IBSAT 2024: Exam on Two Dates in December; Registration Opens in July; Check Process, Pattern, Syllabus, Top MBA Colleges
IBSAT 2024 is an important and mandatory exam for MBA admission in 9 ICFAI colleges including ICFAI Business School Hyderabad. Conducted by ICFAI University Hyderabad IBSAT 2024 exam will be held on two dates in the last week of December 2024. ICFAI University will start the IBSAT Exam 2024 registration process in the first week of July 2024. IBSAT cut offs in top ICFAI colleges including ICFAI Hyderabad does not go very high and remain between 75-85 percentile.
Latest Updates
- ICFAI University to Conduct IBSAT 2024 exam on 2 dates in December 2024
- 9 ICFAI Colleges to Accept IBSAT 2024 Score for MBA Admission 2025
- IBSAT 2024 Registration Process Expected to Begin in July first Week
- You can appear only in one IBSAT Exam
Read Table of Contents below for complete details on IBSAT 2024 exam, IBSAT Full Form, eligibility criteria, step by step registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, cut offs and other details:
IBSAT 2024: Table of Contents
1. What is IBSAT Exam? Why it is so Important?
2. IBSAT Exam 2024: Highlights
3. IBSAT 2024 Important Dates
4. IBSAT Exam Pattern 2024
5. IBSAT Syllabus 2024
6. IBSAT 2024 Preparation: How to Prepare for SNAP?
7. IBSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
8. IBSAT 2024 Registration & Application Process
9. IBSAT Admit Card 2024
10. Top Colleges accepting IBSAT Score for MBA Admission 2025
11. Programmes Offered at ICFAI B-schools
12. IBSAT 2024 Selection Process and Criteria for MBA Admission 2025
13. IBSAT 2024 Results
14. IBSAT 2024 FAQs
1. What is IBSAT Exam? 5 Key Points
- (1) The IBSAT Full Form is ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test. IBSAT Entrance Exam 2024 will be conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University) and the exam will have a test duration of 2 hours. IBSAT conducting ICFAI Foundation confirms the IBSAT exam details with testing mode in advance. Exam vouchers to apply for IBSAT are made available at all the IBS Marketing offices across the country by paying the fee in cash apart from the online application submission facility.
- (2) IBSAT is an Online Aptitude Test for admission to the MBA/Ph.D programs offered at IBS Hyderabad & Bangalore; MBA Program at IBS Dehradun & Jaipur and PGPM program at all other 5 ICFAI Business Schools.
- (3) IBSAT is A Computer Based Test (CBT) And Consists of Multiple Choice Questions.
- (4) IBSAT is of 2 Hours Duration and is aimed at testing the Applicant’s Ability in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
- (5) IBS Colleges to Accept Other Exam scores also: Apart from IBSAT exam score, CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC Scores (From 2022 Onwards)/GMAT ® scores are also accepted in Place of IBSAT 2024 for MBA admission 2025 at ICFAI Business Schools.
Among the IBSAT score accepting colleges are ICFAI Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, ICFAI Dehradun, ICFAI University, Jaipur; IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune. They will accept the exam scores for Admission to their respective MBA and PGPM programs
2. IBSAT Exam 2024: Highlights
An important MBA entrance exam – IBSAT 2024 has following key highlights:
IBSAT 2024 Highlights
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IBSAT Exam Particulars
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Key Details
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IBSAT 2024 Conducting Body
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ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University)
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IBSAT Official Website
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ibsindia.org/
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IBSAT Full Form
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ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
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Top MBA colleges under IBSAT
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IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Kolkata, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur
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IBSAT Exam Date 2024
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December 23 & 24, 2024
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IBSAT Testing Mode
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Online computer based test
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IBSAT Exam Time Duration
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2 Hours
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Total Questions in IBSAT 2024
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140
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IBSAT 2024 Scoring Pattern
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+1 Mark for Correct answer, No negative marking
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Sectional Division of IBSAT Exam 2024
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4 Sections on VA, RC, QA, DADI
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Number of questions in Each Section
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VA-50; RC-30; QA-30; DA&DI-30
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Type of Questions in IBSAT 2024
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MCQs
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Does IBSAT 2024 have Sectional Time Limit?
