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IBSAT 2026
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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)
Exam Schedule
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IBSAT 2025 Registration Opens
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July 1, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Slot Booking Opens
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November 3, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Registration Last Date (Original)
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December 19, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Registration Closes (Extended)
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December 25, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Exam Day 1
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December 27, 2025 (Remote Proctored)
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IBSAT 2025 Exam Day 2
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December 28, 2025 (Remote Proctored)
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IBSAT 2025 Result Declared
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December 30, 2025 (5 PM) – Scorecard LIVE at ibsindia.org
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Top 500 Rankers Scholarship Letters Issued
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December 30, 2025 (along with result)
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IBS Selection Process 2026 – MP + PI at IBS Hyderabad
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IBS Selection Process 2026 – MP + PI at IBS Hyderabad
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TOEFL/NELT/IELTS Submission Deadline
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May 31, 2026
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Final Year Students – Graduation Completion Deadline
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May 31, 2026
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Final Merit List & Admission Offers
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March – April 2026 (Tentative)
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IBSAT 2026 Registration (Expected)
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July 2026
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IBSAT 2026 Exam (Expected)
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December 2026 (2 days)
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IBSAT 2026 Result (Expected)
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December 2026 / January 2027
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IBSAT 2026 Selection Process MP + PI (Expected)
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February 2027
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 2025 was conducted on December 27 and 28, 2025 in remote proctored mode. The result was declared on December 30, 2025 at ibsindia.org. The scorecard is currently LIVE. The top 500 rankers have received Scholarship Letters.
IBSAT 2025 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.
Based on the consistent annual pattern, IBSAT 2026 registration is expected to open in July 2026. The exam is expected in December 2026 and the result is expected in December 2026 or January 2027. Monitor general.ibsindia.org for official announcements.
Yes. IBSAT is conducted in Remote Proctored Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates need a laptop or desktop with a webcam (640×480, 15 fps), microphone, stable internet connection, and minimum 2 GB RAM with a Dual Core 2.2 GHz+ processor.
The IBSAT scorecard is valid for one year (for the current admission cycle only). The IBSAT 2025 scorecard is valid for admission to MBA/PGPM 2026–28 batch.