IBSAT Exam Dates 2026: Check Registration, Admit Card, & Result Dates Here

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )

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Shruti Garg
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 16:24 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

IBSAT Dates 2026: ICFAI Business School will commence IBSAT 2026 registrations tentatively in July 01, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGPM program of IBS campuses must know the IBAT exam dates 2026. ICFAI Business School will release the IBSAT 2026 dates with the release of official notification. IBSAT 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively in last week of December 2026. The exam will be administered in online proctored moe. 

Table of contents
  • IBSAT 2026 Exam Highlights
  • IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IBSAT Registration Dates 2026
  • IBSAT 2026 Important Events
  • Important FAQs Related to IBSAT 2026 Important Dates
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IBSAT 2026 Exam Highlights

Candidates seeking admission to IBS campus can check the table below to know IBSAT exam highlights:

Features Details
IBSAT conducting body ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Number of IBS campus 9
Mode Exam Remote proctored
IBSAT Exam Application Process Online and Offline
IBSAT 2026 Registration Begins First week of July 2026
Official Website

general.ibsindia.org

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Frequency Annually
Scores Accepted IBSAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT and GMAT
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will IBSAT notification release?
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ICFAI Business School will release the IBSAT 2026 notification at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS must fill the online application form. Authorities will commence IBSAT 2026 registrations tentatively on July 01 and will end in last week of December 2026. IBSAT 2026 registration is an online process.

Q:   How many times is IBSAT conducted in a year?
A: 

IBSAT is conducted once in a year. IBS usually conducts IBSAT in last week of December annually. The registrations for IBSAT commence in first week of July and ends in third week of December. Registered candidates get the opprtunity to book the exam slot and time to appear for the IBSAT exam. IBS conducts the IBSAT exam in remote proctored mode every year.

Q:   When will IBSAT exam dates be announced?
A: 

IBSAT 2026 exam dates will be on July 01, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme for academic year 2026-27 can check the complete schedule. IBS will release the IBSAT 2026 official notification. Candidates can know the registration start and end date. IBSAT 2026 exam date is announced soon after the release of notification. IBSAT 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in last week of December 2026.

IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBSAT 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26 - Dec ' 26

IBSAT 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE
27 Dec ' 26 - 28 Dec ' 26

IBSAT 2026 Exam Date

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IBSAT Registration Dates 2026

IBSAT 2026 application forms will be released at ibsindia.org. Candidates who are desireous to take admission to MBA programme of IBS campuses through IBSAT 2026 must check the important registration dates below:

Events Dates
Release of IBSAT 2026 Application Form 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Fill IBSAT Application Form 2026 Last week of December 2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will IBSAT registrations commence?
A: 

IBSAT 2026 registrations will commence tentatively on July 01. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of ICFAI Business School campuses can fill the online application form on or before the last date. IBSAT 2026 application form last date will be notified. Candidates filling the IBSAT application form 2026 must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. As per the IBSAT eligibility criteria, a candidate must be a graduate with a required minimum percentage. Also, candidates appearing in the final examination ofa  qualifying degree will be eligible for IBSAT exam. Only candidates who complete the application form and pay the application fee will be issued the IBSAT admit card. 

Q:   Can I fill IBSAT application form in offline mode?
A: 

Yes, candidates can fill IBSAT 2026 application form in offline mode. To apply offline, candidates must purchase the application form and prospectus offline from the designated ICFAI campus of INR 1800. Candidates must complete the IBSAT application form and submit at designated centres.

Q:   What are the details to be filled to register for IBSAT?
A: 

To complete the IBSAT application form 2026, candidates will be required to enter the below details:

  • Personal details
  • Academic details
  • Address
  • Contact details
  • Upload required documents
  • IBSAT payment details
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IBSAT 2026 Important Events

IBSAT Registration 2026: Candidates will be able to fill the IBSAT 2026 application form online. Students must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria of IBSAT 2026 before filling the application form, failing which the candidature will stand cancelled. Candidates must keep the required documents ready before filling the application form for IBSAT 2026.

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IBSAT Eligibility criteria

IBSAT Admit Card 2026: Candidates who will register successfully and pay the application fee of INR 1800 can download the admit card. IBSAT 2026 admit card will be available for download soon after booking the exam slot. Candidates will be required to enter their login details to download admit card. IBSAT 2026 admit card mentions the candidate and exam centre details. 

