IBSAT 2013 Exam Pattern and key dates

IBSAT is an important online computer based MBA entrance test to be conducted across India by ICFAI Foundation during 22 days examination window from December 16, 2013 to January 7, 2014. It is conducted at 95 Test centers across India.

IBSAT is the gateway for admission to the 9 IBS B schools namely IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bangalore, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Pune, IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.

IBSAT 2013 Exam Pattern

IBSAT 2013 exam pattern is based on Computer Based Test (CBT) format. The examination tests the candidate’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, analytical reasoning, vocabulary and comprehension.  IBSAT 2013 exam pattern is a comprehensive multiple choice question (MCQ) examination with two hours duration. Major share in the examination is consumed by Vocabulary (English) and reading comprehension with more than 50 percent questions and rest is divided among the other four. IBSAT 2013 registration is open till December 10, 2013.

IBSAT 2013 Eligibility 
The candidates applying for IBSAT 2013 need to be graduates in any discipline with English as medium of instruction and with not less than 50 percent marks. Candidates not meeting the criteria of English as medium of instruction at undergraduate level are supposed to submit the TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score by May 2014.

The candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply provided they submit the proof of graduation by November 1, 2014.  Another eligibility requirement is that the candidate must have gone through minimum 15 years of regular education i.e. 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis.

Acceptance of CAT/GMAT scores
The scores of this examination are accepted by all the nine IBS B-schools. Scores of CAT 2013 and GMAT 2010 onwards will also be accepted by the IBS B schools in place of IBSAT 2013 and such candidates with high scores in either of these two tests do not require appearing in IBSAT 2013. It is a good opportunity to get a good B school for those who might miss a very good score in CAT and GMAT. 

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IBSAT 2013 Selection Process
IBSAT 2013 results will be announced on January 20, 2014 and based on their scores in IBSAT 2013/CAT-2013/GMAT-2010 onwards; the qualified candidates will be called for briefing sessions, to be held in 40 cities across India from February 1, 2014 to February 10, 2014.  The candidates shall have to present themselves for next round of selection process comprising Group Discussion and Personal Interview, at IBS Hyderabad on the designated dates during 18th to 26th February 2014. Past academic record of the candidate will also be taken into account before final selection.

IBSAT 2013 Result
IBSAT 2013 registration is open till December 10, 2013. IBSAT 2013 results will be announced on January 20, 2014 and based on their scores in IBSAT 2013/CAT-2013/GMAT-2010 onwards; the qualified candidates will be called for briefing sessions, to be held in 40 cities across India from February 1, 2014 to February 10, 2014.

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