The IBSAT 2023 exam is approaching as there is approximately six months left for the test. Test takers take a look therefore in this article to read the seven essential success tips for IBSAT 2023!
IBSAT is a gateway exam for admission to PGPM/MBA programs at IBS Hyderabad and its other campuses. It is a computer-based test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. IBSAT 2023 will be conducted over a two-day window in last week of December 2023. Candidates must have reached the last leg of IBSAT preparation and have completed the IBSAT syllabus and started taking IBSAT mock tests. Now the IBSAT takers must be wondering what are the other strategies to be followed in order to crack IBSAT 2023. Here we bring seven tips to achieve success in the exam.
Before starting with the tips, here we bring the IBSAT 2023 exam structure. The duration of the test is two-hours and carries 140 multiple-choice questions. For each correct answer, test takers get one mark and there is no negative marking scheme. The detailed exam structure is given in the below table:
IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern
The test consists of four sections— Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Check section-wise questions and marking segregation in the table below.
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| Sections |
Total Number of Question |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability (VA) |
50 |
50 |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) |
30 |
30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
30 |
30 |
| Data Adequacy Sufficiency & Data Interpretation (DA/DI) |
30 |
30 |
Seven IBSAT 2023 Success Tips
- Candidates must revise the IBSAT 2023 syllabus thoroughly. This will help them to segregate the strong and weak areas. Now that six months are left for the exam, they can modify their approach to improve their weak areas and make the strong areas stronger
- In order to score high, they must follow a planned study method. Along with revising their notes, they should simultaneously practice mathematical problems or vocabulary and grammar exercises regularly. They should make day-wise plans beforehand as the exam is approaching.
- Practice sessions should start with the difficult or weakest section and gradually move to the easiest one to keep the flow of productivity agile throughout.
- IBSAT mock tests should be taken in a time-bound manner to get a real-time feel of the test and keep a check on the accuracy, speed and ability to answer questions from different sections of the exam.
- Verbal Ability (VA) from IBSAT syllabus contains the maximum weightage in terms of both question and marks. This section will test the candidates’ knowledge of English language and its usage. This section may also moderately test the candidates’ knowledge of General Awareness. Suggestion for candidates would be, besides just practising Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumble and other segments of the English language, they should also read at least two newspapers daily.
- As is commonly said, practice makes a man perfect; hence, aspirants should not leave practising IBSAT question papers until the exam day.
- Last but not the least, test-takers should build speed to manage the time as per the pattern of the exam. Along with the knowledge of the topics, one’s time management skills will help candidates immensely to score high marks in the test. They should not allot more than two to three minutes per question. They should attempt the easier questions first and then move to the difficult questions.
Difficulty Level of IBSAT Exam
If compared with CAT, XAT and other MBA exams, IBSAT 2023 exam is as difficult as the other top MBA entrance exams mentioned. Scoring high in IBSAT is comparatively easier If studied regularly and systematically practice, it is easy to score well in the test. As already mentioned earlier, while other MBA exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. have negative marking, IBSAT and NMAT are two exams where aspirants are safe from this aspect.
Commonly asked questions
A pass in Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 50% aggregate and above in English Medium is required to apply for IBS Hyderabad BBA course. Aspirants must fulfill the minimum age requirements as prescribed by the respective board via which the student has appeared for the qualifying exam. Candidates meeting the educational requirements can fill out the application form for IBS Hyderabad admission.
Candidates need to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 50% aggregate and above in English Medium to apply for IBS Hyderabad BBA course. Aspirants must also meet the minimum age requirements as prescribed by the respective board via which the student has appeared for the qualifying exam. If an applicant is found ineligible even at a later date, after admission into the programme will be cancelled.
Applicants who have appeared for Class 12 or equivalent and awaiting results are also eligible to apply provided they are done with their exams (including practical exams).
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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+
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.
IBS Bangalore requires a graduation degree with a 50% with the medium of instruction as English. The candidate must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education for MBA admissions. Entrance exams are required for most courses. Find the table below for eligibility and selection criteria for MBA course.
Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
MBA | Graduation with 50% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
IBSAT results 2026 will be declared online at ibsindia.org. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their section-wise and overall scores by entering the login details. It is expected that IBSAT result will be declared in last week of December 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates who will appear for the IBSAT 2026 exam will likely get the notification on their registered email ID or number once the IBSAT scores are declared. Candidates can download the IBSAT result 2026 online by entering the login details.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
IBSAT cutoff is not released officially by the colleges on the webiste. Candidates can check the IBSAT cutoff on downloading the IBSAT scorecard. Candidates can check the section-wise and overall score. The scorecard also mentions the qualifying status for Micro Presentation and Personal Interview r
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
IBSAT scores are accepted for nine IBS campuses only for admission to MBA program. The nine campuses of IBS are:
- IBS Hyderabad
- IBS Mumbai
- IBS Bangalore
- IBS Gurgaon
- IBS Pune
- IBS Kolkata
- IBS Ahmedabad
- IBS Jaipur
- IBS Dehradun
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, meeting the IBSAT cutoff will not guarantee admission to desired IBS campus. Meeting the cutoff criteria makes candidate eligible for the further selection rounds. Based on the candidate's performance in IBSAT exam, academics and selection process, IBS releases the final results.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
IBS Mumbai conducts the application process for all courses in online mode. The step-wise IBSAT application process is given below:
- Visit the IBSAT registration portal.
- Fill out the admission form with all the information about personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Proceed wi
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, ICFAI Business School does not issue the physical copy of IBSAT scorecard, once the results are declared. To download IBSAT scorecard 2026, candidates must visit the official website and enter the login details to download scorecard.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
To download IBSAT scorecard 2026, candidates are required to enter the following login details:
- IBSAT application number
- Password
Once the details are entered, screen will show the IBSAT result 2026 PDF. Candidates can check their section wise score and percentile.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, the IBSAT cutoff is not same every year. The cutoff is released by the IBS campuses based on the number of applicants, difficulty level of exam, and number of seats offered. IBS top campuses like IBS Hyderabad and Mumbai have high cutoffs ranging between 75 to 80 percentile every year.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
A score of more than 75 percentile is considered a good score in IBSAT exam. Candidates scoring 75+ percentile in IBSAT exam will have higher chances of getting into IBS Hyderabad or IBS Mumbai. A score of 65-70 percentile will get into IBS campuses like Bengaluru, Gurgaon and Pune.
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