IBSAT Exam 2026: ICFAI Business School conducts IBSAT exam in a two-day window. IBSAT 2026 will be scheduled in last week of December 2026. Candidates must follow exam day instructions on the exam day. The exam will be held in online proctored mode.  

IBSAT Result 2026: Authorities will eclare the IBSAT 2026 result in online mode. Test takers can check their section-wise and overall score. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the IBSAT selection rounds at IBS Hyderabad.

IBSAT Selection Process 2026: IBS Hyderabad will conduct IBSAT selection rounds for shortlisted candidates in February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad campus. Candidates must report at given time and date.

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Q:   What is the last date for filling IBSAT application form?
A: 

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 will commence on July 1 at general.ibsindia.org.

Candidates must enter their personal details to create login credentials and fill the application form. For successful registration, candidates must ensure to pay the IBSAT application fee of INR 1800. Candidates who registered successfully, along with the payment of the application fee, will be able to book an exam slot and download the admit card online.

Q:   What will be the mode of IBSAT exam?
A: 

IBS conducts IBSAT exam in remote proctired mode. In this mode of examination, exam can be taken from preferrable place. Students must make sure to fulfil the exam day guidelines to appear for online test.

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Important FAQs Related to IBSAT 2026 Important Dates

Check frequently asked questions on IBSAT exam dates below:

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Q:   Can I download the IBSAT admit card soon after registration?
A: 

IBSAT registration will commence on July 1. Candidates will be able to fill the application form till third week of December 2026. The slot booking window will be open in October 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download their IBSAT admit card soon after booking the exam slot online. To download the admit card, candidates must ensure they have completed the IBSAT application form and paid the application fee. Candidates can choose the preferable exam slot from the exam dates provided. The exam will be conducted in remote proctored mode. The exam can be taken from any location with own laptop/desktop. Candidates must appear for the exam in the given exam timing. No request for change in exam slot will be entertained once the admit card is issued. 

Q:   Is IBSAT selection process result announced?
A: 

IBSAT 2025 selection process result will be announced anytime soon at ibsindia.org. Candidates can know their qualifying status. IBS will calculate the final scores and shortlist candidates for admission to MBA/PGDM progarmme of IBS India. MBA/PGDM courses are offered by nine IBS campuses.

Q:   What is the last date for downloading IBSAT admit card?
A: 

IBSAT 2025 admit card is available for download at ibsindia.org. Candidates who registered for the IBSAT exam can book the exam slot and download admit card till the date of examination. Candidates must make sure to keep IBSAT admit card for the complete admission process. Candidates will not be able to download the IBSAT admit card soon after the exam is concluded. The IBSAT admit card is an important document required for the verification process on exam day. Candidates will not be allowed to take the exam without IBSAT admit card.

Q:   When will be IBSAT results announced?
A: 

IBSAT 2025 results has been announced soon after the exam was conducted. The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education conducted IBSAT 2025 exam on December 27 and 28, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check IBSAT result online by entering IBSAT application number and date of birth. The IBSAT result mentions the candidate's details, section-wise score and overall scores obtained. 

Q:   When will be IBSAT selection rounds conducted?
A: 

IBSAT 2025 selection rounds will be conducted from second week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad. Candidates will be shortlisted for the IBSAT selection rounds based on their IBSAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT scores. 

IBSAT selection rounds will consist of two rounds- micro presentation and personal interview rounds. The final selection will be based on candidate's performance in past academics and selection rounds. Candidates must ensure to report at alloted exam centre on given date and time.

Q:   Can I get admission in IBS MBA without IBSAT?
A: 

Yes, candidates can apply for IBS MBA/PGPM admissions without IBSAT. Candidates must ensure to have score in any of the following national entrance examinations for admissions:

  • CAT
  • XAT
  • NMAT by GMAC
  • GMAT
Q:   What is IBSAT eligibility criteria?
A: 

IBSAT eligibility criteria refers to the minimum qualifications required to appear for the exam. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed criteria to appear for the IBSAT exam. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria, their candidature will stand cancelled. Check the IBSAT eligibility criteria below:

