IBSAT 2018: Gateway to 9 ICFAI B-schools; Registration closes on December 12; Exam Dates Dec 22-23

IBSAT 2018, gateway to MBA 2019 in 9 ICFAI B-schools across the country is scheduled to be held on December 22-23, 2018 at 95 test centres in India. Registration and application for IBSAT 2018 will close on December 12, 2018. IBSAT 2018 is a 2 hour computer based test.

Apart from the IBSAT 2018 scores, the ICFAI institutes will also accept GMAT/CAT/NMAT by GMACTMscores from 2016 onwards. Candidates with high scores in any of the above exams may choose not to appear in IBSAT 2018 and can apply on the basis of their other exam scores. However candidates should apply with their CAT 2018, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT scores by January 31, 2019. It is a good opportunity to get a good B school for those who score well in CAT/NMAT/GMAT.

IBSAT 2018 Important Dates & Schedule
Application Last date
December 12, 2017
Last date to apply to IBS with CAT/GMAT/NMAT scores
January 31, 2019

IBSAT exam dates
December 22 - 23, 2018
Declaration of result
January 1st week, 2019
Selection Briefings
January 1320, 2019
Selection Process
February 20-26, 2019 at 40 locations

9 ICFAI B-schools: One Application Form
The application form is common for admission to MBA/PGPM program at all the 9 IBS B-schools namely IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai & IBS Pune campuses and PhD program (full-time/part time) at IBS Hyderabad campus.

Facility to Complete Online/Offline: Application Fee: Rs.1800/-
IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1800/-. IBSAT 2018 Application is available Online and Offline

Online:-

Online Registration and application can be completed at IBSAT 2018 website
After successful transaction of application fee payment of Rs. 1800/-, candidates will receive a mail/SMS with details of application number and password.

Offline:-

Offline Application is available at the 50 IBS FTP Branches across India. Nearest branch can be located by visiting IBS website
You may locate your nearest branch by clicking the link below and purchase the Bulletin by paying the requisite application fee in cash.

4 Steps Application Process
There are 4 pages in the IBSAT 2018 registration & appplication form:

Page-1: Profile requires your personal details, Current and permanent address, Mobile phone details, CAT coaching centre details among other information items. All the fields are to be filled on the first page.
Page-2: Review
Page-3: Payment
Page-4: Finish

IBSAT Applications can be submitted both online as well as off line. However the last date of submission of completed application forms in either mode is December 12, 2018..Read all about the IBSAT application guidelines
IBSAT Exam Structure

• IBSAT 2018 exam pattern is Computer Based of moderate difficulty level.
• The exam tests the candidates ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, analytical reasoning, vocabulary and comprehension.
• It is a comprehensive multiple choice question(MCQ) examination with a two hours duration.
• Major share in the examination is of Vocabulary (English) and Reading comprehension with more than 50 percent questions. Rest is divided among the other four.
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension are two separate sections in IBSAT exam.

The number of questions in each section is shared below:

Sections
No. of Questions

Verbal Ability
50

Reading Comprehension
30

Quantitative Ability
30

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
30

Total
140

ICFAI B-schools: Admission Process
IBSAT 2018 result is expected to be declared on January 05, 2019. Based on IBSAT 2018 scores, the qualified candidates will be called for briefing sessions, to be held in 40 cities across India in the month of February 2019.
After the briefing sessions, the candidates shall have to present themselves for next round of selection process comprising Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Apart from the foregoing, past academic record will also be taken into account before final selection.

• Fee for MBA 2019-21 at ICFAI B-schools
• IBS Hyderabad: The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs. 7.02 lakhs per annum.
• IBS Deharadun & Jaipur: The fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses is Rs. 2.84 lakhs per annum.
• Same Fee for other 6 IBS B-schools: The fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Kolkata, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses is Rs 4.01 lakhs per annum.
• IBS B Schools offer General MBA degree as well as MBA in Financial economic and family business to their students. These nine campuses of IBS B schools have 3000 students, 35000+ alumni with strong interface to industry, which help in continuous student industry interaction and good placement.
• ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, the IBSAT conducting authority is a deemed to be University. IBSAT full form is IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT).
• There is no need to pay Rs.15 or Rs.20 lakhs to pursue MBA from a good B-school when you have the MBA option available in 9 ICFAI B-schools with a low fee structure of Rs.4 to 14 lakhs by appearing in IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2018.