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IBS Hyderabad MBA Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility, Ranking, Placements

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IBS Hyderabad MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 5.3L - 16.2L
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  • IBSAT
  • CAT
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  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   What salary package is offered at IBS Hyderabad?
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    The highest and average package offered during IBS Hyderabad placements over the past three years are presented below:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest domestic package

    INR 21 LPA

    INR 58.19 LPA (International)

    INR 21 LPA

    INR 21 LPA

    Average package

    INR 10.42 LPA

    INR 9.71 LPA

    INR 9.82 LPA

    Top 10% average package

    INR 17.66 LPA

    INR 14.75 LPA

    INR 13.7 LPA

    Top 25% average package

    INR 13.97 LPA

    INR 12.55 LPA

    INR 11.76 LPA

     

    Q:   What is MBA fees in IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    The programme fee for IBS Hyderabad MBA course is INR 16.21 lakh. Candidaes need to pay fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat in the institute. Selected candidates need to pay an admission fee of INR 80,000 for MBA course. In case an aspirant is unable to pay fee within the stipulated time, his or her admission stands cancelled. Apart from the admission fee, aspirants also need to pay a fee of INR 1,800 for IBSAT bulletin.

    Q:   Is MBA at IBS Hyderabad residential programme?
    A: 

    At the PG level, IBS Hyderabad a constituent of IFHE Hyderabad offers its flagship two-year fully-residential MBA programme. Spread over four semesters, this course comprises 30 courses (22 compulsory courses and 8 elective courses), a summer internship programme and soft skills labs. The institute conducts IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test for admission to MBA course. 

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    IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission Dates 2025

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    1 Aug '25 - 18 Oct '25
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    5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
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    30 Nov '25
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    10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25
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    28 Oct '25 - 16 Dec '25
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    1 Jul '25 - 19 Dec '25
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    Dec '25
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    20 Dec '25
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    DatesPast Events
    1 Aug '25 - 20 Sep '25
    CAT 2025 registration
    14 Feb '25
    MBA/PGDM (through CAT/NMAT/XAT/GMAT scores only) Application 2025 last date
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    Q:   How can I join IBS in Hyderabad for MBA?
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    IBS Hyderabad admission to MBA course is based on IBSAT score. 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 course. 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.

    Candidates who have qualified any of the accepted national-level entrance exams like CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ XAT are exempted from appearing for IBSAT. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a GDPI round. IBS Hyderabad also considers the academic qualifications of the aspirants for final selection.

    Q:   What is the percentile required for MBA admission at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    The minimum cut-off scores for getting a GDPI call scheduled at IBS Hyderabad MBA is given below:

    • CAT & XAT: 60 percentile and above
    • GMAT: 500 +
    • NMAT by GMAC: 150+
    Q:   Which entrance exam is required for MBA at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    To get admission into MBA course at IBS Hyderabad, candidates must appear and qualify in the CAT or NMAT Exam. The IBS Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 will be based on the NMAT and CAT results. The Cutoff will be released after the exam results are out. However, candidates can check the previous year Cutoff in the table provided below to have a general idea:

    Exam202120222023
    CAT (percentile)858585
    NMAT (score)– / –150150

    IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   Can I choose elective in MBA at IBS Hyderabad?
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    Yes, students get to choose an elective in their third and fifth semester. Students can choose five electives in the third semester and three in fifth semester. Below are the electives:

    • Marketing
    • Finance
    • Human Resource Management
    • Operations
    • Information Technology & Systems
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    Q:   Is CAT accepted at IBS Hyderabad for MBA course?
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    Yes, aspirants with a valid CAT score can apply for IBS Hyderabad MBA course. Additionally, candidates with a 60 percentile and above CAT score are exempted from writing the IBSAT 2023 exam. Moreover, apart from this, it is also crucial that the aspirants fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements as prescribed by the ICFAI Business School, Mumbai. For more details about the CAT entrance examination, eligibility, etc. Click Here.

