IBSAT 2023

IBSAT 2023 Exam: Expected on Dec 23 & 24, 2023; Check Pattern, Syllabus, How to prepare, Registration Process

 

ICFAI University Hyderabad will conduct IBSAT 2023 MBA entrance exam for admission 2024 in 9 IBS colleges in the third or last week of December 2023 most likely on December 23 & 24, 2023. ICFAI Foundation is the IBSAT conducting body and it will release the admission process for MBA admission in all the 9 ICFAI institutes alongwith the complete details and schedule for IBSAT 2023 exam in the month of July.

 

All the 9 ICFAI B-Schools will accept IBSAT 2023 score for admission 2024. Apart from IBSAT, the other important exams accepted by the ICFAI B-schools for admission 2024 include CAT (2021 onwards), XAT (2021 Onwards), NMAT by GMAC (2021 onwards), GMAT. IBSAT 2023 exam is a computer based online test and has a moderate difficulty level. Going by the past trends, the expected cut off for admission in top IBSAT score accepting B-School - ICFAI Hyderabad may not go very high.

 

Read below all about the IBSAT exam details – What is IBSAT, IBSAT eligibility, Exam Pattern, how to apply for IBSAT, IBSAT exam Syllabus, how to prepare for IBSAT 2023, IBSAT cut offs for top IBSAT score accepting colleges and other details.

 

Table of Contents

1. What is IBSAT?
2. IBSAT 2023 Highlights
3. IBSAT 2023 Important Dates  
4. IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023  
5. IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
6. IBSAT Registration 2023
7. IBSAT Syllabus 2023
8. IBSAT 2023 Preparation
9. IBSAT 2023 Admit Card: When and How to Download?
10. IBSAT Exam Day Guide
11. IBSAT 2023 Score Accepting MBA Colleges
12. IBSAT Cutoff 2023 for MBA Admission 2024
13. IBSAT 2023 Selection Process and Criteria for MBA Admission 2024
14. IBSAT 2023 Results
15. IBSAT 2023 FAQs

1. What is IBSAT? Key Points to Note

1. The IBSAT Full Form is ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test. IBSAT Entrance Exam 2023 will be conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University) and the exam will have a test duration of 2 hours. IBSAT conducting ICFAI Foundation confirms the IBSAT exam details with testing mode in advance. Exam vouchers to apply for IBSAT are made available at all the IBS Marketing offices across the country by paying the fee in cash apart from the online application submission facility.    
2. IBSAT is an Online Aptitude Test Conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (A Deemed To Be University Under Section 3 Of UGC Act 1956), For Students Seeking Admission To The MBA / PhD Programs of IBS Hyderabad, MBA Program at IBS Bangalore, and all other 8 ICFAI business schools
3. IBSAT is A Computer Based Test (CBT) And Consists of Multiple Choice Questions.
4. 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.
5. CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC Scores (From 2021 Onwards)/GMAT ^® scores are also accepted in Place of IBSAT 2023 for MBA admission 2024 at ICFAI Business Schools.
6. Apart from ICFAI Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, ICFAI Dehradun,  ICFAI University, Jaipur; IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune will accept these exam scores for Admission to their respective MBA and PGPM programs

2. IBSAT 2023 Highlights 
With the release of IBSAT Notification, the first notification of any MBA entrance exam to be conducted in 2023 at All India level for MBA admission 2024, the registration process is also opened for IBSAT 2023. One of the important but an easier MBA entrance exam – IBSAT has following key highlights:

IBSAT Conducting Body	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University)
IBSAT Exam Date 2023	December 23 & 24, 2023
Number of MBA colleges under IBSAT	9
Mode of Exam	Online computer based test of 2 hours duration
IBSAT Entrance Exam Application Fee	Rs.1800/-
IBSAT Full Form	ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
Total Questions in IBSAT 2023	140
Sectional Division of IBSAT Exam 2023	4 Sections on VA, RC, QA, DADI
Number of questions in Each Section	VA-50; RC-30; QA-30; DA&DI-30
Type of Questions in IBSAT 2023	MCQs
IBSAT 2023 Scoring Pattern	+1 Mark for Correct answer, No negative marking
IBSAT Exam Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Importance of Taking IBSAT 2023 exam	Offers Admission opportunity in 9 ICFAI B-schools
IBSAT exam application process	Online & Offline

IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2023 has a 2 day test window. Some of the candidates will be allotted day one of IBSAT Exam date 2023 while others will be allotted Day 2.

