Quantitative Aptitude:
Traditionally speaking, IIFT exams from the year 2008 to 2010 featured a number of questions from areas such as Modern Maths (Sets, probability, P&C) and Trigonometry. But in 2011 and 2012 exams, the questions in the exam were primarily from Algebra and Arithmetic. The major topics probed included Ratio and Proportion, TSD, Time &Work and Percentages, Simple equations, Sequences & Series and Inequalities. These were accompanied with questions from Geometry, Mensuration and P&C and Probability.
Kindly keep in mind that IIFT Till 2010 probed a number of questions on topics such as Functions, trigonometry, both height
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Quantitative Aptitude:
Traditionally speaking, IIFT exams from the year 2008 to 2010 featured a number of questions from areas such as Modern Maths (Sets, probability, P&C) and Trigonometry. But in 2011 and 2012 exams, the questions in the exam were primarily from Algebra and Arithmetic. The major topics probed included Ratio and Proportion, TSD, Time &Work and Percentages, Simple equations, Sequences & Series and Inequalities. These were accompanied with questions from Geometry, Mensuration and P&C and Probability.
Kindly keep in mind that IIFT Till 2010 probed a number of questions on topics such as Functions, trigonometry, both heights and distances as well as trigonometric expressions (including double angles, half angles etc), Set Theory and Binomial Theorem. Make sure you revise the basics of these areas and do not miss out any question from this area.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:
Till the year 2010, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning formed one section in the exam. In 2011 and 2012, the exams threw up a surprise by segregating the two areas. What this means for you as a student? Well, you need to be proficient in both to a certain degree and cannot depend on one to clear the sectional cut-offs.
In IIFT 2011 and 2012, Logical reasoning questions were based on the areas Linear and Circular Arrangements, Complex Arrangements and Logical Conditions and Groupings. along with these questions, you get sitter questions from the area of Syllogisms. Make sure you solve these questions. You also have questions based on numerical series, the kinds featured in various CET examinations.
The Data Interpretation sets in the exam generally feature 4 to 5 questions each and are generally very calculation intensive. In order to maximize your scores and make sure you are able to complete all the sections in the exam, you are advised to select some of the sets rather than solving all the sets.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:
In the last two years, IIFT has featured a separate section for RCs and the four passages (1000-1500 words long) have featured 15-16 questions. The nature of these passages is factual and majority of the questions can be solved. But RCs in IIFT, because of their length, pose a time challenge and you should carefully select the ones you should solve. You do not want to end up short on time because you solved too many RCs.
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Quantitative Aptitude: