Is IBSAT compulsory for IBS Hyderabad?

IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University) for admission to MBA programme. However, it is not compulsory to appear for IBSAT. Candidates who have appeared for CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ XAT and scored well can also get admission to IBS Hyderabad MBA programme. IBSAT is a two-hour Computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a computer-based test that is generally conducted over a window of two days in December.

What does IBSAT selection process comprise of?

IBSAT selection process comprises of two rounds: Micro Presentation: In this round, candidate will have to present on a topic in brief. Candidates will be given three topics and choose any one topic from it. This is done to test the communication skill of candidates. Personal Interview (PI): Those who have successfully cleared the micro presentation round are called for PI round. This PI round judges your communications skills, confidence, business aptitude and general attitude. Candidates should remain cool and calm during this final round. Candidates who will qualify the IBSAT or any other national level entrance exam will have to appear for the IBS selection rounds which will be conducted in February/March 2025.

How many courses are offered through IBSAT?

IBS offers Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) through IBSAT scores. Check the list of IBS colleges and courses offered through IBSAT below: ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad: MBA ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad: PGPM ICFAI Business School (IBS), Mumbai: PGPM ICFAI Business School (IBS), Dehradun: MBA ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata: PGPM ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore: MBA ICFAI Business School (IBS), Gurgaon: PGPM ICFAI Business School (IBS), Pune: PGPM ICFAI Business School, Jaipur: MBA

Is IBSAT syllabus similar to CAT?

IBSAT syllabus is closely similar to CAT syllabus with no negative marking. Candidates preparing for CAT will be able to prepare for IBSAT easily. The IBSAT syllabus is divided into four sections viz., Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation also, CAT syllabus includes the similar sections.

Which is the easiest of MBA entrance exams in India out of these: NMAT, MAT, CAT, IIFT, SNAP, CMAT, IBSAT, XAT?

The syllabus for MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, and IIFT is mostly the same, with only small differences. The difficulty of these exams depends on the number of seats available versus the number of candidates. CAT is considered the toughest because its scores are used by top B-Schools like the IIMs. Based on feedback from MBA aspirants, CMAT is seen as the easiest. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is a three-hour online test that evaluates candidates in Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. There is no fixed syllabus for the CMAT, but it generally covers basic mathematics (mainly arithmetic from grades 1 to 10), reasoning, and reading comprehension.

IBSAT Exam Analysis 2025: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

196 Students Q&A

Registration - 1 Jul '25 - 19 Dec '25

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 12:18 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

IBSAT 2025 detailed analysis will be updated soon after exam is over. The IBSAT 2025 exam will be held in a remote proctored mode. IBSAT Question Paper consists of 140 objective-type questions. According to the previous year analysis of IBSAT exam Day 1, difficulty level of the exam is easy to moderate. The exam pattern was on the expected lines, and there was no surprise element in the question paper.

The sections were easy to moderately difficult. The Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section was the most time-consuming. Let us examine the IBSAT 2025 exam pattern before presenting an in-depth section-wise analysis.

Q: What is the difficulty level of IBSAT?

The difficulty level of IBSAT is moderately easy. IBSAT exam is easy in comparison to other MBA entrance examinations like CAT, MAT, or CMAT. IBSAT question paper consists of total 140 questions across four sections. Each question carries one marks and no marks are deducted for any wrong answers or not attempted question.

Q: What are the Do's and Don'ts for online IBSAT exam?

Download the admit card from the official website. The IBSAT admit card is the most important document of proof of all the candidates appearing for IBSAT 2024 exam.
Candidates must check the wifi connection for a table internet connection while giving the exam.
Sit in the calm corners of the home to avoid any kind of distractions.
Check your webcam before beginning the exam.
Keep the copy of IBSAT 2024 admit card ready on the desktop.
Keep the device charge wheel in advance.
Ensure that the web cam and mic is working properly while giving examination.
Ensure proper lightening in the room.
Take the exam from a silent place in the home.
Webcam must focus on face and is clearly visible in the camera.
Candidates must capture the photos before beginning with the examination.
Candidates must wear transparent and non-reflection glasses/lenses
Water bottle must be transparent and must be kept besides before the start of the examination.
Do login only after 3 minds to resume your examination in case your examination crashes.

Q: What actions can lead to the disqualification of the candidate during the IBSAT online proctored examination?

If students are found violating the rules of the examination or trying to adopt the unfair means will be disqualified from the examination. The system will detect any kind of unusual movements and will notify the online proctor on the following circumstances: 1. Focus changed to a different window: student tabs out of the examination taking window. 2. Browser not supported: Student is using an older browser version or a non-compatible browser 3. Webcam is disabled: Students webcam is disabled 4. Face is not visible in the camera: Student is not looking into the camera. 5. Several faces in front of the camera: There are other people along with the examination taker. 6. Face does not match the profile: Student taking the examination is not the same person whose photo was captured before starting the examination and as per the Hall-Ticket. 7. Microphone muted or its volume is low: Student has muted the microphone. 8. Conversation or noise in the background: System has captured background noise. 9. Screen activities are not shared: student has stopped screen share activity. 10. Second display is used: Additional display like extended monitor has been connected. 11. Full-screen mode is disabled: student has disabled full screen mode.

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