IBSAT Selection Process 2025: Dates (OUT), Check Detailed Counselling Process

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Jan 8, 2026 13:11 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

IBSAT selection process 2025 for MBA and PGPM program will be held from February 14 to February 22, 2026 at IBS Hyderabad Campus. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the IBSAT selection rounds on given date and time. List of shortlisted candidates has been announced after the declaration of IBSAT results 2025. Students having a valid score in IBSAT 2025 or CAT/MAT/XAT/SNAP/NMAT/GMAT/MAH CET or any other state-level entrance examination (score valid from 2023 onwards) will be eligible to appear for counselling process. IBSAT selection process 2025 consists of micro presentation and personal interview rounds. Admission to IBS 9 campuses- Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune will be offered based on candidates’ overall performance.

Table of contents
  • What is IBSAT Selection Briefing?
  • IBSAT 2025 Selection Process
  • IBSAT Selection Process Result 2025
  • IBSAT Final Merit List 2025
  • FAQs on IBSAT 2025 Selection Process
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What is IBSAT Selection Briefing?

The authorities organise a session to introduce candidates to the programmes and admission process of IBS. Once the selection briefing process is over candidates will have to appear for the selection rounds- Micro presentation and Personal Interview as per the prescribed schedule. IBS wil,conduct selection briefing for IBS admission 2206 from January 10 to January 24, 2026.

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Q:   When will be IBSAT results announced?
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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 process result announced?
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IBSAT 2025 selection process result will be announced in April 2026. Candidates can check their results by:

  1. Visiting official website of ICFAI Business School
  2. Click on tab displaying 'Selection Process Result'
  3. Screen will now display IBSAT login page 
  4. Enter login details: 
    • Application number 
    • Password 
  5. Screen will now display IBSAT 2025 final result for admission 
  6. Save and take a print. 
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IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

IBSAT selection process is conducted in offline mode at IBS 8 campuses and IBS Hyderabad head office. Candidates desiring to take admission to the programmes offered by IBS campuses must go through the selection rounds. The IBSAT selection process 2025 consists of the following rounds: 

  • Micro Presentation: In this round, candidate will have to present on a given topic for 3 minutes. Candidates will be given three topics from which they can choose any one topic to present on. This is done to test the communication and thinking skills. 
  • Personal Interview: Those who have successfully cleared the GD round are called for PI round. This PI round judges your communication skills, confidence, business aptitude and general attitude. Candidates should remain cool and calm during this final round. 
  • Admission: Based on the final selection result, candidates have to take admission in one of the nine IBS Business Schools as per their cutoff and final selection criteria. 
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Q:   When will be IBSAT selection rounds conducted?
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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:   What does IBSAT selection process comprise of?
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IBSAT selection process comprises of two rounds:

  1. 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.  
  2. 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. 

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IBSAT Selection Process Result 2025

IBSAT selection process 2025 results will be announced tentatively in March 2026. Candidates can check their final results following the steps below:

  1. Go to official link-ibsindia.org
  2. Click on 'IBSAT Selection Process Result 2025'
  3. Enter IBSAT login details 
  4. Screen will now display final result for admission 
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Q:   What is the expected cut-off of IBSAT for IBS Hyderabad and Mumbai campus?
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ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad releases the IBSAT cutoff along with the declaration of results. The minimum required IBSAT cutoff scores for getting a GD/PI call scheduled at IBS Hyderabad is given below: 1. CAT & XAT 60 percentile and above 2. GMAT 500 + 3. NMAT by GMACTM 150+ The minimum cutoff score for INR 2 Lacs scholarship eligibility criteria is 1. CAT Top 75 candidates with a minimum score of 90 percentile and above 2. XAT Top 25 candidates with a minimum score of 80 percentile and above 3. GMAT TM Top 25 candidates with a minimum score of 550 and above 4. NMAT by GMAC TM Top 100 candidates with a minimum score of 225 and above. Candidates will be able to check the updates cutoff score on release of the IBSAT score. The IBSAT 2023 results are expected to be announced in last week of December 2023.
Q:   How is IBSAT final merit list prepared?
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IBSAT final merit list is prepared on considering the following parameters- Micro Presentation, Personal Interview and past academic records and weightage. Check below to know the criterias:

  • Micro presentation: 25%
  • Personal Interview: 25%
  • Past academic record: 50%

Only candidates who will qualify the above criterias, will be offered final admission to MBA/PGDM programme of applied IBS campuses. IBSAT 2025 selection process result will be announced tentatively in April 2026.