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    IBS Hyderabad MBA Cutoff

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    IBS Hyderabad MBA Curriculum

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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    MBA (Weekend Program)
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    Q:   Which electives are offered in the IBS Hyderabad weekend MBA course?
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    The b-school offers various elective options under different specialisations. Candidates can choose the desired specialisation and the preferred elective. The university reserves the right to revise the offered courses or the course curriculum. Some of the electives along with the specialisations are mentioned below:

    Specialisation

    Electives

    Economics

    • Business, Politics, and Government
    • Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

    Marketing

    • B2B Marketing
    • Brand Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Product Management, etc.

    Finance

    • Actuarial Principles
    • Financial Analysis
    • Financial Econometrics
    • Corporate & SME Banking
    • Advanced Topics in FinTech
    Q:   Which topics are covered in the first semester of the IBS Hyderabad MBA programme?
    A: 

    The course curriculum majorly focuses on the topics related to the field of Management. It prepared candidates for the world of Management and to tackle real-world problems. The topics/subjects covered during the first semester of the two-year ICFAI Business School MBA course are:

    • Accounting for Managers
    • Business Analytics – I
    • Business History
    • Business Communication
    • Financial Management – I
    • Managerial Economics
    • Marketing Management – I
    • Organisational Behaviour

    IBS Hyderabad MBA Placements 2024

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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered every semester

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    Employment opportunities

    Higher in core jobs

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Higher studies preferences

    Both inside India & outside India

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    Placement support

    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Alumni network

    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Overall feeling of students

    Love being in college

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    Q:   What jobs I can apply for after doing MBA from IBS Hyderabad?
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    After completing degree from one of the best MBA Colleges in India, students are open to multiple opportunities. An MBA graduate gets jobs which include team lead and managerial responsibility of the department. Given below are some of the popular job options after MBA and their corresponding salaries:

    MBA jobs

    Average salary (INR)*

    Finance Manager

    9.6 LPA

    Marketing Manager

    10 LPA

    Sales Manager

    10 LPA

    Human Resources Manager

    4 LPA

    Operations Manager

    7 LPA

    Product Manager

    15 LPA

    *The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

    Click here, to know career options available after MBA.

    Q:   How are MBA placements at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    The key highlights of IBS Hyderabad MBA placements 2023 is presented in the below-mentioned table:

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    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

    Highest domestic package

    INR 21 LPA

    Highest international package

    INR 58.19 LPA

    Average package

    INR 10.42 LPA

    Top 10% average package

    INR 17.66 LPA

    Top 25% average package

    INR 13.97 LPA

    Placement rate

    95%

    IBS Hyderabad MBA Rankings

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    Q:   What is the NIRF ranking of the IBS Hyderabad MBA?
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    IBS Hyderabad is ranked #39 in the Government of India,  MHRD NIRF Ranking 2024 among the top 100 Management Institutes of India. Its ranking has improved by one point in comparison to 2023, when the B-school was ranked #40. The NIRF ranking is provided based on certain parameters, such as learning, teaching, and resources (TLR).

    Q:   Is the IBS Hyderabad MBA ranked for the year 2024?
    A: 

    Yes, ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad has been ranked by various bodies in the year 2024. The business school is popular for its Management programme. Candidates can check below the ranking of the school in 2024.

