B.A. in Economics 

at IBS Hyderabad, Donthanapally

IBS Hyderabad admissions are open. Currently, the applications are open for MBA programme. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the university. The application fee for MBA programme is INR 1,800. Besides, aspirants can also apply offline for admission at IBS Hyderabad. Admission to courses is both merit and entrance-based.

Getting admission to the flagship courses offered at ICFAI Hyderabad can be a little bit difficult as it requires students to have good scores in entrance exams. This is not a question for dedicated students who have high chances of admission. Even if the competition seems high, worry not opportunities are also very large. 

Financial Services sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 24% of the total students. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IBS placements 2025 is presented below:

Note: The sector-wise placement distribution data presented above is the overall data of all the IBS campuses.

Aspirants who are selected based on their scores in entrance test also need to pass Micro Presentation and PI round for MBA. IBS Hyderabad panel conducts interview for five to seven minutes. The panel evaluates the candidate's attitude, clarity of thoughts, communication skills, awareness of current affairs, and their overall readiness for a career in Management.

IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University) for admission to MBA programme. However, it is not compulsory to appear for IBSAT. Candidates who have appeared for CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ XAT and scored well can also get admission to IBS Hyderabad MBA programme. 

IBSAT is a two-hour Computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a computer-based test that is generally conducted over a window of two days in December. 

CAT is one of the accepting exams for IBS Hyderabad. Check below the CAT cutoff for IBS Hyderabad for past three-years:

Yes, IBS Hyderabad is worth all the hype. ICFAI Business School Hyderabad is a part of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, a deemed university as per UGC. IFHE is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC, and is accredited by AACSB, and SAQS, AMDISA. 

The batch-wise average package received during IBS Hyderabad placements in the last three years is presented below:

Yes, IBS Hyderabad provides international placements. During the placement drive 2023, the highest international package offered was INR 58.19 LPA. Earlier, in 2022, the highest international package grabbed by students was INR 53.45 LPA.

The placement rate recorded over the past three years at IBS Hyderabad has been above 90%. The placement rate recorded in the last three years is presented below: