IBSAT Exam Preparation: Top Books You Must Refer To
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )
Registration - 1 Jul '25 - 23 Dec '25
IBSAT 2023 exam will be conducted in last week of December. If you are also preparing for the exam here is a list of top books for each section that will help you prepare better for IBSAT 2023.
IBSAT Preparation Books
Best Books for IBSAT Preparation: IBSAT 2023 will be held in last week of December. Candidates who will appear for the exams like CAT, SNAP and IIFT. As per the IBSAT 2023 exam pattern the question paper will comprise 140 multiple-choice questions for one mark each. While mock tests and study materials provided by coaching institutes play an important role, there is no denial of the fact that books are one of the most important resources for preparing for an MBA entrance exam. This article of Shiksha brings to you a list of section-wise books for IBSAT preparation. Candidates can also refer to CAT preparation books to practice for IBSAT exam as the syllabus and subjects are similar.
ICFAI Business School has started the IBSAT 2023 application process and the candidates who want to appear for the exam can apply before the due date which is December 16, 2023.
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Here is the section-wise list of top books candidates could refer to while preparing for IBSAT 2023:
- Verbal Ability Preparation Books for IBSAT
- Reading Comprehension Preparation Books for IBSAT
- Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation Preparation Books for IBSAT
- Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Books for IBSAT
Verbal Ability Preparation Books for IBSAT
Verbal Ability (VA) section in IBSAT exam carries 50 questions, the highest among all sections. Therefore, it should be the prime focus of candidates preparing for the exam. To score well in this section, a candidate should go through the syllabus and books recommended by the experts. These include:
IBSAT Syllabus for VA Section
- Punctuation
- Incorrect words
- Arrangement of words
- English usage
- Errors in grammar
- Sentence correction & completion
- Replace the missing words
- Para jumble
- Idioms
- Cloze test
- One-word substitution
Best Books for IBSAT Verbal Ability:
| Book |
Publication/ Author |
|---|---|
| Objective General English 10,000 questions |
R. S. Aggarwal |
| Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
| Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT |
Ajay Singh |
| Business English and Communication |
Clark |
Reading Comprehension Preparation Books for IBSAT
The section carries 30 multiple-choice questions or MCQs and is based on common topics such as:
- Comprehension (passages)
- Syllogism
- Vocabulary
- Antonyms & Synonyms
Candidates can refer to the below-mentioned books for RC section of IBSAT exam:
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| English Reading Comprehension |
RPH Editorial |
| Verbal Reading and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Pearson |
| Proficiency in Reading Comprehension |
Arihant Publications |
| Effective Comprehension |
H. S Bhatia |
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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation Preparation Books for IBSAT
This section carries 30 MCQs based on topics such as:
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- Cause and Effect
- Assumptions and Conclusion
- Critical Reasoning
- Shapes
- Series
- Statements and Conclusion
- Data represented in charts, tables, and graphs.
Candidates should practice with these books for DI & DA preparation:
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis & Interpretation, Data Sufficiency |
Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan |
| Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency |
Ananta Ashisha |
| Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation |
Pearsons |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Arun Sharma |
Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Books for IBSAT
The section also carries 30 questions and is based on mathematical skills questions including topics below:
- Arithmetic
- Number system
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Ratio & proportion
- Percentage
- Profit & loss
- Mensuration
- Linear equation
- Mean, median & mode
- Arithmetic and geometric progression
To practice these topics and more from Quantitative Aptitude section, candidates should refer to the books below:
| Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
R. S Aggarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning |
R.V. Praveen |
| Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude |
Disha Experts Publication |
| Rapid Quantitative Aptitude - With Shortcuts & Tricks |
Disha Experts |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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