Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is one of the finest and most popular business schools in Asia. IIFT Exam, its entrance test, is amongst the toughest entrance examinations to crack. Getting into this prestigious institute is definitely not an easy nut to crack. It is clearly evident that candidates will have to burn the candle from both ends to qualify IIFT Exam.
- The paper will cover Verbal Ability & Comprehension, General Knowledge & Awareness, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis.
- The question paper will consist of 125 questions of the objective type and the total time duration is 120 minutes.
To prepare for it, books are the best sources to rely on. They enhance knowledge and provide insights about all important topics, but the real problem comes in choosing the right book.
This article will aid all the IIFT aspirants to pick the best ones from the lot for their preparation plan. Given below are some of top recommended books for IIFT Exam. This year, the exam is scheduled in the last week of November in offline mode.
IIFT 2020 Preparation Tips and Tricks
Preparation for particular examination isn’t a simple task because it’s always a matter of discussion between students that how to start preparation. So, following are the last minute helpful tips and tricks that are required for preparation:
- Candidates have to start preparing easy questions first because they consume less time. By attempting these questions candidates can secure good marks. So, after attempting easy questions candidates need to solve difficult questions.
- Candidates are advised to manage time in such a way that they solve all the questions easily within a specific time frame. Because candidates can lose their chances of scoring good marks if they fail to complete paper in given time. So, candidates have to make time management strategy in the best way.
- Students are advised to attempt an equal number of questions from all the four sections. Therefore, after attempting evenly questions from all sections candidate have to pick that section in which they think their chances of securing good marks are high.
- Candidates are advised to make notes which help in revision.
- Selection of questions can directly affect their questions solving speed and accuracy. Because scoring good marks depends on the number of right or wrong answers. So, candidates are advised to skip the questions rather than guessing answers.
- Apart from preparing regular questions candidate’s try to solve mock test and previous year papers.
- Refreshment is also necessary so candidates need to refresh themselves by watching movies or documentaries, listening music or by involving in other activities.
- Candidates have to strictly follow examination pattern and marking scheme.
Also Check IIFT Eligibility Criteria
IIFT 2020 Section Wise Preparation Tips
IIFT examination is comprised of 4 sections named as Quantitative Analysis, English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Following is the section wise preparation tips for IIFT 2020
Quantitative Analysis
In this section candidates, can get both difficult and simple type of questions. It is time-consuming and also scoring section. Candidates are advised not to waste their time on solving those questions whose answer they don’t know. This section includes questions from varies categories like
| Number System | Logarithm | Trigonometry | Work and Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | Vectors | Compound Interest | BODMAS |
| Mode | Time, Speed, Distance | Arithmetic Mean and Progression | Set Theory |
| Clocks | Binomial Expansion | Ratios | Mensuration |
| Calendar | Simple Interest | Profit and Loss | Geometry |
Candidates cannot go through from all the topics in two days they are recommended to solve previous year IIFT Exam Papers so that they can get rough idea about type of questions
English Comprehension
Those who are having good command over English can easily solve questions of this section. Questions of this section will be tricky and will be asked from topics such as
| Spellings | Fill in the Blanks | Phrases | Word Meaning Matching |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | Sentence Completion | Sentence Correction | Preposition |
| Reading Comprehension | Phrases | Speech of Figure | Grammar |
| Antonyms | Analogy | Odd Word Out |
Candidates should revise their grammar books and attempt mock questions. By watching English movies candidates can enhance their vocabulary.
General Knowledge and Awareness
Candidates should update themselves with current scenarios around the world. The section is comprised of following topics:
| Society | Economics | Awards | Entertainment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Banking | Industry | Mythology |
| Sports | Literature | Politics | |
| History | International Affairs | Geography |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
This is another scoring and confusing section but questions can vary from Verbal Logic to Decision Making. Candidates should try to solve puzzles within the specific time. However, Time management is the most important key to solving this section. Following are the names of the topics from which the questions asked such as
| Visual & Critical Reasoning | Sequencing | Input & Output | Family Tree Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding & Decoding | Symbol Based Problem | Puzzles | Linear & Matrix Arrangements |
| Cause & Effect | Statement & Conclusion |
Above topics should prepare from the books as well as from 5-year previous papers. The names of the suggested books are as following:
- Ace the IIFT by IMS Publisher
- Study Package for IIFT Entrance Exam by Dharmendra Mittal
- NIFT/ NID/ IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by Prof. Jagdeep I. Vaishnav
- Cracking the MBA/ MAT for XLRI, IIFT, FMS, MAT by Surendra Kavimandan
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