IBSAT 2024 is just few days away. This article of Shiksha brings a preparation strategy to follow in the last month to ace this competitive MBA entrance exam. Read on to know more.
One Month Preparation Tips for IBSAT
IBSAT 2024 will be conducted on December 28 and December 29, 2025. With less than a month left, aspirants must be wondering how to crack IBSAT 2024 exam by making the best use of time? Candidates must now pull up their socks to prepare for IBSAT 2024 in one month. Candidates must ensure that the basics are clear and must wrap up the syllabus of IBSAT 2024 keeping in mind the weightage of each section. If not, here we bring handy tips to complete the IBSAT preparation successfully and get a decent score.
Generally, an MBA aspirant appears for a number of MBA entrance exams, hence are familiar with the basic structure and pattern of such tests. The syllabi of these exams are also on similar lines. Hence, even if an aspirant has not specifically prepared for IBSAT, if s/he has prepared and appeared/appearing for exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc., there would not be any difficulty in preparing for IBSAT 2024 in a month
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The foremost thing to prepare for IBSAT in one month is to know the IBSAT pattern 2024 well and align the preparation strategy accordingly.
| Specifications |
Details |
|---|---|
| Duration of Exam |
120 minutes |
| Total Number of Questions |
140 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
140 |
| Marking Scheme |
|
|
Sections |
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IBSAT 2024 Structure
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability (VA) |
50 |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) |
30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
30 |
| Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI) |
30 |
| Total |
140 |
Tips on how to Prepare for IBSAT in One Month
Review the Syllabus and Shortlist Topics
With just 30 days in hand, it is not possible to cover the entire IBSAT syllabus. After going through previous years’ analysis and question papers, candidates will be able to figure out which topics are important and select topics from the Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation sections. They should also ensure that they are familiar with those topics and do not have to start preparing from scratch. With regular preparation, they should aim to master these topics with a solid 30 days of preparation. The idea is not to cover the entire IBSAT syllabus 2024, but the important ones.
Q: Is it difficult to get admission in IBS Hyderabad?
No, it is not difficult to get admission in IBS Hyderabad. With the right strategy and preparation, students can easily get admission in IBS Hyderabad. The college offers admission based on merit, entrance exams, and interview rounds. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, NMAT, IBSAT, and others. Candidates must ensure that they meet the course-specific eligibility criteria.
Students must be academically good and must possess great confidence. Prior preparation can be beneficial. For the BBA course, candidates are first shortlisted on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates are called for interviews, and final selection is based on academic performance and a personal interview round conducted by the institution itself.
Q: Can I get direct admission to IBS Mumbai?
No, IBS Mumbai does not offer direct admission. The admission process is strictly entrance-based. Aspirants are required to take the IBSAT exam to become eligible for admission to the PGPM course. In addition, candidates with the required minimum score in CAT/XAT/NMAT or GMAT are also eligible to apply and are exempted from IBSAT exam. After this, the shortlisted candidates have to participate in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview round for final selections. Check complete details about IBS Mumbai admission process.
Q: Is the IBSAT exam difficult?
For preparing the shortlisted topics within a month, students should aim to learn the basics within 20 days coupled with practice and keep the last 10 days for revision. They should put an optimum number of hours per day for each topic and must balance preparation between sections.
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Keep a Minimum of Two Hours per Day for Revision
Often in a limited time, the obvious tendency is to cover two to three topics in a day, and this makes it even more important to revise all that you have studied to memorise the topics covered so far. Hence, aspirants should allot a minimum of two hours every day to revise the topics they have studied that day and the previous day/ This revision in the 20 days’ time will be an added support to the last 10-day period before the test.
Refer to the Right Books and Study Materials
There are a number of books and study materials available in the market for MBA entrance exam preparation. One has to be careful to select the right ones. For example, referring to books for high-difficulty tests such as GMAT or other competitive exams such as Banking would not fit the bill. Ideally, they should refer to the books for MBA entrance exams written exclusively to cater to each of the sections. Apart from that, regular reading of newspapers and magazines would not only improve their General Knowledge but Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension areas as well.
Q: What is the difficulty level of IBSAT?
The difficulty level of IBSAT is moderately easy. IBSAT exam is easy in comparison to other MBA entrance examinations like CAT, MAT, or CMAT. IBSAT question paper consists of total 140 questions across four sections. Each question carries one marks and no marks are deducted for any wrong answers or not attempted question.
Q: How do I prepare for the IBSAT exam?
Q: Can I get direct admission at ICFAI Business School Kolkata?
Candidates seeking admission at ICFAI Business School Kolkata should appear for entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, IBSAT, NMAT and require a valid score/rank for getting admission at ICFAI Business School. The admission is based on registration. For the application process, candidates need to apply online for registration, through the official website of ICFAI Business School Kolkata.
Q: Who can apply for MBA course at IBS Hyderabad?
Check below the eligibility criteria for MBA course:
- A pass in graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate and above marks with medium of instruction as English is required to apply for MBA course. All applicants should have completed 15 years of education.
- Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2023.
- Applicants in their final year bachelor's degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations/ viva/ assignments) before May 31, 2024.
Q: How to apply for IBS Gurgaon?
IBS Gurgaon conducts its application process for the 2024 intake through both online and offline modes. Candidates seeking admission to IBS Gurgaon must qualify for IBSAT. Those who are applying through any other national-level entrance exam must also apply on the official website of IBS Gurgaon and submit their entrance exam scores. Below is the step-wise application process for IBS Gurgaon:
• Online Application Process:
1. Visit the registration portal at (admissions.ibsindia.org/)
2. Fill the application form with all the relevant personal and educational details.
3. Proceed with the application form and pay an application fee of INR 1,800.
• Offline Application Process:
To fill the offline application form, candidates must visit the admission office in-person at the IBS Gurgaon campus and fill the form.
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Attempt Mocks & Learn Time Management
It is important to sharpen analytical skills to answer questions of IBSAT. Thus, test takers must attempt IBSAT Mocks without a miss. After each mock test, they should analyse their performance and note down the areas of improvement, shortcut techniques to solve a question, time management, etc. Based on this, they have to steer the preparation towards the next level. Candidates should also ensure that they attempt the test in a proctored environment so that they can take the actual test from their home comfortably and conveniently. This year, IBSAT will be conducted online in a remote proctored manner wherein candidates will have to take the test from their homes.
Read & Dig out Important Points
While studying the topics from IBSAT reference books, aspirants should make note of important formulae and theorems that they need to remember by heart. They need to remember important aspects in each topic. Remembering these pointers will help them answer the questions accurately. On the test day, they may not get questions as per their expectation but if they are thorough with the topics, it will help them select the right answer from the list of options.
Focus on Strengths
In the last month before the test, aspirants should focus on individual strengths over weaknesses and feel positive about their preparation progress. Positive energy and belief in oneself help the candidate largely to perform well on the test day.
Lastly, staying awake until late night 10 days before the exam must be avoided. This can stress up the brain muscles and arouse unnecessary tension. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and routine would lead to fruitful preparation.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
IBSAT syllabus is closely similar to CAT syllabus with no negative marking. Candidates preparing for CAT will be able to prepare for IBSAT easily. The IBSAT syllabus is divided into four sections viz., Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretatio
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
ICFAI Business School Aptitue Test (IBSAT) is administered by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA or PGPM programme. The courses are offered across nine campuses of IBS. Candidates seeking admission to IBS campus must appear for IBSAT exam or must have a valid score in any nat
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IBS offers Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) through IBSAT scores. Check the list of IBS colleges and courses offered through IBSAT below:
- ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad: MBA
- ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad: PGPM
- ICFAI Business Scho
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The official website for IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) for the academic year 2024-25 is general.ibsindia.org. Through this portal, candidates can complete a variety of tasks related to the IBSAT examination, including:
- Important Dates: The website also provides updated information on im
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The difficulty level of IBSAT is moderately easy. IBSAT exam is easy in comparison to other MBA entrance examinations like CAT, MAT, or CMAT. IBSAT question paper consists of total 140 questions across four sections. Each question carries one marks and no marks are deducted for any wrong answers or
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Is IBSAT syllabus similar to CAT?