IBSAT 2025: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2024 ( IBSAT )

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IBSAT 2025 registrations will commence on July 01, 2025. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM Programme of IBS must fill the online application form when released. IBS will conduct the IBSAT exam 2025 in last week of December 2025. Check complete details about exam date, registration, admit card, syllabus and pattern here.

IBSAT 2025

IBSAT 2025

IBSAT 2025 exam: ICFAI Business School (IBS) will commence the IBSAT 2025 registrations on July 01, 2025. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS must fill the online application form. Candidates having score in CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT can also apply for admissions at IBS. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the IBSAT application form.

IBSAT exam 2025 will be conducted in last week of December 2025. The exam will be held in remote proctored mode. IBSAT results 2025 will be announced in last week of December 2025. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Personal Interview and Micro Presentation rounds for final selection.

Q:   When will IBSAT registrations commence?

A:

IBSAT 2024 registrations are ongoing. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses can fill the online application form on or before the last date. IBSAT 2024 application form last date has been extended to December 23. Candidates who completed the IBSAT application form 2024 must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. As per the IBSAT eligibility criteria, candidate must be agraduate with a required minimum percentage. Also, candidates appearing in the final examination of qualifying degree will be eligible for IBSAT exam. Only candidates who will fill the complete application form along with the payment of application fee will be issued the IBSAT admit card. 

Q:   What are the documents required for IBSAT application form?

A:

To complete the IBSAT application form, you typically need the following documents and information:

  •  Personal details
  • Academic qualification
  • Scanned photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Caste certificate if applicable
  • Test score details: If you have already taken any management entrance exams like CAT, GMAT, etc., you may need to provide the test score details.

I hope this answer your questions

Q:   When will IBSAT notification release?

A:

ICFAI Business School will release the IBSAT 2025 notification at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS must fill the online application form. Authorities will commence the IBSAT 2025 registrations in first week of July 2024 and will end in third week of December 2025. IBSAT 2025 registration will be an online process.

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IBSAT 2025 Exam Highlights

Candidates preparing for the IBSAT 2025 can check the exam highlights in the table below:

Features

IBSAT 2025 Exam Details 

Exam Name

IBSAT

IBSAT Full Form

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test

IBSAT exam date

Last week of December 2025

IBSAT application fee

INR 1800

Mode of application

Online

Eligibility criteria

Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45% for SC/ST students)

Number of Questions

140 MCQs

Exam Duration

Two hours or 120 Minutes

IBSAT exam website

general.Ibsindia.org

IBSAT 2025 Exam Dates

ICFAI Business School will announce the IBSAT exam dates 2025 tentatively in first week of July 2025. Refer to the table below to know the tentative IBSAT 2025 schedule:

Events

Dates

IBSAT 2025 registration starts

01-Jul-2025

Last date of IBSAT application form

Third week of December 2025

Release of IBSAT 2025 admit card

First week of October 2025

Commencement of IBSAT slot booking

First week of October 2025

IBSAT 2025 date

Last week of December 2025

Declaration of IBSAT 2025 result

Last week of December 2025

IBS admission 2026 selection briefing 

Second week of January 2026

IBSAT 2025 selection rounds (micro presentation & personal interview)

Third week of February 2026 onwards

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IBSAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA/PGDM programme at IBS campuses must fulfill the eligibility criteria below. Candidates failing to meet the prescribed criteria will be disqualified.

  • Candidate must have completed the bachelor's degree or equivalent (any discipline) with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate. 
  • Students not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation need to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score 
  • Applicants appearing in their final year of graduation will be eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who obtained scores in GMATCAT, and NMAT by GMAC will be exempt from taking the IBSAT 2025 exam and can apply directly for the selection process.

IBSAT 2025 Registration

Filling the IBSAT 2025 application form is the primary and important step for admission to MBA programe at IBS campuses. Students must complete the registration form online on or before the prescribed last date. IBS will conclude the IBSAT 2025 registration process in last week of December 2025. Candidates must complete the online IBSAT application form along with the payment of the application fee of INR 1800.

IBSAT 2025 Syllabus

IBS does not prescribe a detailed IBSAT syllabus. Candidates must note that the IBSAT syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus. IBSAT 2025 syllabus is divided into four sections viz., Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Data Adequacy and Interpretation. Refer to the table below to know the important IBSAT 2025 topics from each section:

IBAT Syllabus- Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude

Table below mentions the important topics for IBSAT Quantitative Aptitude section:

IBSAT Syllabus for QA Section

Number System

Work, Pipes and Cisterns

Discount

Average

Arithmetic Progression

Time and Work

Percentage

Algebra

Geometry

Co-ordinate Geometry

Mensuration

Probability

Instalment payments

Permutation & Combination

Quadratic and linear equation

Profit & Loss

Allegation & mixtures

Time-Speed-Distance

Q:   How many courses are offered through IBSAT?

A:

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:

  1. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad: MBA
  2. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad: PGPM
  3. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Mumbai: PGPM
  4. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Dehradun: MBA
  5. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata: PGPM
  6. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore: MBA
  7. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Gurgaon: PGPM
  8. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Pune: PGPM
  9. ICFAI Business School, Jaipur: MBA

Q:   Who conducts IBSAT exam?

A:

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 national level MBA entrance examination.

Q:   What is the last date for filling IBSAT application form?

