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IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher
Education (The IFHE), Hyderabad -- a Deemed University. With remote proctoring,
it can be taken from the comfort of one's home. The test assesses a candidate's
skills in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy,
Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.
Getting into
a good B-school is the first step toward a rewarding management career. At ICFAI
Business School (IBS), the selection process is designed to identify not just
academic performers but also those with the potential to lead, innovate, and
collaborate. Here's a quick overview of how the IBS Selection process works:
Candidates with valid scores in CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, or GMAT (from 2023
onwards) are exempted from taking IBSAT 2025. However, taking IBSAT 2025 will
make them eligible for a 2 lakh scholarship. In both circumstances, the
candidates have to fill in the IBSAT 2025 application form to proceed further.
IBSAT 2025 scores, as well as valid scores from the above national-level
tests, are accepted for admission to the following programs:
* MBA
program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur
*
PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS
Pune
Eligibility Criteria
MBA/PGPM: 2-Year Management Program
* Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the
medium of instruction.
* Applicants must have completed at least 15 years
of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
* Candidates not meeting the
English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.
* Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete all
graduation requirements (including practical exams, viva, assignments) before
May 31, 2026.- Admission will remain provisional until they submit required
academic proof.- Last date for submission of graduation documents: November 1,
2026.
* Eligibility verification will begin from August 2026. It is the
candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet all criteria.
PhD Program
in Management (Full-time / For Working Executives)
Academic Requirements:
* Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the
medium of instruction.
AND
* Post-graduation (full-time) in any of
the following, with 55% and above marks:- Management (Marketing/ Finance/ HR/
Operations) from a UGC-recognized university- Allied disciplines: Economics,
Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics-
Professional qualifications: CFA / CA / CWA / CS
Note: Candidates
admitted through non-management post-graduation or professional qualifications
are required to complete first-year MBA courses before continuing in the PhD
program.
* Candidates not meeting the English medium requirement (at
either graduation or post-graduation level) must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS
scores by May 31, 2026.
Selection Process
Candidates shortlisted
based on their scores in IBSAT 2025, or through CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, or GMAT
(from 2023 onwards), will be invited for the selection process starting in the
second week of February, 2026.
The process includes two components: Micro
Presentation and Personal Interview.
Micro Presentation
This part
of the process is designed to assess a candidate's ability to think on their
feet, organize their thoughts, and communicate effectively. Candidates will get
1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak on a general topic assigned at
random.
Personal Interview
The interview lasts about 5 to 7
minutes and is conducted by a panel that evaluates the candidate's attitude,
clarity of thought, communication skills, awareness of current affairs, and
overall readiness for a career in management.
Admission decision
Final selection is based on past academic performance, along with performance in
the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.
IBSAT 2025 Important Dates
IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
* Test Duration: 2 hours* No negative
marking* No sectional time limits* Syllabus is broadly aligned with other
national-level management entrance exams
Scholarships worth 10 crore
IBS offers merit-based scholarships for top performers in IBSAT 2025 (to be
held on December 27-28, 2025).
Eligibility Categories
* Top
rankers in IBSAT 2025* Wards of IBS alumni* Physically challenged candidates*
Wards of defence personnel (serving/retired from Army, Navy, Air Force,
Paramilitary Forces)
500 scholarships of 2 lakh each are planned for the
Class of 2028. The amount will be adjusted--1 lakh each--against the first and
second term program fee instalments.
Terms and Conditions
1.
Candidates must appear and qualify in IBSAT 2025 (on December 27 or 28, 2025).2.
Admission formalities, including fee payment and registration, must be completed
on time.3. Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the program fee only.4.
If a student withdraws, the scholarship amount will be deducted before any
applicable fee refund.
Mock Tests
Free mock tests are available on
ibsindia.org.Mini mocks can be accessed via the official IBS mobile app.
A National Mock Test Series with prize money will be held on:
* 3rd
Saturdays of August, September, October, November 2025
* 2nd Saturday of
December 2025
Prizes include: Total 100 Prizes
* 1st Prize:
1,00,000
* 2nd Prize: 50,000
* 3rd Prize: 25,000
* other
prizes worth 5,000 each
To register, visit NMT page.
Campus
Highlights
* Over 30 years of experience in management education* 9
campuses follow the same pedagogy--case-based learning and a 14-week industry
internship* Modern infrastructure with classrooms, libraries, labs, Bloomberg
terminals, and SAP access* Placements consistently above 94% across all
campuses* Highest International Package: 41.40 lakh* Highest National Package:
22 lakh* IBS Hyderabad Average Package: 9.82 lakh* For details: Placement
Report* 75,000+ alumni, 40% in senior roles, 10% in international positions* IBS
Hyderabad is AACSB accredited, NIRF Rank 39, Business Today Rank 22
To
know more about life at the IBS Campuses, follow the social media links:IBS
Ahmedabad, IBS Kolkata, IBS Bangalore, IBS Pune, IBS Mumbai, IBS Hyderabad, IBS
Jaipur, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Dehradun and IBS Admission Office
Fee Structure
(2026-28)
How to Apply for IBSAT 2025
IBSAT 2025 is a single
application process for admission to the 2-year full-time MBA/PGPM 2026-28
programs across all nine IBS campuses:
* IBS Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Dehradun, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune
Steps to
Apply:
Online:
1. Visit the official application portal2. Fill in
personal and contact details3. Submit the application4. Pay the application fee
of 1800
After successful payment, applicants will receive login
credentials through Email/SMS.
In a week's time IBSAT 2025 official
brochure will be dispatched to the applicant's address.
Offline:
1. Visit the nearest IBS Information office2. Fill in personal and contact
details3. Submit the application4. Pay the application fee of 1800
Login
credentials and the IBSAT 2025 official brochure is provided at the time of
application.
Contact UsICFAI Business School Admission OfficePlot No. 65,
Nagarjuna HillsPunjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082TelanganaPh: 040 - 23440963 (5
lines)Toll Free :1800 425 55 66 77Email - ibsat@ibsindia.org
Visit:
ibsindia.org
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