    Ranking Body

    Rank ‘24

    NIRF

    39

    Times

    6

    Business Today

    22

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    -/-₹ 5.25 L - 16.21 L#22 Business Today, 2024
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    -/-₹ 16 L - 25 L#8 Business Today, 2024
    ₹ 26.04 LPA₹ 17.2 L - 24.2 L#11 NIRF, 2025
    ₹ 26.25 LPA - 29 LPA₹ 4 L - 57.17 L#10 NIRF, 2025
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    3.9/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements3.7
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
    Money Review IconValue for Money3.4
    What students say about ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad
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    J P Morgan Chase, Credit Suisse, ICRA, D. E Shaw, KPMG, TCS, etc., are the top recruiting companies for MBA finance course.
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    Some good companies from both finance and marketing domains visit the college but hire only a few people.
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    I have described all the factors about this college.
    Placements: The placement cell of this college is less active, and the placement percentage is average. 35-40% of students get a placement offer. Companies like RBS, Genpact, and Oberoi are giving job offers at my college. Others who have not been placed sit in the Central Placement Office of this university.
    Infrastructure: The college campus is so beautiful and spans in very huge area. Our college is on a total of 95 acres. The hostel rooms are properly maintained and clean. The food is so tasty and hygienic. Each and every room has an attached bathroom. All staff members are so kind and helpful to students.
    Faculty: Most of the faculty members are highly qualified and well-experienced. They always stand for helping students. Their teaching method is great and provides the best notes. They are kind and friendly in nature. The college conducts internal, semester, and lab exams properly. The faculty members solve all doubts of the students.
    Other: The college placement cell needs to be improved.
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    Padala Net Hrananda Char Verified Icon
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2026
    5
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Overall, it is a good college for the MBA course.
    Placements: The placement record of this college is average. The college placement cell is inactive. Very few companies like RBS, Genpact, Oberoi, etc., hire high-quality students. Only 35-40% of students get placed on the campus, and others sit in the central placements of the university. I think college placement needs to be improved.
    Infrastructure: The college campus is so big and very beautiful. The campus of our college spans 95 acres. Hostel rooms are well-maintained and properly cleaned. Mess food is delicious and maintains proper hygiene. The hostel provides an attached bathroom. Staff members are friendly and kind in nature. Here we can feel at home.
    Faculty: One of the best things about our college is its faculty members. Most of the faculty members are well-qualified. They always help students with problem-solving. They provide the best notes. Exams like internal, semester, and lab exams are taken in a professional manner. Teachers behave very friendly with students.
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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2025
    3.4
    4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
    It is not value for money and only viable if we crack the top 10% of job roles.
    Placements: We get roles like deputy manager II at ICICI Bank, functional analyst at Deloitte USI, tax analyst at Deloitte USI, senior executive at Deloitte India, Tax associate at PwC, credit analyst at JP Morgan & Chase, portfolio analyst at Oxane Partners, market research associate at Kantar IMRB and management trainee at Bandhan AMC.
    Infrastructure: Our college has average rooms, clean washrooms, separate washing machines for each floor, girls and boys separate hostels, 24x7 water supply, good sports facility, gym, Wi-Fi and average food. It has more vegetarian options. There are good library, auditorium-style classrooms., Bloomberg lab and auditorium for seminars.
    Faculty: Teachers are qualified and most of them are PhD holders, and with industry experience. We get good quality guest lecturers from the industry. It has an updated course curriculum with a wide variety of electives. Dual specialisation is available. It has absolute marking and strict paper checking. However, internals have a greater weightage. 80% is the passing rate.
    Other: It has a diversity. There are more than 1,400 students from across India. It has a reputation for good placements. I would wish the teachers and student ratio to improve further. Management fests, cultural fests, sports fests, club-specific activities, and programs are organsied here.
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    This is the best college for MBA course.
    Placements: Our college's MBA placement cell provides students with the chance to secure jobs in the industry. 70% of the students secure placements, while the remaining ones in our college choose to pursue higher education. Cognizant, Wells Fargo, DeltaX, and others are the leading firms. If not through the placement cell, clubs also provide placement options.
    Infrastructure: Facilities are more standard than those of any other college in Hyderabad. There are also classrooms with Wi-Fi, a large library, smart teaching, and facilities for sports and games. However, hotel facilities are not so great, due to the poor maintenance of all rooms and guest rooms. MBA mess is great though.
    Faculty: Curriculum is excellent and helps you prepare for the industry and the outside world. Semester exams have a continuous grading system, which is difficult but can be tackled with consistent effort. Curriculum is appropriate, and projects and activities contribute to the overall development of students.
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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023
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    5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    My honest review of my college.
    Placements: No matter how much college boasts of this. The real picture is not the same. The placement cell is present in the college, but is quite inactive. Very few companies visited the campus. Some of those are Genpact, RBS, Oberoi, etc. About 30-40% of students get placed. The rest of them sit in the central placements of the university.
    Infrastructure: Hostel rooms and furniture beds are very well maintained. The mess is very well-maintained and cleaned by the hostel team members. Staff members are also friendly and feel like a home.
    Faculty: One thing I loved about the college is its painstaking faculty members. Most of the professors have pretty good experience. They are readily available for doubts even after the lecture. There are freshers too, but do not worry, they provide notes. Internals, mid exams, semester exams, and lab exams are conducted in a professional manner. The course curriculum is a bit outdated, but professors bring a lot of new topics for discussion. The pedagogy is also a bit outdated, considering facts that lots of other MBA institutes have an innovative style of teaching. Some courses are offered in a specified format.
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    College is good. ROI is lower as compared to other colleges.
    Placements: Placements are good as big 4 and many big companies visit for recruitments. However, for marketing some companies are not good but overall it is above average as it provides above 90% of placements. It depends mostly on the performance of students.
    Infrastructure: Infrastructure of hostel is very good as they keep it clean and neat. But sometimes we have hot water problems in hostel. Coming to college, we have BBA and MBA students sharing the same campus because of which it becomes too crowded.
    Faculty: There are only a limited number of faculty members who are worth the fees paid. Some faculty members cannot clear our doubts. Some faculty members have a very good amount of knowledge but do not know how to teach students. Some faculty members don't even teach anything in the class.
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    IBS Hyderabad MBA Scholarships 2025

