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Admission Process : IIFT - The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
 
Exam Resources
  
 
 

 IIFT Overview:

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963, to help professionalize the country's foreign trade management. IIFT is an internationally acknowledged and networked institution in delivering globally competitive business education and research for individuals, corporate, government and society.

Developments in the international marketing on one hand and the consequential impact of the same on India’s domestic market on the other, call for a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. The MBA (International Business) is a foundational course for developing a competent cadre of business executives to meet the country’s growing requirements for training personnel in the field of international business management.

The MBA (IB) is a six trimester general management programme with a focus on international business. The Programme aims at providing a comprehensive coverage incorporating all the important areas and disciplines relevant to international business activities.

IIFT 2008:

This year’s statistics show that a total of 42,000 students have applied for this exam conducted by the Delhi based Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. A total of 180 seats have been set aside for this MBA program. This year’s IIFT raised hopes of all students as the paper was similar to that of last year’s paper. The IIFT paper is an industry specific paper as it is exclusive to foreign trade. The paper shows a leaning towards English usage, and Grammar.

Eligibility:

 No age limit
 Recognised Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline
 Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of    requisite qualification by pre-specified date


Selection Procedure:

 For General / SC / ST / PH Candidates

On the basis of Written Test, Group Discussion, Interview

Based on marks obtained in the Written Test, candidates are called for second phase of selection process    comprising of Group Discussion and Interview and Essay Writing to be held at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi,    Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.

 For Foreign / NRI candidates/ Children of NRI

On the basis of General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

For MBA 2008-10, GMAT result should not have been declared before 1 January, 2006 and should be    received by the Institute latest by end-March 2008.

IIFT conducts its own entrance test, conducted in the fourth week of November and the interviews in the month of February / March.

IIFT Entrance Test:

IIFT conducts its own entrance test, conducted in the fourth week of November and the interviews in the month of February /March.

Pattern of Admission Test:

The admission test is a multiple choice objective type written test (in English). Duration of the test is two hours. It normally consists of 150 questions covering

English Comprehension
General Knowledge & Awareness
Logical reasoning
Quantitative Analysis

 Incorrect Answer: - 1/3 mark.

Break-up and weightage of the section is as follows:

Section   Number of Qns. Relative Weightage Total marks
Reading Comprehension
12
0.8
9.6
Verbal Ability
23
0.7
16.10
General Knowledge
30
0.3
9
Reasoning Ability
AR
18
0.8
25.6
MR
8
0.8
Mis.
4
0.8
LR
2
0.8
Quantitative Ability
QA
27
0.7
18.9
Data Interpretation
DI
26
0.8
20.8
Total
150
  
100

Placements (2009):

2008-09 was tough year globally, yet IIFT managed to rise to the challenge, ensuring 100% placements for its students and in the process adding 20% more recruiters to its previous year’s numbers. Some of the new recruiters on campus were Mahindra & Mahindra, Unicon, Bajaj Auto, Usha International, A.P.Moller Maersk, Infosys BPO, Godfrey Philips, GVK Bio, Gateway Rail Freight, Darashaw, Fino, LMJ International,
Virgin Mobile, Eli Lilly, Triton Group, Eka Software, Copal Partners etc.

Salary Figures for 2009:

Salaries Offered IIFT
Average Domestic
INR 8.09 LPA
Highest Domestic
INR 19 LPA

Some Of Institutes which accept IIFT Scores:

Gitam Institute Of Foreign Trade

   Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda
   Visakhapatnam 530045
   Tel:+91-891-2790505/2840403
   Fax:+91-891-2790036
   E-mail: giftindia@gift-india.org, pgdbm@gift-india.org
   Website: http://www.gift-india.org/

Badruka Institute Of Foreign Trade

   Badruka College campus
   Kachiguda Station Road
   Hyderabad 500027
   AP INDIA
   Tel: +91-40-2465-0597,+91-40-2474-1610
   Fax: +91-40-2465-0597,+91-40-2465-8236
   E-mail: info@bift.ac.in, bift08@gmail.com, biftian2006@yahoo.co.in
   Website: http://www.bift.ac.in/

Contact Details:

   Dr. L.D. Mago
   Sr. Administrative Officer (Academics)
   E-Mail : ldmago@iift.ac.in

International Linkages:

International Organizations

IIFT has been successfully strengthening its relationship with international organizations by signing MoUs and participating in their activities or taking collaborative initiatives. The Institute is a member of the following International organizations:

Academy of International Business (AIB), USA
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, India (A Division of Chartered Institute of Logistics &
   Transport, London, United Kingdom)

EDUNIVERSAL OFFICIAL SELECTION:

European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Brussels
International Association of Trade Training Organisations (IATTO), UK
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Date of Test: November 22, 2009 (Sunday)

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