IBSAT 2024 Exam: Slot Booking (Open), Admit Card (Available), Dates, Registration (Ongoing), Syllabus

IBSAT 2024 application process will end on December 18. Candidates will be able to fill the IBSAT registration form in online and offline modes. The registration process will commence in first week of July 2024 on the official webiste of ICFAI Business School. Candidates will be able to fill the IBSAT 2024 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.

IBSAT 2024 will be held on December 28 and December 29. IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Hiher 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. 

IBSAT 2024 registrations has commenced online. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses must fill the online application form on or before the last date. IBSAT 2024 application form last date is December 18, 2024. Candidates who will fill 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. 

ICFAI Business School has released the IBSAT 2024 notification at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS must fill the online application form. Authorities have commenced the IBSAT 2024 registrations soon after the release of notification. IBSAT 2024 registration is an online process.

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. 

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

No, it is not compulsory as candidates fulfilling the criteria prescribed by the institute are exempted from the exam. The following candidates are further exempted from writing IBSAT exam:

• CAT with 60 and above percentile
• GMAT with 500 and above score
• NMAT by GMAC with a score of 150 and above
• XAT with 60 and above score

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:

1. Important Dates: The website also provides updated information on important IBSAT 2024 dates, including exam schedules, result announcements, and other key deadlines.
2. Online Application Form: Candidates can fill and submit the IBSAT application form 2024.
3. Slot Booking: The website facilitates slot booking for the IBSAT exam, where candidates can choose their preferred test date and time.
4. Admit Card Download: Once registered, candidates can download their admit card from the website.
5. Scorecard Access: Post-exam, the website provides access to individual scorecards for candidates.

IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University) for admission to MBA programme. However, it is not compulsory to appear for IBSAT. Candidates who have appeared for CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ XAT and scored well can also get admission to IBS Hyderabad MBA programme. 

IBSAT is a two-hour Computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a computer-based test that is generally conducted over a window of two days in December. 

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.

IBSAT 2024 slot booking window is open. Only registered candidates who will complete the application process along with the payment of the application fee can book the exam slot. To book the IBSAT exam slot candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of IBS and login with the credentials

Step 2- Click on the tab ‘Schedule IBSAT’

Step 3- Click on the link provided for login

Step 4- Screen will now display the login page. Enter the credentials:

• Application Number
• Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY format)
• Enter the captcha

Step 5- Click on the tab ‘Book a seat’

Step 6- Enter the following details:

• Test name
• City
• Date
• Test centre name
• Test centre address

Step 7- Select the suitable exam timing and click on the tab ‘Book’

Step 8- Candidates will be given 1 minute to confirm the timing of the examination.

Step 9- Screen will now display the candidate and examination details.

Step 10- Download the IBSAT admit card.

Incase candidates are unable to book the IBSAT exam slot, in such a scenario, candidates must check the internet connection and login again and try booking the IBSAT 2024 exam slot again. If the problem persists, candidates must immediately contact at IBS  office helpline number- +91–040–2344 0963/62/61/60 on working days. Candidates can also register their complaint on ibsat (at)ibsindia.org. Candidates must also try the following measures to book IBSAT exam slot/download the admit card:

1. Candidates must make sure that they have a secure and smooth internet connection to download the IBSAT admit card.
2. Candidates must ensure that they have entered the correct login credentials: application number and Password.
3. Candidates must clear the browser cache and cookies and try again.
4. Candidates can also try a upgraded browser to access the IBS website.
5. Candidates must ensure that they have filled the complete IBSAT application form along with the payment of application fee of INR 1800

To download the IBSAT admit card, you must book the exam slot. IBSAT 2024 slot booking window will open tentatively in first week of November 2024. Only candidates who will register for the exam will be able to book the exam slot when the window is open. Only candidates who will book the IBSAT exam slot will be able to download the admit card soon after the confirmation. To download the IBSAT 2024 admit card, you must follow the following stages:

Stage 1- Register for IBSAT exam on or before third week of December

Stage 2- Book the exam slot when the window is activated

Stage 3- Download the admit card

Stage 4- Appear for the IBSAT exam on book date and time.

Incase if any discrepancy or mismatch in IBSAT admit card details in comparison to the actual document will lead to disqualification of the candidate for future IBSAT examination process. Still, if candidates find any discrepancy in IBSAT 2024 admit card they must immediately contact at the helpline number of the ICFAI Business School (IBS). Candidates will be required to submit the valid supporting documents to get the details rectified. ICFAI Business School helpdesk number- + 91–040–2344 0963/62/61/60. Candidates must follow the instructions as guided by the authorities to modify the details in the IBSAT 2024 admit card.

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

Yes, candidates having valid score in CAT/NMAT/XAT/SNAP/MAT or any other national or state level examination will have to fill the IBSAT application form. Candidates having score in any of the above mentioned exams will be exempted from taking IBSAT 2024. Score from 2022 onwards will be applicable or admission to MBA/PGDM programmes of IBS. Refer the steps below to know how to fill IBSAT 2024 application form:

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

No, it is not mandatory to fill the IBSAT 2024 application form in one go. The IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) is an MBA entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, and the application process typically allows candidates to fill the form in multiple sittings.