 

3. IBSAT 2023 Important Dates 
The IBSAT 2023 important dates and IBSAT exam 2023 Schedule, eligibility, last date to apply, last date to download admit card, exam date and other IBSAT exam details are as under:

IBSAT 2023 Exam Dates	IBSAT Exam 2023 Date
Registration Start Date	July 1, 2023
Last Date to Apply	December 16, 2023
Admit card Download start date	December 3rd Week, 2023
Last Date for Admit Card download	December 23 & 24, 2023 (As per  IBSAT exam date)
IBSAT Exam Date	December 23 & 24, 2023
IBSAT Result Date	January 5, 2024
IBSAT Score Card Download Date	January 5, 2024 Onwards
Selection Briefings (Start-End Dates)	January 2nd week, 2024
Last date to apply for IBS admission with CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT score	January last week, 2024
Selection Process for MBA/PGDM (Start-End Dates)	February 20 to March 5, 2024

All dates are tentative

 

4. IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023
IBSAT exam pattern 2023 remains an Online Computer Based Test of 2 hours duration and is scheduled in a testing window of 2 days in December 2023. The IBSAT question Paper is divided into four sections - Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation.  Total number of questions in the exam are 140. All the questions are of MCQ type.

 

4.1 IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Sectional Composition
Section-wise split of IBSAT 2023 question paper is as under:  

IBSAT Exam Component	Number of Questions
Verbal Ability	50
Reading Comprehension	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation	30

Read More: IBSAT Exam Pattern

 

5. IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Key points in IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 for IBSAT 2023 Exam are:

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university/institute with not less than 50 percent marks with medium of instruction as English
• Applicants should have completed a minimum 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Graduates with a course of one time sitting basis or on a two years basis do not fulfill the IBSAT 2023 eligibility requirement. 
• Candidate’s medium of education should have been completed in English Medium Or must have TOEFL/NELT/IELTS Scores
• The applicants, who do not meet this IBSAT 2022 eligibility criteria of English as medium of instruction at undergraduate level, are supposed to submit the TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score by May 31, 2024

Read More: IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

 

6. IBSAT Registration 2023: Dates & Process
IBSAT 2023 Registration process is open till December third week 2023 with a registration fee of Rs.1800/-. The registration process is online as well as offline. Key Dates for IBSAT Registration 2023 and Registration Fee are shared below:

IBSAT Registration 2023 Component	Dates & Details
IBSAT Registration 2023 Process Start Date	July 1, 2023
IBSAT 2023 Registration Process End date	December 16, 2023
IBSAT Online Registration Availability	Available
IBSAT Offline Registration Availability	Available
IBSAT Registration Fee	INR 1800

6.1 How to Login to Complete IBSAT Application Form 2023?

• You need IBSAT 2023 login to complete your IBSAT application form online.
• ICFAI will also provide you with the IBSAT login 2023 even if you choose to buy and submit the IBSAT 2023 application form hard copy after buying the IBSAT bulletin from the IBS Marketing branches.
• Immediately after the primary IBSAT Registration, the IBSAT 2023 login ID and password will be given to you on your mail
• Use IBSAT 2023 Login to complete your IBSAT registration and making payment of Rs.1800/- as registration fee online.
• Hard copy of IBSAT 2023 Bulletin will be sent to you in one week’s time
• No IBSAT login is available for the candidates who have not successfully made the payment and the confirmation mail has not been sent to them

Read More: IBSAT Registration 2023

 

7. IBSAT Syllabus 2023  
The IBSAT preparation should be done as per the IBSAT syllabus. The IBSAT syllabus consists of all important topics in 4 sections of the online test. The exam is divided into Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency sections. Verbal Ability in IBSAT commands higher weightage than any of the three sections. The IBSAT exam Syllabus covers all the key topics in each of the four sections but the test questions are of moderate difficulty level.

Read More: IBSAT Exam Syllabus 2023

 

8. IBSAT 2023 Preparation
Comparatively an easy exam, IBSAT 2023 preparation is based on your good understanding of English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage, Composition (RC Passage solving skills), good practice on Mathematics especially Arithmetic and Data Interpretation skills.

 

The IBSAT preparation 2023 can be done easily with other exams and if you are a working professional, you do not need to apply for long leave for IBSAT 2023 Preparation.

