Indian Institute of Information Technology is one of the most reputed institutes in India providing IT education to the students. Indian Institute of Information Technology MBA Entrance Test (IIIT MBA Test) is conducted by IIIT, Allahabad for the selection of eligible candidates for the Post Graduate Management courses. The courses offered by them are MBA in IT for IT professionals and MS in Cyber Law and Information Security. High standard education is provided by IIT and this institute gives more exposure to their students. Numerous candidates apply for the test each year. It is not so easy for getting the IIIT MBA Test.

Structure of IIIT MBA Test

The candidates who have a valid CAT score can only apply for the IIIT MBA TEST. From the pool of applications selected candidates are invited for the IIIT MBA written test. The written test is a two hours test consists of questions to evaluate the candidates’ Technical aptitude, Mathematical skills and reasoning skills. After the written test the candidates have to attend for a group discussion and a personal interview. The selection of eligible candidates is based on their performance in the entire tests. The selection of the candidates is only merit based. 50% weightage is given to the entrance test, 30% to the CAT test, 10% to the Group Discussion and remaining 10% to the interview.

Syllabus for IIIT MBA Test

The written test is the most important criteria for getting admission to the Post Graduate courses. The written test consists of objective type questions consists of questions from three different sections. They are given below

Syllabus for MBA (IT) Exam:

Section 1: Technical & IT Aptitude (20% Marks)

• Recognition of similarities and differences
• Syntax
• Procedural Ability
• Programming construct & Sequencing

Section 2: Reasoning (15% Marks)

• Abduction reasoning
• Analogical reasoning
• Cause – and – effect reasoning
• Cause – to – effects reasoning
• Effects – to – cause reasoning
• Comparative reasoning
• Conditional reasoning
• Criteria reasoning
• Decompositional reasoning
• Deductive reasoning
• Inductive reasoning

Section 3: Mathematical Aptitude (15% Marks)

• Algebra
• Arithmetic Problems
• Complex Numbers
• Probability
• Quadratic Equation
• Permutations and Combinations

Syllabus for MS Cyber Law and Information Security

Section 1: Law

• Constitution of India
• CRPC
• IPC
• Contract Act
• Negotiable Instruments

Section 2: Information Technology

• Fundamentals of Computer
• Internet Technologies

• Section 3: Analytical and Reasoning Capabilities
• Section 4: General Knowledge

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates’ who have a Bachelors Degree and have a valid CAT Score is eligible for applying for the MBA in IT programme. Those who apply for the MS (Cyber Law and Information Security) should have a BE / B.Tech / Post Graduates / LLB or equivalent degree from any recognized University. Certain seats are reserved for the SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates.

How to Apply?

The interested candidates can obtain the application form by forwarding a request letter and demand Draft of application fee to the Allahabad IIT. The candidates can also buy the form by person from the IIT by the payment of the application fee. The cost of the application form is Rs.600/- for the general category candidates and Rs.300/- for the SC/ST candidates. The candidates can use the application form downloaded from the website www.iiita.ac.in. They have to send the demand draft with the completed application form.

How to fill the Form?

The instructions for filling the form will be given in the information booklet get along with the application form. The candidates have to follow al the instructions for form filling. It will help them to fill the form without any mistakes. The candidates name, communication address etc should be filled correctly. All the further communication is done through this address. The candidates will not get any chance to correct any information given in the form. So all the data entered in the form should be correct. The payment of the application cost should also be mentioned in it. The applicants who use the downloaded applications should send the demand draft along with the form. The application form reached after the last date will be rejected.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Sale of Application Form and Information Brochure begins: From the Third Week of November, 2011

Last date for issuing (in person) & receiving completed application: Last Week of March, 2012

MBA (IT) entrance test and interviews: Third Week of February, 2012

MS (CLIS) entrance exam and interview: Last Week of February, 2012

List of IIIT MBA Test centers

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad

Contact Address for the IIIT MBA Test

• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Deoghat, Jhalwa, Allahabad-211012 (U.P.) India
• Phone: 91-532-2922000,
• Fax: 91-532-2430006,
• E-mail: [email protected]

Colleges Accepting the IIIT MBA Test score

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad

Reference Books for IIIT MBA Test

• Numerical Ability & Mathematical Aptitude by Aditham B Rao
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT and other MBA Entrance Exam by TIME
• Network Fundamentals, CCNA exploration Labs and Study Guide by Antoon Rufi, Priscilla Oppenheimer, Belle Woodward and Gerlinde Brady
• Mathematics for MBA Entrance Examination by R.S. Aggarwal
• CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate, Deluxe Edition (640-801) by Todd Lammle
• The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examination by Dinesh Khattar
• The Pearson Guide to MBA Entrance Examination by Edgar Thorpe
• MBA Entrance Guide 5Th/Ed by Career Launcher
• MBA Entrance Exam Guide by Abul Hashem
• Data Interpretation MBA Guide by Jaiswal
• Introduction to Computers by Subramanian.N
• Objective Mathematics for MBA Entrance Examination by Murtuza Gadiwala
• Theory and problems of programming with basic by Gottfried, Byron S
• Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examination by Guha
• Data Interpretation MBA Guide by Jaiswal
• Mathematics for MBA Entrance Examination by R.S. Aggarwal
• Cracking the MBA/MAT for MAT, FMS, XLRi, IIFT by Prof. Jag deep I. Vaishnav
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT and other MBA Entrance Exam by TIME
• CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) (2nd Edition) by Stephen McQuerry and Cisco Systems Inc.
• The Network Revolution: Confessions of a Computer Scientist by Jacques Vallee
• Computer Networks, Fifth Edition: A Systems Approach (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) by Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Dav
• Computer Networks (5th Edition) by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wetherall
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• A Guide to Software Package Evaluation and Selection: The RISC Method by Hollander, Nathan
• MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit by Tony Northrup
• A Modern Approach to Logical reasoning by R.S.Agarwal
• Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency and Reasoning (Aptitude Enhancing Guide) by Career Launcher
• The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examination by Dinesh Khattar
• MBA Entrance Guide 5Th/Ed by Career Launcher
• How to pass diagrammatic Reasoning Test by Mike Bryon
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by Nelkon and Parker

Coaching Centers for IIIT MBA Test

• Aakash Institute
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Erudite Educational Services
• Allen Career Institute
• I.M.S
• BRM Academy
• Cerebral Heights
• DAMS
• Daswani Classes Limited
• Edstar GMAT prep
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt Ltd
• Career Point
• Manya Group
• Career Forum Warangal
• Narayana
• P.T Education
• The CAT Centre
• Mindev Management Services
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Career Launcher
• TIME
• Veristar GMAT Preparation
• Sachdev college
• Magnus
• SKD Educational Consultant
• Oasis Education Services

Study Plan

The III MBA test is really a tough exam. Those who have good score in the written test will be only eligible for joining the course. The students have to prepare well for that. They should start their preparation from two or three months before the exam. Hard work and hours of preparation helps them to win the exam. Develop a deep idea about all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Divide the large portions in small portions and try to cover the portions within a time limit. It makes the candidates more motivated. Try to conduct mock tests at each weekend. It helps the candidates to identify the portions which are weaker to them. Attempt the exam with confidence.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates have to visit the website www.iiita.ac.n regularly for the exam results and all other information about their admission. The result is also displayed in the notice board of IIIT Allahabad.

Score Validity

The IIIT MBA test is conducted on each year. So the validity of the score is only for one year.