The IIFT exam is an aptitude test for management that is conducted once every year in online mode by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to offer enrollments into the MBA in International Business program offered by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Kakinada and Kolkata. This management aptitude test takes place in the month of December and around 50,000 applicants appear to take this exam at different centres throughout the country. The proficiency of the participants is evaluated based on their performance in examinations that comprises questions related to English, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability and General Awareness. Admission to the foreign/PIO/NRI candidates is also offered based on their score in GMAT. IIFT 2021 schedule is anticipated to be held in the month of August 2021.
IIFT 2021 Exam Highlights
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Name of the Exam |
IIFT Exam |
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Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency |
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Exam Level |
National-level |
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Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
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Mode of the Exam |
Online |
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Duration of the Exam |
2 hours/120 minutes |
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Syllabus of the Exam |
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Exam Pattern |
110 MCQ type questions |
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Language |
English |
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Application Fees |
INR 2000 (General category) |
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Purpose of the Exam |
Admission into IIFT Delhi, IIFT Kolkata and IIFT Kakinada |
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Programme Offered |
MBA-International Business |
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Helpdesk No. |
0120-6895200 |
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Official Website |
https://iift.nta.nic.in/webinfo/public/home.aspx |
IIFT 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Domestic Candidates
- Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ course in any discipline is a must. The qualifying score is minimum 50 per cent for category belonging to General category and 45 per cent for those belonging to SC/ST and PwD candidates. The bachelor’s degree must be from a recognised university or college.
- Graduation Final year’s student is also eligible to apply for this exam, provided they need to submit the proof of the requisite qualification by October 7, 2021
- No age limit has been prescribed to apply for IIFT exam
Foreign nationals and NRI candidates
- Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ course in any discipline is a must. The qualifying score is a minimum of 50 per cent. The bachelor’s degree must be from a recognised university or college.
- Student of Final year of graduation is also eligible to apply for this exam, provided they need to submit the proof of the requisite qualification by October 7, 2021
- The aspirant must have been a resident outside India for a time-span of at least or more than 18 months as on December 31, 2020, and be out of India during the admission window.
- Candidate must present a certificate from the Indian Embassy /Consulate/High Commission of the country they are currently living in, acknowledging that they have been staying in the country during the stated period
- Foreign Nationals must have an authenticated passport or travel document from a country (other than India)
- Foreign National candidates must have qualified GMAT after January 1, 2019, and need to present the GMAT score latest by February 15, 2021
- If the candidate has taken any other MBA entrance test in India for the year 2020, they become ineligible to apply.
- NRI-sponsored aspirants and NRIs’s children are not treated under this category
IIFT 2021: Reservation Policy
The reservation criteria for the candidates belonging to SC/ST and PwD category has been defined by the Government of India. Such candidates can apply for the admission under the Reservation Policy.
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Category |
%age of seats reserved |
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General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) |
10 % |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15 % |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5 % |
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Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) |
27 % |
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Persons with Disability (PwD) |
5 % |
IIFT 2021: Admission Process for MBA-International Business
The admission to the Domestic Students is based on their score in the IIFT 2021 exam, essay write-up, GD and interview, however, that for the Foreign Nationals and NRI Students is entirely based on General Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
IIFT Admission Process is a two-stage procedure.
Stage 1: IIFT Exam
IIFT Exam to be conducted throughout India in different cities like Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bhubaneshwar, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, Guwahati, Indore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Jamshedpur, Nagpur, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
Stage 2: Essay Writing/GD/PI
Students shortlisted based on the marks scored in IIFT 2021 exam are then called for the further rounds of selection, namely, Essay Writing/Group Discussion/ Personal Interview. Stage 2 is anticipated to be held in any of the initial two months of the year 2021. This phase will take place in a few selected cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai.
After the compilation of both the phases, a merit list is prepared and released for the qualified student who gets finally selected and called for the admission.