 

8.1 IBSAT 2023 Preparation Books
Best books for IBSAT exam preparation 2023 are

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
• How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma
• How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma

8.2 IBSAT 2023 Mock Test for IBSAT Preparation
IBSAT exam 2023 for MBA Admission 2024 in 9 ICFAI B-Schools, will be preceded by an IBSAT Mock Test 2023. It is a ‘National Mock Test' to provide opportunity to the applicants to practice for actual IBSAT 2023 exam. An IBSAT 2023 Mock Test with important instructions will be released on IBSAT website for the benefit of the candidates to become familiar with the newly introduced proctored test.   

 

8.3 IBSAT 2023 Preparation Tips
Following are some of the IBSAT 2023 preparation tips to guide you on how you should complete your IBSAT 2023 exam preparation: 

• Before starting your IBSAT preparation 2023, go through the IBSAT exam pattern
• Read thoroughly the IBSAT syllabus before planning your IBSAT exam 2023 preparation
• Pick out your strong and weak areas in all the sections while checking the IBSAT preparation topics
• Gather the best IBSAT exam preparation books and IBSAT preparation material for IBSAT exam 2023 preparation
• Improve on your weak areas and monitor the improvement regularly in IBSAT Exam 2023 Preparation
• Take as many IBSAT Mocks during your IBSAT MBA preparation and do the analysis of each Mock.

Read More: IBSAT 2023 Preparation 

 

9. IBSAT 2023 Admit Card: When and How to Download?
IBSAT 2023 Hall ticket will be released by ICFAI Foundation in December 2023, third week. The Login window for IBSAT 2023 Admit card will close on the last day of IBSAT 2023 exam. IBSAT 2023 Login should be used to view and download IBSAT Admit Card. Please note that you must download the IBSAT Hall ticket directly from official IBSAT website as no hard copy of the IBSAT admit card will be sent to you. 

Read More: IBSAT Admit Card 2023

 

10. IBSAT Exam Day Guide

• You need to take a print out of IBSAT Admit card on A4 size paper
• Carry hard copy of IBSAT card with your original photo ID at the exam centre or if you are taking Online internet based test from home, keep the admit card ready to produce
• You should use your IBSAT Login 2023 in all the IBSAT 2023 exam process
• You will need the IBSAT login 2023 at the test centre and during the exam
• You can view and download IBSAT 2023 Result with IBSAT login
• Besides, the IBSAT login is needed while corresponding with IBSAT 2023 exam conducting body ICFAI.
• ICFAI Foundation, the IBSAT 2023 convening authority may change your IBSAT login for each action.  

11. IBSAT 2023 Score Accepting MBA Colleges
IBSAT score will be accepted for MBA admission 2024 by 9 ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) located at Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. All the 9 campuses of ICFAI business schools will accept IBSAT 2023 score for MBA admission 2024  

 

11.1 Programmes Offered at ICFAI B-schools
Following MBA/PGPM and Ph.D Programs are offered at the 9 campuses of IBS:

• 2-year MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (Off campus of IFHE) campuses
• 2-year PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) are offered at 5 IBS campuses - Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune
• 4-year Ph. D program (Full Time/Part Time) at IBS Hyderabad

11.2 IBSAT 2023 Accepting Colleges: Key Highlights
Shared below are the details of each of the nine IBSAT 2023 score accepting MBA colleges

 

ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad
IBS Hyderabad was established in 1995. It is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), which was declared a deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The programs offered at IBS Hyderabad are: Two year full time MBA program and PhD program.

 

ICFAI Business School (IBS) Dehradun
IBS Dehradun is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Dehradun. ICFAI University, Dehradun is established through an Act of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand and is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. IBS Dehradun offers the MBA program.

 

ICFAI Business School (IBS) Jaipur
IBS Jaipur is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The ICFAI University, Jaipur has been notified by the Government of Rajasthan (Act No. 20 of 2011). IBS Jaipur offers the MBA program.

 

Other ICFAI Business School (IBS) Campuses 
Other IBS campuses are located at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (IFHE off campus), Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. They offer two-year, full-time Management Programs to prepare the students and equip them for successful corporate careers.

 

In case of any additional programme launched by these ICFAI Business Schools, ICFAI Foundation will release a list of programmes and MBA colleges accepting IBSAT score on its official website.

