IBS Hyderabad Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

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.

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.

BBA is a three-year course offered by IBS Hyderabad. The duration of BBA is divided into six semesters. The duration of BBA (Hons) is four-years. The programme consists of 44 courses (of which 37 are compulsory, 5 are elective and 2 are of soft skills). For BBA (Hons) degree, aspirants need to complete four-years. Additionally, there are two summer internship programmes, one at the end of the first year and the second at the end of the second year to provide corporate exposure to the students. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for IBS Hyderabad BBA course.

The modes of ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on merit, entrance exam scores, and interview rounds. At the undergraduate level, the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad offers three-year BBA or a four-year BBA (Hons) to students. At the postgraduate level, the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad offers two-year MBA programme. IBS Hyderabad also offers full-time PhD courses to students.

The mode of application is both online and offline. The application fees for BBA is INR 750 and INR 1,800 for MBA. Check below the steps to apply for IBS Hyderabad admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Click on 'Apply Now' and register with the basic details.

Step 3: Login and fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

• Passport-size colored photograph
• Class 12 marksheer
• Graduation marksheet

Other methods

Download of application form: Those willing to download the filled-in form and submit the hard copy can also do so by downloading the form from the same source as mentioned above and sending it to the ‘Admission Office’ along with a demand draft.

Download the empty form: A blank application form can also be downloaded in a similar manner as mentioned in the previous point and submitted with a DD.

Candidates must pass Class 12 or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate in English Medium to apply for BBA at IBS Hyderabad. If an applicant is found ineligible even at a later date, after admission into the course is cancelled.

Applicants who appeared for Class 12 or equivalent and awaiting results can also apply.

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad was ranked at 46 in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' Category. NIRF 2026 report is yet to be released. Latest ranking will be shared here once updated.

IFHE offers Merit Scholarship to the students pursuing BBA course. The scholarships are based on past academic record in Class 12 and semester-wise performance during the BBA course.

• Merit scholarships based on past academic record:

Students of IBS Hyderabad are awarded merit scholarships based on aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent. These scholarships will continue semester after semester only if the students maintain a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are as presented in the following table.

Note: The above scholarship amount is adjusted equally in six instalments across each semester fee.

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

IBSAT 2026 registrations started from June 18. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses can fill the online application form now. IBSAT 2026 application form last date will be notified later. 

At the undergraduate level,  ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad offers BBA courses to students. At the postgraduate level, the college offers MBA & Executive MBA courses to students. The college also provides certificate & PhD programmes to students. 

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.

To get admisison in IBS Hyderabad Executive MBA, students must have a graduation degree with 50% aggregate from a recognised university. Candidates are shortlisted for the Executive MBA programme based on their academic qualifications and work experience. The selection process comprises of Micro presentation and Personal Interview. 

To apply for IBS Hyderabad, students must complete Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate and above marks with English as a medium of instruction and Post Graduate in Management with specialisation in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Operations with at least 55% aggregate. The final selection is absed on scores in last qualifying exam and UGC-NET/ Entrance Test + Micro Presentation + Technical cum Personal Interview. 

IBS Hyderabad PhD total tuition fees is INR 24,000 - INR 4.8 lakh. To confirm admission, students must pay fees. IBS Hyderabad fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

IBS Hyderabad MBA tuition fees is INR 17.01 lakh. The fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

IBS Hyderabad offers BBA for three-years at the UG level. Candidates can continue to fourth year and get a BBA (Hons) degree or (Hons) with Research degree. Below are the BBA specialisations offered at the institute:

• General
• AI & Data Science
• Cloud Computing & Cyber Security

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:

The steps to download IBSAT scorecard are:

1.  Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School
2. Click on the tab 'IBSAT results' in the notification bar
3.  New window will open for IBSAT results
4.  Enter your login credentials- which are, application number, and password
5.  Click on the 'Login' button to get your result
6.  Download and take a printout of IBSAT scorecard

ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC, and is accredited by AACSB and SAQS, AMDISA. 

Some of the top USPs of this college are as follows:

• The highest domestic package recorded during IBS Hyderabad placement 2025 for MBA was INR 21 LPA. 
• Top recruiters: Amazon, Deloitte and ITC and more.
• IBS Hyderabad has collaborated with international universities such as Bentley University; Oklahoma State University, USA, University of Newcastle, Australia; University of Delaware and University of South Australia, among others.