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No, you can attempt any question from any section within overall time limit
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IBSAT Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Importance of Taking IBSAT 2024 exam
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Offers Admission opportunity in 9 ICFAI B-schools
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Required IBSAT exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top ICFAI Colleges
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80-85
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IBSAT exam application process
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Online & Offline
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How to Register for the Exam?
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Visit IBSAT official website and complete registration Or Apply Offline
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IBSAT Entrance Exam Application Fee
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Rs.1800
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Number of Times you can Take the IBSAT exam 2024
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Once
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IBSAT 2024 Preparation Strategy
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Best way to prepare is to improve skills
In English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage, RC Passage solving skills, Arithmetic and Data Interpretation
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3. IBSAT 2024 Important Dates
All the IBSAT exam details with important changes will be made available with the release of IBSAT 2024 notification. The IBSAT 2024 important dates are officially announced by ICFAI Hyderabad. Following are the expected IBSAT 2024 exam dates for registration, admit card and other IBSAT 2024 important dates:
IBSAT 2024 Important Dates
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IBSAT 2024 Component
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Dates & Details
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IBSAT 2024 Notification Date
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July 1 2024
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IBSAT Registration 2024 Process Start Date
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July 1, 2024
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IBSAT 2024 registration last date
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December 16, 2024
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IBSAT Admit Card Download Start Date
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December 20, 2024
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Last Date for IBSAT Admit Card download
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December 23 & 24, 2024 (As per IBSAT exam date)
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IBSAT Online Registration Availability
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Available
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IBSAT Offline Registration Availability
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Available
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IBSAT Registration Fee
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INR 1800
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IBSAT 2024 Exam Dates
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December 23 & 24, 2024
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IBSAT Exam 2024 Result Date
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January 2025 first week
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IBSAT Score Card Download Date
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January 5, 2025 onwards
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Selection briefings for IBS Admission 2025
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January 2025 second week
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Last date to apply for IBS admission with CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT score
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January last week, 2025
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Selection Process for MBA/PGDM (Start-End Dates)
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February 2nd and 3rd week, 2025
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4. IBSAT Exam Pattern 2024
ICFAI University Hyderabad which conducts IBSAT exam annually releases the IBSAT pattern. IBSAT Exam 2024 Pattern with Sectional composition is given below. The table shares the IBSAT exam 2024 pattern from Section-1 to Section-4, number and type of questions in each section, time duration and marking scheme in IBSAT exam
IBSAT 2024 Exam Pattern
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IBSAT Exam Component
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Verbal Ability
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50
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50
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Reading Comprehension
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30
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30
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Quantitative Aptitude
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30
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30
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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
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30
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30
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Total
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140
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140
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4.1 IBSAT 2024 Exam Pattern: Important Points for Test Takers
The online computer based IBSAT 2024 exam Pattern with 2 hours of test duration on both exam days has following important points to note for test takers before taking the exam:
- Exam Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Number of Answer Options: 5
- Section Split: Only Exam with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension with separate sections
- Maximum Weightage Section: Verbal Ability with 50 MCQs, all others have 30 MCQs each
- Negative Marking: No
- Sectional Time Limit: No Sectional Time Limit. You can switch from one section to other within overall time limit of 2 hours
- Scoring Pattern: +1 Mark for each correct answer and no marks for un attempted question or wrong answer
- IBSAT Cut off for IBS Hyderabad: Not Very High
5. IBSAT Syllabus 2024
IBSAT Syllabus 2024 covers the sectional test composition, number of questions, type of questions, important topics, scoring pattern in IBSAT Test. IBSAT Syllabus is subdivided into sections and sub-sections. This sectional sub-division in IBSAT syllabus makes IBSAT 2024 as an exam with 5 effective sections. Those who are preparing as per the revised IBSAT Syllabus and pattern of exam stand better chance to score high in IBSAT 2024 and get into their preferred ICFAI institute.
IBSAT Syllabus
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Section
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Syllabus
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Verbal Ability
Questions: 50
Maximum Score: 50
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The Verbal Ability Section will comprise questions on vocabulary, Grammar,
Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Word Relation, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement/one word substitute, Jumbled Sentences and other topics
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Reading Comprehension
Questions: 30
Maximum Score:30
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The Reading Comprehension section syllabus comprises of RC passages of moderate difficulty on Current Affairs, Business & Economics, Social Issues, Literature and other topics. There are usually 3 RC passages of about 500-600 words and 1 RC Passage of about 400-500 words followed by 8 and 6 questions respectively. Most questions are directly related to the RC passages and answers to them can be easily located in the RC passage itself
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Quantitative Aptitude
Questions: 30
Maximum Marks:30
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The questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates
who have basic understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths.
