IBSAT 2024 registrations will end soon. Candidates willing to appear for IBSAT 2024 exam must register on or before the last date. IBSAT 2024 exam will be held on December 28 and December 29. Check the last date and steps to apply for IBSAT 2024 here.
IBSAT 2024 Registration
ICFAI Business School will end the IBSAT 2024 registration in third week of December 2024. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGPM programme of IBS must register for IBSAT 2024. Candidates who have registered for the exam can book the exam slot and download the IBSAT 2024 admit card soon after booking the slot. Candidates need to register and book exam slot to appear for the IBSAT exam. Candidates applying for admission to other national level entrance test score must fill the IBSAT 2024 application form to appear for the selection process: Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. IBSAT 2024 is scheduled to be held on December 28 and December 29, 2024 in remote proctored mode.
IBSAT 2024 Exam Dates
Candidates must check the table below to know the exam dates for IBSAT 2024 and IBS admission process 2025:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply for IBSAT 2024 or IBS admission process 2025 | Third week of December 2024 |
| IBSAT 2024 slot booking | Ongoing |
| Release of IBSAT admit card 2024 | Available for registered candidates |
| IBSAT 2024 exam | 28-Dec and 29-Dec-2024 |
| IBSAT 2024 result | Last week of December 2024 |
| IBS selection briefing | 10-Jan to 19-Jan-2025 |
| IBSAT 2024 selection rounds | 15-Feb to 24-Feb-2025 at IBS Hyderabad |
Commonly asked questions
IBSAT 2026 application process last date will be updated on release of official notification. As per the ICFAI Business School official notification, the registrations will end in third week of December 2026. Candidates can fill the IBSAT registration form in online and offline modes. The registration process has started.
IBSAT 2026 registrations started from June 18. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses can fill the online application form now. IBSAT 2026 application form last date will be notified later.
Candidates desiring to take admission to the MBA/PGDM programme of IBS campuses must fill the IBSAT application form compulsorily. Candidates having a valid scores in CAT/XAT/CMAT or any other state-level examination will be exempted from taking the IBSAT exam. While filling the IBSAT application form candidates must enter their personal details and academic details. If the candidate has appeared for any of the MBA entrance examinations, he/she must enter the score obtained to get exempted from appearing in the IBSAT exam. However, if a candidate does not have CAT score, he/she can skip entering the CAT score and proceed to the next step. Such candidates will have to appear for the IBSAT exam when scheduled. IBSAT 2024 exam will be held tentatively in last week of December 2024. The exam is conducted in remote proctored mode. Candidates will be able to take the exam from their own laptops/desktops.
Candidates can save and change the information in the IBSAT application form before the payment of the application form. Once the application form is submitted candidates will not be able to edit or change the personal information. There will be no provision for an application form correction window. Candidates are advised to enter the details carefully while filling the application form. Candidates must note that they can enter their CAT or relevant MBA entrance exam scores after submitting the application form.
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IBSAT 2024 Registration: Steps to Apply
Candidates must follow the steps below to apply for IBSAT 2024 or IBS admission 2025:
Step 1- Visit the official link provided: general.ibsindia.org
Step 2- Click on the tab 'Apply Now'
Step 3- Enter the personal details to create login details
Step 4- Start filling the IBSAT 2024 application form by entering the following details:
- Personal details
- Exam details (Scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT or GMAT if not applying for IBSAT)
- Academic details
Step 5- Pay the IBSAT 2024 application fee of INR 1800
Step 6- Book the IBSAT 2024 exam slot (if appearing for the exam)
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 8 hours ago
IBSAT is a Remote Proctored Computer Based Test which can be taken from home. It has 140 MCQs. Test duration is 2 hours. The test is divided into four sections Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. IBSAT is scheduled In the month of Dece
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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