IBSAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist: Do's and Don'ts
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )
Registration - 1 Jul '25 - 19 Dec '25
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education conducts the IBSAT exam that is a management entrance test for admission to its MBA/PGDM programmes. IBSAT 2025 exam will be conducted on December 27 and 28, 2025, in online proctored mode. Know the important exam day tips for IBSAT 2025 here.
IBSAT Exam
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education conducts the IBSAT exam. IBSAT is a management entrance test for admission to its MBA/PGDM programmes. Authorities have announced the IBSAT exam date. IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27 and December 28, 2025. With just a handful of days left, all aspirants must be on their toes all the time to finish their last-minute preparation. It is also the right time to be mindful of IBSAT 2025 exam day checklist/dos and don’ts besides just having a stronghold over the IBSAT syllabus. Due to the ongoing pandemic, IBSAT 2025 for the December session will be held in remote proctored online mode (home-based test). Hence, candidates must be aware of the important points that have to be taken care of while taking the home-based exam. Check out some of these points below.
- IBSAT Exam Day Checklist/ Dos to Remember
- Things to Remember for IBSAT 2025 Exam Day
- IBSAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist: Don’ts To Remember
IBSAT Exam Day Checklist/ Dos to Remember
- Download the admit card from the official website. The IBSAT admit card is the most important document of proof of all candidates appearing for IBSAT 2025 exam.
- Candidates must check the wifi connection for a stable internet connection while taking the exam.
- Sit in a calm corner of the home to avoid any kind of distractions.
- Check your webcam before beginning the exam.
- Keep a copy of IBSAT 2025 admit card ready on the desktop.
- Keep the device charged well in advance.
- Ensure that the webcam and mic are working properly while giving an examination.
- Ensure proper lighting in the room.
- Take the exam from a silent place in the home.
- The webcam must focus on the face and be visible in the camera.
- Candidates must capture the photo before beginning the examination.
- Candidates must wear transparent and non-reflecting glasses/lenses
- The water bottle must be transparent and must be kept beside it before the start of the examination.
- Do log in only after 3 mins to resume your examination in case your examination crashes.
- Appearing for the IBSAT mock test 2025 is mandatory
- Candidates must be available for the complete duration of the exam.
Note: Along with the necessary documents, candidates also need to report early on the exam day as security checks and other important formalities consume much of the time of the candidate. In the case of an online exam from home, candidates must check the necessary IT requirements beforehand.
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Check below the IBS Hyderabad BBA eligibility criteria:
- 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.
- 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).
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.
Things to Remember for IBSAT 2025 Exam Day
The IBSAT exam will have in total of 140 questions; aspirants have to cover it in 120 minutes. Without haste, attempt each of the questions. The ideal step is to read the entire IBSAT question paper carefully before directly starting to answer it.
- Read all the instructions carefully before starting the exam. Aspirants will be able to track any change in the finer details of the exam, like any change in the IBSAT pattern, marking scheme, etc. Keep some time for revision and check whether you have answered all the questions.
- Try to keep the mind free from tension, nervousness and hassles. Aim to give the exam in a calm temperament. For this, it is therefore important that a person sleeps well the night before the exam day.
Also read: IBSAT exam preparation tips
IBSAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist: Don’ts To Remember
Aspirants must not keep any electronic gadgets such as electronic watches, calculators, and mobile phones, log tables, digital pens, slide rules, etc, while giving the exam. Further, like all other exams, in the IBSAT 2025 exam too, candidates cannot keep any reference materials, papers as well as any study materials while giving the exam.
IBSAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist- ‘Don’ts’ To Remember
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There are certain Don’ts to follow for IBSAT exam. Check them below.
- Candidates must not talk to anyone or refer to any study material. This will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates are advised not to use the keyboard while taking the examination.
- Candidates will not be allowed to start the exam from multiple devices.
- The face must not be covered with a mask, hair, clothing, hand etc.