Arithmetic: Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportions, Percentages, Numbers, Other Questions on Arithmetic, HCF-LCM
Algebra: Equations, Inequalities, Log, Linear Equations, HCF-LCM, Quadratic Equation, Absolute Value, Logarithm, Other questions on Algebra
Geometry & Mensuration: Lines, Triangles, Angles, Polygons, Circles-radius, circumference, diameter, chord, Arc, Tangent, Square & Rectangles, Cubes, 3 Dimensional Figures, Pythagoras Theorem, Base Angle Theorem, Longest Side Theorem, Quadrilaterals, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Trapezium, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
Modern Math: Permutation & Combination, Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Progression-Arithmetic, Geometric, Harmonic, Relationship, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams
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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
Questions: 30
Maximum Marks:30
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Tables, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Graphs, Data Tables, Statements-Inference, Statement-Conclusion based on Data & Graphs
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Read Complete: IBSAT Exam Syllabus 2024
6. IBSAT 2024 Preparation
Comparatively an easy exam, IBSAT 2024 preparation is based on your good understanding of English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage, Composition (RC Passage solving skills), good practice on Mathematics especially Arithmetic and Data Interpretation skills.
The IBSAT preparation 2024 can be done easily with other exams and if you are a working professional, you do not need to apply for long leave for IBSAT 2024 Preparation.
6.1 IBSAT 2024 Preparation Books
Best books for IBSAT exam preparation 2024 are
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
- How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
6.2 IBSAT 2024 Mock Test for IBSAT Preparation
IBSAT exam 2024 for MBA Admission 2025 in 9 ICFAI B-Schools, will be preceded by an IBSAT Mock Test 2024. It is a ‘National Mock Test' to provide opportunity to the applicants to practice for actual IBSAT 2024 exam. An IBSAT 2024 Mock Test with important instructions will be released on IBSAT website for the benefit of the candidates to become familiar with the IBSAT pattern and type of questions.
6.3 IBSAT 2024 Preparation Tips
Following are some of the IBSAT 2024 preparation tips to guide you on how you should complete your IBSAT 2024 exam preparation:
- Before starting your IBSAT preparation 2024, go through the IBSAT exam pattern
- Read thoroughly the IBSAT syllabus before planning your IBSAT exam 2024 preparation
- Pick out your strong and weak areas in all the sections while checking the IBSAT preparation topics
- Gather the best IBSAT exam preparation books and IBSAT preparation material for IBSAT exam 2024 preparation
- Improve on your weak areas and monitor the improvement regularly in IBSAT Exam 2024 Preparation
- Take as many IBSAT Mocks during your IBSAT MBA preparation and do the analysis of each Mock.
Also Read: IBSAT Preparation
6.4 IBSAT 2024 Official Free Mocks
ICFAI Business School (IBS) conducts Free National Mock Test (NMT) every year with prize money in the interest of students to practice for the final IBSAT 2024 Test. NMT is a good opportunity for the students to understand the exam pattern, competition and time management well before taking the final exam. In the past students who have scored well in the NMT cleared the final test with a good score.
7. IBSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
IBSAT Eligibility criteria define the IBSAT eligibility to appear in the exam as well as the minimum admission eligibility criteria for IBS colleges.
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IBSAT Eligibility Component
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IBSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
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IBSAT 2024 Eligibility: Qualification
(Completed Degree)
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Completed Minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks with minimum 15 years of Education
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IBSAT 2024 Eligibility: Qualification
(Appearing in Final Year Degree Exam)
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Candidates in final year of Graduation can also apply for IBSAT 2024
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Medium of Education
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Medium of Education should have been English Medium Or must have TOEFL/NELT/IELTS Scores
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IBSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Maximum Age
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No Age Restriction
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Genders under IBSAT 2024 eligibility
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Male/Female/Transgender
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Other Requirements for IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
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1.Valid Mail ID throughout the process
2.Operating Contact phone Number throughout the IBSAT 2024 exam
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8. IBSAT 2024 Registration & Application Process
IBSAT 2024 Registration and Application form can be filled up Online as well Offline in following steps:
8.1 IBSAT Registration Online: Step by Step Online Process at a Glance
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IBSAT Online Registration Steps
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Step Title
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Description
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Step-1
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Login
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Login to IBSAT official website https://ibsindia.org/
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Step-2
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Register as New User and Enter your Mail ID to begin the IBSAT exam registration
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Register with Basic personal details to get IBSAT ID, Password
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Step-3:
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Login with your IBSAT Registered Main Id on IBSAT website
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Login again to complete the IBSAT Application Form
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Step-4
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Complete four pages of IBSAT Registration and Application form
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Fill in Address, Mobile number, Email ID, Academics from class 10 onwards, Work Experience and other details
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Step-5
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Make Payment of IBSAT Registration Fees
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Expected IBSAT Fees is Rs.1800
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Step-6
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Review
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Review all the application pages before submission online
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8.2 IBSAT Registration Offline: Step by Step Process at a Glance
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IBSAT Offline Registration Steps
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Step Title
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Description
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Step-1
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Buy IBSAT Voucher
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Buy Voucher Offline from any of the IBS FTP branches across India
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Step-2
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Login
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Login to IBSAT official website https://ibsindia.org/. Login using the IBSAT application number (given at the top of the voucher) as login id and Voucher No. (found under the scratch area at the top of the voucher) as password
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Step-3
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Change your Password
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You should change your password in this section
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Step-4
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Go to Login Page Again
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On entering and saving a valid password you will be taken to the login page once again. On logging in with your new password you will be taken to next session which is filling up the “IBSAT 2024 - Online Application form”
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Step-5
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Complete four pages of IBSAT Registration and Application form
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Fill in Address, Mobile number, Email ID, Academics from class 10 onwards, Work Experience and other details
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Step-6
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Review
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Review all the application pages before submission
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9. IBSAT Admit Card 2024
IBSAT 2024 Admit card will be released by ICFAI Foundation Hyderabad much before the IBSAT exam date. The process how to download IBSAT Admit Card is detailed as under. After clicking on IBSAT website, you need to take the following path from home page:
- Go to Registration, keep the cursor at registration but do not click
- Below the registration icon, there is another icon of Admit card
- Click on Admit card and the login window will open. Read the details how to download IBSAT hall ticket before proceeding further
- Enter your IBSAT application number and date of birth to get access to download IBSAT Admit card 2024
- You will be directed to the IBSAT admit card download from where you will be able to download your IBSAT Hall Ticket 2024
10. Top Colleges accepting IBSAT Score for MBA Admission 2025
Nine ICFAI MBA colleges and many other MBA colleges in India accept IBSAT score for MBA admission. The IBSAT cut offs in the MBA colleges will vary from institute to institute. Apart from the overall IBSAT cut offs, the IBSAT accepting colleges also consider sectional IBSAT cut offs in shortlisting the candidates. Following are some of the top MBA colleges accepting IBSAT score with expected cut off:
IBSAT Accepting Top MBA Colleges:75 & Above Percentile IBSAT Cutoff 2024
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MBA college
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Expected IBSAT Cut off 2024 percentile
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80-85
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Mumbai
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77-80
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Gurgaon
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75-80
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Bengaluru
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75-80
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IBSAT Accepting Top MBA Colleges:60 & Above Percentile IBSAT Cutoff 2024
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MBA College
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Expected IBSAT Cut off 2024 Percentile
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65-70
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Ahmedabad
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65-70
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Kolkata
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65-70
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Dehradun
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60-65
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IBS (ICFAI B-School) Jaipur
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60-65
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Other MBA colleges Accepting IBSAT
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MBA college Accepting IBSAT
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Location
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Bengaluru
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GIBS Business School
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Bengaluru
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JK Business School
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Gurgaon
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FMS- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
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Faridabad
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Bangalore
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Bangalore
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11. Programmes Offered at ICFAI B-schools
Following MBA/PGPM and Ph.D Programs are offered at the 9 campuses of IBS:
- 2-year MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (Off campus of IFHE) campuses
- 2-year PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) are offered at 5 IBS campuses - Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune
- 4-year Ph. D program (Full Time/Part Time) at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore
11.1 IBSAT 2024 Accepting Colleges: Key Highlights
Shared below are the details of each of the nine IBSAT 2024 score accepting MBA colleges
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad
IBS Hyderabad was established in 1995. It is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), which was declared a deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The programs offered at IBS Hyderabad are: Two year full time MBA program and PhD program.
