IBSAT 2025: Exam Dates (Dec 27 & 28), Application Form (OUT), Eligibility, Syllabus, Mock Test, Pattern

IBS Aptitude Test or IBSAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IBS Hyderabad for admission to MBA/PGPM programs.  IBSAT scores are accepted by nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS), namely IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur, and IBS Dehradun. IBSAT is a two-hour Computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a computer-based test that is generally conducted over a window of two days in December. Qualified candidates will have to first attend a selection briefing round and then appear for the final selection rounds, including Micro Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

IBSAT exam is conducted once a year in online mode. The table below brings some quick facts about the exam.

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The first step of the admission process begins with filling the IBSAT 2025 application form. Candidates must fill the application form within the specified time, as there will be no provision for submitting the IBSAT 2025 application forms beyond the deadline. IBS aspirants can apply for the IBSAT 2025 exam online only. The application process starts with the creation of login ID and password and ends with payment of the application fee of INR 1800. IBSAT is conducted in multiple test cities across the country.  

IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

 Candidates will be required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for the IBSAT 2025 exam: 

• Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50 percent aggregate 
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation need to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score 
• Applicants in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply  
• Candidates with a valid score of GMAT, CAT and NMAT by GMAC need not appear for IBSAT and can apply for direct admission  

IBSAT 2025 Admission Process

The admission process for IBSAT includes five stages: filling the application form, issuing of admit card, IBSAT 2025 exam, declaration of result, and selection process for shortlisted candidates. Each stage in the IBSAT Admission process is mentioned below:

Stage 1: Register for IBSAT exam

Stage 2: Schedule IBSAT exam and Download Admit Card

Stage 3: Take IBSAT Exam

Stage 4: Declaration of IBSAT Results

Stage 5: Appear for Micro Presentation and PI Rounds

Stage 6: Final Selection for Admission 

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IBS does not prescribe the exact syllabus for IBSAT 2025. However, based on the previous year's question papers the topics for IBSAT 2025 syllabus are similar to that of CAT. IBSAT 2025 syllabus will be divided into four sections. To ace the exam candidates must know the important topics for IBSAT 2025. 

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IBSAT 2025 exam pattern prescribes the sections, time limit, and number of questions in an exam paper. As per the exam pattern of IBSAT 2025 the question paper will be divided into four sections. There will be no sectional time limit and candidates will be able to switch between sections as per their preference. IBSAT 2025 exam will be conducted for a duration of 120 minutes.

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IBSAT Exam Pattern

IBSAT is a speed-based test and students need to solve 140 questions within two hours. Keeping this in mind, candidates should chalk out an IBSAT preparation timeline to cover essential topics from the syllabus. Also, they need to shortlist and refer to the best books for IBSAT preparation, five-year IBSAT sample papers and online mock tests. They must follow the below-mentioned tips while preparing for IBSAT 2025:

1. Allot three to four months to cover the IBSAT syllabus

2. Analyse self-preparation level through practice of IBSAT sample papers

3. Read each topic included in the IBSAT syllabus and simultaneously create short notes on each topic to revise them from time to time

4. Rather than randomly preparing the topics, follow a systematic plan to complete the IBSAT syllabus

5. Discuss all the doubts with peer members to clarify them and also help others in the group to clarify their doubts as well

IBSAT 2025 mock test date will be released online. Candidates must appear for the IBSAT mock test to become familiar with the actual exam environment and pattern of the question paper. Candidates must adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria to appear for IBSAT national mock test 2025. Also, try out free of cost IBSAT Mock Test prepared by Shiksha to help all the test takers shape their accuracy skills to answer the question as well as master speed-based skills for the test.

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