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    Q:   Does IBS Hyderabad offer scholarships to MBA students?
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    Yes, the institute provides scholarships to meritorious students. Scholarship worth INR 10 crores are available to below-mentioned students:

    • Toppers in IBSAT
    • Wards of IBS Alumni
    • Physically Challenged candidates
    • Wards of defence personnel (in-service/ retired) from army, airforce, navy and paramilitary forces
    Q:   What financial assistance options are available at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    ICFAI Business School offers IBSAT scholarships for various course students. This scholarship is provided to students who are top performers in the IBSAT test. The scholarship is available for those students who are applying for the MBA/PGPM programme and are taking the IBSAT test. Children of IBS alumni applying for the MBA/PGPM programme are awarded Scholarships For Wards of IBS Alumni provided the student clears the IBSAT exam.

    Q:   Who is eligible for the IBS Hyderabad MBA scholarship?
    A: 

    IBS provides different scholarships to support meritorious students. To qualify for a scholarship, the candidate must fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements. Applicants who are top scorers of the IBSAT 2024 exam are awarded scholarships. Moreover, the scholarship schemes are also available for the wards of IBS alumni, the physically challenged, and defence personnel.

    IBS Hyderabad MBA 2025 FAQs

    Q:   When will IBSAT slot booking commence?
    A: 

    IBSAT slot booking will commence tentatively in October 2025. Candidates who will register for IBSAT 2025 can slot the exam as per their preferred time and date. IBSAT 2025 exam will be conducted in a two days winodw in online proctored mode. IBSAT 2025 will be held tentatively in last week of December. Only candidates who will book the IBSAT exam slot will be able to download the admit card soon after. The IBSAT admit card will mention the candidate's details and exam details. Check the steps below to know how to book a exam slot below:

    Step 1- Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School

    Step 2- Click on the tab 'IBSAT Login' and click on ‘Book a seat’ tab

    Step 3- Enter the following details:

    • Test name
    • City
    • Date
    • Test centre name
    • Test centre address

    Step 4- Select the suitable IBSAT exam timing and click on the tab ‘Book’

    Step 5- Candidates will be given one minute to confirm the timing of the IBSAT examination.

    Step 6- Screen will now display the candidate and examination details.

    Step 7- Download the IBSAT admit card.

    Q:   What percentile in CAT is needed for IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

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

    Exam202220232024
    CAT (percentile)858585
    Q:   What is IBSAT which is accepted as an entrance exam for admission to various courses at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    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. Qualified candidates will have to first attend a selection briefing round and then appear for the final selection rounds, including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The table below brings some quick facts about the exam.

