The IBSAT 2025 examination will be conducted on 27-28 December 2025. Its application form has been released. Its registration has started. The ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is a University level MBA, PGPM entrance exam. ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT), Hyderabad MBA Exam 2025. The ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is a University level MBA, PGPM entrance exam. It is organized by ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (IFHE) for admission to MBA, PGPM in IBS Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune Campuses. If you want to appear in IBSAT exam then register before last date.
IBSAT 2025 application form has been released. Scroll down to apply online.
Quick Links
IBSAT Exam
Candidates can get the full details of IBSAT Exam 2025 such as Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Important Dates and much more on this post.
| Exam Name: | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Institute: | ICFAI University |
| Commonly called as: | IBSAT |
| Exam Level: | University Level |
| Stream: | Management Entrance Exam |
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test, popularly known as IBSAT, is conducted for admission to MBA/PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses and PhD program (full-time/part time) at IBS Hyderabad campus. BITSAT is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad.
IBSAT Exam Important Dates
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Issuance of IBSAT admit card 2025 | As per IFHE |
| IBSAT 2025 exam date | 27 – 28 Dec 2025 |
| Release of answer key | As per IFHE |
| Announcement of IBSAT result 2025 | 01st week of Jan 2026 |
What is IBSAT
IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is of 2 hours duration and is aimed at testing the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension
CAT / GMAT / NMAT score
The Candidates with GMAT, NMAT or CAT scores are exempted from appearing for IBSAT.
The candidates can avail the application form of IBSAT through online as well as offline mode. The offline application forms are available in the marketing offices of all IBS. The candidates can apply online through the official website of ICFAI Business schools.
Courses Offered
MBA program offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.
PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses.
IBSAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
- For MBA / PGPM Programs
- Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
- Minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern).
- Applicants in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they complete all requirements (including practicals/viva/assignments) by May 31, 2026.
- Proof of graduation (marksheets and certificates) must be submitted by November 1, 2026, failing which admission will remain provisional.
- Candidates not meeting the English-medium requirement must submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.
- Eligibility will be verified from August 2026 onwards. Responsibility for meeting the criteria rests solely with the candidate.
IBSAT Exam Application Process
- The application form is common for admission to MBA/PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses.
- You can apply for PGPM/MBA at https://ibsindia.org/admissions/
- Exam Dates announced and Application Form has been released. Click Here to Apply.
IBSAT Exam Application Fee
- IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs.1800/-
- The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs. 8.505 lakhs per annum.
- The fee for the MBA program at IBS Bengaluru campus is Rs. 6.525 lakhs per annum
- The fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun Rs. 3.51 lakhs per annum.
- IBS Jaipur campuses is Rs. 4.005 lakhs per annum.
- The fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune (PGPM): Rs. 4.545 lakhs.
Selection Process
- Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2026/ GMAT® /NMAT by GMACTM/CAT score are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad during February/March 2023.
- Selection process comprises Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
IBSAT Previous Year Question Papers
IBSAT previous year question papers are available on various websites and coaching centers. You can also find them in books and study materials. It is important to solve as many previous year question papers as possible as this will help you get a good understanding of the exam and the types of questions that are asked.
Here are some tips for using IBSAT sample papers and previous year question papers effectively:
- Set a timer and solve the papers under timed conditions. This will help you get used to the pace of the exam.
- Analyze your performance after solving each paper. Identify your weak areas and focus on improving them.
- Discuss the papers with your friends or classmates. This will help you learn new concepts and strategies.
IBSAT Cutoff
The IBSAT Cutoff is the minimum required score for qualifying the exam and getting shortlisted in the final merit list of the institute. Every year, the cutoff is released by the exam authorities to shortlist candidates for the next stage or round of the admission process.
After considering various factors, namely level of difficulty in IBSAT test, number of test takers, and number of seats, IBS Hyderabad and its other participating institutes will release IBSAT cutoff lists for the candidates.
The Cutoff for IBSAT will be released after the announcement of the result.
| Institute | IBSAT Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| IBS Mumbai | 65+ |
| IBS Gurgaon | 62+ |
| IBS Bangalore | 65+ |
| IBS Hyderabad | 68+ |
Accepting Colleges
IBSAT Exam is common for admission to MBA/PGPM program at following colleges:-
- IBS Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad
- IBS Business School (IBS), Bengaluru
- IBS Business School (IBS), Gurgaon
- IBS Business School (IBS), Hyderabad
- IBS Business School(IBS), Dehradun
- IBS Business School (IBS), Jaipur
- IBS Business School (IBS), Kolkata
- IBS Business School (IBS), Mumbai
- IBS Business School (IBS), Pune
Contact Details
IBS Admissions Office
#65, Nagarjuna Hills
Punjagutta
Hyderabad – 500082
Telangana
Telephone Board: 040 – 23440963
Toll Free:1800 425 55 66 77
Email: [email protected]
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
IBSAT – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | IBSAT 2023 |
| Full Form of IBSAT | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test |
| Organizing Body | IFHE |
| Full Form of IFHE | ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education |
| Type of Exam | MBA, PGPM Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | University |
| Region | Telangana, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | ibsindia.org |
| Courses Where Admission is Through IBSAT | MBA, PGPM |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through IBSAT | IBS Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune Campuses |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Subjects in Question Paper | Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning And Reading Comprehension |