What will happen if the candidate satisfies only the overall cutoff of IIFT?
If the candidate manages to satisfy only the overall cutoff of IIFT, then they will not be selected for the selection process the IIFT institutes. The candidates need to clear the cutoffs for each section as well to ensure that they qualify for the admissions process of the reputed branches of the institute.
Is the IIFT cutoff varies every year?
Yes, the IIFT cutoff varies every year. The cutoffs for each year are dependent on the difficulty level of the IIFT entrance examination in the relevant year, the total number of candidates who have applied for the admissions, the statistical mean of the current year’s scores of all the candidates, and the standard deviation of the scores. The candidates may check the cutoff from the college website.
Will I get admission in IIFT, if I satisfy the cutoff of IIFT?
No, you will not get admission to IIFT even if you satisfy the cutoff of IIFT. You can only qualify for the eligibility to attend the selection process for the final admission on clearing the cutoff mentioned by the institutes. You will have to clear the Essay Writing, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds to get admission to IIFT. The final selection is subject to the performance in the selection process of the IIFT institutes.
I have not satisfied the IIFT cutoff. Will I be selected for the selection rounds of IIFT?
No, you will not be selected for IIFT selection rounds if you have not satisfied the cutoff. The IIFT cutoff is the threshold you need to clear to proceed with the subsequent selection process. It is possible that your cutoff score gets underhanded for lacking a competitive stand against the other candidates.
How can I check the IIFT cutoff?
You can check the IIFT cutoff from the official website of IIFT. You can click on the “cutoff” link provided on the page to check the cutoff. The cutoff score can also be evaluated through the eligibility criteria of the IIFT institutes, where they mention the percentile that they expect the applying candidates to fulfill. You need to be sure of the cutoff to ensure that you get cleared for the subsequent rounds of the selection process.
What is IIFT cutoff?
IIFT cutoff is the threshold of marks in IIFT 2023 results and your respective percentile for these marks that you need to score in IIFT 2023 to participate in the selection process of the IIFT institutes. The cutoff is to be cleared for overall IIFT 2023 scores as well as section-wise scores. The percentiles are also applicable in the cutoff assessment. You are required to clear them to join the selection process.
Will I have to satisfy the sectional cutoff of IIFT?
Yes, you will have to satisfy the sectional cutoff of IIFT apart from the overall cutoff of IIFT. The sectional cutoff is not simply the marks you must score in the sections, but also includes the percentiles for each section that you must qualify for to proceed with the selection process. The sectional scores cannot be expected to be slighted against any of the categories in terms of cutoff, that is you need to clear the cutoff for each section.
Will there be a separate IIFT cutoff for SC/ ST categories?
Yes, there will be a separate IIFT cutoff for SC/ ST and all other categories. The reservation policy is a common factor among the admissions for the government or public universities and colleges. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is also a government institution and adheres to the reservation policy. The cutoff for the general category shall be higher than the SC/ST and other categories of applicants.
What are the factors determining the IIFT cutoff?
There are varying factors that determine the IIFT cutoff. While the inclusion of the number of seats available and the rankings of branches of the IIFT institutes are obvious, the dynamic factor of the annual examination is also considered. The number of candidates, difficulty level of IIFT 2023, percentile and scores trends, and standard deviation shall also be considered.
When will the IIFT cutoff be released?
IIFT Cutoff will be released soon after the result declaration. Since the cutoff is based on various IIFT entrance examination factors the result is not declared until an internal decision is made. The IIFT 2023 selection process could be delayed further if the institutes decide to assess their cutoff after the declaration of the results, hence, an internal decision is made proactively by considering all the statistical measures, and only then are the final results declared.