The IBSAT 2026 cycle begins with the application release in July 2026 and closes in the third week of December 2026. The exam is typically conducted over two days in the last week of December (tentatively Dec 26-27, 2026). Results are announced in the first week of January 2027. Shortlisted candidates must attend Selection Briefings in mid-January, followed by the main Selection Process (Micro Presentation & Personal Interview) in February or March 2027 at the IBS Hyderabad campus. The final merit list is usually declared by the end of March 2027.