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IBSAT 2025

IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (a deemed to be a University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956), for students seeking admission to the MBA / PhD programs of IBS Bengaluru and IBS Hyderabad.

IBSAT is a computer-based test (CBT) that consists of multiple-choice questions. 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.

GMAT^TM/ NMAT by GMAC^TM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2023 onwards) are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2025. Candidates with GMAT^TM, NMAT by GMAC^TM CAT and XAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2025.

IBS Admissions are open through CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ scores only.
Last Date 2nd Week of December 2025.

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundation accept IBSAT 2025 / GMAT^TM/ NMAT by GMAC^TM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2023 onwards) for admission to the following programs:

• MBA program offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.
• PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune.

Selection Process

Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2025/ GMAT^TM /NMAT by GMAC^TM/CAT/XAT score are called for the selection process.
This process is scheduled to take place from February 2026, at the IBS Hyderabad campus in Hyderabad.
The selection process comprises of Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

The Micro-Presentation component aims to provide a focused assessment of a candidate's communication and presentation skills, along with their ability to think and organize thoughts quickly.

IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1800.

Admission decision

The final selection is based on past academic record and performance of the candidates in Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

IBS Admissions are open for IBSAT 2025/CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ Score Holders

• Candidates need to apply online for MBA admission.

• Applicants will be shortlisted based on the overall academic performance and test scores* available at the time of application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for in-person assessment and interview. 

  Following are the various components of this assessment:  

  A. Professional Readiness:
  It comprises two parts:

  1. Video Statement of Purpose – A short video (not exceeding 03 minutes, preferably MP4 format), submitted before the interview, describing the following points:
     a. Your motivation to pursue an MBA
     b. What is unique about you as a person?
  2. Interview – An interaction with the admissions panel, where the applicant is assessed for the overall fit.

• B. Academic Readiness:
  It comprises two parts:

  1. Quant & Verbal Aptitude Test – To be assessed based on applicant’s valid CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP score. Applicants without a valid score in the above-mentioned tests must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (60 mins in duration), on the day of the interview. 
  2. Non-verbal Aptitude Test – A 40 minutes test on non-verbal reasoning, conducted on the day of the interview, and is mandatory for all applicants.

• C. Academic History:
  It comprises three parts:

  1. Class 10 Performance
  2. Class 12 Performance
  3. Bachelor’s Degree Performance

• NOTE:

  1. The weightage given to the components A, B and C are 30%, 60% and 10% respectively.
  2. Final merit is prepared on the basis of the Net Score, calculated using the following formula:
     Net Score = (0.3*A) + (0.6*B) + (0.1*C)
     

     where A, B and C are applicant’s scores in Professional Readiness, Academic Readiness and Academic History, respectively

• *Applicants without a valid score in CAT/XAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ GRE/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ SNAP must appear for the Thapar Management Aptitude Test (60 mins in duration), on the day of the interview. 

• Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2026.

1. Graduate Degree in any discipline with 50% in aggregate marks or CGPA or grade secured from recognized University/Institute.

   OR

   Post Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate or CGPA or Grade from a recognized University/Institute.

   OR

   A graduate degree with a pass in all parts/sections of the Intermediate examination of CA/ ICWA/ ACS.
   Candidates having extraordinary managerial/leadership potential demonstrated through at least one year of experience are exempt from having 50% marks in their graduation/post-graduation.
2. Candidate must have valid CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ SNAP/ Thapar Entrance test score.