IBSAT Exam Preparation: Top Books You Must Refer To

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2024 ( IBSAT )

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IBSAT 2023 exam will be conducted in last week of December. If you are also preparing for the exam here is a list of top books for each section that will help you prepare better for IBSAT 2023.

IBSAT Preparation Books

IBSAT Preparation Books

Best Books for IBSAT Preparation: IBSAT 2023 will be held in last week of December. Candidates who will appear for the exams like CAT, SNAP and IIFT. As per the IBSAT 2023 exam pattern the question paper will comprise 140 multiple-choice questions for one mark each. While mock tests and study materials provided by coaching institutes play an important role, there is no denial of the fact that books are one of the most important resources for preparing for an MBA entrance exam. This article of Shiksha brings to you a list of section-wise books for IBSAT preparation. Candidates can also refer to CAT preparation books to practice for IBSAT exam as the syllabus and subjects are similar.

ICFAI Business School has started the IBSAT 2023 application process and the candidates who want to appear for the exam can apply before the due date which is December 16, 2023.

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Here is the section-wise list of top books candidates could refer to while preparing for IBSAT 2023:

Verbal Ability Preparation Books for IBSAT

Verbal Ability (VA) section in IBSAT exam carries 50 questions, the highest among all sections. Therefore, it should be the prime focus of candidates preparing for the exam. To score well in this section, a candidate should go through the syllabus and books recommended by the experts. These include:

Q:   Can I get into ICFAI Business School Kolkata with 70%?

A:

IBSAT, XAT, CAT, GMAT, and NAMT scores are accepted by IBS Kolkata for admission. For every IBS campus, a minimum IBSAT score of 55 percent is required for admission. The predicted cutoff for the IBSAT is around the 60% mark, while the NMAT cutoff at IBS Kolkata in 2022 was the 55% mark. Therefore, if you performed well in group discussions and all other parts of the admissions process, with a score of 70% you have a strong chance of getting into IBS Kolkata, regardless of whatever exam you took. 

Q:   Does IBS Mumbai accept CAT score for MBA?

A:

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 qualifying marks for BBA admission at IBS Hyderabad?

A:

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. Candidates meeting the educational requirements can fill out the application form for IBS Hyderabad admission.

IBSAT Syllabus for VA Section

  • Punctuation
  • Incorrect words
  • Arrangement of words
  • English usage
  • Errors in grammar
  • Sentence correction & completion
  • Replace the missing words
  • Para jumble
  • Idioms
  • Cloze test
  • One-word substitution

Best Books for IBSAT Verbal Ability:

Book

Publication/ Author

Objective General English 10,000 questions

R. S. Aggarwal

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT

Ajay Singh

Business English and Communication

Clark

Reading Comprehension Preparation Books for IBSAT

The section carries 30 multiple-choice questions or MCQs and is based on common topics such as:

  • Comprehension (passages)
  • Syllogism
  • Vocabulary
  • Antonyms & Synonyms

Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned books for RC section of IBSAT exam:

Book Name

Author/Publisher

English Reading Comprehension

RPH Editorial

Verbal Reading and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Pearson

Proficiency in Reading Comprehension

Arihant Publications

Effective Comprehension

H. S Bhatia

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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation Preparation Books for IBSAT

This section carries 30 MCQs based on topics such as:

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  • Cause and Effect
  • Assumptions and Conclusion
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Shapes
  • Series
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Data represented in charts, tables, and graphs.

Candidates should practice with these books for DI & DA preparation:

Book Name

Author/Publisher

Data Analysis & Interpretation, Data Sufficiency

Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan

Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation 

Pearsons

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Books for IBSAT

The section also carries 30 questions and is based on mathematical skills questions including topics below:

  • Arithmetic
  • Number system
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Ratio & proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit & loss
  • Mensuration
  • Linear equation
  • Mean, median & mode
  • Arithmetic and geometric progression

To practice these topics and more from Quantitative Aptitude section, candidates should refer to the books below:

Book Name

Author/Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

R. S Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning

R.V. Praveen

Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude

Disha Experts Publication

Rapid Quantitative Aptitude - With Shortcuts & Tricks

Disha Experts

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Q:   What is the BBA eligibility at IBS Hyderabad?

A:

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).

Q:   Who all are eligible for PGDM at ICFAI Business School Gurgaon?

A:

The following are the requirements for admission to the PGDM programme at ICFAI Business School Gurgaon:

  •  Applicants must hold a 50% bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • At the graduation level, candidates had to have taken English as their major subject.
  • Applicants must pass the IBSAT entrance exam, which is administered by the IBS team.
  • Candidates may also apply for IBS, Gurgaon's PGDM programme if they have a valid GMAT, CAT, NMAT, GMAC, XAT, MAT, or CMAT score.

 

 

Q:   What is the eligibility for MBA at IBS Pune?

A:

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%

XAT,  CAT,  NMAT,  IBSAT

Q:   What is the percentile required for MBA admission at IBS Hyderabad?

A:

The minimum cut-off scores for getting a GDPI call scheduled at IBS Hyderabad MBA is given below:

  • CAT & XAT: 60 percentile and above
  • GMAT: 500 +
  • NMAT by GMAC: 150+

Q:   Which entrance exam does IBS Gurgaon accept for admission to PGPM course?

A:

Admission to PGPM course at IBS Business School Gurgaon is done through various entrance exam. Candidates are required to qualify for either IBSAT entrance exam, which is an in-house aptitude test of IBS Gurgaon. Further, admissions are also offered based on a valid score of CAT/ XAT/ NMAT entrance exam, which are conudcted at the state/ national-level. Further, international candidates are also given admission based on GMAT scores. Candidates who secure a good score/ rank in any of the state/ national-level entrance exams are exempted from IBSAT. 

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