Why Choose IBSAT?
IBSAT provides a direct pathway to admission in one of India’s well-known private business school networks.Candidates with CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ scores exempted from writing IBSAT 2024 Test.
Key Benefits of IBSAT:
• Gateway to IBS campuses such as Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and others
• Online, computer-based exam taken from home
• Moderate difficulty level
• Simple and student-friendly exam structure
• Focus on real-world management aptitude
IBSAT Exam Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
Conducting Body ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE)
Exam Level National
Exam Mode Online (Remote Proctored)
Duration 2 Hours
Total Questions 140
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking No
Exam Frequency Once a year
Programs Offered MBA / PGPM
IBSAT Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
• Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories, where applicable)
• Final-year graduation students can apply
• Medium of instruction should be English
• Valid academic records as per ICFAI norms
IBSAT Exam Pattern
| Section | Title | No of Questions |
| I | Verbal Ability | 50 |
| II | Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| IV | Data adequacy and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Total | 140 |
IBSAT Syllabus Overview
Quantitative Aptitude
• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Number Systems
• Geometry
• Modern Mathematics
Data Interpretation
• Tables
• Bar Graphs
• Line Charts
• Pie Charts
Verbal Ability
• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence Correction
Analytical Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Puzzles
IBSAT Selection Process
Admission to IBS campuses is conducted in multiple stages:
1. Shortlisting based on IBSAT score
2. Group Discussion (GD)
3. Personal Interview (PI)
Final selection is based on overall performance in all stages.
IBSAT Preparation Tips
• Understand the exam structure and syllabus clearly
• Practice speed-based questions
• Focus on accuracy despite no negative marking
• Attempt mock tests to improve time management
• Strengthen basics in quantitative and verbal areas
Fee structure
| Campus | Fee (2 years) |
| IBS Hyderabad | 17,01,000/- |
| IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE, Hyderabad) | 13,05,000/- |
| IBS Ahmedabad | 9,09,000/- |
| IBS Gurgaon IBS Mumbai IBS Kolkata IBS Pune IBS Jaipur | 8,01,000/- |
| IBS Dehradun | 7,02,000/- |
Who Should Take IBSAT?
• MBA aspirants targeting IBS campuses
• Students looking for a home-based online exam
• Candidates seeking admission through a simpler exam structure
Start Your IBSAT Preparation Today
IBSAT offers a smooth and structured path to management education at ICFAI Business Schools. With proper guidance and consistent practice, success in IBSAT is well within reach.