The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education conducts the IBSAT exam which is a management entrance test for admission to its MBA/PGDM programmes. IBSAT 2024 exam will be conducted on December 28 and 29, 2024 in online proctored mode. Know the important exam day tips for IBSAT 2024 here.
IBSAT Exam
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education conducts the IBSAT exam. IBSAT is a management entrance test for admission to its MBA/PGDM programmes. Authorities have announced the IBSAT exam date. IBSAT 2024 exam will be held on December 28 and December 29, 2024. With just a handful number of days left, all aspirants must be on their toes all the time to finish their last-minute preparation. It is also the right time to be mindful of IBSAT 2024 exam day checklist/dos and don’ts besides just having a stronghold over the IBSAT syllabus. Due to the ongoing pandemic, IBSAT 2024 for the December session will be held in remote proctored online mode (home-based test). Hence, candidates must be aware of the important points that have to be taken care of while taking the home-based exam. Check out some of these points below.
IBSAT Exam Day Checklist/ Dos to Remember
- Download the admit card from the official website. The IBSAT admit card is the most important document of proof of all the candidates appearing for IBSAT 2024 exam.
- Candidates must check the wifi connection for a stable internet connection while taking the exam.
- Sit in a calm corner of the home to avoid any kind of distractions.
- Check your webcam before beginning the exam.
- Keep a copy of IBSAT 2024 admit card ready on the desktop.
- Keep the device charged well in advance.
- Ensure that the webcam and mic are working properly while giving an examination.
- Ensure proper lighting in the room.
- Take the exam from a silent place in the home.
- The webcam must focus on the face and be visible in the camera.
- Candidates must capture the photo before beginning the examination.
- Candidates must wear transparent and non-reflecting glasses/lenses
- The water bottle must be transparent and must be kept beside it before the start of the examination.
- Do log in only after 3 mins to resume your examination in case your examination crashes.
- Appearing for the IBSAT mock test 2024 is mandatory
- Candidates must be available for the complete duration of the exam.
Note: Along with the necessary documents, candidates also need to report early on the exam day as security checks and other important formalities consume much of the time of the candidate. In the case of an online exam from home, candidates must check the necessary IT requirements beforehand.
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Things to Remember for IBSAT 2024 Exam day
The IBSAT exam will have in total of 140 questions; aspirants have to cover it in 120 minutes. Without haste, attempt each of the questions. The ideal step is to read the entire IBSAT question paper carefully before directly starting to answer them.
Q: When will be IBSAT exam conducted?
IBSAT 2024 will be held on December 28 and December 29. IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA/PGPM programmes offered by IBS campsues. IBSAT will be a Computer Based Test conducted for a duration of two hours. IBSAT exam is conducted to assess candidates in quantitative techniques, data adequacy, data interpretation, reading comprehension and analytical reasoning. IBSAT question paper will include 140 multiple choice questions of one mark each. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect answers or not attempted questions. Candidates having scores in GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/CAT (from 2022 onwards) will be exempted from taking IBSAT 2024 exam.
Q: Does IBS Mumbai accept CAT score for MBA?
Yes, aspirants with a valid score of CAT can apply for IBS Mumbai PGPM course. In addition, candidates with a 60 percentile and above CAT score are exempted from writing the IBSAT 2023 exam. Moreover, apart from this, it is also crucial that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements as prescribed by the ICFAI Business School, Mumbai. For more details about the CAT entrance examination, Click Here.
Q: What is the eligibility of MBA at IBS Bangalore?
IBS Bangalore requires a graduation degree with a 50% with the medium of instruction as English. The candidate must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education for MBA/PGDM admissions. Entrance exams are required for most courses. Find the table below for eligibility and selection criteria for MBA/PGDM course.
Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM | Graduation with 50% |
- Read all the instructions carefully before starting the exam. Aspirants will be able to track any change in the finer details of the exam like any change in the IBSAT pattern, marking scheme etc. Keep some time for revision and check whether you have answered all the questions.
- Try to keep the mind free from tension, nervousness and hassles. Aim to give the exam in a calm temperament. For this, it is therefore important that a person sleep well the night before the exam day.
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IBSAT 2024 Exam Day Checklist: Don’ts To Remember
Aspirants must not keep any electronic gadgets such as electronic watches, calculators, and mobile phones, log tables, digital pens, slide rules, etc while giving the exam. Further, like all other exams, in IBSAT 2022 exam too, candidate cannot keep any reference materials, papers as well as any study materials while giving the exam.
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IBSAT 2024 Exam Day Checklist- ‘Don’ts’ To Remember
There are certain Don’ts to follow for IBSAT exam. Check them below.
- Candidates must not talk to anyone or refer to any study material. This will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates are advised not to use the keyboard while taking the examination.
- Candidates will not be allowed to start the exam from multiple devices.
- The face must not be covered with a mask, hair, clothing, hand etc.
- There should be no background noise/music/television.
