IBSAT

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.

IBS Aptitude Test is conducted once in a year. The exam is scheduled in last week of December conducted by IBS Hyderabad in remote proctored mode. IBSAT exam is conducted in a two days window. The exam is codncuted for admission to MBA or PGPM programme of IBS campuses. The admission to IBS campuses is also offered through CAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT scores.

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.

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.

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.

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

For admission to ICFAI Business School, candidates must meet the overall cutoff criteria specified for CAT, XAT, GMAT and IBSAT. Based on the cutoff criteria, candidates will be shortlisted for the micro presentation and personal interview rounds. Candidates who are shortlisted through IBSAT scores will be notified on their registered email ID or SMS. Whereas, candidates applying through other national level entrance score, must meet the below criteria:

• CAT and XAT: 60 percentile and above
• GMAT: 500+
• NMAT by GMAC: 150+

IBSAT 2025 cutoff is decided based on following:

• Total number of students appeared for exam
• Difficulty level of exam
• Number of seats in course and college

ICFAI Business School release IBSAT cutoff based on above factors. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria will be shortlisted for the selection rounds.

ICFAI School of Business specifies the cutoff for the following exam for admission to its MBA/PGPM programs:

• CAT and XAT: 60 percentile and above
• GMAT: 500+
• NMAT by GMAC: 150+

Once the IBSAT 2025 results are announced, candidates must appear for the following rounds:

• Selection briefing
• Micro presentation
• Personal interview

The IBSAT 2025 selection rounds will commence in second week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad. Candidates with IBSAT/CAT/NMAT/XAT or GMAT scores will be shortlisted for selection rounds.