IBSAT is a national-level management aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to the MBA and PGPM programmes offered by ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses. Candidates may also apply using valid CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT scores as specified by IBS.
| Full Name | IBSAT - ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test |
|---|---|
| Short Name | IBSAT |
| Conducting Body | The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) |
| Institute | ICFAI Business School (IBS) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Category | Management Entrance Examination |
| Programmes | MBA / PGPM |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 140 |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Exam Frequency | Generally conducted annually in December. |
| Official Website | https://ibsindia.org/ |
| Official Admission Portal | https://admissions.ibsindia.org/ibsat/ |
| Admission Helpline | 1800-425-55-66-77 |
| Admission Email | ibsat@ibsindia.org |
| MBA Programme | The MBA programme is offered by IBS Hyderabad. |
| MBA Programme | The MBA programme is offered by IBS Bengaluru. |
| MBA Programme | The MBA programme is offered by IBS Dehradun. |
| MBA Programme | The MBA programme is offered by IBS Jaipur. |
| PGPM | The Post Graduate Program in Management is offered by IBS Ahmedabad. |
| PGPM | The Post Graduate Program in Management is offered by IBS Gurgaon. |
| PGPM | The Post Graduate Program in Management is offered by IBS Kolkata. |
| PGPM | The Post Graduate Program in Management is offered by IBS Mumbai. |
| PGPM | The Post Graduate Program in Management is offered by IBS Pune. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in any discipline with the minimum percentage prescribed by IBS. |
| Minimum Graduation Marks | The official IBS eligibility criterion requires graduation with 50% or above marks. |
| Medium of Instruction | The qualifying graduation programme should have English as the medium of instruction. Candidates not meeting this condition may need to submit an accepted English proficiency score according to IBS rules. |
| Minimum Education | Candidates should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education on a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis. |
| Final-Year Graduation | Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor degree may apply, subject to completing all graduation requirements within the prescribed deadline. |
| Final-Year Completion | Final-year candidates must complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations, viva and assignments within the deadline specified by IBS. |
| Proof of Graduation | Candidates must submit marksheets and degree certificates establishing eligibility within the deadline specified by IBS. |
| Age Limit | The official IBSAT eligibility information does not prescribe a separate upper age limit for applying to the MBA/PGPM programme. |
| CAT Score | Eligible candidates may apply using a valid CAT score as specified by the IBS admission rules. |
| XAT Score | Eligible candidates may apply using a valid XAT score as specified by the IBS admission rules. |
| NMAT by GMAC Score | Eligible candidates may apply using a valid NMAT by GMAC score as specified by the IBS admission rules. |
| GMAT Score | Eligible candidates may apply using a valid GMAT score as specified by the IBS admission rules. |
| Stage 1 | Candidates qualify for the IBS admission process through IBSAT or an accepted CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT score. |
| Stage 2 | IBS conducts selection briefings to explain the programme and selection process to applicants. |
| Stage 3 | Candidates participate in a Micro Presentation as part of the selection process. |
| Stage 4 | Candidates participate in a Personal Interview as part of the selection process. |
| Past Academic Performance | IBS considers past academic performance in Class X, Class XII and graduation as part of the final selection criteria. |
| IBSAT 2027 Application Fee | The IBSAT 2027 application fee will be announced in the official admission notification. |
| IBSAT 2026 Application Fee | The official IBS website currently lists the IBSAT 2026 application fee as Rs. 1,800. |
| IBS Hyderabad | IBS Hyderabad offers the MBA programme. |
| IBS Bengaluru | IBS Bengaluru offers the MBA programme. |
| IBS Dehradun | IBS Dehradun offers the MBA programme. |
| IBS Jaipur | IBS Jaipur offers the MBA programme. |
| IBS Ahmedabad | IBS Ahmedabad offers the Post Graduate Program in Management. |
| IBS Gurgaon | IBS Gurgaon offers the Post Graduate Program in Management. |
| IBS Kolkata | IBS Kolkata offers the Post Graduate Program in Management. |
| IBS Mumbai | IBS Mumbai offers the Post Graduate Program in Management. |
| IBS Pune | IBS Pune offers the Post Graduate Program in Management. |
| IBSAT Scholarship | The official IBS website has announced scholarships for candidates applying to the MBA/PGPM 2027-29 programme, including candidates applying through IBSAT and accepted alternative scores. |
| Scholarship Pool | The official IBS website currently states that Rs. 10 crore worth of scholarships are available for the 2027-29 programme. |
| Scholarships Available | The official IBS website currently states that 500 scholarships are available. |
| Scholarship Per Candidate | The official IBS website currently states a scholarship amount of Rs. 2 lakh per selected candidate. |
The official IBSAT 2027 admission schedule has not yet been released.
The IBSAT 2027 application opening date will be announced officially.
The last date for IBSAT 2027 application will be announced by IBS.
IBSAT is generally conducted in December. The exact 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
The IBSAT 2027 result will be announced after the examination according to the official schedule.
Selection briefings will be scheduled after declaration of the IBSAT result.
The IBS 2027-29 selection process will include the stages specified in the official admission notification.
The commencement date for the 2027-29 academic session will be announced officially.
The official IBS website states that IBSAT 2026 applications opened on 1 July 2026 for the MBA/PGPM 2027-29 admission cycle.
The official IBS website states that IBSAT 2026 will be conducted in December 2026.
The official IBS website currently lists the result for the first week of January 2027 as tentative.
The official IBS website currently lists the selection process for February 2027 as tentative for the IBSAT 2026 admission cycle.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | — | — | 50 |
| Reading Comprehension | — | — | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | — | — | 30 |
| Data Adequacy & Interpretation | — | — | 30 |
| Total | — | — | — |
| Exam Duration | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
| Section Time Limit | — | — | — |
Visit the official IBS admission portal.
Register using the required personal and communication details.
Enter academic and personal information required by IBS.
Pay the applicable IBSAT application fee through the official portal.
After successful registration, candidates receive their application number and login details.
Log in and complete the application profile.
Candidates can select IBSAT or submit an accepted CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT score according to the admission rules.
Candidates applying through IBSAT appear for the computer-based test.
Check the IBSAT result and shortlist information through the official IBS portal.
Shortlisted candidates can attend the IBS selection briefing to understand the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates participate in the Micro Presentation stage of the IBS selection process.
Shortlisted candidates participate in the Personal Interview conducted as part of the IBS selection process.
Final selection considers the applicable selection criteria including performance in the selection process and past academic performance.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| IBSAT 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | To Be Announced |
| Campus-Wise Selection | — | — |
| Alternative Exam Scores | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
