1 correct · about -1/3 wrong (GK often lower)
Selection
Written test → Writing task / GD / PI
ModeOnline (computer-based test)
FrequencyUsually once a year
LanguagesEnglish
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign TradeLast updated 18 August 2026

IIFT full-length mock tests

Attempt 30 full-length IIFT mock tests built on the official 52-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

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IIFT topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the IIFT syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Arithmetic & Number System — Test 01

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IIFT sample questions

A few real IIFT questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

Quantitative AnalysisSample 1

A trader marks his goods 40% above cost and then allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage?

  • A.5%
  • B.10%
  • C.12.5%
  • D.15%

Solution: Let cost = 100. Marked = 140. Selling = 140 x 0.75 = 105. Profit = 5 on 100 = 5%.

Verbal Ability & Reading ComprehensionSample 2

Choose the word most nearly SIMILAR in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC'.

  • A.Idealistic
  • B.Practical
  • C.Hesitant
  • D.Theoretical

Solution: Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, i.e. practical.

Data Interpretation & Logical ReasoningSample 3

A company's revenue was Rs 200 crore in Year 1 and grew to Rs 250 crore in Year 2. What was the percentage growth in revenue?

  • A.20%
  • B.25%
  • C.30%
  • D.22.5%

Solution: Growth = (250 - 200)/200 = 50/200 = 25%.

General Knowledge & AwarenessSample 4

The World Trade Organization (WTO), which administers global trade rules, has its headquarters in which city?

  • A.New York
  • B.Geneva
  • C.Paris
  • D.Vienna

Solution: The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

About the IIFT exam

A national computer-based entrance test for admission to the two-year MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade's campuses at Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada.

What is the IIFT entrance exam?

The IIFT entrance exam is the gateway to the flagship two-year MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, a specialised institution set up to build India's foreign-trade and international-business expertise. The programme runs at IIFT's campuses in Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. The test is now conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as a computer-based exam.

The paper spans four sections — Quantitative Analysis, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge & Awareness — taken in about two hours. What sets IIFT apart from many other MBA tests is its dedicated General Knowledge & Awareness section, which rewards steady reading on business, the economy and international trade. Sectional cut-offs mean you cannot ignore any one area, and negative marking rewards accuracy over guessing.

How to clear IIFT

Because the exam has sectional cut-offs, balance is everything: a very high score in one section will not compensate for falling below the cut-off in another. Build reliable fundamentals in Quantitative Analysis (arithmetic, algebra, number system, modern maths) and in Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI sets, caselets, syllogisms and arrangements), and read widely to keep Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension strong.

The General Knowledge & Awareness section is where IIFT aspirants often gain or lose an edge. Focus on durable, static knowledge — international trade concepts and institutions, the economy, business and corporate terms, polity and history — rather than only the latest headlines. Respect the negative marking: attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice, and take full-length timed mocks so you learn to allocate the roughly two hours across four sections and clear every sectional cut-off.

IIFT eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the IIFT eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualification
A bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline from a recognised university, with the minimum marks specified in the information bulletin (relaxed for reserved categories).
Final-year students
Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree may usually apply, subject to completing the degree by the cut-off date.
Age
There is generally no upper age limit for the MBA (IB) entrance.
Nationality
Indian nationals apply through the entrance test; separate criteria apply to foreign nationals, NRIs and PIO/OCI candidates.
Selection
Clearing the written test earns a shortlist; final admission depends on the subsequent writing task, group discussion and personal interview, plus profile.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Quantitative AnalysisArithmetic, algebra, number system, mensuration, modern maths~25~25
Verbal Ability & Reading ComprehensionReading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, para jumbles~30~30
Data Interpretation & Logical ReasoningDI sets, caselets, syllogisms, arrangements, series~25~25
General Knowledge & AwarenessBusiness, economy, trade, polity, history, static GK~18lower per Q
TotalNaN100

The IIFT entrance test (now conducted by the National Testing Agency, NTA) is a computer-based exam of about 100 marks in roughly two hours, across four sections: Quantitative Analysis; Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning; and General Knowledge & Awareness. Each section carries a sectional cut-off, so you must clear a minimum in every section — a strong overall score cannot rescue a weak section. Negative marking applies: representatively, each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer costs about one-third of a mark (the General Knowledge section often carries lower marks per question and a smaller penalty). Worked example (+1/-1/3): answer 40 questions, get 33 right and 7 wrong, and your score is 33 x 1 - 7 x (1/3) = 33 - 2.33 = 30.67. A second example: 30 correct and 9 wrong gives 30 - 9 x (1/3) = 30 - 3 = 27. On ExamguruX each question is scored +1 for a correct answer with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong one, mirroring this representative scheme, and every question carries a worked solution. Exact marks, section weights, number of questions and the penalty vary by year — always confirm the current pattern in the official information bulletin.

Duration: About 2 hours.

How to prepare for IIFT

A fresher-friendly IIFT roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your IIFT plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects
Exam clockAbout 2 hours
MarkingThe IIFT entrance test (now conducted by the National Testing Agency, NTA) is a computer-based exam of about 100 marks in roughly two hours, across four sections: Quantitative Analysis; Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning; and General Knowledge & Awareness. Each section carries a sectional cut-off, so you must clear a minimum in every section — a strong overall score cannot rescue a weak section. Negative marking applies: representatively, each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer costs about one-third of a mark (the General Knowledge section often carries lower marks per question and a smaller penalty). Worked example (+1/-1/3): answer 40 questions, get 33 right and 7 wrong, and your score is 33 x 1 - 7 x (1/3) = 33 - 2.33 = 30.67. A second example: 30 correct and 9 wrong gives 30 - 9 x (1/3) = 30 - 3 = 27. On ExamguruX each question is scored +1 for a correct answer with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong one, mirroring this representative scheme, and every question carries a worked solution. Exact marks, section weights, number of questions and the penalty vary by year — always confirm the current pattern in the official information bulletin.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

  1. Month 1

    Understand the paper and build your base

    Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with Quantitative Analysis, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. Focus on concepts before speed.

    Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
  2. Month 2

    Finish the core syllabus through practice

    Cover the remaining syllabus, including General Knowledge & Awareness, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.

    Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
  3. Month 3

    Build exam temperament with mocks

    Use the real exam time limit (About 2 hours) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.

    Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

  1. 1
    Learn

    Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.

  2. 2
    Solve

    Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.

  3. 3
    Review

    Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.

  4. 4
    Simulate

    Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

  • Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
  • Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
  • Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real About 2 hours clock.

IIFT-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

  1. 1

    Clear every sectional cut-off

    IIFT has sectional cut-offs, so no section can be sacrificed. Track your weakest section in mocks and bring it above the qualifying line before chasing a higher overall score.

  2. 2

    Build a strong Quant base

    Drill arithmetic, algebra, number system, mensuration and modern maths until they are fast and accurate. Speed with accuracy, not exotic tricks, clears the Quant cut-off.

  3. 3

    Read to win VARC and GK

    Wide reading strengthens Reading Comprehension and vocabulary and quietly builds the business, economy and trade awareness the GK section rewards.

  4. 4

    Practise DI/LR sets under the clock

    Learn to pick the right DI sets and logical-reasoning puzzles quickly, and to leave the ones that will eat time. Set selection is a scoring skill in itself.

  5. 5

    Master static General Knowledge

    Focus on durable facts — trade institutions, economic terms, business and corporate concepts, polity and history — rather than only time-sensitive news, so your GK preparation does not go stale.

  6. 6

    Respect the negative marking

    At about one-third of a mark per wrong answer, blind guessing costs you. Attempt when you can eliminate options to a confident choice, and take full timed mocks to fix your pacing across all four sections.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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IIFT scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for IIFT. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

IIFT marks vs. rank

Score rangeIndicative percentileWhat it signals
Strong, balanced scoreHigh (indicative)Comfortably clears all sectional cut-offs and the overall bar
Above every sectional cut-offShortlist zoneReaches the writing task / GD / PI stage
Weak in one sectionAt riskA single section below its cut-off can end the attempt
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts a shortlist
GK edgeDifferentiatorA solid GK section often separates close candidates

Indicative sectional & overall requirements

Quantitative AnalysisSectional

Indicative marks: Must clear the section's minimum qualifying score

Verbal Ability & RCSectional

Indicative marks: Must clear the section's minimum qualifying score

Data Interpretation & LRSectional

Indicative marks: Must clear the section's minimum qualifying score

General Knowledge & AwarenessSectional

Indicative marks: Lower-weight section but still carries a cut-off

Overall shortlistComposite

Indicative marks: Aggregate above the overall cut-off, all sections cleared

The IIFT pattern shown here — a computer-based test with four sections (Quantitative Analysis; Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning; General Knowledge & Awareness), sectional cut-offs, about 100 marks in roughly two hours, and representative +1 / -1/3 negative marking — reflects the exam's recent published structure. The exact number of questions, marks, section weights, penalties, cut-offs and dates change each cycle, and the test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Always confirm current specifics in the official information bulletin at iift.nta.nic.in.

IIFT campuses offering the MBA (International Business)

The IIFT entrance score is used to admit students to the MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) offered at IIFT's own campuses. A shortlist based on the written test is followed by further rounds (typically a writing task, group discussion and personal interview). The indicative percentiles below show the kind of scores that tend to feature in the shortlist — actual cut-offs move every year with the applicant pool, paper difficulty and category.

InstituteLocationProgrammeIndicative IIFT percentile
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) — Delhi campusNew DelhiMBA (International Business)High percentile (indicative)
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) — Kolkata campusKolkata, West BengalMBA (International Business)High percentile (indicative)
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) — Kakinada campusKakinada, Andhra PradeshMBA (International Business)Percentile-based (indicative)

A representative set of institutes that admit through IIFT. Many more campuss participate in the counselling process.

IIFT important dates

The typical IIFT timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification & registration

    Usually around August

  2. Registration closes

    Typically September–October

  3. Entrance test (CBT)

    Usually around November–December

  4. Result & shortlist

    A few weeks after the exam

  5. Writing task / GD / PI

    Usually early in the following year

  6. Final admission offers

    After the interview stage

IIFT — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions IIFT aspirants ask most.

What is the IIFT entrance exam for?

It is the entrance test for admission to the two-year MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, offered at its Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada campuses. The test is now conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

What is the IIFT exam pattern?

It is a computer-based test of about 100 marks taken in roughly two hours, across four sections: Quantitative Analysis; Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning; and General Knowledge & Awareness. Each section carries a sectional cut-off.

Is there negative marking in IIFT?

Yes. Representatively, each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer costs about one-third of a mark; the General Knowledge section often carries lower marks per question. Exact marks and penalties vary by year, so confirm the current bulletin.

What are sectional cut-offs and why do they matter?

A sectional cut-off is a minimum score you must reach in each section. Because IIFT applies them, a very strong score in one section cannot make up for falling below the cut-off in another — you need a balanced performance across all four sections.

What is the eligibility for the IIFT MBA (IB)?

You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline from a recognised university, with the minimum marks specified in the bulletin (relaxed for reserved categories). Final-year students may usually apply, and there is generally no upper age limit.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take the full-length timed mocks to practise pacing across all four sections and clearing every sectional cut-off under the negative-marking rules, and review the worked solution for each question. Use the topic tests to strengthen Quant, VARC, DILR and GK until each becomes a dependable source of marks.

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