- There should be no background noise/music/television.
- Avoid sitting in the dimly lit rooms while giving the home-based exam.
- Don't use mobile hotspots, as they create instability
- Avoid sitting in the noisy areas of the home. Also, no family member must be in the same room as of candidate.
- Candidates must avoid excessive neck moments while taking the IBSAT 2025 exam. Excessive movement may lead to disqualification of the candidature.
- If you think you have not touched any of the topics from IBSAT 2025 syllabus while preparing, avoid preparing for such topics a day before the exam. It will leave you anxious.
- As one needs to complete 140 questions in 120 minutes and save at least 15 minutes for revision, avoid wasting time on questions which the candidate is unsure of the answer. They can come back to answer them only when they are through with all that they know.
- Do not forget to carry all the documents required.
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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, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.
IBSAT 2025 slot booking window will open in October 2025. Only registered candidates who will complete the application process along with the payment of the application fee can book the exam slot. To book the IBSAT exam slot candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the official website of IBS and login with the credentials
Step 2- Click on the tab ‘Schedule IBSAT’
Step 3- Click on the link provided for login
Step 4- Screen will now display the login page. Enter the credentials:
- Application Number
- Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY format)
- Enter the captcha
Step 5- Click on the tab ‘Book a seat’
Step 6- Enter the following details:
- Test name
- City
- Date
- Test centre name
- Test centre address
Step 7- Select the suitable exam timing and click on the tab ‘Book’
Step 8- Candidates will be given 1 minute to confirm the timing of the examination.
Step 9- Screen will now display the candidate and examination details.
Step 10- Download the IBSAT admit card.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
For admission to ICFAI Business School, candidates must meet the overall cutoff criteria specified for CAT, XAT, GMAT and IBSAT. Based on the cutoff criteria, candidates will be shortlisted for the micro presentation and personal interview rounds. Candidates who are shortlisted through IBSAT scores
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
IBSAT 2025 cutoff is decided based on the following parameters:
- Total number of students appearing for exam
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of seats in course and college
ICFAI Business School determines the IBSAT cutoff based on the above factors. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria will be shor
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
ICFAI School of Business specifies the cutoff for the following exam for admission to its MBA/PGPM programs:
- CAT and XAT: 60 percentile and above
- GMAT: 500+
- NMAT by GMAC: 150+
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Once the IBSAT 2025 results are announced, candidates must appear for the following rounds:
- Selection briefing
- Micro presentation
- Personal interview
The IBSAT 2025 selection rounds will commence in second week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad. Candidates with IBSAT/CAT/NMAT/XAT or GMAT scores will be s
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
IBSAT 2025 scorecard will be issued online to all the test takers. Candidates who will appear for the online exam on December 27 and December 28 can download the result online at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates will not be issued the scorecard offline. To download the IBSAT result 2025, candidates
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
IBSAT 2025 result will be announced in last week of December 2025. Candidates who will appear for the exam can check their results online when released. IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27 and December 28 in remote proctored mode. To download the IBSAT scorecrad, candidates must enter their
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
yes, candidates can take IBSAT exam more than once. The IBSAT exam is conducted annually. If candidate is not able to appear for the current session, he/she may apply for the next session examinations. ICFAI has not specified the number of attempts for IBSAT exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates can appear for IBSAT mock test online. However, for better experience and analyse the performance accurately, candidates must take the mock test on desktop or computer. If the candidate is appearing for IBSAT mock test on mobile, he.she must be careful of following things:
- Put phone o
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
To appear for the IBSAT 2025 exam online, candidates must follow the steps below
- Login with the IBSAT 2025 details shared on registered email ID and SMS
- Complete the online verification process by capturing the photo and showing the IBSAT 2025 admit card
- Read the IBSAT exam instructiosn to appear for e
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Beginner-Level 5
IBS Hyderabad admissions are open for 2025 session. 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.