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Want to know the right strategy to prepare for IBSAT in one month. Find here some useful tips for you. Know the important tips and tricks by experts to know how to prepare for IBSAT 2025 exam in one month. IBSAT exam will be held on December 27 & 28, 2025.

IBSAT 2025 is just few days away. This article of Shiksha brings a preparation strategy to follow in the last month to ace this competitive MBA entrance exam. Read on to know more. 

One Month Preparation Tips for IBSAT

One Month Preparation Tips for IBSAT

IBSAT 2025 will be conducted on December 27 and December 28, 2025. With less than a month left, aspirants must be wondering how to crack IBSAT 2025 exam by making the best use of time? Candidates must now pull up their socks to prepare for IBSAT 2025 in one month. Candidates must ensure that the basics are clear and must wrap up the syllabus of IBSAT 2025, keeping in mind the weightage of each section. If not, here we bring handy tips to complete the IBSAT preparation successfully and get a decent score.

Generally, an MBA aspirant appears for several MBA entrance exams, hence they are familiar with the basic structure and pattern of such tests. The syllabi of these exams are also on similar lines. Hence, even if an aspirant has not specifically prepared for IBSAT, if s/he has prepared and appeared/is appearing for exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc., there would not be any difficulty in preparing for IBSAT 2025 in a month

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Table of contents
  • IBSAT Exam Pattern
  • IBSAT 2025 Structure
  • Tips on how to Prepare for IBSAT in One Month
  • Focus on Strengths

IBSAT Exam Pattern

The foremost thing to prepare for IBSAT in one month is to know the IBSAT pattern 2025 well and align the preparation strategy accordingly.

Specifications

Details

Duration of Exam

120 minutes

Total Number of Questions

140 MCQs

Total Marks

140

Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark for correct answers
  • No negative marks for incorrect answers

 

Sections

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability
  • Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
  • Reading Comprehension

IBSAT 2025 Structure

Sections

Number of Questions

Verbal Ability (VA)

50

Reading Comprehension (RC)

30

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

30

Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI)

30

Total

140

Tips on how to Prepare for IBSAT in One Month

Review the Syllabus and Shortlist Topics

With just 30 days in hand, it is not possible to cover the entire IBSAT syllabus. After going through previous years’ analysis and question papers, candidates will be able to figure out which topics are important and select topics from the Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation sections. They should also ensure that they are familiar with those topics and do not have to start preparing from scratch. With regular preparation, they should aim to master these topics with a solid 30 days of preparation. The idea is not to cover the entire IBSAT syllabus 2025, but the important ones.

Q:   Can I get direct admission to IBS Mumbai?
A:

No, IBS Mumbai does not offer direct admission. The admission process is strictly entrance-based. Aspirants are required to take the IBSAT exam to become eligible for admission to the PGPM course. In addition, candidates with the required minimum score in CAT/XAT/NMAT or GMAT are also eligible to apply and are exempted from IBSAT exam. After this, the shortlisted candidates have to participate in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview round for final selections. Check complete details about IBS Mumbai admission process.

Q:   What is the last date for admissions to MBA course at IBS Gurgaon?
A:

The last admission dates (LAD) for applying to the PGPM course at IBS Gurgaon, students can apply from July to February. Thus, the deadlines for applying to the course always lie in the month of February. Also, IBSAT is usually conducted in the last week of December and the results are also released on December's last date.

 

Q:   Is admission open for IBS Ahmedabad?
A:

Yes, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad admissions has begun. Candidates willing to take admission in courses offered at IBS Ahmedabad must appear for the IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT). The application process for IBSAT 2023 will continue till last week of December, 2023.

Candidates will be shortlisted for further admission rounds based on their score in IBSAT 2023 at IBS Ahmedabad.

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For preparing the shortlisted topics within a month, students should aim to learn the basics within 20 days, coupled with practice and keep the last 10 days for revision. They should put an optimum number of hours per day for each topic and must balance preparation between sections.

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Keep a Minimum of Two Hours per Day for Revision

Often in a limited time, the obvious tendency is to cover two to three topics in a day, and this makes it even more important to revise all that you have studied to memorise the topics covered so far. Hence, aspirants should allot a minimum of two hours every day to revise the topics they have studied that day and the previous day/ This revision in the 20 days’ time will be an added support to the last 10-day period before the test.  

Refer to the Right Books and Study Materials

There are a number of books and study materials available in the market for MBA entrance exam preparation. One has to be careful to select the right ones. For example, referring to books for high-difficulty tests such as GMAT or other competitive exams such as Banking would not fit the bill. Ideally, they should refer to the books for MBA entrance exams written exclusively to cater to each of the sections. Apart from that, regular reading of newspapers and magazines would not only improve their General Knowledge but Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension areas as well. 

Q:   How can international students apply at ICFAI Business School, Gurgaon?
A:

The application form is available online at the official website - ibsindia.org. IBSAT registration fee is INR 1,800.

This is one of the best college in India.It offers Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) which is a two-year full-time degree course. The application form can be filled online or offline on payment of INR 1800 by Credit/Debit card/Net-Banking through currency exchange.

Q:   How should I prepare for IBSAT?
A:

To prepare for the IBSAT

  1. Students must check IBSAT exam pattern and syllabus. 
  2. Get IBSAT preparation books and resources.
  3. Understand important concepts of each section.
  4. Solve IBSAT previous year question papers to improve speed
Q:   Are admissions open at IBS Hyderabad?
A:

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.

Also Read: IBSAT Exam Preparation: Best Books You Must Refer To

Attempt Mocks & Learn Time Management

It is important to sharpen analytical skills to answer questions of IBSAT. Thus, test takers must attempt IBSAT Mocks without a miss. After each mock test, they should analyse their performance and note down the areas of improvement, shortcut techniques to solve a question, time management, etc. Based on this, they have to steer the preparation towards the next level. Candidates should also ensure that they attempt the test in a proctored environment so that they can take the actual test from their home comfortably and conveniently. This year, IBSAT will be conducted online in a remote proctored manner, wherein candidates will have to take the test from their homes.  

Read & Dig out Important Points

While studying the topics from IBSAT reference books, aspirants should make note of important formulae and theorems that they need to remember by heart. They need to remember important aspects in each topic. Remembering these pointers will help them answer the questions accurately. On the test day, they may not get questions as per their expectation but if they are thorough with the topics, it will help them select the right answer from the list of options. 

Focus on Strengths

In the last month before the test, aspirants should focus on individual strengths over weaknesses and feel positive about their preparation progress. Positive energy and belief in oneself help the candidate largely to perform well on the test day. 

Lastly, staying awake until late at night 10 days before the exam must be avoided. This can stress up the brain muscles and arouse unnecessary tension. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and routine would lead to fruitful preparation.

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Ideally, students must practice with a minimum 10 IBSAT sample papers. Candidates can get the IBSAT question papers in preparation books or prepare while preparing for CAT Exam. IBS releases the IBSAT mock test online. Candidates can analyse their scores and win prizes.

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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered a month ago

IBSAT does not have negative marking. IBSAT question paper will include 140 questions. Candidates have advantage to solve maximum number of questions without the fear of negative amrking. Students must carefully mark their options.

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Nishtha Arora

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Answered a month ago

Yes, IBSAT exam pattern is same as shown in sample papers. Students must note that IBSAT mock test and sample papers are designed according the prescribed exam pattern. With the help of IBSAT sample papers and mock test, students can prepare for exam well.

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Answered a month ago

Candidates can check the table below to know the approximate good score for IBS admissions 2026 through IBSAT 2025 scores:

IBS CampusIBSAT Cut off 2025
IBS Hyderabad~ 75-80 percentile
IBS Mumbai~ 72-78 percentile
IBS Bengaluru~ 68-75 percentile
IBS Gurgaon~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Dehradun~ 59-65 percentile
IBS Jaipur~ 55-60 percentile
IBS Ahmedabad~ 62-68 percentile
IBS Pune~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Kolkata~ 60-68 percentile

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