IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus – Section-wise Topics, New Exam Pattern, Books

The NTA or National Testing Agency releases the IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT). Candidates who prepare perfectly in sync with the IIFT entrance test syllabus hold a better chance of registering success in this exam.ย 

IIFT entrance test syllabus is segregated into four different sections:

  1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)ย 
  2. LR-DI (Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation)ย 
  3. General Awareness (GA)ย 
  4. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)ย 

IIFT question paper consists of 110 questions divided into the four sections stated above. IIFT entrance test syllabus is designed in such a way that it helps in evaluating different skills of the test takers. Read this article to get all the details of section-wise IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021.ย ย 

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IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus โ€“ Key Highlights

  1. Earlier, the IIFT entrance test syllabus was divided among six sections.ย 
  2. According to the IIFT exam pattern 2021, the question paper will be divided into 4 sections instead of 6. This is because the NTA has clubbed Data Interpretation with Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability with Reading Comprehension .
  3. Number of total questions in the IIFT question paper has also been reduced to 110 (earlier there were 114-116 questions in the IIFT entrance test).
  4. The marking of each section is done differently.

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IIFT Entrance Test Syllabusย  โ€“ Section-Wise Topics

As already discussed, candidates appearing for the IIFT entrance test 2021 will have to prepare for a total of four sections. Candidates, who study in accordance with the IIFT entrance exam syllabus 2021, will inch closer towards success in this entrance test.ย 

IIFT Syllabus โ€“ Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VA-RC)

Based on the past yearโ€™s exam analysis of IIFT, following topics must be considered during preparation.

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus 2021 for Verbal Ability

Prepositions Reading comprehension Sentence improvement Analogies
Sentence Reconstruction Rearrangement of the sentence in paragraph Sentence formation Antonyms
Spelling mistakes Fill in the blanks Sentence correction English proficiency
Synonyms Grammar Sentence completion Paragraph completion
Vocabulary Idioms and phrases Rearrangement of words in a sentence Paragraph formation
Word-meaning match Odd word out One word substitution Phrases

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus for Reading Comprehension

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  1. The Reading Comprehension part of VARC will have as many as 4 passages from any random topics.
  2. Candidates will have to answer four MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) related to each passage.

IIFT Syllabus โ€“ Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LR-DI)

Based on the past yearโ€™s trends of IIFT entrance test syllabus, all the possible topics of LR-DI section are as follows:

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Partnership Syllogism Data Arrangement Assumptions
Proposition Tables and Pie Charts Data Sufficiency Bars and Line Graphs
Puzzles Venn Diagram Decision Making Binary Logic
Seating Arrangement Verbal Logic Direction Sense Blood relations
Series Visual and Critical Reasoning Family Tree Problem Cause and Effect
Linear and Matrix Arrangements Statement and Conclusion Coding-Decoding Clocks and Calendars
Input and Output Sets and Caselets Clocks and Calendars โ€“ย 

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus โ€“ Quantitative Aptitudeย 

Candidates need to have a concrete preparation plan for Quantitative Aptitude section as it consumes the most amount of time while taking the test. Based on the previous yearโ€™s IIFT entrance test question papers, the Quantitative Aptitude section includes the following topics:ย 

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Binomial Expansion Arithmetic Mean Trigonometry Calendar
Mensuration Profit and Loss Percentages Coordinate geometry
Median Permutation and Combination Geometric Progression Harmonic Mean
Work and Time BODMAS Instalments/ payments Inโ€“equations Quadratic
Ratios Vectors Clocks Linear Equations Algebra
Ratios and Proportions Simple interest Standard Deviation Logarithm
Averages Geometry HCF and LCM Mode
Venn Diagram Number System Compound interest Probability
Time, Speed and Distance Geometric Mean Arithmetic Progression Set Theory

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus โ€“ General Awareness

The General Awareness section of the IIFT entrance test 2021 has no specific topics. The table below mentions topics suggested by the experts on the basis of previous year IIFT exam analysis.

