IIFT Quantitative Ability has 25 questions at 3 marks each - 75 marks out of 300 - with a mandatory sectional cutoff and negative marking that makes each wrong answer cost 4 marks net. Download these IIFT Quantitative Ability sample papers and five years of previous year papers to practice the actual difficulty.
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- QA section: 25 questions, 3 marks each, total 75 marks out of 300
- Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong QA answer
- Sectional cutoff (General): 5 to 8 marks in QA - failing it rules you out of final selection
- Arithmetic dominates: 8 to 10 of 25 QA questions come from Arithmetic in every recent paper
- IIFT has around 450 seats across Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada - one of the most competitive MBA intakes in India
IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
Solve these five sample papers first, then use the PYQ table below for previous year papers.
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| IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
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| IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Paper 10 | Download PDF |
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| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Single paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2024 | Single paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | Single paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2022 | Single paper | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2021 | Single paper | Available | Collegedunia |
IIFT Quantitative Ability Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
IIFT had 110 questions, 300 marks, 120 minutes - QA at 75 marks was second-highest after VARC. Each wrong QA answer swings 4 marks net (3 lost plus 1 penalty) and no calculator means estimation speed matters as much as concept knowledge.
| Section | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 25 | 3 | 75 | -1 per wrong |
| Verbal Ability and RC | 35 | 3 | 105 | -1 per wrong |
| Data Interpretation and LR | 30 | 3 | 90 | -1 per wrong |
| General Awareness | 20 | 1.5 | 30 | -0.5 per wrong |
| Total | 110 | - | 300 | - |
IIFT Sample Papers with Arithmetic-Heavy QA Pattern - Why 2024 and 2025 Papers Matter Most
From 2023, IIFT QA shifted toward multi-step Arithmetic - TSD mixed with percentage, or Profit and Loss with ratio in one question. Start with recent papers and work backwards.
- Solve 2025 and 2024 papers first - they reflect the difficulty the exam settled into after the 2023 shift.
- 2021 and 2022 papers had simpler Arithmetic; use them to build speed, not to calibrate difficulty.
- The QA cutoff stayed 5 to 8 marks across all five years - target 12 marks in practice so one bad question does not eliminate you.
IIFT Quantitative Ability Chapter Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
Arithmetic alone covers 8 to 10 of 25 questions in every recent IIFT paper.
| Chapter | Questions (approx.) | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic (TSD, P&L, %, Time-Work) | 8-10 | Moderate-Hard | Multi-step, two topics in one question |
| Algebra (Equations, Inequalities) | 3-4 | Hard | Quadratic inequalities, modulus |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 3-4 | Moderate-Hard | Circles in triangles, coordinate geometry |
| Number System (Remainders, LCM-HCF) | 2-3 | Hard | Cyclicity, remainder theorem |
| Permutation and Combination | 2-3 | Hard | Circular arrangements, restrictions |
| Probability | 1-2 | Moderate-Hard | Conditional probability, Bayes theorem |
| Set Theory and Venn Diagrams | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Three-set Venn problems |
| Sequence and Series (AP-GP-HP) | 1-2 | Moderate | Mixed AP-GP, sum of n terms |
| Functions and Graphs | 1-2 | Hard | Domain, range, composite functions |
| Logarithm and Surds | 0-1 | Moderate | Log identities, surds simplification |
Do not skip Set Theory and Sequence and Series. They take under 2 minutes each with the right formulas and are the easiest QA marks most students leave blank.
IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
One expert walkthrough shows the right triage approach: how to decide in 20 seconds whether to attempt a QA question and which steps to skip under time pressure.
Watch: IIFT Exam Sample Question Paper with Solution - Quantitative Ability and LR
How to Use IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Papers to Score Above the Sectional Cutoff
Four wrong QA answers with no correct ones can wipe out the cutoff. Use papers as diagnostics, not just practice reps.
- Scan before solving: Spend 2 minutes reviewing all 25 QA questions. Mark each A (attempt), B (possible), or C (skip).
- Solve all A questions first. These are questions where you can see the method within 20 seconds of reading.
- Log wrong answers by chapter and question type. Fix the root concept, not just that specific question.
- Never attempt a C question. A wrong C answer costs 4 marks net. Leaving it blank costs 0.
- Accuracy target: 80 percent on attempted questions. Raise attempts only after accuracy is consistent across three papers.
IIFT Quantitative Ability Sectional Strategy - How to Hit the Cutoff Using Sample Papers
Clearing QA is about getting 6 right without negative marking erasing the gains.
- Track accuracy by chapter. Below 60 percent in Number System across three papers means that chapter needs targeted work.
- Start with Arithmetic every time. It has the most questions and gives you the fastest warm-up.
- Time limit: 3.5 minutes per question. All 25 QA questions should fit into 40 to 45 minutes of your 120-minute total.
- Attempt Geometry and P&C only after 5 correct Arithmetic answers. They carry high negative marking risk per attempt.
IIFT Quantitative Ability 4 Week Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1: Solve the 2025 paper untimed; list every unattempted question by chapter and revise those chapters before Week 2.
- Week 2: Study the two weakest chapters from Week 1, then solve 2024 and 2023 papers timed with an error log.
- Week 3: Solve 2022 and 2021 papers back to back plus two sample papers; target 7 of 10 Arithmetic questions in under 3 minutes each.
- Week 4: One full paper daily; stop new papers two days before the exam and review your error log only.
FAQs on IIFT Quantitative Ability Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many IIFT QA sample papers are enough to clear the sectional cutoff?
Ans. Five to eight full papers with an error log is enough - students who solve 15 papers without reviewing wrong answers plateau at the same score.
Ques. Which IIFT QA topics should I skip if I have only two weeks left?
Ans. Skip Functions, Trigonometry, and advanced Probability; focus on Arithmetic, basic Algebra, and Geometry, which cover 14 to 18 of 25 questions in every recent paper.
Ques. Is IIFT Quantitative Ability harder than CAT Quantitative Aptitude?
Ans. Yes for Arithmetic and Number System - IIFT questions have more steps, so scoring above 85 percentile in CAT QA puts you well above the IIFT QA sectional cutoff.
Ques. Where can I download IIFT previous year QA question papers for free?
Ans. Collegedunia has IIFT question papers from 2021 to 2025 with section-wise splits and answer keys; iift.nta.ac.in also releases the paper and answer key after each exam.
Ques. Can I clear IIFT QA cutoff without attempting all 25 questions?
Ans. Yes - getting 5 to 6 questions correct with no wrong answers clears the General category cutoff, and most students who fail did so by attempting difficult questions incorrectly.
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