A:

IBSAT 2025 application process last date will be notified. Candidates can fill the IBSAT registration form in online and offline modes. The registration process will commence in first week of July 2025 on the official webiste of ICFAI Business School. Candidates can fill the IBSAT 2025 application form on the official website of IBS- ibsindia.org. Candidates must enter their personal details to create login credentials and fill the application form. For successful registration candidates must have ensured to pay the IBSAT application fee of INR 1800. Candidates who registered successfully along with the payment of application fee will be able to book exam slot and download the admit card online.

Q:   How can I apply for IBSAT exam?

A:

IBSAT 2025 application form will be released online. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS campus through IBSAT can fill the online application form on or before the last date (to be notified). To fill the IBSAT application form candidates must have refered the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of IBS

Step 2- Click on the tab 'Apply now' to create IBSAT login credentials

Step 3- Use the credentials to log in and fill the application form

Step 4- Enter the personal details

Step 5- Review the application form before paying the registration fee

Step 6- Pay the IBSAT registration fees of INR 1800 through any of the payment method:

  • Credit or Debit cards
  • Net Banking
  • UPI Payment

Q:   Can I take IBSAT exam more than once?

A:
Yes, IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) can be taken more than once. IBSAT is an entrance examination conducted by ICFAI Foundation for admission to MBA and PGDM programs offered by the IBS campuses across India. To appear for IBSAT exam more than once candidates must note the important guidelines: 1. Frequency: There is no limit on the number of attempts one can appear for IBSAT. You can take the IBSAT in consecutive years. The exam is usually conducted again in February, wherein candidates can re-appear for IBSAT. 2. Application Process: For each attempt, you need to complete the IBSAT application process and pay requisite fee. 3. Eligibility: Make sure you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the programme you are interested in. Some programs may have specific requirements regarding the number of attempts. Check the programme's eligibility criteria to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements.

IBSAT Syllabus- Section 2: Verbal Ability

Table below mentions the important topics for IBSAT Verbal Ability section:

IBSAT Syllabus for VA Section

Comprehension of passage

Syllogisms

English Grammar

Punctuation

Incorrect Words

English Usage

Sentence Completion

Contextual Usage

Analogies

Vocabulary

Replace the missing words

Para Jumble

Idioms

One-word Substitution

Different usage of the same word

Fill in the Blanks

IBSAT Syllabus- Section 3: Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation

Table below mentions the important topics for IBSAT Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation section:

IBSAT Syllabus for DA&DI Section

Tables

Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency

Logical Reasoning

Cause and effects

Graphs representing area

Assumption-Premise-Conclusion

Pie-Chart

Venn diagram

Critical-Reasoning

Visual reasoning

Bar-Graphs

Column graphs

Statements and Conclusions

Matrix arrangements

Linear Arrangements

Line Charts

Syllogisms

IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern

IBSAT exam pattern 2025 includes the number of questions, pattern, marking scheme, and other details related to exam. As per the IBSAT exam pattern, the question paper consist of 140 MCQs. The exam will be conducted for a duration of 120 minutes in remote proctored mode. Refer to the table below to know the section wise IBSAT exam pattern:

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

IBSAT 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for the IBSAT exam must check the important IBSAT 2025 preparation tips:

  • Focus on concepts and fundamentals
  • Along with the IBSAT books for preparation, refer to online preparation guides and CAT preparation books
  • Candidates must ensure to appear for IBSAT 2025 mock test to become familiar with exam pattern and analyse the strengths and weaknesses.
  • Candidates must ensure to check the previous year's IBSAT question papers
  • Join any online or regular study group for IBSAT preparation.

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IBSAT 2025 Admit Card & Slot Booking

IBS will release the IBSAT 2025 admit card tentatively in first week of October 2025. Registered candidates will be able to download the IBSAT admit card soon after booking the exam slot. Prior to downloading the admit card, registered candidates must ensure to book the exam slot. Once the slot is confirmed, applicants will be issued the IBSAT 2025 admit card online. The link to book the IBSAT exam slot will be activated at general.ibsindia.org.

IBSAT 2025 Results

IBS declares the IBSAT result on the official website ibsindia.org. IBSAT 2025 result will be declared soon after the exam is conducted in last week of December 2025. To download IBSAT 2025 result online, candidates must enter the application form number and password. Based on the scores obtained, students will be called for selection rounds: personal interview and micro presentation

Shortlisted candidates must appear for Micro Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) rounds on given date and time at IBS Hyderabad. In these rounds, candidates are judged on the basis of their communication skills, optimistic outlook, leadership qualities and negotiation skills.

IBSAT 2025 Cut offs

IBSAT 2025 cutoff will be released after declaration of result. Candidates meeting the IBSAT cutoff will be shortlisted for the selection rounds. IBSAT cutoff 2025 is released across 8 IBS campuses- Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.

Colleges Accepting IBSAT Score

Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM courses offered by IBS nine campuses must refer to the table below to know the courses and fees.

IBSAT Colleges

Course offered

Course fee

IBS Hyderabad

MBA program

INR 8.01 lakhs per annum

IBS Ahmedabad

PGPM program

INR 4.545 lakhs per annum

IBS Bangalore

PGPM program

INR 6.03 lakhs per annum

IBS Mumbai

PGPM program

INR 4.545 lakhs per annum

IBS Gurgaon

PGPM program

INR 4.545 lakhs per annum

IBS Pune

PGPM program

INR 4.545 lakhs per annum

IBS Kolkata

PGPM program

INR 4.545 lakhs per annum

IBS Jaipur

MBA program

INR 3.015 lakhs per annum

IBS Dehradun

MBA program

INR 3.015 lakhs per annum

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