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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Commonly asked questions
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.
The last admission dates (LAD) for applying to the PGPM course at IBS Gurgaon, students can apply from July to February. Thus, the deadlines for applying to the course always lie in the month of February. Also, IBSAT is usually conducted in the last week of December and the results are also released on December's last date.
Yes, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad admissions has begun. Candidates willing to take admission in courses offered at IBS Ahmedabad must appear for the IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT). The application process for IBSAT 2023 will continue till last week of December, 2023.
Candidates will be shortlisted for further admission rounds based on their score in IBSAT 2023 at IBS Ahmedabad.
The application form is available online at the official website - ibsindia.org. IBSAT registration fee is INR 1,800.
This is one of the best college in India.It offers Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) which is a two-year full-time degree course. The application form can be filled online or offline on payment of INR 1800 by Credit/Debit card/Net-Banking through currency exchange.
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.
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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
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks 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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Answered 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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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Answered 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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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Answered a month ago
ICFAI Business School Ahmedabad accepts candidates from diverse academic & professional backgrounds:
Graduates & Final-Year Students: Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline like Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts.
Working Professionals:
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Contributor-Level 10
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ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata secures candidates from diverse academic & professional backgrounds:
Graduates & Final-Year Students: Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline like Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts.
Working Professio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IBSAT secures candidates from diverse academic & professional backgrounds:
- Graduates & Final-Year Students: Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline (Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts, etc.).
- Working Professionals: Individuals with 2 t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The IBSAT 2026 is a 2-hour computer-based test containing 140 MCQs. It features zero negative marking and no sectional time limits.
Section No | Section Name | Marks |
|---|---|---|
1 | Verbal Ability | 50 |
2 | Reading Comprehension | 30 |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
4 | Data Adequacy & Interpretation | 30 |
TOTAL | 140 | |
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Students can apply for IBSAT entrance exam from diverse academic & professional backgrounds:
- Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline (Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts, etc.).
- Working Professionals with 2 to 3 years of work experience
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