IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Total Marks & Exam Duration
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 ( IBSAT )
Exam On - 27 Dec '26 - 28 Dec '26
IBSAT exam pattern 2026 is similar to most of the other MBA entrance exams in terms of test structure and marking scheme. IBS will conduct IBSAT 2026 exam in remote proctored mode tentatively in third week of December 2026. Candidates can take the IBSAT exam from their laptop/desktop and from a convenient place. The IBSAT question paper is divided into four sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation and Reading Comprehension. Check out the details of the IBSAT 2026 exam pattern below, including key highlights, section-wise weightage, and a brief description of each section of the IBSAT 2026 syllabus.
- IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights
- IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage
- IBSAT Syllabus 2026
- FAQs on IBSAT Exam Pattern
IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights
Find the key highlights on the IBSAT 2026 exam structure in the table below.
| Exam Structure |
Details on IBSAT Exam |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Home-Proctored Test |
| Duration of exam |
120 minutes |
| Number of questions |
140 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
140 marks |
| Language of paper |
English |
| Subjects |
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| Number of sections |
Four sections |
| Marking scheme |
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Commonly asked questions
IBSAT syllabus is closely similar to CAT syllabus with no negative marking. Candidates preparing for CAT will be able to prepare for IBSAT easily. The IBSAT syllabus is divided into four sections viz., Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation also, CAT syllabus includes the similar sections.
IBSAT 2026 exam will be held in remote proctored home. Candidates can take the test from any location with good internet connection. To appear for IBSAT online proctored examination, must have fulfilled the technical requirements to appear for exam.
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage
The section-wise distribution of questions in IBSAT exam or question paper is as follows:
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability (VA) |
50 |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) |
30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
30 |
| Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI) |
30 |
| Total |
140 |
| VARC Questions with Answers for Practice | Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers for Practice | DILR Questions with Answers for Practice |
IBSAT 2026 Mock Test
IBSAT mock test helps preparing candidates for the exam. Candidates will be given the opportunity to take IBSAT mock test on the official website. Try out the free IBSAT Mock Test designed by Shiksha to help boost preparation for IBSAT 2026.
Commonly asked questions
As per IBSAT exam pattern, the marking scheme for IBSAT is as follows:
- One mark for each correct answer
- No marks for wrong answers
Based on score obtained by candidates in IBSAT exam, they are shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Listed below is the IBSAT cutoff:
- CAT & XAT: 60 percentile and above
- GMAT: 500+
- NMAT by GMACTM: 150+
Yes, IBSAT exam is conducted in online mode. The exam is held in remote proctored mode. Applicants can book the exam slot after completing the IBSAT application process online. To appear for the online mode of examination, candidates must have a desktop or laptop and download the required software to appear for the exam.
IBSAT 2026 exam will be held tentatively in last week of December. Candidates can book the exam slot tentatively from October 2026.
IBSAT Syllabus 2026
Candidates preparing for IBSAT exam can check the detailed syllabus in table below:
| Sections |
IBSAT Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability |
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| Reading Comprehension |
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| Quantitative Techniques |
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| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation |
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Commonly asked questions
IBSAT syllabus is closely similar to CAT syllabus with no negative marking. Candidates preparing for CAT will be able to prepare for IBSAT easily. The IBSAT syllabus is divided into four sections viz., Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation also, CAT syllabus includes the similar sections.
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)
FAQs on IBSAT Exam Pattern
Check frequently asked questions on IBSAT exam pattern below:
Commonly asked questions
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
IBS conducts IBSAT exam in remote proctired mode. In this mode of examination, exam can be taken from preferrable place. Students must make sure to fulfil the exam day guidelines to appear for online test.
To appear for IBSAT online proctored examination, candidates must:
- Login through the link shared on the registered email address and enter unique ID and Date of Birth to access the IBSAT exam
- Complete the verification process. In the first level verify facial photo and in the second level of the verification process, candidate's will have to display their IBSAT hall ticket 2026 and valid ID proof when asked.
- Read the exam instructions carefully.
- Attempt the IBSAT exam online.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
ICFAI Business School offers MBA/PGDM programmes at 9 IBS campuses in offline mode. For admission to IBS campus, candidates must appear for IBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC, or GMAT examination to qualify for admission process.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, candidates can apply for MBA/PGDM admission at IBS campuses without ISAT scores. Such candidates must have a valid score in any of the national-level MBA entrance exam:
- CAT: Top 75 candidates with a minimum score of 90 percentile and above
- XAT: Top 25 candidates with a minimum score of 80 percent
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
There is no prescribed sectional time limit for IBSAT exam. Candidates appearing for IBSAT exam can attempt any section as per their order preference and can switch between sections while attempting questions. Candidates must carefully review the pending questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
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