IBSAT 2026 Scholarships
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2026 ( IBSAT )
IBSAT 2026 Registration Test 1 and Test 2
18 Jun '26 - 1 Dec '26
IBSAT 2026 scholarships have been announced by the ICFAI Business School (IBS). The scholarships are worth INR 10 crores (INR 2 lakhs each). IBSAT scholarships 2026 are for candidates who are applying to the MBA/PGM program for the 2027-2029 batch.
IBSAT 2026 Merit scholarship
IBSAT 2026 scholarships are open to candidates who are taking the IBSAT 2026 exam being held in December 2026, and also for those applying to the course program at IBS through their CAT, XAT, GMAT™, or NMAT by GMAC™ scores. There are 500 IBSAT scholarships in total; the total worth of scholarships is INR 10 crores. Each shortlisted student will receive a scholarship of INR 2 lakh.
IBSAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IBS to offer admissions into MBA/PGDM programs in its business schools in India. It is a 2-hour test conducted in an online mode consisting of 140 MCQs with four sections.
- Scholarship eligibility criteria
- IBSAT Merit Scholarship 2026 Terms and Conditions
- IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates
Scholarship eligibility criteria
For the scholarship, students are required to meet the eligibility criteria. IBSAT 2026 scholarship eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
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Candidates who have scored top ranks in IBSAT 2026/XAT/CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/GMAT™.
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IBS alumni children (former IBS graduates) applying for the MBA/PGDM programs are eligible.
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Children of defense personnel applying for the MBA/PGDM courses (Serving or retired army personnel from Air force/Navy/Army/paramilitary forces) are eligible.
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Students who are physically challenged and applying for MBA/PGM courses are eligible.
IBSAT Merit Scholarship 2026 Terms and Conditions
There are some terms and conditions for the IBSAT merit scholarships 2026. Key details for the same are listed below:
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Students who will take the IBSAT December 2026 exam or apply using their CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC™, or GMAT™ scores.
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Those students who will complete their entire admission process, including fee payment, will be eligible for the IBSAT merit scholarship 2026.
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The scholarship amount can only be adjusted with the student’s program fee within the IBS and can’t be used for any other purposes.
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If the student withdraws their name from the program, the scholarship amount will not be returned to them.
IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates
Given below is the schedule of IBSAT exam 2026. Candidates can opt for the exam on any of the below given dates:
| Test |
Test Day |
IBSAT 2026 Date |
Application Deadline |
Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 |
Saturday |
December 5, 2026 |
December 1, 2026 |
December 7, 2026 |
| Test 2 |
Sunday |
December 6, 2026 |
December 1, 2026 |
December 7, 2026 |
| Test 3 |
Saturday |
December 12, 2026 |
December 8, 2026 |
December 14, 2026 |
| Test 4 |
Sunday |
December 13, 2026 |
December 8, 2026 |
December 14, 2026 |
| Test 5 |
Saturday |
December 19, 2026 |
December 15, 2026 |
December 21, 2026 |
| Test 6 |
Sunday |
December 20, 2026 |
December 15, 2026 |
December 21, 2026 |
| Test 7 |
Saturday |
December 26, 2026 |
December 22, 2026 |
December 28, 2026 |
| Test 8 |
Sunday |
December 27, 2026 |
December 22, 2026 |
December 28, 2026 |
Also Read: XAT exam schedule and other details
Students who wish for the IBSAT merit scholarship 2026 should meet the eligibility criteria set by the IBSAT, provided above. Also, in any case, students need to score in the top rank either in the IBSAT 2026 exam or the entrance exam score IBS accepts. Hence, all students are suggested to practice well for the examination and give their best. For better practice, they can take help from the IBSAT syllabus, previous year question papers, IBSAT mock tests, and related subject books.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) can be taken more than once. IBSAT is an entrance examination conducted by ICFAI Foundation for admission to MBA and PGDM programs offered by the IBS campuses across India. IBSAT exam is conducted once in a year. Candidates can apply for IBSAT 2026 exam for which registrations will commence in first week of July.
As per IBSAT exam pattern, the marking scheme for IBSAT is as follows:
- One mark for each correct answer
- No marks for wrong answers
Based on score obtained by candidates in IBSAT exam, they are shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Listed below is the IBSAT cutoff:
- CAT & XAT: 60 percentile and above
- GMAT: 500+
- NMAT by GMACTM: 150+
To appear for IBSAT online proctored examination, candidates must:
- Login through the link shared on the registered email address and enter unique ID and Date of Birth to access the IBSAT exam
- Complete the verification process. In the first level verify facial photo and in the second level of the verification process, candidate's will have to display their IBSAT hall ticket 2026 and valid ID proof when asked.
- Read the exam instructions carefully.
- Attempt the IBSAT exam online.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates can select from the test dates and time slots available to them during scheduling process. Slot availability may vary, so candidates should complete process within the timeline.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
To book IBSAT exam slot 2026, candidates need to log in to IBSAT admission portal, access their application profile, select available test date and time and confirm the schedule.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
IBS Hyderabad has shared the dates for IBSAT National Mock Test on its official website. Candidates can register for any date as per their convenience. Apart from this, IBS also provides Free Mock Test that can be taken anytime after registration.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The number of questions in each section of IBSAT Mock Test are as follows:
Section | No. of questions |
|---|---|
Verbal Ability | 50 |
Quantitative aptitude | 30 |
Reading Comprehension | 30 |
Data Adequacy and Interpretation | 30 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the IBSAT mock test is free of cost. Candidates just have to register for it on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Only candidates who fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria can register to appear for IBSAT mock test:
- Candidate must be a resident of India with Aadhaar Card (Except for NE States, may provide Government ID)
- Student must be a 2025-26 graduate or in final year of qualifying examination
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
IBSAT National Mock Test is a mock conducted by IBS Hyderabad at a national level for IBSAT aspirants. This year, IBS has announced six mock tests from July to December 2026. The mock test is designed to help students practice in exam-like environment.
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