IBSAT Exam 2023

ICFAI Hyderabad like every year will arrange to conduct IBSAT 2023 Exam for students seeking admissions to MBA Programmes Batch 2024-26 Batch   on 24th December 2023 & 25th December 2023    offered at 9 IBS Institutes affiliated to ICFAI University. The online  Application & Registration Process for IBSAT 2023 started from  1^st July 2023 . IBSAT also arranges for Mock Test for free for appearing students. IBSAT EXAM 2023 will decide the admission of students for 2024-26 Batch.

Before appearing IBSAT Exam it’s very important that each & every student should carefully look into the IBSAT Exam Pattern, IBSAT Exam Date, IBSAT Exam Fees, IBSAT Exam Syllabus, IBSAT Exam cut off for different campuses & IBSAT Exam Registration. Appearing students can go through the Sample Papers of IBSAT & plan about how to prepare for IBSAT & understand what is IBSAT Exam all about.

IBSAT 2023 : 5 Key Points

1. ICFAI Foundation the authorised body is conducting IBSAT 2023 which is basically an  Online Computer Based Aptitude Test    for students seeking admission to MBA / PhD Programs of IBS Hyderabad & MBA Program at IBS Hyderabad (Off Campus) at Bangalore.
2. IBSAT consists of multiple choice questions with a  duration of 2 hours   aimed at testing the Applicant’s ability in Data Interpretation, Quantitative Techniques, Data Adequacy, Analytical Reasoning & Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary.
3. Apart from IBSAT scores   GMAT, NMAT & CAT Scores   are also acceptable for admissions to MBA at ICFAI Business School.
4. All ICFAI University campuses in India like Dehradun, Jaipur accept IBSAT,GMAT,NMAT & CAT scores since 2019 onwards for admission to the following programmes.
5. IBS Dehradun & IBS Jaipur are offering MBA Program & Post Graduate Program in Management better known as PGPM are being offered from IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai & IBS Pune campuses.

IBSAT 2023 exam scores are required to take admission to MBA Program 2024 under 9 ICFAI B-Schools campuses :

1. ICFAI Univeristy – Hyderabad
2. ICFAI Bangalore
3. ICFAI Ahmedabad
4. ICFAI Gurgoan
5. ICFAI Kolkata
6. ICFAI Mumbai
7. ICFAI Pune
8. ICFAI University – Dehradun
9. ICFAI Jaipur

The exam dates for have been published & it will be   held on 24th December 2023 & 25th December 2023   & it will be an online computer based proctored online test. Difficulty Level in IBSAT 2023 exam is moderate. The expected   cut off score for ICFAI Hyderabad is at 85+ percentile   as by the past trends & the remaining campuses cut off score is below that score. Candidates can also appear Mock Test at free of cost arranged by IBSAT Authority.

ICFAI provides opportunities to all the ICFAI 2023 applicants for a National Mock Test like IBSAT 2023 exam with all important instructions & it will be released in the official website for the benefit of candidates so that they can become familiar with the newly introduced proctored test. ICFAI authority will announce the IBSAT exam details with testing mode well in advance. Understanding the Exam Pattern & carefully go through the syllabus of IBSAT is very important for every student in order to become successful at IBSAT.

 IBSAT Entrance Exam : Highlights & Important Dates

 IBSAT 2023 Exam : Registration Dates & Process

IBSAT 2023 is a 2 day test window. IBSAT Registration Process is online as well as offline. Candidates will be allotted exam date by IBSAT Authority & the last date to apply for IBSAT 2023 is 21^st December 2023 & the  registration fee is Rs.1800  .  The IBSAT Login will close on the last day of IBSAT 2023 exam for Admit Card. Candidates will be able to download the Admit Card directly from ICFAI website with IBSAT login for Admit Card as sending hard copies of admit card has been stopped.  

 IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

IBSAT Entrance Exam’s difficulty level is moderate. Key highlights of IBSAT 2023 Exam pattern are :

 IBSAT 2023  Exam Syllabus : Sectional Composition

IBSAT 2023 Exam is divided into four sections  – Quantitative Ability and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Section wise allocation of number questions is as follows :   

 IBSAT 2023 : Eligibility Criteria 2023

Before appearing for IBSAT EXAM 2023 candidate looking for admission in ICFAI should fulfil these 3 conditions :

ICFAI Foundation has laid down three key points in while appearing for IBSAT 2023 :

1. Minimum Academic Qualification
2. Minimum Years of Study upto Graduation
3. Medium of Education for Admission
4. IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria : Minimum Academic Qualification

• Candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with minimum 50 percent marks with English as a medium of instruction. All candidates should have completed a minimum 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• For final year appearing candidates in graduation the eligibility criteria is to complete their graduation including any type of practical exams etc. before May 31, 2023. Every candidate have to submit their final mark sheet latest by 1^stNovember 2023.  

2. IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria : Minimum Years of Study upto Graduation

• Every Applicant must have completed minimum 15 years of regular education i.e. 10+2+3 or 10+2+4.
• A candidate for a PhD programme apart from 2 years full time Post Graduation in Management or  other professional qualification like CMA/CA/CS or equivalent exams will be required to full fill IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria. 

3. IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria : Medium of Education for Admission

One of the key requirement in fulfilling IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria is the medium of education of a candidate which should have been completed in English Medium or should have TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores. Important changes and details in IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria in regard to medium of education are as given below.

• Any appearing candidate who wants to apply for IBSAT 2023 should study in English medium to full fill the key points in IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria
• Any applicant who does not meet IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria of English as medium of instruction at undergraduate level should have to submit the TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score & it is by 31^stMay 2023.

Campus Wise IBSAT 2023 Exam Eligibility

The campus wise admission criteria like cut offs and other exam scores accepted for admission may be different after fulfilling IBSAT 2023 Exam eligibility remains same for the IBSAT 2023 exam. ICFAI foundation has published the following IBSAT 2023 exam eligibility criteria and the other accepted exams eligibility for MBA admission 2024.

Apart from IBSAT exam score, The ICFAI University Dehradun, The ICFAI University Jaipur and The ICFAI Society accept Scores from 2019 onwards of CAT/ NMAT by GMAT/SNAP/XAT/MAT/CMAT/CET and any other state level test for admission to the following programs apart from IBSAT Exam score :

• IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur offer MBA Program.
• IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata and IBS Pune offer Post Graduate Program in Management.
• Candidates who fulfils the IBSAT eligibility criteria & have qualified accordingly are called for the selection process at 7 IBS campuses at IBS Bengaluru, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Pune, IBS Kolkata and IBS Jaipur in February 2022. The selection process comprises of Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview.

Important FAQs Regarding IBSAT

When will the IBSAT Exam be conducted?

The IBSAT 2023 exam schedule has been announced, and the registration process began on July 1, 2023. This year, the IBSAT exam will be conducted on two dates, December 24th and 25th, 2023.

What is the fee for IBSAT 2023?

The fee for appearing in the IBSAT Exam is Rs. 1800.

How many times is the IBSAT exam conducted in a year?

The IBSAT exam is conducted once a year.

Which organization conducts the IBSAT exam?

The IBSAT exam is conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, a deemed-to-be University.

What is the last date to fill out the IBSAT exam form?

The last date to submit the IBSAT exam application form is December 21, 2023.

Does the IBSAT exam have negative marking?

No, the IBSAT exam does not have negative marking.

What is the full name of IBSAT?

The full name of IBSAT is the ICFAI Business Studies Aptitude Test.

What is the syllabus of the IBSAT exam?

The IBSAT exam consists of four sections:

• a. Verbal Ability
• b. Reading Comprehension
• c. Quantitative Aptitude
• d. Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation

Is the IBSAT exam a computer-based exam?

Yes, the IBSAT exam is conducted online.

What is the duration of the IBSAT exam?

The duration of the IBSAT exam is 2 hours.