Those who wish to pursue MBA/PGPM/PhD program from one of the ICFAI B-schools, should appear for IBSAT 2023. The registration and Application process for IBSAT 2023 is open from July to December 2023 at the IBSAT 2023 website. You can apply for admission to ICFAI Business Schools (IBS B-schools) through IBSAT 2023 or with scores from 2021 onwards of CAT/XAT/NMAT by GMAC and GMAT

 

12. Expected IBSAT Cutoff 2023 for MBA Admission 2024
The Expected IBSAT 2023 exam cut offs for MBA admission 2024 in ICFAI B-schools are likely to remain as under:

MBA college	Expected Cut off percentile
IBS (ICFAI B-school), Hyderabad	75-80
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Mumbai	70-75
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Gurgaon	67-70
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Bengaluru (IFHE off campus)	65-68
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Pune	62-64
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Ahmedabad	60-62
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Kolkata	58-60
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Dehradun	55-58
IBS (ICFAI B-School) Jaipur	54-57

Read More: IBSAT Accepting colleges

 

13. IBSAT 2023 Selection Process and Criteria for MBA Admission 2024
IBSAT 2023 Selection Process for MBA admission 2024 consists of five steps:

• Register, Apply and pay IBSAT exam fee
• Appear in IBSAT 2023 Exam
• Check & Download your IBSAT Score card on Result date
• Participate in Selection Briefings & PI Round conducted by ICFAI for Admission
• Check your final admission offer and pay acceptance fee

13.1 IBSAT Final Selection Process: Components and Weightages
IBSAT final selection process comprises Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The admission offer is based on following components. The weightage allotted to different components in the selection process are as follows.

Component of IBSAT selection Process	Weightage Percent
Class 10 Marks	10%
Class 12 Marks	15%
Graduation Marks	25%
Group Discussion	25%
Personal Interview	25%
Total Score	100%

14. IBSAT 2023 Results
ICFAI Foundation will release the IBSAT 2023 Result earlier than the pre announced date. Last year also IBSAT result was released on December 29, 2022 instead of in January first week 2023. Although, the IBSAT Result trends show that IBSAT Result is declared in the forenoon, last year IBSAT result was declared late evening. IBSAT 2023 score card is available for download from official IBSAT website after the IBSAT Result is declared by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a Deemed University

 

14.1 How to Download IBSAT 2023 score card?

• IBSAT Result 2023 download of score card begins with the declaration of IBSAT result. Candidates who appear for the IBSAT 2023 can download their score card from official IBSAT exam website by login with their IBSAT ID and password to download their score card.
• The IBSAT exam result will be uploaded on IBSAT website by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a Deemed University for download of score card.

15. IBSAT 2023 FAQs

 

Q. How difficult is IBSAT Exam as compared to other MBA entrance exams?
Ans. IBSAT is a moderate difficulty exam and is easier than CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT.

 

Q. How much time I need to prepare for IBSAT?
Ans. According to experts, you can prepare for IBSAT alongwith other exams by synchronizing your preparation. Besides you can self prepare or join some good coaching also. Two to three months are considered good time to prepare for IBSAT

 

Q. How can I get the Registration and Application Form?
Ans. Application form (PGPM 2024 Bulletin) may be purchased either through Online or Offline. The cost of the application form (PGPM Bulletin) was Rs 1800 last year. Online registration for the programs is available on website admissions.ibsindia.org. Offline Applications are available at IBS Marketing Branches. On purchase of application form you will receive a scratch card containing application number and password.

 

Q. Is there any management quota of seats for MBA admission in ICFAI colleges?
Ans. No there is no management quota or NRI quota.

 

Q. How and when the selection process is conducted?
Ans. Selection process will be conducted in February-March 2024 at 8 IBS campuses i.e. IBS Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Dehradun, Jaipur & IBS Head Office. If situation does not permit to conduct process at campuses, ONLINE selection process will be conducted.

 

Q. What are the components of Final Selection Process?
Ans. IBS selection process comprises two components- Group Discussion and Personal Interview

 

Q. What are the key parameters to evaluate a candidate’s performance in GD round?
Ans. A topic will be announced to a group of 8 – 10 candidates for discussion. The candidates will be given 15 minutes to express their views.  After group discussion each candidate will be given an opportunity to summarize his/her opinion in a minute. The group discussion aims to evaluate the candidate’s expression, initiative communication, analytical skills and behaviour in group.

 

Q. What will be the evaluation criteria for Personal Interview?
Ans. The personal interview is the final stage in the selection process. The interview panel members are Directors, Deans, Senior Faculty Members and Alumni. The duration of the interview for each candidate will be for 10 minutes. The interview panel will focus on assessing the attitude, aptitude and aspirations of the applicant besides evaluate the candidate’s general knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought, expression and aptitude for a career in management.