IBSAT application form has been released online, and you can start filling it out and save your progress. You can then log in again using your credentials to continue where you left off. This feature enables applicants to complete the form at their convenience, ensuring accuracy and allowing them to gather all the necessary information before submitting. However, candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions and follow the given deadlines to ensure a smooth application process.

If you have forgotten your IBSAT login password, you can reset it by following these steps:

Step 1- Go to the IBSAT login page and click on the "Forgot Password" tab.

Step 2- Enter your registered email address to receive the link for chamging passowrd.

Step 3- A link will be sent on the registered email address.

Step 4- Click on the link and reset the password and click on the "Submit" button.

Step 5- Once you have reset your password, you can log in to your IBSAT account, book the exam slot and download your admit card. If you face any issues while resetting your password, you can contact the IBS office helpline or send an email to the IBS helpdesk for assistance.

For IBSAT Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation section, it is crucial to have a strong understanding of data interpretation, analysis, and problem-solving. Here are some important topics to prepare from:

• Data Interpretation: Tables, charts, graphs (bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts), and Venn diagrams.
• Data Sufficiency: This tests your ability to determine whether the given data is sufficient to answer a particular question.
• Data Analysis: Topics such as averages, percentages, ratios, and comparisons. Practice solving questions that require calculations, comparisons, and logical reasoning based on the given data.
• Logical Reasoning: It may include topics like seating arrangements, blood relations, coding-decoding, series completion, and analytical puzzles.
• Caselets: You need to read and understand the caselet and extract relevant information, and solve the questions based on the given data.
  

The IBSAT Verbal Ability section assesses your English language skills which includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and verbal reasoning. Here are some VA important topics you should focus on for preparation:

• Reading Comprehension: Practice reading passages and improve comprehension skills. Understand the main idea, identify supporting details, and draw inferences from the text.
  
• Vocabulary: Enhance vocabulary by learning new words, their meanings, and usage. 
  
• Grammar: This includes parts of speech, tenses, subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, and punctuation. Pay attention to common error types such as verb forms, pronoun usage, and modifiers.
• Sentence Correction: Practice identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences. This may include errors in subject-verb agreement, parallelism, modifiers, and pronoun usage.
• Para jumbles
• Critical Reasoning: Develop your ability to analyse arguments, evaluate evidence, identify assumptions, and draw logical conclusions.
• Idioms and Phrases: Familiarise yourself with common idioms, phrases, and expressions used in the English language. 
  

1. 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.
2. Candidates must check the wifi connection for a table internet connection while giving the exam.
3. Sit in the calm corners of the home to avoid any kind of distractions.
4. Check your webcam before beginning the exam.
5. Keep the copy of IBSAT 2024 admit card ready on the desktop. 
6. Keep the device charge wheel in advance.
7. Ensure that the web cam and mic is working properly while giving examination.
8. Ensure proper lightening in the room.
9. Take the exam from a silent place in the home.
10. Webcam must focus on face and is clearly visible in the camera.
11. Candidates must capture the photos before beginning with the examination.
12. Candidates must wear transparent and non-reflection glasses/lenses
13. Water bottle must be transparent and must be kept besides before the start of the examination.
14. Do login only after 3 minds to resume your examination in case your examination crashes.

IBSAT 2024 scorecard will be released at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates who will appear for the IBSAT exam, scheduled on December 28 and December 29, 2024, will be able to check their results online. To download the IBSAT scorecard, candidates must enter their login credentials on the official website of ICFAI Business School. after loging in, screen will display the IBSAT scorecard. Candidates must note that no physical copy of the IBSAT 2024 scorecard will be issued to the candidates seprerately. Candidates must save and take the print of the IBSAT scorecard online only. 

Candidates who will shortlisted, must appear for the micro presentation/PI rounds on given date and time along with the required documents. Th final selection will be offered on the basis of the performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

IBSAT 2023 results were announced on December 28, 2024. Candidates who will qualify the IBSAT exam or have qualified the CAT (2021 onwards), XAT (2021 onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2021 onwards) or any other national level or state-level entrance examination will have to appear for the following rounds:

1. Selection Briefing: In this stae authorities introduces candidates to programs and IBS admission process. Candidates must appear for the IBSAT selection briefing round as per given time and date.
2. Group Discussion: Soon after the selection briefing roun, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the IBS selection rounds- Group discussion and personal interview. In this round, a group consisting of 8-10 candidates is created. Then they are given some topics or case study to discuss for 15-20 minutes. This is done to test the leadership and negotiation skills of candidates. To excel in this round, candidates should read current affairs, newspapers and business magazines regularly. 
3. Personal Interview: Those who will successfully clear the GD round are called for PI round. This PI round judges candidate's communications skills, confidence, business aptitude and general attitude. Candidates should remain cool and calm during this final round. 

If you have forgotten your IBSAT login password, you can reset it by following these steps:

Step 1- Go to the IBSAT login page and click on the "Forgot Password" tab.

Step 2- Enter your registered email address to receive the link for chamging passowrd.

