IBSAT 2016
IBSAT 2016, the online aptitude test conducted by the ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education, is scheduled to be held in the month of December.
The admit cards for the same will be available on the official website for the students who have successfully applied to appear in the exam. Application forms will be available from the 3rd week of July 2016 and the process will go on till the first week of December 2016.
IBSAT 2016 syllabus and pattern
The exam will be conducted between the second week of December to the last week of December.
Here the guidelines for downloading admit cards:
- Visit the official IBS website
- Click on the link indicating ‘admit cards’, a new window will open.
- In the new window, the candidate will be required to enter your application number and date of birth in dd/mm/yy format.
- After submitting the details, a slot booking screen will be displayed for online booking of exam timings.
- In the slot booking field, the candidate will have to select the city and test centre along with the date and time.
- Candidates can opt for the slots either by choosing the “by Date” or “by Time” option. Note- Slot once booked can neither be cancelled nor can be changed.
- On Submission of the booking details, a verification page will appear. The candidates are advised to verify the details displayed before clicking on “Confirm” tab.
- After booking the time slot, admit card will be ready to print.
IBSAT 2016 eligibility criteria and test centres
The candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned on the admit card. Name of the candidate, roll number, photograph, date and time as per the slot booked by the candidate etc should be mentioned correctly on the admit card.
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IBSAT 2016 application form and process
In case of incorrect information, the candidate must approach IBS for correction.
Candidates must make sure they take a print out of the admit card as it a necessary document required for seeking entry into the allocated test centre.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
IBSAT question paper includes 140 multiple choice questions which are divided across four sections- verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative aptitude and date adequacy & data interpretation. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions within 120 minutes. IBSAT exam includes no ne
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, IBSAT exam is comparatively easier than CAT in terms of syllabus difficulty level and competition. CAT question paper requires high anlaytical solving skills to score well in exam, whereas IBSAT exam assesses candidate's speed and accuracy. The difficulty level of IBSAT exam is moderate.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
IBSAT cutoff varies for each IBS campus. Candidates seeking admission to top IBS campus must score a minimum of 80 percentile in IBSAT exam. Generally a score between 70 and 80 percentile in IBSAT exam is considered a good score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
To cover the IBSAT syllabus timely, candidates must first prioritise the high weightage topics and follow the section-wise preparation timetable. Students must focus on conceptual clarity and take regular mock tests to identify the weak areas and strong areas in IBSAT syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The difficulty level of IBSAT syllabus is generally moderate. The syllabus for IBSAT is similar to the CAT syllabus. However, the IBSAT question paper includes more straightforward and less tricky questions compared to other MBA entrance examinations.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
IBSAT exam is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty level compared to other major MBA exams like CAT and XAT. For an average student it is possible to score well in exam with good preparation strategy.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
IBSAT exam is conducted for a duration of two hours. It is a remote proctored test held across India. The IBSAT question paper consists of 140 multiple choice questions which have to completed in 120 minutes. The paper involves no negative marking.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, IBSAT books are enough to cover the exam syllabus. Candidates can refer to the recommended books and study materials to prepare for the exam. Candidates must ensure that the books cover basic concepts, include section-wise practice questions and mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, it is not compulsory to attempt all sections of IBSAT exam. Some top tier IBSAT accepting colleges consider the minimum sectional scores to be shortlisted for admission. IBSAT exam does not involve any negative marking, hence candidates must focus on answering all 140 questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes — the IBSAT cutoff does change every year.
Why the IBSAT Cutoff Varies
- Exam Difficulty: If the paper is tougher, the cutoff percentile may be lower; if easier, higher.
- Number of Applicants: More applicants competing for limited seats can push the cutoff up.
- Seat Availability: Each ICFAI Business Sc
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Contributor-Level 10
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