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IBSAT Final Merit List 2025

IBS will prepare the final list for IBS admission 2026 based on the below components:

Components 

Weightage 

Micro Presentation

25% 

Personal Interview (PI) 

25% 

Previous Academic Records 

50% 

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Colleges Accepting IBSAT Scores

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Q:   Which colleges take admission through IBSAT scores?
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IBS Aptitude Test also known as IBSAT is conducted for admission to MBA/ PGDM programs of IBS nine campuses. Candidates having valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/SNAP/NMAT/GMAT/MAH CET or any other state-level entrance examination are exempted from taking the IBSAT exam. Colleges accepting the IBSAT scores are the IBS nine campuses itself. Check the list of nine IBS campuses below:

  1. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad
  2. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad
  3. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Mumbai
  4. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Dehradun
  5. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Kolkata
  6. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bangalore
  7. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Gurgaon
  8. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Pune
  9. ICFAI Business School, Jaipur
Q:   What is a good score in IBSAT?
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Candidates can check the table below to know the approximate good score for IBS admissions 2026 through IBSAT 2025 scores:

IBS CampusIBSAT Cut off 2025
IBS Hyderabad~ 75-80 percentile
IBS Mumbai~ 72-78 percentile
IBS Bengaluru~ 68-75 percentile
IBS Gurgaon~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Dehradun~ 59-65 percentile
IBS Jaipur~ 55-60 percentile
IBS Ahmedabad~ 62-68 percentile
IBS Pune~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Kolkata~ 60-68 percentile
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FAQs on IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

Check below the frequently asked questions on IBSAT selection process:

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Q:   What are some interview tips for IBSAT?
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Personal interviews can be stressful more than group discussions. The purpose of the Personal Interview is to assess the candidate's personality traits. To ace the Personal Interview round candidates must note the important points: Dress well for the interview Don't answer the question with incorrect knowledge, instead reply I don't know politely. Be polite throughout the interview. Panelist creates a stressful situation to assess candidates' patience and stress management skills Candidates must minimize the opportunity cost. Try to play on strengths and drive the interview towards strength to establish confidence in yourself. Stay calm and answer the questions while taking time to give them a thought. Candidates must keep themselves updated with current events. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Candidates must know themselves and the reasons to join the programme. Try to relate the qualities with the programme one wants to pursue. Give logical propositions. Back your answers with logic which will help to persuade the panelist (s). .
Q:   How and when will I receive my IBSAT score card?
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IBSAT 2025 scorecard has been released at general.ibsindia.org. Candidates who appeared for the IBSAT exam, scheduled on December 27 and 28, can check their results online. To download the IBSAT scorecard, candidates must enter their login credentials on the official website of ICFAI Business School. after loging in, screen will display the IBSAT scorecard. Candidates must note that no physical copy of the IBSAT 2024 scorecard will be issued to the candidates seprerately. Candidates must save and take the print of the IBSAT scorecard online only. 

Candidates who are shortlisted, must appear for the micro presentation/PI rounds on given date and time along with the required documents. Th final selection will be offered on the basis of the performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

 

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Answered a week ago

Ideally, students must practice with a minimum 10 IBSAT sample papers. Candidates can get the IBSAT question papers in preparation books or prepare while preparing for CAT Exam. IBS releases the IBSAT mock test online. Candidates can analyse their scores and win prizes.

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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered a week ago

IBSAT does not have negative marking. IBSAT question paper will include 140 questions. Candidates have advantage to solve maximum number of questions without the fear of negative amrking. Students must carefully mark their options.

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Nishtha Arora

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Answered a week ago

Yes, IBSAT exam pattern is same as shown in sample papers. Students must note that IBSAT mock test and sample papers are designed according the prescribed exam pattern. With the help of IBSAT sample papers and mock test, students can prepare for exam well.

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Satyendra Kaur

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates can check the table below to know the approximate good score for IBS admissions 2026 through IBSAT 2025 scores:

IBS CampusIBSAT Cut off 2025
IBS Hyderabad~ 75-80 percentile
IBS Mumbai~ 72-78 percentile
IBS Bengaluru~ 68-75 percentile
IBS Gurgaon~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Dehradun~ 59-65 percentile
IBS Jaipur~ 55-60 percentile
IBS Ahmedabad~ 62-68 percentile
IBS Pune~ 65-70 percentile
IBS Kolkata~ 60-68 percentile

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