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Dehradun
IBS Dehradun is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Dehradun. ICFAI University, Dehradun is established through an Act of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand and is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. IBS Dehradun offers the MBA program.
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Jaipur
IBS Jaipur is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The ICFAI University, Jaipur has been notified by the Government of Rajasthan (Act No. 20 of 2011). IBS Jaipur offers the MBA program.
Other ICFAI Business School (IBS) Campuses
Other IBS campuses are located at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (IFHE off campus), Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. They offer two-year, full-time Management Programs to prepare the students and equip them for successful corporate careers.
In case of any additional programme launched by these ICFAI Business Schools, ICFAI Foundation will release a list of programmes and MBA colleges accepting IBSAT score on its official website.
12. IBSAT 2024 Selection Process and Criteria for MBA Admission 2025
IBSAT 2024 Selection Process for MBA admission 2025 consists of five steps:
- Register, Apply and pay IBSAT exam fee
- Appear in IBSAT 2024 Exam
- Check & Download your IBSAT Score card on Result date
- Participate in Selection Briefings & PI Round conducted by ICFAI for Admission
- Check your final admission offer and pay acceptance fee
12.1 IBSAT Final Selection Process: Components and Weightages
IBSAT final selection process comprises Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The admission offer is based on following components. The weightage allotted to different components in the selection process are as follows.
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Component of IBSAT selection Process
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Weightage Percent
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Class 10 Marks
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10%
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Class 12 Marks
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15%
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Graduation Marks
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25%
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Group Discussion
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25%
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Personal Interview
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25%
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Total Score
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100%
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13. IBSAT 2024 Results
ICFAI Foundation will release the IBSAT 2024 Result earlier than the pre announced date. Although, the IBSAT Result trends show that IBSAT Result is declared in the forenoon, the result may be declared late evening. IBSAT 2024 score card will be available for download from official IBSAT website after the IBSAT Result is declared by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a Deemed University
14. IBSAT 2024 FAQs
Q. How difficult is IBSAT Exam as compared to other MBA entrance exams?
Ans. IBSAT is a moderate difficulty exam and is easier than CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT.
Q. How much time I need to prepare for IBSAT?
Ans. According to experts, you can prepare for IBSAT alongwith other exams by synchronizing your preparation. Besides you can self prepare or join some good coaching also. Two to three months are considered good time to prepare for IBSAT
Q. How can I get the Registration and Application Form?
Ans. Application form (MBA/PGPM 2025-2026 Broacher) may be purchased either through Online or Offline. The cost of the application form (PGPM Bulletin) was Rs 1800 last year. Online registration for the programs is available on website admissions.ibsindia.org. Offline Applications are available at IBS Marketing Branches. On purchase of application form you will receive a scratch card containing application number and password.
Q. Is there any management quota of seats for MBA admission in ICFAI colleges?
Ans. No there is no management quota or NRI quota.
Q. How and when the selection process is conducted?
Ans. Selection process will be conducted in February-March 2025 at 9 IBS campuses i.e. IBS Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Dehradun, Jaipur & IBS Head Office. If situation does not permit to conduct process at campuses, ONLINE selection process will be conducted.
Q. What are the components of Final Selection Process?
Ans. IBS selection process comprises two components- Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Q. What are the key parameters to evaluate a candidate’s performance in GD round?
Ans. A topic will be announced to a group of 8 – 10 candidates for discussion. The candidates will be given 15 minutes to express their views. After group discussion each candidate will be given an opportunity to summarize his/her opinion in a minute. The group discussion aims to evaluate the candidate’s expression, initiative communication, analytical skills and behaviour in group.
Q. What will be the evaluation criteria for Personal Interview?
Ans. The personal interview is the final stage in the selection process. The interview panel members are Directors, Deans, Senior Faculty Members and Alumni. The duration of the interview for each candidate will be for 10 minutes. The interview panel will focus on assessing the attitude, aptitude and aspirations of the applicant besides evaluate the candidate’s general knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought, expression and aptitude for a career in management.
IBSAT 2019 Result Declared: Download Your Score card from IBSAT Website; Final Selection Briefings in January 2020 