IIFT Eligibility Criteria: Executive PG Diploma Programmes in International Business
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree with 50% in aggregate from any recognized University is must along with managerial work experience of at least 5 years
- PG Degree or Engineering Degree or equivalent with 50% in aggregate from a recognized University is must along with managerial work experience of at least 3 years
- Any relaxation for the candidates belonging to reserved category is not available, however, the seats are reserved for such candidates according to the Government rules
IIFT 2021: Admission Process: Executive PG Diploma Programme in International Business
The faculty of IIFT select the candidates based on their application and the shortlisted candidates are called for GD/PI rounds (final round of selection). Based on their performance in these rounds, candidates are offered admission in the IIFT.
Eligibility Criteria: Certificate Programmes in IIFT
The short-term certificate programmes offered by IIFT are Certificate Programme in Export-import Management, Certificate Programme in Global Trade Logistics & Operations and Certificate Programme in Capital & Financial Markets.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Indian/Foreign University is a must.
- Diploma holders with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience post-diploma also mark eligibility.
- Any age limit to apply for the certificate programmes has not been prescribed.
Enrollment to these certificate programmes is offered based on the performance in the personal interview round held at the Delhi campus of IIFT.
IIFT 2021: Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3 years in any discipline or equivalent degree from a recognised university is a must.
- Minimum 50% marks in Graduation is a qualifying score for candidates belonging to the General category. 45% is for those belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories.
- Students of the final year of Graduation also confirm the eligibility to apply, subject to the condition that they submit the evidence of requisite qualification by October.
IIFT 2021: Important Dates
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Events |
Dates 2021 (Tentative) |
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Commencement of Registration |
2nd week of September 2020 |
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Last date to submit the Application |
4th week of October 2020 |
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Application Correction Window |
1st week of November 2020 |
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Last date to apply for foreign nationals & NRIs (via GMAT score) |
February 2021 |
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Issuance of Admit cards |
2nd week of November 2020 |
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IIFT 2021 Exam Date |
1st week of December 2020 |
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Result Declaration |
2nd week of December 2020 |
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Release of Scorecard |
2nd week of January 2021 |
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GD & PI rounds |
January or February 2021 |
IIFT 2021: Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of IIFT 2021 is anticipated to be similar to that of IIFT 2020 exam. The mode of the examination will be online and the duration will be 2 hours to attempt a total of 110 questions that may vary from high to moderate level of complexity. The questions will be based on VARC, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation and Quantitative Analysis. Last year many changes were made in the paper pattern of IIFT that include conversion of the mode of examination from offline to online and reduction in the total number of sections. All four sections of the exam paper are as follows:
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI)
- General Knowledge (GK)
Number and Marks for Each section of IIFT 2021 Exam
The question paper IIFT 2021 will comprise 110 or more Multiple Choice Questions. The number of questions varies in the IIFT exam every year like there were 114 MCQs in the exam paper of IIFT 2019 and 110 MCQs in the exam paper of IIFT 2020.
IIFT 2021: Exam Pattern Highlights
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Total Sections |
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Mode of exam |
Online/CBT |
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Total no. of questions |
110 |
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Marking Scheme |
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Negative marking |
Yes |
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Total marks |
300 |
IIFT Exam 2021: Marking Scheme
Marking scheme in IIFT 2020 varies for each section.
|
Section |
Total no. of questions |
Marks/questions |
Negative marking |
Total marks |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
3 |
-1 |
75 |
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VARC |
35 |
3 |
-1 |
105 |
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LRDI |
30 |
3 |
-1 |
90 |
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GK |
20 |
1.5 |
-0.5 |
30 |
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Total |
110 |
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300 |
IIFT 2021: Syllabus
The syllabus of IIFT 2021 comprises English Grammar, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Vocabulary and Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation & Quantitative Analysis.
Various topics included in various sections are given below:
Logical Reasoning: Linear & Matrix Arrangements, Visual & Critical Reasoning, Coding & Decoding, Sequencing, Family Tree Problem, Symbol based Problem, Cause & Effect, etc.
Vocabulary and Comprehension: Spellings, Sentence Arrangement, Word meaning match, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Phrases, Synonyms, Figure of Speech, Reading Comprehension etc.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Topics related to current scenarios, Economics, Political, Sports Awareness, International Affairs, Awards & Awardees, Politics, etc.
Data Interpretation and Quantitative Analysis: Parentages, Vectors, HCF & LCM, Logarithm, Venn Diagram, Binomial Expansion, Number System, Clocks, Calendar, Mode, Median, Speed, Coordinate geometry, Ratios & Proportions, Installments payments, Time, Distance, SI, etc.
IIFT 2021: Application Form
The registration process for the IIFT 2021 will start in the 1st week of September in online mode on the official website of NTA. To register for the exam, the interested candidates need to fill the online IIFT 2021 application form. The registration process for IIFT 2021 will continue until the end of November 2020. IIFT registration fee is INR 2,000 for candidates belonging to General and OBC category and INR 1,000 for those belonging to SC/ST category. The application fee for foreign nationals is US$ 150. The application fee can be paid in online mode using a debit card, VISA/MASTER credit card or offline mode using Demand Draft.
IIFT 2021: Admit Card
The admit card of IIFT 2021 will be issued online on the official website in the month of November. The candidates will have to download the same by logging into their account after entering their name and the application number. The admit card comprises the details about the examination and the student. The details like Candidate's name, roll number, gender, application no, exam date, exam time, exam centre, exam day instructions, candidate’s photograph and signature are available on the admit card. The candidates are advised to verify all the details present on the admit card and contract the officials in case of any discrepancies. Admit card is a mandatory document to bring while appearing for the examination as, without it, the student is not allowed to enter the examination hall.
IIFT 2021: Answer Key
On the completion of IIFT examination, the answer key will be released online by the official on the website. This will facilitate the students to calculate their probable score and chances of getting selected. Besides, in case of any difference discovered in the answer key, students can challenge the same within a stipulated period.
IIFT 2021: Result and Scorecard
The Result of IIFT 2021 will be announced in December 2020. The result will be accessible to the candidates once they login using their DOB and user ID. The result will also be downloadable in the PDF format. Besides, the merit list after the result declaration will also be published. With the release of the result, the scorecard will be published by IIFT. The scorecard is an important document to be presented by the candidates to get enrolled.
IIFT 2021: Counselling
The shortlisted candidates are called to participate in the counselling round for the final admission in the IIFT. The counselling process takes place to carry on the next rounds of selection i.e. Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Based on students’ performance in these rounds, the admission is offered to them. The group discussion and Pi round for IIFT 2021 will be conducted in the month of January or February 2021. The shortlisted candidates are then required to complete the document verification round during the admission process. The candidates of foreign nationality are offered admission based on their score in GMAT and Interview.
IIFT 2021 Test Cities
The IIFT exam 2021 will be held at different test centres in 220 cities throughout India. The applicants get an option to choose the most preferred cities to take the exam. Based on their selection for the four cities, one test centre in one city is allotted to them to appear for the examination.
FAQs
Is there any age limit to take the IIFT exam?
No, there is no age limit to take the IIFT exam.
How many questions will be there in the Verbal Ability Section?
A total of 20 questions of 0.75 each will be there in the Verbal Ability Section.
When will the result of IIFT 2020 be announced?
The result of IIFT 2020 is anticipated to be announced in the month of December.
What is the Application Fee for IIFT 2021?
IIFT application fees is given below:
|
Category |
Fee |
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General/OBC candidates |
INR 2,000 |
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SC/ST/PH candidates |
INR 1,000 |
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For Foreign Nationals/NRIs |
US$ 150 (Rs 9,500) |
What are the documents that we need to upload while filling the application form for the IIFT exam?
The candidates need to upload a recent passport size photo, scanned images of signature and category certificate (if applicable).
Which are the test cities for IIFT 2021?