Step 3- A link will be sent on the registered email address.

Step 4- Click on the link and reset the password and click on the "Submit" button.

Step 5- Once you have reset your password, you can log in to your IBSAT account, book the exam slot and download your admit card. If you face any issues while resetting your password, you can contact the IBS office helpline or send an email to the IBS helpdesk for assistance.

IBSAT selection process comprises of two rounds:

1. Micro Presentation: In this round, candidate will have to present on a topic in brief. Candidates will be given three topics and choose any one topic from it. This is done to test the communication skill of candidates.  
2. Personal Interview (PI): Those who have successfully cleared the micro presentation round are called for PI round. This PI round judges your communications skills, confidence, business aptitude and general attitude. Candidates should remain cool and calm during this final round. 

Candidates who will qualify the IBSAT or any other national level entrance exam will have to appear for the IBS selection rounds which will be conducted in February/March 2025. 

IBSAT final merit list is prepared on considering the following parameters- Micro Presentation, Personal Interview and past academic records and weightage. Check the table below to know the criterias:

Only candidates who will qualify the above criterias, will be offered final admission to MBA/PGDM programme of applied IBS campuses. IBSAT 2024 selection process result will be announced tentatively in April 2025.

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.

Candidates will be able to check the IBSAT final result soon after the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds are concluded. The link to check the IBSAT 2024 final results will be activated on the official website of ICFAI Business School tentatively in April 2025. To check the IBSAT 2024 selection process results, refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the offficial website of ICFAI Business School

Step 2- Click on the tab displaying 'Selection Process Result'

Step 3- Screen will now display the IBSAT login page 

Step 4- Enter the login credentials: 

• Application number 
• Password 

Step 5: Screen will now display the IBSAT 2024 final result for admission 

Step 6: Save and take the print of the same for counselling round. 

The IBSAT 2024 results will be declared along with the score and percentile. The IBS admission cut off is decided on the basis of three parameters:
1. The total number of candidates appearing in the IBSAT 2024 exam. The more the number of candidates, the higher the cut off will be.
2. The overall difficulty level in the IBSAT exam 2024. If the exam is difficult, the cut off will be lower.
3. The total number of seats available at the institute. The fewer the seats, the higher the cut off will be.
In addition to the overall IBSAT cut-offs 2024, many of the IBSAT accepting colleges also consider IBSAT sectional score cut-offs. This means that candidates must score a minimum in each section of the exam in order to be considered for admission.
For example, the IBSAT sectional cut-off for the Quant section may be 33%, while the sectional cut-off for the Verbal section may be 25%. This means that a candidate must score at least 33% in the Quant section and 25% in the Verbal section in order to be considered for admission.
The IBSAT cut offs are released by each institute separately. Candidates can check the cut offs on the official website of the institute.

The ICFAI Business School (IBS) releases the IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) scorecard online. On release of the IBSAT 2024 results, candidates must check for the following details mentioned on the scorecard:

• Name of the candidate

• Candidate’s Roll Number

• Registration/ Application Number

• IBSAT Total Marks

• IBSAT Score 2024

• Cutoff details

• Candidate’s Photograph

• Candidate’s Signature

IBSAT 2024 results will be announced tentatively in last week of December 2024. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the scorecard online. Candidates must ensure to check the details mentioned on the IBSAT 2024 scorecard before taking the print out.

IBSAT Group Discussion round is usually conducted for a duration of 20-25 minutes. Candidats in a group will be given a topic to discuss. The panel member will judge the candidates on the basis of their communication, non verbal and knowledge skills. Some of the IBSAT Group Dicussion topics are:

Current Affairs

• Importance of Statue of Unity
• Citizenship Amendment Act - What and Why
• How will the Abrogation of Article 370 improve the situation in Kashmir  

Business and Economy  

• Will reduced Goods & Services Tax (GST) help the Indian economy in growing faster?  
• Cashless Economy – Is India ready for it?  
• How can we control banking frauds to reduce NPAs?  

Social Issues 

• Success of Swachh Bharat Mission  
• Rural vs Urban India  
• Environment and us  

Abstract Topics  

• Self Motivation  
• First impression is the last impression  
• Ethics or Profit?

IBSAT 2023 results were announced on December 28, 2024. Candidates who will qualify the IBSAT exam or have qualified the CAT (2021 onwards), XAT (2021 onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2021 onwards) or any other national level or state-level entrance examination will have to appear for the following rounds:

1. Selection Briefing: In this stae authorities introduces candidates to programs and IBS admission process. Candidates must appear for the IBSAT selection briefing round as per given time and date.
2. Group Discussion: Soon after the selection briefing roun, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the IBS selection rounds- Group discussion and personal interview. In this round, a group consisting of 8-10 candidates is created. Then they are given some topics or case study to discuss for 15-20 minutes. This is done to test the leadership and negotiation skills of candidates. To excel in this round, candidates should read current affairs, newspapers and business magazines regularly. 
3. Personal Interview: Those who will successfully clear the GD round are called for PI round. This PI round judges candidate's communications skills, confidence, business aptitude and general attitude. Candidates should remain cool and calm during this final round.