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus for General Awareness

Awards and Awardees Politics Industry Geography
History Business Society International Affairs
Mythology Science Economics Banking
Entertainment Sports โ€“ โ€“

IIFT Exam Pattern 2021ย 

NTA has announced some significant changes in the exam pattern of IIFT entrance test 2021. There will be four sections in the IIFT question paper instead of six. Also, the number of questions has been reduced from 114-116 to 110. Some of the IIFT exam pattern insights are:

  • Mode of Exam – Online (Computer-based test)
  • Number of Questions – 110
  • Nature of Questions – Objective-type Questionsย 
  • Maximum Marks – 300ย 
  • Duration of Exam – 120 Minutesย ย ย ย 

Section-wise Exam Pattern of IIFT Entrance Test 2021

Sectionsย  No. of Questionsย  Total Marksย  Marks per Question Negative marking per incorrect responseย 
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 35 105 3 -1
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoningย  30 90 3 -1
Quantitative Aptitudeย  25 75 3 -1
General Awarenessย  20 30 1.5 -0.5
Total 110 300

IIFT Entrance Test โ€“ Most Recommended Booksย 

The right set of books for IIFT preparation can help you study intensively and extensively on every topic. The books mentioned in the table below have been suggested by the experts.ย 

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Subject Booksย 
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • The Person Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning by Nishant Sinha
  • 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoningย 
  • Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
  • How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT & other MBA Exams by Nishit K Sinha
  • Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Pearson’s Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CATย 
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
  • How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
  • The Person Guide To Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
General Awarenessย 
  • India Year Book
  • Manorama Year Book
  • Newspapers like Indian Express, The Hindu, Economic Times, Financial Express
  • Magazines like Business India, Business Today, Business World, Outlook, Forbes

IIFT Entrance Test โ€“ Preparation Tips

  1. Learning about the IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021 and exam pattern will turn out to be the best headstart to the preparation
  2. Make a section-wise preparation plan in accordance with the IIFT entrance test syllabus
  3. Make sure to keep some time spare for the daily revision work
  4. Aspirants tend to take a lot of time while solving the questions in Quantitative Aptitude section.. Therefore, candidates must brush up their mathematical skills by learning tricks to improve efficiency while solving the IIFT question paper
  5. If you want to take some time off your studies, it’s best to inculcate the habit of watching news on television or the internet.ย 
  6. Access the interviews of past IIFT toppers that are easily available onlineย 
  7. Solve as many mock tests as you can to become familiar with the exam pattern and gain the required speed and accuracy to nail the IIFT entrance test 2021
  8. Practice the previous yearโ€™s question papers. This will help in developing awareness of the important topics and questions as per the IIFT entrance test syllabus. However, keep in mind the changes made in the IIFT test exam pattern.ย 

IIFT Entrance Test Syllabus โ€“ FAQs

โœ”๏ธ Who will prescribe the syllabus for IIFT entrance test 2021?

The National Testing Agency on behalf of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will prescribe the IIFT entrance test syllabus and exam pattern.

โœ”๏ธ Can I leave out any one section to give importance to the section with a higher weightage of marks in IIFT entrance test?

No. IIFT entrance test will have a sectional cutoff to shortlist candidates for the selection process. Thus, candidates must prepare each and every topic from all the sections as per the IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021.

โœ”๏ธ Is there any negative marking in the IIFT entrance test 2021? If yes, what is the penalty for an incorrect response?

The marking scheme for IIFT entrance test varies for all the 4 sections. 1 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer in VA-RC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension), QA (Quantitative Aptitude) and LR-DI (Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation) sections. On the other hand, 0.5 mark per incorrect response will be deducted in the General Awareness section.

โœ”๏ธ How many sections will be there in the IIFT entrance test 2021?

NTA has reduced the number of sections from six to four in IIFT entrance exam. But the overall IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021 will remain the same as NTA has clubbed Data Interpretation with Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability with Reading Comprehension.

โœ”๏ธ Can I expect any change in the IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021?

No. NTA hasnโ€™t announced any change in the IIFT entrance test syllabus 2021 as of now. However, if NTA announces any change in the IIFT syllabus, we will be updating the same here.

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