    FeaturesDetails
    Exam nameICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 
    Conducting BodyICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (a deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956)
    IBSAT 2023 Convening BodyICFAI Business School
    LevelNational
    Exam FrequencyOnce a year
    ModeHome proctored mode
    Duration120 minutes
    SyllabusVerbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation
    Exam Pattern140 questions in MCQ format
    LanguageEnglish
    Q:   When will be IBSAT exam conducted?
    A: 

    IBSAT 2025 will be held on December 27 and December 28. IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA/PGPM programmes offered by IBS campuses. IBSAT will be a computer-based test conducted for two hours. IBSAT exam is conducted to assess candidates in quantitative techniques, data adequacy, data interpretation, reading comprehension and analytical reasoning. The IBSAT question paper will include 140 multiple-choice questions of one mark each. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect answers or unattempted questions. Candidates having scores in GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/CAT (from 2023 onwards) will be exempted from taking IBSAT 2025 exam. 

    Q:   When will IBSAT registrations commence?
    A: 

    IBSAT 2025 registrations commenced on July 01, 2025. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses can fill the online application form on or before the last date. IBSAT 2025 application form last date will be notified. Candidates filling the IBSAT application form 2025 must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. As per the IBSAT eligibility criteria, a candidate must be a graduate with a required minimum percentage. Also, candidates appearing in the final examination ofa  qualifying degree will be eligible for IBSAT exam. Only candidates who will fill the complete application form along with the payment of the application fee will be issued the IBSAT admit card. 

    Q:   Is IBS-Hyderabad worth doing an MBA?
    A: 

    MBA is the flagship course of IBS Hyderabad. Students get to choose an elective in third and fifth semesters. Looking at the placement statistics, IBS Hyderabad had an excellent record. The the highest domestic and international package offered during IBS Business School Hyderabad MBA placements stood at INR 21 LPA and INR 58.19 LPA, respectively. Further, the IBS Hyderabad average package for MBA course in 2023 stood at INR 10.42 LPA.

    IBS is a recognised B-School offering MBA course. ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad was ranked at 40 in NIRF 2023 rankings under the 'Management' Category.

    Q:   Which are the top recruiters at IBS Hyderabad?
    A: 

    The list of top recruiters during IBS Hyderabad MBA placements 2023 is presented below:

    IBS Hyderabad Top Recruiters

    Deloitte

    Google

    EY

    Oracle

    KPMG

    HCL

    Tata Capital

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    Q:   How should I prepare for IBSAT?
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    Devise a strategy and stick to it. Aspirants must also check the IBSAT exam pattern and syllabus before starting the preparation. The planning consists of:

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    Q:   Is MBA at IBS Hyderabad residential programme?
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    At the PG level, IBS Hyderabad a constituent of IFHE Hyderabad offers its flagship two-year fully-residential MBA programme. Spread over four semesters, this course comprises 30 courses (22 compulsory courses and 8 elective courses), a summer internship programme and soft skills labs. The institute conducts IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test for admission to MBA course. 

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    Candidates who are selected for admission at IBS Hyderabad based on their entrance exam scores have to further pass a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview round for MBA. The interview is conducted for 5 to 7 minutes by a panel. The interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate's attitude, cl

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    The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (The IFHE), Hyderabad — a Deemed University conducts IBSAT for admission to MBA programme. IBSAT is an online aptitude test taken from home. The test assesses the candidate's skills in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary,

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     ICFAI University Hyderabad admissions are currently open expect for various courses. Candidates are selected for courses based on their entrance exam scores. Aspirants can apply online on the official website of the university. The applications are open. Interested candidates meeting the eligibilit

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    Placement record of BBA honors in IBS Hyderabad is given below:
    Placement percentage for the Batch of 2024 : 94%
    Average Package offered to BBA Honors Graduates: Rs. 10 Lacs per annum
    the highest Package offered to BBA Honors Graduates: Rs. 58 Lacs per annum
    the highest Domestic Salary Package offered t

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    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 opportunit

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