ACTIVE 2026National Level
IBSAT 2026
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Participating Institutions
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IBS Hyderabad – ICFAI Business School Hyderabad
Courses: MBA, PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management), PhD (Full-time / Part-time)
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IBS Mumbai – ICFAI Business School Mumbai
Courses: PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
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IBS Ahmedabad – ICFAI Business School Ahmedabad
Courses: PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
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IBS Bengaluru – ICFAI Business School Bengaluru
Courses: MBA
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IBS Gurgaon – ICFAI Business School Gurgaon
Courses: PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
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IBS Kolkata – ICFAI Business School Kolkata
Courses: PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
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IBS Pune – ICFAI Business School Pune
Courses: PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
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IBS Dehradun – ICFAI University Dehradun
Courses: MBA
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IBS Jaipur – ICFAI University Jaipur
Courses: MBA
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. English must be the medium of instruction at the undergraduate level. Candidates who did not study in English medium must submit valid TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS scores by May 31, 2026. All applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education on a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis. Final-year bachelor's degree students awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements (including practicals, viva, and assignments) before May 31, 2026. For PhD admissions, candidates must hold a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 50% in Finance, Management, HR, Sociology, Economics, or an allied subject. Candidates with valid scores in CAT (2023 onwards), XAT (2024 onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2022 onwards), or GMAT (2022 onwards) are exempted from appearing in IBSAT and can apply directly for IBS admissions.
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Application Fee (IBSAT Bulletin / Registration)
DetailsINR 1,800/- (Non-refundable)
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Application Mode
DetailsOnline: general.ibsindia.org | Offline: Nearest IBS Marketing Branch
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Offline Application (Bulletin) Payment
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Cash payment at IBS Marketing Branch or online payment; Bulletin delivered within one week via hard copy + scratch card with Application Number and Password
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Score Validity
Details1 year (valid for current admission cycle only)
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Exam Frequency
DetailsOnce per year (conducted annually in December)
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Exam Mode
DetailsRemote Proctored Computer Based Test (CBT) – can be taken from home
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Scores Also Accepted
DetailsCAT (2023 onwards), XAT (2024 onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2022 onwards), GMAT (2022 onwards) – with 60 percentile & above
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Scholarship
DetailsTop 500 IBSAT rankers receive Scholarship Letters along with results
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IBS Hyderabad NIRF Rank
DetailsRank 46 – Management Category, NIRF 2025
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Average CTC
DetailsINR 17.8 LPA (PGPM 2025 Batch at IBS Hyderabad)
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IBS Case Research Center Global Rank
DetailsRanked 3rd Globally by Case Centre (after Harvard and INSEAD)
Mock Tests & Structure
Test Pattern Details
Exam Mode
Remote Proctored Computer Based Test (CBT) – Can be taken from home/any location with webcam + stable internet
Exam Dates 2025
December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2025
Total Duration
120 minutes (2 hours)
Total Questions
140 MCQs
Total Marks
140 marks (1 mark per correct answer)
Negative Marking
None – No negative marking for wrong answers
Sectional Time Limit
No sectional time limit – Candidates can freely navigate between all sections
Language
English only
Question Type
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options
Difficulty Level
Moderate (easier than CAT, XAT, NMAT; suitable for non-engineering backgrounds)
Good Score for IBS Hyderabad
60+ marks; 90+ percentile requires 110–115 correct answers
Technical Requirements
Laptop/Desktop: Dual Core 2.2 GHz+, 2 GB RAM, Webcam (640×480 @ 15 fps), Microphone, 1024×768 screen, Stable internet
Mock Test
Official IBSAT National Mock Test available at general.ibsindia.org
Accepted Alternate Scores
CAT (2023+), XAT (2024+), NMAT by GMAC (2022+), GMAT (2022+) – Minimum 60 percentile
Selection Process Post-Result
Micro Presentation (MP) + Personal Interview (PI) at IBS Hyderabad Campus – February 14–22, 2026
Final Selection Criteria
Past academic record + Performance in Micro Presentation (MP) + Personal Interview (PI)
Exam Schedule
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IBSAT 2026 Registration Opens
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July 1, 2026
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Last Date for Registration
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December 24, 2026 (Expected, Extended)
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Slot Booking Window Opens
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Mid-December 2026
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Admit Card Release
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December 20-22, 2026 (Expected)
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Exam Date - Day 1
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December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
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Exam Date - Day 2
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December 27, 2026 (Sunday)
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Result Declaration
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December 29-30, 2026 (Expected)
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IBS Selection Process (PI & Micro Presentation)
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February 14-22, 2027 (Tentative, IBS Hyderabad campus)
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Syllabus
Verbal Ability (50 Questions | 36% Weightage)
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Fill in the Blanks
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Correction and Phrase Replacement
- Analogies
- Error Spotting
- Jumbled Sentences / Para Jumbles
- Word Relations
- Idioms and Phrases
Reading Comprehension (30 Questions | 21% Weightage)
- RC Passages of moderate to high difficulty (500–600 words each)
- Topics: Current Affairs
- Business & Economics
- Social Issues
- Science & Technology
- Abstract / Literary
- 2–4 passages with 6–8 questions each
- Main idea and theme identification
- Inference-based questions
- Author's tone and attitude
Quantitative Aptitude (30 Questions | 21% Weightage)
- Arithmetic – Ratios
- Percentages
- Averages
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Profit
- Loss and Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Instalment Payments
- Time
- Speed and Distance
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation (30 Questions | 21% Weightage)
- Data Interpretation – Bar Graphs
- Line Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Tables
- Data Sufficiency / Data Adequacy
- Caselets – DI based on paragraphs
- Cause and Effect
- Visual Reasoning
- Linear Arrangements
- Mixed Graphs and Multi-source DI
Notifications & Past Events
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Event
Date:
01 Jul '25
IBSAT 2025 Registration Opened
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25 Dec '25
IBSAT 2025 Registration Closed
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27-28 Dec '25
IBSAT 2025 Exam Conducted
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30 Dec '25
IBSAT 2025 Result Declared
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Exam Pattern
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Questions
Duration
Verbal Ability
Questions50
DurationNo sectional time limit (Total 120 mins)
Reading Comprehension
Questions30
DurationNo sectional time limit (Total 120 mins)
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions30
DurationNo sectional time limit (Total 120 mins)
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
Questions30
DurationNo sectional time limit (Total 120 mins)
TOTAL
Questions140
DurationNo sectional time limit (Total 120 mins)
Frequently Asked Questions
IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted annually in December by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. It is held in Remote Proctored CBT mode (from home) for admission to MBA and PGPM programmes at 9 IBS campuses across India.
IBSAT 2026 is expected to be conducted on December 26 and 27, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday), the last weekend of December, in remote-proctored online mode. The official notification with confirmed dates will be released around July 1, 2026
IBSAT 2026 has 140 MCQ questions across 4 sections: Verbal Ability (50 Qs, 36%), Reading Comprehension (30 Qs, 21%), Quantitative Aptitude (30 Qs, 21%), and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation (30 Qs, 21%). Total marks: 140. Duration: 120 minutes. No negative marking. No sectional time limit.
The IBSAT application fee (bulletin cost) is INR 1,800 (non-refundable). This can be paid online at general.ibsindia.org or in cash at the nearest IBS Marketing Branch.
Shortlisted candidates are called for two rounds at IBS Hyderabad campus: Micro Presentation (MP) and Personal Interview (PI). For 2025 cycle, these are scheduled from February 14 to 22, 2026. Final selection is based on past academic record + performance in MP + PI.
Yes. Candidates with valid CAT (2023 onwards), XAT (2024 onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2022 onwards), or GMAT (2022 onwards) scores with 60 percentile and above are exempt from IBSAT and can apply directly for IBS admissions.
No. IBSAT has no negative marking. Each correct answer fetches +1 mark. Wrong answers and unattempted questions receive 0 marks. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all 140 questions.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate marks. English must be the medium of instruction (or submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2026). Minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4). Final-year students are also eligible.
9 IBS campuses accept IBSAT scores: IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Pune, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur.