IBSAT Pattern

ICFAI Business School (IBS) conducts IBSAT exam in English language only. IBSAT exam is not conducted in regional languages. Candidates have to appear for the online test in English language only.

There is no prescribed sectional time limit for IBSAT exam. Candidates appearing for IBSAT exam can attempt any section as per their order preference and can switch between sections while attempting questions. Candidates must carefully review the pending questions.

ICFAI Business School prescribes the IBSAT marking scheme. As per the marking scheme, the candidate gets one mark for every correct answer and there is no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted question. IBSAT quwstion paper includes 140 questions of one mark each.

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.

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.

IBSAT 2026 exam will be held in remote proctored mode. To appear for online exam, student must:

• Login with IBSAT 2026 details on personal laptop/desktop
• Show online admit card to the invigilator
• Read IBSAT exam instructions
• Start solving IBSAT questions

IBSAT question paper will include 140 Multiple Choice Questions. Check below to know IBSAT section wise questions:

• Verbal Ability: 50 questions

• Reading Comprehension: 30 questions

• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions

• Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency: 30 questions

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

Some of the important topics for IBSAT Verbal Ability section are:

• Reading Comprehension
  
• Vocabulary
  
• Tenses
• Sentence Correction
• Para jumbles
• Idioms and Phrases
  

IBSAT syllabus for Quantitative Ability is based on CAT syllabus. Based on previous year question paper analysis, some of the important topics for IBSAT quantitative ability are:

• Percentages
• Ratios and Proportions
• Profit and Loss
• Time and Work
• Speed and Distance
• Averages
• Simple and Compound Interest.
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Number System
• Data Interpretation
• Probability and Statistics