IIFT Admission Process 2023 (Selection Process for MBA)

IIFT Admission Process 2023: The IIFT selection process consists of two stages. The first stage consists of the shortlisting phase where candidates are shortlisted, and the second one consists of the rounds of selection such as the Written Ability Test, Extempore/Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.

The selection process starts after the IIFT 2023 exam has been conducted in the first week of December 2023. Candidates who have qualified the written examination of IIFT 2023 will only be called for further rounds of the selection process. Given below are a few important details on the IIFT selection process for 2023. 

 IIFT Admission Process 2023: Shortlisting Candidates 

Candidates will be shortlisted for further rounds of the admission process, and there are various parameters that are taken into account while shortlisting candidates. They must note that the highest weightage goes to the IIFT 2023 score after that candidate’s scores in school and college are taken into consideration.

 The exam conducting authority will release the IIFT 2023 cutoff on the basis of the number of seats that are available and how many candidates have given the exam. Given below are a few details that were considered while deciding on the IIFT 2023 admission process.

Parameters For Shortlisting Candidates for Stage 1

Given below is a table consisting of the various parameters that will help in deciding the cutoff criteria for IIFT 2023 selection process. Candidates must note that the cutoff score for candidates belonging to the female category is two marks less than for every other category.

Parameters	Scores
IIFT Score	73
Marks obtained in Class X* 10	10
Marks obtained in Class XII*	10
Academic Diversity	Non-Engg. = 5; Engg. = 0**
Gender Diversity (M=0; F=2)	2
Total	100

Scores For IIFT admission Process 2023

Candidates can refer to the table given below that will help them decide what weightage is given to various parameters in the exam.

Rating Scores for the 10th Std. Examination

Percent score in 10th Std. Exam *	Scores
<= 55	1
> 55 and <= 60	2
> 60 and <= 70	3
> 70 and <= 80	5
> 80 and <= 90	8
> 90	10

Rating Scores for the 12th Std. Examination

Candidates must note that while deciding the weightage of each parameter, the exam conducting authority takes into account the candidate’s 12th-grade scores. Candidates of any stream will be judged on the basis of the marks they score for deciding the cutoff for the IIFT 2023 selection process. Given below is a table consisting of the weightage that candidates have been allotted.

Percent score in 12th Std. Exam	Rating Score
<= 55	1
> 55 and <= 60	2
> 60 and <= 70	3
70 and <= 80	5
> 80 and <= 90	8
> 90	10

Final Rounds Of IIFT Admission Process 2023

Candidates must note that the maximum weightage in the exam is held by the IIFT 2023 scores. The candidates are tested on the test scores, their work experience, gender and diversity, etc. Candidates are required to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). When a candidate clears all three of the three IIFT 2023 selection process rounds, then only he will be eligible for the admission process.

• Written Ability Test: The written ability test is a crucial part of the IIFT admission process 2023. This will assist candidates in determining their level of knowledge on a specific topic. They are divided into groups of 8 and they are given a topic. They are given five minutes to think about their subject matter and 15 minutes to write their thoughts on the topic. Candidates are assessed on their knowledge and writing skills.
• Group Discussion: The group discussion is the second round of the IIFT selection process, in which candidates are divided into groups and they are given a topic to discuss amongst themselves. This part of the IIFT 2023 admission process will test candidates on their leadership skills and the way they can handle situations.
• Personal interview: In the personal interview rounds, the candidates have to present themselves in front of a panel consisting of 4-5 judges, and in this part of the IIFT 2023 admission process, they are tested on their knowledge of the world and of themselves, and they are given marks on the basis of their performance. Candidates’ performance skills, problem-solving skills, and other things are tested.

Also read

• IIFT Mock Test 2023
• IIFT Exam Pattern 2023

IIFT Admission Process 2023: Final Parameters of Selection

Given below is a table consisting of the final parameters of the IIFT selection process for 2023. The final parameters help the authorities in deciding the scores for candidates after all the rounds of the IIFT 2023 admission process have been completed. Given below is a table consisting of all the important parameters for the IIFT selection process. 2023

Parameters	Scores
IIFT exam score	45
WAT	10
GD	10
PI	10
Gender Diversity (M = 0, F= 2)	2
Academic Diversity (Engg = 0, Non-Engg = 2)	2
Work Experience	3
Academic consistency (Class 10 = 4, Class 12 = 4)	8
Total	100

IIFT Admission Process 2023: Rating Scores For Work Experience 

Candidates are given scores on the number of years they have worked. A candidate’s work experience holds weight in the IIFT selection process. Given below is a table consisting of the parameters of work experience along with the weight that it holds in the IIFT 2023 admission process.

Duration of Work Experience	Score
Up to 12 months	0
12 to 24 months	2
24 to 36 months	3
36 to 48 months	2
48 to 60 months	1
60 months	0

Important Dates IIFT Admission Process 2023 

Given below is a table consisting of all the important dates that candidates must know for further rounds of the IIFT 2023 selection process. They must note that they must stay updated with all the important dates of IIFT 2023.

Particulars	Important Events
Application form to be released on	First week of September 2022
IIFT application form 2023 last date	Last week October 2022
IIFT 2023 Application correction last date	;Last week of October 2022
IIFT Hall Ticket to be released on	Last week of November 2022
IIFT 2023 exam date	First week of December 2023
Release date of Provisional IIFT 2023 answer key	First week of January 2023
Announcement of IIFT 2023 result	First week of February 2023

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