IBSAT

There are no prescribed IBSAT qualifying marks. Candidates preparing for IBSAT exam can check the expected IBSAT cutoff marks for IBS campuses below:

• IBS Hyderabad: 72-80+ marks
• IBS Mumbai: 70-78+ marks
• IBS Bangalore: 65-75+ marks
• IBS Gurgaon: 62-75+ marks
• IBS Pune: 60-70+ marks
• IBS Dehradun: 55-65+ marks
• IBS Jaipur: 55-65+ marks
• IBS Kolkata: 55-65+ marks

ICFAI Business School does not release the official IBSAT syllabus PDF on its official webiste. However, candidates preparing for IBSAT exam can refer to CAT syllabus. IBSAT syllabus is similar to CAT syllabus. Candidates can check the important topics for CAT and prepare for IBSAT exam accordingly. IBSAT exam difficulty level is easy as compared to CAT exam. 

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

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

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.

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.