IBSAT

Yes, IBS Gurgaon also accepts GMAT, CAT, NMAT by GMAC, and XAT scores from 2023 onwards in lieu of IBSAT 2025. The candidates with these scores may proceed to the selection process if they meet other criteria. Selection involves micro presentation, personal interview, and academic performance assessment. Selection briefings are also conducted to guide the candidates.

Yes, you can join IBS Dehradun without appearing for the IBSAT exam. The institute accepts students mainly based on IBSAT performance. Admissions are also based on the valid scores obtained in national-level exams, such as CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT are exempted from appearing for the test. Hence, yes, you may join IBS Dehradun without appearing for IBSAT. 

In case of any incorrect information or missing details in the IBSAT admit card, candidates must report at the IBS admission helpdesk immediately. Candidates can call at admission care or register their complaint by sending an email. IBSAT 2026 admit card will mention the details like- name of the candidate, registration number, category, date of birth, gender, programme details, date of exam, time, declaration and important guidelines for online exam. 

IBSAT 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in October 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the IBSAT admit card online. IBS will release the admit card along with the commencement of IBSAT 2026 slot booking. Soon after booking the IBSAT 2026 slot, candidates can download the admit card online at general.ibsinida.org.

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

No, there is no negative marking in IBSAT exam. IBSAT question paper will consist of 140 question of one mark each. Candidates will given two hours to attempt 140 MCQs. For any incorrect answer or not attempted question, no mark will be dedcuted. In this scenerio, candidates must attempt all questions even if they are not sure of correct answer.

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)

ICFAI Business School announced the IBSAT 2025 dates in first week of July 2025. IBSAT 2025 registration commenced on July 01, 2025 and exam was held on December 27 and December 28. IBSAT 2025 exam was a online proctored examination administered across India. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of IBS campuses must appear for IBSAT or have obtained score in national level examination conducted for MBA admissions.

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

Candidates applying for IBSAT 2025, can fill the application form in

• Online Mode
• Offline Mode

For online mode candidates can visit at ibsindia.org and for offline mode, students must visit the IBS centre to college offline applictaion form and prospectus.