IIFT Preparation Guide
NTA (National Testing Agency) for IIFT
Your Complete Preparation Guide for IIFT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
December 2026
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognised university; any percentage; final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Study Plan by Subject
Verbal Ability (VA)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Data Interpretation (DI)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Awareness (GA)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Logical Reasoning (LR)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Study international trade, WTO, RBI/SEBI regulations, and trade policy for General Awareness — this is IIFT's unique section
Practise Reading Comprehension with dense economic and trade texts — IIFT RC passages are more complex than CAT
Build Data Interpretation speed — IIFT DI sets are calculation-heavy and time pressure is intense
Follow The Economic Times and financial news daily for 6 months to build the GA foundation required for IIFT
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability (VA) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| Data Interpretation (DI) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| General Awareness (GA) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 18 | 50 | 20 min |
| Total | 110 | 300 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
September 2026
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Conducted By
NTA (National Testing Agency) for IIFT
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