ICFAI Business School (IBS) Dehradun Answered Questions

IBS Dehradun shortlists candidates for admission to MBA/ PGPM programme based on their scores in CAT, GMAT, XAT or NMAT. Aspirants can also appear for IBSAT for admission to this course. Shortlisted candidates are further called for micro presentation and personal interview rounds. The institute also considers the academic performance of the candidates for final selection.

The total programme fee for IBS Dehradun MBA is INR 7.02 lakh. This fee also includes admission fee of INR 80,000. Besides, candidates also need to pay INR 10,000 as refundable caution deposit along with the first installment of fee. The fee for domicile students is INR 6.52 lakh.

Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate and above marks with English as the medium of instruction are eligible to apply for MBA at IBS Dehradun. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements before May 31, 2026. Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026 for MBA.

Yes, you can join IBS Dehrdun without appearing for the IBSAT exam provided you submit scores secured in other accepted entrance exams. The institute accepts students mainly based on IBSAT performance, however, those with 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.

Yes, IBS Dehradun does offer scholarships to meritorious students. To avail of these schemes, students must satisfy the eligibility criteria of the same. Scholarships worth INR 10 crores are available to the students who fulfil any of the following criteria:Top rankers in IBSAT 2025Wards of IBS alumniPhysically challenged candidatesWards of defence personnel (serving/retired from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces)For more information, visit the official website of the institute.

IBS Dehradun MBA eligibility criteria requires candidates to complete graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised university in any stream with English as the medium of instruction. The selection criteria is entrance-based. Students must either appear for the IBSAT exam or provide scores obtained in other accepted tests, such as CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT. The final selection is made on the basis of the micro-presentation and PI round performances. 

Students seeking to get admission into IBS Dehradun need to provide certain credentials. Students must ensure the validity of these documents as any discrepancy may cause an issue later. Find below the list of documents needed for IBS Dehradun application:Passport-size colored photographClass 12 marksheetGraduation marksheet

IBS Dehradun accepts applications through both online and offline methods. Individuals aspiring for admission need to enrol for the IBSAT exam. Alternatively, those who wish to apply using other exam scores can do so by visiting the official website of ICFAI Business School, Dehradun. Aspirants can visit the official website of the institute and complete the admission form by providing the specified personal and academic details. Proceed with the application form and make a payment of the application fee.

Yes, students seeking to avail of the scholarship schemes offered at ICFAI Business School Dehradun must meet certain terms and conditions. Students need to satisfy the following criteria to be eligible:Candidates must appear and qualify in IBSAT 2025 (on December 27 or 28, 2025).Admission formalities, including fee payment and registration, must be completed on time.Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the programme fee only.If a student withdraws, the scholarship amount will be deducted before any applicable fee refund.

IBS Dehradun accepts candidates based on the fulfilment of the preset admission criteria. Students seeking to join the MBA course offered at the institute need to go either appear for the IBSAT or provide scores obtained in the accepted exams, such as CAT, NMAT, etc. Although the institute also accepts merit-based admissions for its UG courses, students still need to appear for the PI rounds. Hence, yes, clearing all the selection stages can be quite a task. However, with the right prep and strategy, one has good chances of getting into IBS Dehradun.