What is IBSAT good score?

IBSAT cutoff varies for each IBS campus. Candidates seeking admission to top IBS campus must score a minimum of 80 percentile in IBSAT exam. Generally a score between 70 and 80 percentile in IBSAT exam is considered a good score.

What is the format of IBSAT exam?

IBSAT question paper includes 140 multiple choice questions which are divided across four sections- verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative aptitude and date adequacy & data interpretation. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions within 120 minutes. IBSAT exam includes no negative marking. For every correct answer, candidates will get one mark.

Is IBSAT easier than CAT?

Yes, IBSAT exam is comparatively easier than CAT in terms of syllabus difficulty level and competition. CAT question paper requires high anlaytical solving skills to score well in exam, whereas IBSAT exam assesses candidate's speed and accuracy. The difficulty level of IBSAT exam is moderate.

What will be the mode of IBSAT exam?

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.

What is IBSAT exam duration?

ICFAI Business School (IBS) conducts IBS Aptitue Test for a duration of 120 minutes. ICFAI Business School will conduct the IBSAT 2026 exam in remote proctored mode. Candidates can appear for the exam from their home on their own laptop or desktop.

Where can I check IBSAT exam pattern?

ICFAI Business School releases the IBSAT exam pattern online at ibsindia.org. Along with the oIBSAT fficial notification, the candidates will be able to access the details of the exam pattern. As per the IBSAT exam pattern, the entrance exam will be held as a remote-proctored test. During the 120 minutes of exam, the candidates will have to attempt 140 objective multiple-choice questions.

What is best score in IBSAT exam?

Candidates seeking admission to MBA or PGPM programme of IBS 9 campuses, candidates must score a minimum of 75 marks in IBSAT exam. This minimum score is typically required for admission to IBS Hyderabad campus.

What is IBSAT syllabus?

The IBSAT syllabus covers four sections: Verbal Ability (Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension) Reading Comprehension (Passages with questions) Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics-based problems) Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency (Logical reasoning and analysis)

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.

How many section does IBSAT exam has?

IBSAT exam includes four sections, which are: Quantitative Aptitude Verbal Ability Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation Reading Comprehension

What is the score pattern in IBSAT exam? How is the percentile calculated?

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+

What is IBSAT sectional time limit?

There is no IBSAT sectional time limit. Candidates can appear for IBSAT exam online and switch between sections anytime. IBSAT exam is conducted for 120 minutes in remote proctored mode.

How to appear for IBSAT online test?

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.

What is IBSAT exam structure?

As per IBSAT exam pattern, question paper will be divided into four sections: Verbal Ability: 50 questions Reading Comprehension: 30 questions Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation: 30 questions

How much time is requied to complete IBSAT syllabus?

Students preparing first time for IBSAT syllabus can complete the sullabus in three to four months whereas a candidate who has already preparing for CAT any other MBA entrance exam before can complete the syllabus in lesser time. The syllabus of IBSAT is same as CAT exam, so you will not face any problem in covering it as books are study material are available in abundance.

IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Total Marks & Exam Duration

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 21:58 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

IBSAT exam pattern 2026 is similar to most of the other MBA entrance exams in terms of test structure and marking scheme. Candidates have to attempt 140 MCQs in 120 minutes. The mode of IBSAT exam is remote proctored. Check out the details of the IBSAT exam pattern 2026 on this page below, including key highlights, section-wise weightage, and a brief description of each section.

Table of contents

IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage
IBSAT 2026 Total Marks and Marking Scheme
IBSAT 2026 Important Topics
FAQs on IBSAT Exam Pattern

IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights

IBSAT is an easy exam and one can score well, if basic concepts are clear. Candidates can check the table below to know the IBSAT 2026 exam pattern highlights:

Exam Structure	Details on IBSAT Exam
Exam Mode	Home-Proctored Test
Duration of exam	120 minutes
Number of questions	140 MCQs
Total Marks	140 marks
Language of paper	English
Subjects	Quantitative Aptitude Verbal Ability Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation, and Reading Comprehension
Number of sections	Four sections
Marking scheme	One mark for each correct answer No negative marking

IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage

Candidates preparing for IBSAT 2026 exam can check the detailed pattern in the table below. IBSAT question paper 2026will includes 140 questions.

Sections	Number of Questions	Weightage
Verbal Ability (VA)	50	36%
Reading Comprehension (RC)	30	21.5%
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	30	21.5%
Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI)	30	21.5%
Total	140	100%

IBSAT 2026 Total Marks and Marking Scheme

IBSAT 2026 question paper is divided into four sections. Candidates can check the table below to know the IBSAT total marks and marking scheme:

Sections	Total Marks
Verbal Ability	50
Reading Comprehension	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation	30
Total Marks	140 Marks

IBSAT 2026 Marking Scheme

IBS will follow the IBSAT 2026 marking scheme below to calculate the total score:

One mark will be given for each correct answer
No negative marking for any incorrect answer or a question not attempted

IBSAT 2026 Important Topics

IBSAT syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus. Candidates can check the table below to know section-wise IBSAT important topics:

Sections	IBSAT Syllabus
Verbal Ability	Analogies Comprehension of passage Contextual usage & English Usage Incorrect words Para Jumble Punctuation Synonyms and Antonyms Replace the missing words Sentence completion Grammar & Idioms, etc.
Reading Comprehension	Questions based on comprehension passages
Quantitative Techniques	Algebra & Geometry Arithmetic Progression Co-ordinate Geometry LCM & HCF Percentage Permutation & Combination Probability Profit & Loss Quadratic and linear equation Time, Speed & Distance, etc.
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation	Bar graphs & Column graphs Data Adequacy & Data Sufficiency Pie chart Tables Venn- diagram

Candidates preparing for the IBSAT 2026 exam must ensure that they have to covered each and every topic listed above. They should not only understand the topics in theory but also practice a variety of questions based on them. Practice of sample questions will help candidates master the art of cracking MCQs in least time.