The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, IIFT 2015 examination is now just 10 days away and candidates are left with very little time for revision. They must utilise this time to improve their strategies as to how to attempt the examination. Candidates are advised not to keep practising the problems from individual topics now. Revision of all concepts and theories is a must at this time. This will help you strengthen all that you have studied till yet.
The test is to be conducted on Sunday, November 23, 2014. There will be four sections in IIFT 2015 examination, which includes English Comprehension, General Knowledge & Awareness, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Analysis.
Here we are providing you with last minute tips and tricks to prepare with the examination:
First attempt questions that consumes less time:
It is recommended by the experts that aspirants must start with the easy questions that consume less of their time. Try and attempt all the easy problems first so as to secure marks. After the easy part of the test is completed by the candidate, then only they should proceed for the tricky problems. This would help the candidate to dedicate time to difficult questions without the agitation of losing marks in the easy questions.
Prepare equally for all sections:
Sectional cut-offs are not revealed for IIFT examination. The institute has not disclosed its sectional cut-offs. Attempting less number of questions in a section can affect the overall score of a candidate. So it is advised to prepare and attempt a fair number of questions in all the four sections. After you have attempted all sections evenly, pick the section that you are strong in and increase the chances of a good score.
Utilize the time efficiently:
Time is a major factor playing an important role in IIFT entrance examination. IIFT is said to be a speed test. You have to answer the questions correctly and that too within the time frame. If you fail to complete the paper in the allotted time, chances of getting a good score decrease. Therefore, it is very important to manage your time properly. Candidates can still work on that as there is still time of 10 days left with them. Find the best time management strategy that suits by practising on mock tests.
Focus more on what you already learned:
It is advised not to take up any new topic in the last few days before examination. The last days should be dedicated in strengthening old concepts. Starting with new topics at the last moment may end up confusing you.
Read more for General Knowledge:
The IIFT 2015 examination has a whole section dedicated to GK and a candidate must read a lot to gain knowledge for this section so that they can score well. The questions in this section can range from 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, etc.
Speed and accuracy is the key:
There is negative marking for every wrong answer in IIFT examination as 1/3 marks of the concerned question is deducted. It is important for the candidate to maintain accuracy. Selection of questions directly affects accuracy. Just answering all questions in the aimed time frame will not help in scoring full marks. It depends on the number of right and wrong answers. Avoid guessing the answers. If you have a doubt about any answer, you better skip it. Candidates should try and maintain accuracy with speed.
Prepare a strategy for exam:
Candidates have to work with time and accuracy in this examination and thus, it is recommended to plan a strategy. According to the experts the candidates get confused during the examination due to the nervousness and examination pressure. In such a case if the candidate has a well-planned strategy and knows exactly from where they have to start and how much time to devote per question, it becomes easier for them to attempt the examination. You can develop your own strategy with practising more and more mock tests.
Also, the candidates must have a back-up plan in place. There could be a surprise situation for the student in the hall, which can turn out to be a shock for the candidates if they are not well prepared.