- Avoid sitting in the dimly lit rooms while giving the home-based exam.
- Don't use mobile hotspots as it creates instability
- Avoid sitting in the noisy areas of the home. Also, no family member must be in the same room as of candidate.
- Candidates must avoid excessive neck moments while taking the IBSAT 2024 exam. Excessive movement may lead to disqualification of the candidature.
- If you think you have not touched any of the topics from IBSAT 2024 syllabus while preparing, avoid preparing for such topics a day before the exam. It will leave you anxious.
- As one needs to complete 140 questions in 120 minutes and save at least 15 minutes for revision, avoid wasting time on questions that the candidate is unsure about the answer to it. They can come back to answer them only when they are through with all that they know.
- Do not forget to carry all the documents required.
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Q: What is the total seat intake of MBA at IBS Bangalore?
The total seat intake of MBA at IBS Bangalore is 373. The duration of MBA is two year full time. IBS Bangalore requires a graduation degree with a 50% aggregate with the medium of instruction as English. In addition, the applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education for MBA/PGDM admissions
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) | 373 |
Q: What is the eligibility for MBA at IBS Pune?
IBS Pune accepts multiple entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, IBSAT, and NMAT for admission to its PG-level courses. Hence, it can be considered that IBS Pune admission is entrance-based for most of its courses. Eligibility is completely based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Students are required to go through the national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission. The eligibility and selection criteria is given below:
Course | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
MBA/PGDM | Graduation with 50% |
Q: Does ICFAI Business School Gurgaon accept CAT score?
You can apply to the MBA and other management programs at ICFAI Business School (IBS) Gurgaon using your CAT results. But in order to apply, keep the following points in mind:-
- Exam scores from other exams, such as XAT, MAT, CMAT, and ATMA, are also accepted in addition to CAT results.
- CAT results are taken into account by IBS Gurgaon as one of the eligibility requirements for admission to its MBA programme and other management programs.
- For the CAT, candidates are shortlisted for subsequent rounds such as group discussions and personal interviews based on their overall and sectional percentile results.
- Every year is different when it comes to the minimum CAT percentile needed to be eligible is above 70.
Q: When will be IBSAT selection rounds conducted?
IBSAT selection process commences soon after the declaration of results. IBSAT 2024 selection rounds will be held from February 15 to 24, 2025, at IBS Hyderabad. Only candidates who will qualify the IBSAT 2024 or have qualified any of the national level entrance examinations- NMAT by GMAC, CAT, XAT scores are also called for the selection process during the prescribed period. The IBSAT 2024 selection process will consist of micro presentation and personal interview. Te final selection of the candidates will be based on the past academic records and performance of the candidate in micro presentation and personal interview. Candidates must report for the IBS selection process on the given date and time, failing which candidates will not be considered for admission to IBS campuses.
Q: What is the BBA eligibility at IBS Hyderabad?
Check below the IBS Hyderabad BBA eligibility criteria:
- A pass in Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 50% aggregate and above in English Medium is required to apply for IBS Hyderabad BBA course.
- Aspirants must fulfill the minimum age requirements as prescribed by the respective board via which the student has appeared for the qualifying exam.
- If an applicant is found ineligible even at a later date, after admission into the programme will be cancelled.
- Applicants who have appeared for Class 12 or equivalent and awaiting results are also eligible to apply provided they are done with their exams (including practical exams).
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Your IBSAT login credentials are essential for accessing various services related to the IBSAT examination. Here's how you can utilize them:
Application Form: After purchasing the IBSAT application form, you'll receive a login ID and voucher number. Use these to log in and complete your application
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Answered 2 weeks ago
To create the IBSAT login details, candidate must follow the steps below:
Step 1- Visit the official IBS link when available
Step 2- Click on the tab 'New registration'
Step 3- Enter the personal details:
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Mobile Number
- Graduation passing Year
- Current State
Step 4- Login detail
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Hi, the registration fee for IBSAT is only INR1800 and you have to register on the official website IBS- ibsindia.org when going to that website you have to register on that website and then filling your required eligible details for registration, then submit the form at make sure in the preview tha
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
IBSAT is conducted once in a year. IBS usually conducts IBSAT in last week of December annually. The registrations for IBSAT commence in first week of July and ends in third week of December. Registered candidates get the opprtunity to book the exam slot and time to appear for the IBSAT exam. IBS co
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As per the IBSAT eligibility criteria, candidates having valid score in GMAT, NMAT by GMAC, CAT and XAT scores from 2023 onwards will be eligible for IBSAT exemption. Such candidates will not have to appear for the IBSAT exam. Candidates must apply for the IBS admission 2026-28 once the registration
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The School of Business and Management ICFAI has the IBS Aptitude Test, otherwise known as IBSAT, as an admission test for its postgraduate programs in MBA and PGPM.
This computer-based paper has questions from quantitative techniques, data interpretation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and logica
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Answered 2 months 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
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