  • Passed a graduate degree of minimum of three-year or four-year duration from any recognised institute or university i.e. completion of formal education under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern.
  • Obtained at least 50% marks in their bachelor's degree examination (final year).
  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation degree are also eligible for the IBSAT exam, however, they must complete their graduation (all exams practical as well as theory papers) on or before May 31, 2026. Admission status of such candidates will be provisional until and unless they submit their Bachelor degree mark sheets to prove their eligibility for IBSAT 2026.
Q:   How many times is IBSAT conducted in a year?
A: 

IBSAT is conducted once in a year. IBS usually conducts IBSAT in last week of December annually. The registrations for IBSAT commence in first week of July and ends in third week of December. Registered candidates get the opprtunity to book the exam slot and time to appear for the IBSAT exam. IBS conducts the IBSAT exam in remote proctored mode every year.

Q:   How to create IBSAT login details?
A: 

To create IBSAT login 2025, students must:

  1. Go to insiindia.org
  2. Enter personal details
  3. Enter new password
  4. IBSAT login details are created
  5. Start filling application form
Q:   What is the application fee for IBSAT? How can it be paid?
A: 

Candidates applying for IBSAT 2026 exam will have to pay application fee of INR 1800. Candidates can choose to pay IBSAT 2026 application fee through:

  • Debit card
  • Credit card
  • Net Banking
  • UPI

For offline application fee payment, candidates can pay the cash at the mentioned branches from where the form is purchased. Students must make sure to pay the IBSAT application fee on or before the last date. The IBSAT registration 2026 will end in third week of December 2026.

Q:   Can I make changes in the IBSAT application form?
A: 

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. 

IBSAT 2026 registrations will commence on July 01, 2026. The last date of registration for IBSAT 2026 will be notified. Only candidates who completed the IBSAT registration form along with the payment of the application fee will be able to appear for the exam.

Q:   I have registered for IBSAT. How long will it take after registration for slot booking?
A: 

IBS will begin the IBSAT 2025 slot booking in first week of October 2025. Registered candidates will be able to book the exam slot and download the online IBSAT admit card once the window is open. IBSAT 2025 registration will end tentatively in third week of December 2025.

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No, there are no subjective-type questions in IBSAT question paper. IBSAT exam is held in remote proctored mode. The question paper includes 140 multiple choice questions which have to be attempted in 120 minutes.

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Shruti Garg

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IBSAT exam pattern is released by ICFAI Business School, the conducting body. The IBSAT exam pattern prescribes the number of questions, marking scheme, mode of examination and exam duration to help candidate prepare for exam day.

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Mamona Shukla

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The maximum marks for IBSAT exam is 140 marks. IBSAT question paper consists of 140 multiple-choice questions of one mark each. The questions are divided across three sections. 

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Nishtha Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The number of students appearing for IBSAT exam is not disclosed by the conducting authority. IBSAT exam is held in online proctored mode. Candidates can apply for IBS admission 2027 through following scores:

  • IBSAT
  • CAT
  • NMAT by GMAC, and
  • GMAT

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Nishtha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

To prepare for ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test, candidates can get the IBSAT best books online or offline from nearby book stores. Candidates must ensure to check the edition and author name for IBSAT books.

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Nishtha Pandey

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No, while appearing for IBSAT exam, candidates are not allowed to refer the books or any material. IBSAT exam is conducted in online proctored mode. Candidates practicing any unfair means will be disqualified from the examination.

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Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

IBSAT quantitative aptitude section will cover following topics:

Number System

Work, Pipes and Cisterns

Discount

Average

Arithmetic Progression

Time and Work

Percentage

Algebra

Geometry

Co-ordinate Geometry

Mensuration

Probability

Instalment payments

Permutation & Combination

Quadratic and linear equation

Profit & Loss

Alligation & mixtures

Time-Speed-Distance

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Dhanya Dhyani

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No, IBSAT syllabus does not change every year. The IBSAT syllabus is similar to CAT and NMAT exam syllabus. The IBSAT exam is comparatively easy in difficulty level compared to NMAT and CAT.

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

IBSAT question paper will cover the topics from the following sections:

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability
  • Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI)

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Satyendra Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

To access the IBSAT mock test, candidates must visit the official website, ibsindia.org and click on tab showing 'National IBSAT Mock Test'. Candidates must make sure to register for exam to appear for mock test.

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ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore

Mysore Road, Bangalore Private

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  • 2 years
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ICFAI Business School, Mumbai

Powai, Mumbai Private

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  • 2 years
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