The test cities for IIFT 2021 are as follows:
IIFT 2021: Test Cities
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Itanagar/Naharlagun |
Hazaribagh |
Dhenkanal |
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Dibrugarh |
Baramulla |
Rourkela |
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Guwahati |
Jammu |
Sambalpur |
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Jorhat |
Samba |
Amritsar |
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Silchar |
Srinagar |
Bhatinda |
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Tezpur |
Belagavi |
Ludhiana |
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Port Blair |
Bellary |
Pathankot |
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Anantapur |
Bengaluru |
Patiala/Fatehgarh Sahib |
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Bhimavaram |
Bidar |
Sangrur |
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Chirala |
Davanagere |
Puducherry |
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Chittoor |
Gulbarga |
Ajmer |
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Eluru |
Hassan |
Alwar |
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Guntur |
Harwad/Hubballi |
Bikaner |
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Kadapa |
Mangaluru |
Jaipur |
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Kakinada |
Mysuru |
Jodhpur |
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Kurnool |
Shivamoga |
Kota |
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Nellore |
Tumakuru |
Sikar |
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Ongole |
Udupi/Manipal |
Sriganganagar |
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Rajahmundry |
Mandya |
Udaipur |
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Srikakulam |
Alappuzha/Chengannur |
Gangtok |
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Tirupathi |
Ernakulam/Angamaly/Moovattupuzha |
Agartala |
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Vijayawada |
Idukki |
Hyderabad/Secunderabad/Ranga Reddy |
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Visakhapatnam |
Kannur |
Karimnagar |
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Vizianagaram |
Kasaragod |
Khammam |
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Narasaraopet |
Kollam |
Mahbubnagar |
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Proddatur |
Kottayam |
Nalgonda |
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Surampalem |
Kozhikode |
Warangal |
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Bhagalpur |
Malappuram |
Chennai |
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Darbhanga |
Palakkad |
Coimbatore |
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Gaya |
Pathanamthitta |
Cuddalore |
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Muzaffarpur |
Thiruvananthapuram |
Kanchipuram |
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Patna |
Thrissur |
Kanyakumari/Nagercoil |
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Purnea |
Kavaratti |
Madurai |
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Arrah |
Leh |
Namakkal |
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Bhilai Nagar/Durg |
Shillong |
Salem |
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Bilaspur |
Imphal |
Thanjavur |
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Raipur |
Balaghat |
Thoothukudi |
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Chandigarh/Mohali |
Betul |
Tiruchirappalli |
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Daman |
Bhopal |
Tirunelveli |
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Diu |
Chhindwara |
Ttiruvallur |
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Delhi |
Gwalior |
Vellore |
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
Indore |
Virudhunagar |
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Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
Jabalpur |
Dehradun |
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Anand |
Rewa |
Haldwani |
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Bhavnagar |
Sagar |
Haridwar |
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Jamnagar |
Satna |
Nainital |
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Junagadh |
Ujjain |
Pantnagar |
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Mehsana |
Ahmednagar |
Roorkee |
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Rajkot |
Akola |
Agra |
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Surat |
Amravati |
Aligarh |
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Vadodara |
Aurangabad |
Allahabad |
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Valsad/Vapi |
Chandrapur |
Bareilly |
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Himatnagar |
Dhule |
Faizabad |
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Panaji/Madgaon |
Jalgaon |
Ghaziabad |
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Bilaspur |
Kolhapur |
Gorakhpur |
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Hamirpur |
Latur |
Noida/Greater Noida |
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Kangra/Palampur |
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai |
Jhansi |
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Shimla |
Nagpur |
Kanpur |
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Solan |
Nanded |
Lucknow |
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Mandi |
Nashik |
Mathura |
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Una |
Pune |
Meerut |
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Kullu |
Raigad |
Moradabad |
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Ambala |
Ratnagiri |
Muzaffarnagar |
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Faridabad |
Sangli |
Sitapur |
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Gurugram |
Satara |
Varanasi |
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Hissar |
Solapur |
Asansol |
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Karnal |
Thane |
Burdwan |
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Kurukshetra |
Wardha |
Durgapur |
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Panipat |
Aizawl |
Hooghly |
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Sonipat |
Dimapur |
Howrah |
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Yamuna Nagar |
Kohima |
Kalyani |
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Bokaro Steel City |
Balasore |
Kolkata |
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Dhanbad |
Berhampur/Ganjam |
Siliguri |
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Jamshedpur |
Bhubaneswar |
Cuttack |
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Ranchi |
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