IIFT Extempore, Essay and GD Topics for MBA Admissions 2024
Candidates appearing for the MBA Selection Process of IIFT have to undergo a Written Skill Assessment and Group Discussion round for admissions. Check the previous year topics of Extempore, GD and PI in this article.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) announces the list of candidates shortlisted for the Online Extempore and PI round of admission to its MBA in International Business course based on the IIFT 2024 Entrance Exam. Just over 40,000 (approx.) candidates will be appearing for admission to the MBA (IB) 2024-26 batch of IIFT offered through its campuses in Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. IIFT 2024 Personality Test is the second stage of MBA admissions of the institute and it includes a Written Skill Assessment (WSA), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Authorities are likely to conduct WSA, GD, and PI from February-March 2024. The selected applicants will be notified by the institute via mail.
In this article, we have provided the expected Essay and GD topics asked in IIFT MBA admissions based on previous year trends in addition to some important details about the admission process.
IIFT 2024 Admission Dates
Candidates can check the dates for the IIFT 2024 entrance exam below:
IIFT Exam Details 2024 | IIFT 2024 Dates |
Notification Release Date | September 2023 |
Application Start Date | September 2023 |
Last Date to Apply | November 2023 |
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | November 2023 |
IIFT Application Form Error Correction Window | November 2023 |
| Advance City Information Slip | December 2023 |
Admit Card Download Begins | December 2023 |
IIFT 2024 Exam Date | December 2023 |
| IIFT 2024 Response Sheet | January 2024 |
IIFT 2024 Provisional Answer Key | January 2024 |
| IIFT 2024 Final Answer Key | February 2024 |
IIFT 2024 Result Date | February 2024 |
Release of IIFT 2024 Shortlist | January 2024 |
IIFT Extempore-GD-PI-WAT Round Dates | February/March 2024 |
IIFT 2024 Final Admission Offer | Last Week of April/First Week of May 2024 |
IIFT 2024 Essay and GD Topics for MBA
Essay Writing and Group Discussion have been an integral part of the IIFT MBA Selection Process. Over the years, many socio-economic topics have made their way to the MBA selections. Here is a list of some important GD and PI topics from past year MBA admissions at IIFT to give you a reference point on what to expect.
IIFT Previous Year Essay Topics
Demonetization | Gender diversity in the workforce. |
Sustainable Development in the Indian context | One Nation One Election Policy |
GST in India | Startups in India |
Electrical Vehicles | Tourism in India |
Making the Indian banking system more inclusive. | Smart City concept |
Corporate Financial Transparency | How a change in US Presidency affects India |
Swacch Bharat Abhiyan | Flipkart-Snapdeal Merger |
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem development in India | Thinking differently and using it as your strength when facing the unknown. |
Sustainability of disruptive innovation | -- |
IIFT Previous Year GD Topics
Being famous vs being important | Banking Scams |
#MeToo Campaign | The color pink |
Is today's youth becoming self-centered? | Impact of social media on human behavior and society. |
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. | Are the days of US dominance over? |
Can virtual learning platforms replace conventional learning platforms? | Advantages vs Disadvantages of retirement homes. |
IIFT 2024 Extempore Topics for MBA
IIFT is conducting online Extempore in which candidates are required to prepare and deliver a speech on the spot with not much preparation time, the topics are usually general or easier as compared to other rounds. Check the following article for the best tips and topics for extempore in MBA admission.
IIFT 2024 Final Selection Criteria for MBA
The final selection criteria for IIFT MBA 2024 based on which the final merit list will be generated are as follows.
Parameter | Weightage |
IIFT 2024 Score | 45 |
Personality Test |
Total: 40 |
Gender Diversity |
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Academic Diversity |
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Work Experience | 3 |
Academic Consistency |
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TOTAL | 100 |
The rating scores for Work Experience and Academic Consistency will be as given below.
IIFT 2024 Academic Consistency Scores
The following scoring pattern will be followed for both Class 10th and 12th scores of the candidate.
Aggregate Percentage of All Subjects in Class 10th/ 12th | Rating Score |
<= 55% | 1 |
> 55% and <= 60% | 2 |
> 60% and <= 70% | 3 |
> 70% and <= 80% | 5 |
> 80% and <= 90% | 8 |
> 90% | 10 |
The rating score will first be given on a 10-point basis and then scaled to 4 for each class.
Work Experience As on Date of Filling of Application Form (in months) | Rating Score |
< 12 | 0 |
>= 12 and <= 24 | 2 |
> 24 and <= 36 | 3 |
> 36 and <= 48 | 2 |
> 48 and <= 60 | 1 |
> 60 | 0 |
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