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The selection of the candidates for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme 2020-22 batch will be carried out in two phases.

In the first phase, the eligible candidates as per the eligibility criteria [A] mentioned above will be shortlisted for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) from amongst the candidates, who have applied to the MBA programme.  The candidate must have a valid CAT score securing a minimum overall percentile score as well as minimum sectional percentile score as mentioned in Table 1.

Shortlisting Criteria for MBA batch:

Candidates securing a minimum overall percentile score as well as minimum sectional percentile score in CAT.

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

1] Bachelor degree with at least 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) or a minimum CPI of 6.5 (6 in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) out of 10 from institutions/universities incorporated by an act of parliament or state legislature in India or other institutions declared to be deemed as University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or AICTE or AIU or reputed foreign university.

2] Candidates in final year of the degree and those awaiting results can also apply. The applicant should have secured an aggregate of 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) or equivalent till the latest exam that has been completed and whose scores are available. The admission will be subject to candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

3] CA, CS, CFA, ICWA or FRM with first class Bachelor degree in any discipline having secured 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) in aggregate (including all years/semesters) or minimum CPI of 6.5 (6 in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) out of 10 from institutions/universities incorporated by an act of parliament or state legislature in India or other institutions declared to be deemed as University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India or AICTE or AIU or reputed foreign university.

4] The candidate should have a valid CAT score.

• 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.