Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, set up by the government of India provides post graduation course in Business administration with several specialization in International Business. IIFT is a pioneer institute in the business administration sector and provides education of international standards for its students. To get admitted in IIFT is really difficult and one requires dedication, intense planning and hard work to clear the entrance exam and get admission.

Structure and Syllabus for IIFT MBA (IB)

IIFT MBA (IB) examination is of two hours duration and the questions for the exam will be objective type. The questions will be included from the following four areas.

Quantitative Analysis

• Geometry
• Percentages
• In-equations
• Quadratic and linear equations
• Algebra, Profit & Loss, Averages
• Percentages
• Partnership
• Tim e -Speed-Distance
• Work and time
• Number system
• HC F
• LCM
• Geometric Progression
• Number Base System
• Arithmetic mean
• Geometric mean
• Arithmetic progression
• Harmonic mean
• Median
• Mode
• Menstruation
• Work
• Pipes and Cisterns
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest,
• Set Theory
• Venn Diagram
• Installment Payments
• Partnership
• Clocks
• Probability
• Permutations & Combinations
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Binomial Expansion,
• C o-ordinate geometry
• Logarithm
• Calendar
• Maxim a & Minima
• Progression
• Surds & Indices
• Complex numbers

Logical Reasoning

• Data Interpretation based on text,
• Data Interpretation base d on graphs and table s.
• Column graphs
• Assertion and reasons
• Bar Graphs
• Line charts
• Visual reasoning
• Pie Chart
• Graphs representing Area, Venn Diagram

Critical reasoning,

• Assumption-Premise -Conclusion,
• Statements and assumptions
• Identifying valid inference s
• Identifying Strong arguments and Weak arguments,
• Statements and conclusions
• Cause and Effect,
• Line arrangements,
• Matrix arrangements
• Puzzles
• Syllogisms
• Functions
• Family tree
• Symbol Based problem
• Coding and decoding
• Sequencing
• identifying next number in series

General Knowledge & Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Business
• Punch line of companies
• Top officials of big companies
• Major corporate events
• Famous award and prizes
• World Records
• Books and authors
• Science
• History
• Geography
• International organizations
• Important quotations
• Social issues
• Sports
• Finance
• Automobiles
• Entertainment
• Politics

English Comprehension

• Comprehension of passage
• Verbal Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Contextual usage
• Analogies
• Antonyms
• Filling the Blanks
• Jumbled paragraphs
• Sentence Correction
• idioms
• Foreign language words use d in English,
• Sentence completion
• odd man out
• one word substitution
• Sentence correction
• Different usage of same word etc.

Based on the score of the candidate in the entrance examination, he will be short listed and called for the later stage of the admission process which includes Group Discussion, Interview. There will be an essay writing session also, for final selection.

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria for candidates Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Master of Business Administration (International Business) Admission Test is graduation course with 3 years duration. All documents to prove the eligibility should be produced at the admission time before the concerned authority. Candidates of any age group who satisfies the eligibility criteria can appear for the exam.

How to Apply?

The candidate can enter the official website of the organization and can fill in the form or can use the offline method of application.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates applying through online should go through the information given in the website before filling the application form. The candidate should be very careful while filling the details and should provide only true details. The photograph of the applicant should be pasted in the space provided along with signature and should be sent to the concerned authority before the last date as prescribed in the notification. Applicant who bought the application through cash need to fill in the application form and sent it to the authority in the envelop provided for the candidate for admission purposes.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Written Test: Last week of November, 2011/2012

Last Date for Sale of Prospectus by post: Mid week of August, 2011/2012

Last date for Sale of Prospectus at the IIFT counter: First week of September, 2011/2012

Last Date for Online Application/Receipt of completed Application form: First week of September , 2011/2012

List of IIFT MBA (IB) centers

• Ahmedabad
• Delhi
• Bangalore
• Chandigarh
• Kolkata
• Allahabad
• Chennai
• Bhubeneshwar
• Coimbatore
• Dehradun,
• Guwahati
• Hydrabad
• Jaipur
• Jamshedpur
• Indore
• Kochi
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• Visakhapatnam

Contact Address for the IIFT MBA (IB)

• Address: IIFT Bhawan, B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
• Telephone: +91-11-26965124, +91-11-26965051
• Fax: +91-1126853956

Colleges Accepting the IIFT MBA (IB) score

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

Reference Books for IIFT MBA (IB)

• 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis.
• A Communicative Grammar of English By: Geoffrey Leech
• Business English and Communication By: Clark
• Cracking The MBA/MAT FOR MAT, FMS, XLRI, IIFT By  Prof. Jagdeep I. Vaishnav
• English Proficiency IMS India
• How To Prepare For The Data Interpretation And Logical Reasoning For The CAT by Arun Sharma
• IIFT Entrance Test  by Suchi Rastogi
• Nishit Sinha’s DI LR book by Pearson
• Quant Aptitude by Arun sharma
• Quantitative Aptitude for CAT from Pearson by Nishit Sinha
• Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations Tips, Techniques, And Short-cut Methods by Guha Abhijit
• Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams by Guha Abhijit
• R.S. Agarawal books on verbal reasoning.
• Student’s Companion By Wilfred D. Best
• Target Iift By Disha Publication
• Verbal Ability By Arun Sharma
• Verbal Ability Recommended books for CAT/MBA Entrance
• Word Power Made Easy by NORMAN LEWIS
• Wren and Martin English Grammar

Coaching Centers for IIFT MBA (IB)

• Access Education
• Achievers Point Knowledge Systems Pvt. Ltd.
• Ascent Education
• Aum Vidhyasthaan
• Besant Raj International Ltd.
• Bilasa Tutorials
• Bulls Eye
• Career Forum
• Career Launcher
• Career Plan
• Classic Academy
• Datamatics Corporation
• Edstar GMAT Prep.
• Emphatic Result Academy
• Genesis
• I.M.S.Learning Centre
• ICC
• IMS
• Magnus School of Business
• Nalanda Information Technology & Business Management
• Naren Commerce Academy
• Nodnat Educational Services
• Prime Center
• Sharp Institute of Commerce and English
• T.C.Y. Learning Solutions (P) Ltd
• T.I.M.E.(Triumphant Institute Of Management Education Pvt. Ltd)
• Tagore’s Institute of Professional Studies
• TCY Learning Solutions (P) Ltd.
• TestMerit
• Top Careers & You
• Touchstone Educational (P.) Ltd
• Vidyarthi Institute of Commerce
• Wisdom Mart

Study Plan

Systematic and planned way of study will help the candidate to move towards success. They can collect as much information available in the internet; textbooks etc according to the syllabus of the exam and can start their preparation. Previous question paper will help them to know the structure and format of the exam. The candidate needs to plan his time accordingly and put more effort to study difficult topics. Most importantly the candidate should make sure that all topics are covered at least thrice before the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

After the declaration of the result the candidate can access it from the website: www.iift.edu/new . They can download the result and keep it for reference.

Score Validity

The validity of the score is one year.