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• The selection process will be based on the best score secured in the Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) or valid test score of CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT/GRE/KMAT/NMAT
• Candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI), based on their academic and test scores, and will be informed about the PI date by email and SMS. (Candidates who are not shortlisted will not get any communication)
• During the PI candidates will be evaluated on their written and verbal communication skills, subject and general knowledge, and overall personality.
• Offer letter sent to the candidates to the successful candidates by email.
• Selected candidates need to make the payment online by the said date.

IBSAT 2026

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 2024 onwards) are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2026. Candidates with GMAT^TM, NMAT by GMAC^TM CAT and XAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2026.

IBS Admissions are open through CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ scores only.
Last Date December 2026.

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundation accept IBSAT 2026 / GMAT^TM/ NMAT by GMAC^TM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2024 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 2027, 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.

• UG degree (10+2+3 Pattern) recognized by AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
• Minimum 60% aggregate in 10th, 12th, and UG for all campuses. Students in their final year can apply with the last completed semester results.
• Any one of the valid test scores of Rank in Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) / CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE. Candidates appearing for these tests can apply with the test registration number.
• Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore Campus accepts NMAT scores
• Department of Management, Kochi and Amritapuri (Kollam) campuses accept valid KMAT scores.
• Students opting for the MS from University at Buffalo at the Bengaluru campus must submit any one of the English Proficiency Tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test on or before September 30. This score is needed only for the additional MS degree and failing to submit it will not affect the student's MBA degree.

• 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, 2027.
• Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2027.
• The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their
  eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2027.
• Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2027 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the
  eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.