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For IBS Hyderabad do we have to do CAT first?


Lavanya Bisariya 11th Aug, 2019
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ruchika.chauhan Expert 20th Sep, 2019

Hello

If you are seeking admission to the MBA program in IBS Hyderabad, you will have to appear for IBSAT 2019 Test scheduled in the month of December 2019 or can apply with scores from 2017 onwards of GMAT®/CAT/ NMAT by GMAC.


IBSAT is a Computer Based aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education for students seeking admission to the MBA / PhD programs of IBS Hyderabad.


Check the details using the link below:

https://general.ibsindia.org/IBSAT-2019/

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Aayushi Batra 20th Sep, 2019

Hi Lavanya,

No, you don’t need to specifically apply for CAT if you are aiming to get admission in IBS Hyderabad. Though the college takes the score of CAT too. But it is not necessary to clear CAT. There are other exams too.

For admission into IBS Hyderabad in the following academic year, these are the general criteria that candidate must meet.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • A candidate must be graduated from a recognized university in any discipline
  • Minimum qualification required is 10+ 2 + 3 or 10 + 2 + 4
  • Candidates must have at least 50% marks in graduation
  • Students appearing for their Final Year are also qualified to apply. They must submit the required papers by 31 May 2020

Medium of Education

  • Candidate must have finished his or her graduation in English Medium only
  • If not the above situation, then applicants need to submit a TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by 31 May 2020.

Work Experience

  • Applicants applying for an MBA Executive must have at least 2 years of experience.

Selection Process

  • Written Exam – Candidates need to clear the written exam in order to appear in the next admission phase
  • Selection briefing – Students selected for the next round must attend a selection briefing explaining the information about the program
  • GD / PI – After that, there is a Group Discussion and Personal Interview that will take place
  • Final admission –Final admission will take place on the grounds of your profile including your academic records and clearing the above mentioned stages.

Let me know in case of further issues.

Do reach out to me.

All the best!

Best Wishes

Aayushi Batra

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