National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) MBA 2021 entrance exam tomorrow, December 05, 2021. The exam will be held at selected centres across the country, through the computer-based format. With just a day left for the exam, candidates are pacing through the last-minute preparation. However, in addition to the preparation, candidates should also know the timings, exam-day guidelines and instructions. We are going to discuss the same here.
IIFT MBA 2021 Timings ‘
As per the IIFT MBA 2021 information brochure, the entrance exam will be held for a duration of 120 minutes (or two hours) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. So, candidates need to report to the exam centre at least 30 minutes prior to exam commencement. This way, they can complete the document verification and any frisking or security measures on time.
The brochure states that authorities will begin entry to the IIFT MBA 2021 exam centre from 8:00 am onwards, and the last entry will be allowed at 9:30 am beyond which no candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam. All aspirants are advised to keep track of this schedule and commute accordingly.
IIFT MBA 2021 Things to Carry to the Exam
NTA has specified the list of items that each candidate is permitted and expected to bring to the IIFT MBA 2021 exam centre. These items are as follows –
# Print copy of Admit card and declaration/undertaking
# One passport-size recent photograph
# Any government-issued photo-ID such as Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID, etc
# PwD certificate (if applicable)
# Drinking water in a transparent bottle
# Hand sanitiser (50 ml)
# Face mask and gloves
IIFT MBA 2021 Exam Day Guidelines
Following are the exam-day guidelines that candidates need to adhere to at the IIFT MBA 2021 exam centre –
# Other than the permitted list of items, candidates are not allowed to carry any item to the exam centre. This includes electronic devices, calculators, stationery, study material, log tables, watch, food items, etc. Possession of any of the prohibited items may lead to disciplinary action against the candidate.
# No candidate will be permitted to leave the IIFT MBA 2021 exam centre before the completion of 2 hours, except under special circumstances.
# Those wearing any special clothing or metallic objects such as Kara and Kirpan will have to report to the exam centre, well-in advance, around 8:00 am.
IIFT 2021 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
# To boost confidence and sustain the exam grid, solve one mock test today. If possible, a previous-year test paper as well.
# Tomorrow morning, with a fresh mind, read a national-level English newspaper for vocabulary and grammar rules.
# Have a good night’s sleep instead of wasting all night on revision or learning a new topic.
# Do not try even think to start revising or looking at the new topic. Just stay confident with what has been studied till now and give the best in the exam.