IBSAT 2023 Exam: Last Day Exam Tips
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )
Registration - 1 Jul '25 - 19 Dec '25
IBSAT exam is approaching and you must be working out strategies to approach questions. But have you thought of last-minute preparation tips? Read here:
IBSAT 2023 (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) will be held on December 23 and December 24, 2023. IBSAT registration has ended on December 20, 2023. You would be preparing for the exam putting all sorts of effort by now. Apart from the exam preparation tips, you need to be very clear on what needs to be done on the exam day. It is one of the most important strategies, the absence of which can spoil all your hard work. You won’t want to ruin your chances of making it to premier business schools such as IBS Hyderabad.
So, what should you ideally do on IBSAT exam day? Should you go for one final mock test, or should you relax and stay calm? Read more about the last-minute preparation tips in this article.
But before that, let’s have a quick round of some key points regarding the IBSAT exam pattern and sectional marking scheme of the IBSAT exam.
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- IBSAT exam pattern: Important points
- Sectional marking scheme
- Time Management
- Revision
- Accuracy and Speed
- No last day hustle
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IBSAT exam pattern: Important points
- Number of questions – 140
- Sections – 4
- Time allotted – 120 minutes
- 1 mark for 1 right answer
- No negative marking
Sectional marking scheme
By now, you know about the ‘no sectional time limit’ norms of IBSAT. This surely makes the exam less stressful than many MBA entrance exams. You can easily shift from one section to another without much hassle. Check below the number of questions asked in IBSAT and section-wise marks allotment.
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.
IBSAT 2025 will be held on December 27 and December 28. IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA/PGPM programmes offered by IBS campuses. IBSAT will be a computer-based test conducted for two hours. IBSAT exam is conducted to evaluate candidates in quantitative techniques, data adequacy, data interpretation, reading comprehension and analytical reasoning. The IBSAT question paper will include 140 multiple-choice questions of one mark each. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect answers or unattempted questions. Candidates having scores in GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/CAT (from 2023 onwards) will be exempted from taking IBSAT 2025 exam.
| Section Name |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability |
50 |
50 |
No sectional limit |
| Reading Comprehension |
30 |
30 |
No sectional limit |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
No sectional limit |
| Data Adequacy/Sufficiency and Data Interpretation |
30 |
30 |
No sectional limit |
Now that we are done with IBSAT exam pattern, let’s come back to the last-minute preparation tips for IBSAT 2023. Let’s begin with time management.
Time Management
One of the most significant steps is to work on your time management skills. Though there is no sectional time limit in IBSAT exam, you need to make sure that you don’t end up consuming too much time on a particular section. You need to be very specific about how much time you are going to devote to each section. Ideally, reading comprehension section takes less time if you have your basics right. Try to cover it in 15-20 minutes. Try to attempt questions that you are 100% sure of. Even though there is no negative marking, don’t waste your time on questions you think are out of practice.
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Revision
A day prior to IBSAT 2023, you need to go through important formulae and tricks so that it remains fresh in your mind. Don’t study complicated topics, this might create confusion in your mind rather than helping. Stick to basic concepts and revise your strong points, which would provide you with strength and confidence to face the exam.
Accuracy and Speed
Though accuracy may not be a major hurdle in IBSAT owing to no negative marking policy, you need to ensure that you don’t attempt questions that you are not very confident about. No negative marking doesn’t mean wasting your precious time on almost every question. Remember you have only 120 minutes to answer 140 questions, some of which could be calculation based. Speed in multiple-choice questions matters a lot. It becomes more important when you know that you have less than one minute to solve one question.
IBSAT 2025 selection rounds will be conducted from second week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad. Candidates will be shortlisted for the IBSAT selection rounds based on their IBSAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT scores.
IBSAT selection rounds will consist of two rounds- micro presentation and personal interview rounds. The final selection will be based on candidate's performance in past academics and selection rounds. Candidates must ensure to report at alloted exam centre on given date and time.
IBSAT 2024 exam will be conducted in online proctored mode. In this mode of examination candidates will be able to take the exam form their own laptops/desktops at their convenience. In such a case, no test taker shall be allowed to keep with him/her any book, study material, handwritten or printed notes, headphone, mobile phone, pager, earphone, digital diary, calculator, bluetooth device, laptop, palmtop, smart watch, health band or any other electronic device or gadget. Also, candidates are also not allowed to use pen/pencil and paper for the IBSAT online test. No person, other than the IBSAT registered candidate, shall be present for the test. Candidate should not talk to any one during the test or read questions / answers aloud. If found, such candidates will be disqualified.
IBSAT slot booking will commence tentatively in October 2025. Candidates who will register for IBSAT 2025 can slot the exam as per their preferred time and date. IBSAT 2025 exam will be conducted in a two days winodw in online proctored mode. IBSAT 2025 will be held tentatively in last week of December. Only candidates who will book the IBSAT exam slot will be able to download the admit card soon after. The IBSAT admit card will mention the candidate's details and exam details.
Step 1- Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School
Step 2- Click on the tab 'IBSAT Login' and click on ‘Book a seat’ tab
Step 3- Enter the following details:
- Test name
- City
- Date
- Test centre name
- Test centre address
Step 4- Select the suitable IBSAT exam timing and click on the tab ‘Book’
Step 5- Candidates will be given one minute to confirm the timing of the IBSAT examination.
Step 6- Screen will now display the candidate and examination details.
Step 7- Download the IBSAT admit card.
No last day hustle
This is a very important point for those candidates who have a habit of messing it up on D-day. You can appear for an exam only when you are clear-headed and devoid of any confusion and doubts. The exam day requires you to be calm and cool so that you put your entire focus on the questions. Keep important things related to the exam one day before the exam such as IBSAT Admit Card and valid ID proof (original and photocopy) so that you don’t become anxious for such things on the exam day. Reach at least one hour before the exam time at the exam centre.
These are some of the last-minute preparation tips which can help you prepare well for the exam.
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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
IBSAT is a national level exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University) for admission to MBA/ PGPM courses. IBSAT 2024 registration will commence in first week of July 2024 and candidates will be able to register themselves on the official website at general.ibsindia.org. IBSAT scores are accepted by nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS), namely IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur, and IBS Dehradun. Tabulated below is the tentative IBSAT 2023 schedule:
Events
Dates
IBSAT 2024 GD-PI
10 Feb - 18 Feb '24.
IBSAT 2024 Selection Process Result
March 2025