IBSAT is a computer-based test (CBT) MBA entrance exam for MBA admission in all the ICFAI business schools located across India. The application process is common for admission to MBA/PGDM program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune. The admission to MBA/PGDM is based on IBSAT, Group Discussion, and personal interview. The test will be conducted over a two-day window duration during the last week of December. The duration of the exam will be two hours. The score will be valid for the selection process for the current academic year. The further selection process will be likely conducted during Feb/March.
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Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
Language | English |
Number of questions | 140 |
Type of questions | Multiple choice |
Duration of exam | 2 hours with no sectional limit |
Marking scheme across sections | one mark for a correct answer No negative marking in the exam |
Section | Name of the Section | Number of Questions |
1 | Reading Comprehension | 30 |
2 | Verbal Ability | 50 |
3 | Quantitative Ability | 30 |
4 | Data Sufficiency and Data Interpretation | 30 |
Candidates interested in applying for the exam can fill the application form of IBSAT in online mode by following the below steps-
1.) Visit the official website of IBSAT. Please visit- https://www.ibsindia.org/
2.) Follow the guidelines mentioned on the official website and complete the IBSAT application process. Keep all the necessary documents required to fill the application which might be required to submit the data.
3.) Review the information before the final submission of the application form and make sure that the application data does not have any discrepancy with the data.
4.) Complete the payment process through online mode.
The application fee for the IBSAT application is Rs 1,800 for the candidates across all the categories which can be paid by using:
Event | Date |
IBSAT 2021 Application | July 01, 2020, to Dec 16, 2020 |
IBSAT 2021 Test Dates | Dec 26-27, 2020 |
IBSAT 2021 result | 1st week of January 2021 |
Intimation to shortlisted candidates | January 09-17, 2021 |
For further information on the IBSAT registration process please visit- https://www.ibsindia.org/admissions/
The below table shows the likely cut-offs as per IBSAT 2019 difficulty level. The cut-offs are subject to change as per the difficulty level of IBSAT 2020 and the applicant pool.
Campus | IBSAT 2020 Expected Cut-off |
IBS Hyderabad | 71-75 |
IBS Mumbai | 68-70 |
IBS Gurgaon | 65-67 |
IBS Bangalore | 64-66 |
IBS Pune | 60-64 |
IBS Dehradun | 54-58 |
IBS Jaipur | 53-57 |
IBS Ahmedabad | 58-62 |
IBS Kolkata | 55-60 |
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