Conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University), IBSAT 2023 is an important MBA entrance exam. It is the gateway to MBA/PGPM 2024-26 at 9 campuses of ICFAI Business School (IBS) located at Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. The application for IBSAT 2023 exam can be submitted online as well as offline till 3rd week of December 2023.
IBSAT 2023 exam will be conducted on December 23 & 24, 2023. IBSAT 2023 is an online computer based test of 2 hours duration and offers opportunity for MBA admission 2024 in all the 9 ICFAI Business schools. ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2023 is a moderate difficulty level exam which consists of 140 questions divided into 4 sections
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IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Highlights
IBSAT is a moderate difficulty level MBA entrance exam. Key highlights of IBSAT 2023 exam pattern are:
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IBSAT Exam Conducting Body
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ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University)
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IBSAT 2023 Exam Dates
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December 23 & 24, 2023
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Number of MBA colleges under IBSAT 2023
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9
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Mode of IBSAT 2023 exam
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Online computer based test of 2 hours duration
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IBSAT 2023 Exam Application Fee
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Rs.1800/-
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IBSAT Full Form
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ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
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Total Questions in IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023
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140
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Sectional Division of IBSAT 2023 Pattern
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4 Sections on VA, RC, QA, DADI
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Number of questions in Each Section in revised IBSAT 2023 pattern
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VA-50; RC-30; QA-30; DA&DI-30
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Type of Questions in IBSAT 2023 Pattern
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MCQs
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Scoring Scheme in IBSAT 2023 Pattern
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+1 Mark for Correct answer, No negative marking
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IBSAT 2023 Pattern - Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Importance of Taking IBSAT exam pattern 2023
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Offers Admission opportunity in 9 ICFAI B-schools
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IBSAT exam application process
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Available Online & Offline
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Sectional Composition of Exam Pattern for IBSAT 2023
Exam Pattern for IBSAT 2023 is divided into four sections - Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude; Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Section-wise split of questions is as under:
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IBSAT 2023 Exam Component
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Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability
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50 MCQs
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Reading Comprehension
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30 MCQs
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Quantitative Aptitude
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30 MCQs
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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
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30 MCQs
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Exam Pattern for IBSAT 2023: Important Points for Test Takers
The online computer based IBSAT 2023 exam Pattern with 2 hours of test duration on both exam days has following important points to note for test takers before taking the exam:
- Exam Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Number of Answer Options: 5
- Section Split: Only Exam with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension with separate sections
- Maximum Weightage Section: Verbal Ability with 50 MCQs, all others have 30 MCQs each
- Negative Marking: No
- Sectional Time Limit: No Sectional Time Limit. You can switch from one section to other within overall time limit of 2 hours
- Scoring Pattern: +1 Mark for each correct answer and no marks for un attempted question or wrong answer
- IBSAT Cut off for IBS Hyderabad: Not Very High
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023: Similar as last Year
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023 is not much changed from last year IBSAT exam. ICFAI Foundation, a Deemed University, has been conducting IBSAT exam for last many years for MBA admission in 9 ICFAI colleges. Scores of IBSAT 2023 exam will be used as admission criteria in all the ICFAI B-schools across the country for the MBA/PGDM 2024-26 batch.
IBSAT Pattern 2023: How to answer IBSAT question?
- You have to choose the correct answer option out of the multiple choices given below the question on the computer screen
- Click and Mark the correct answer option, save and proceed for next question
- Time duration to complete the IBSAT exam as per the IBSAT pattern 2023 is 2 hours
- Each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark
- No penalty for Wrong answer
IBSAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Difficulty Level in IBSAT Pattern
Although IBSAT Exam pattern and Syllabus contains all the topics on which questions are asked in other MBA entrance exams also, the past IBSAT paper pattern reveals that IBSAT syllabus and pattern does not throw tough questions in the IBSAT exam.
No GK in IBSAT Syllabus and Pattern 2023
Unlike many other MBA entrance exams, like CMAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, there is no GK section in IBSAT exam pattern and syllabus. The IBSAT syllabus and pattern for each section does not ask you to prepare GK for the IBSAT test pattern, although it will be required to clear the final selection round of MBA colleges accepting IBSAT score.
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023: Sub Sections in IBSAT Syllabus and Pattern
IBSAT Exam pattern 2023 is further subdivided. This sectional sub-division in IBSAT Pattern 2023 makes IBSAT 2023 as an exam with 5 effective sections. Here are the key details:
- Section-1 in IBSAT exam 2023 on Verbal Ability with maximum number of 50 questions, consists of all important parts of English Language – Grammar, Sentence formation, vocabulary usage, idioms, phrases, one word substitution, jumbled paragraphs among others
- Section-2 on Reading Comprehension with 30 questions based on RC passages is not very difficult. RC passages are of moderate difficulty level and RC based questions are directly related to the information contained in the passage and can be attempted fairly well.
- Section-3 on Quantitative Ability in IBSAT 2023 exam pattern consists of questions to test your Mathematical Skills. It is very wide and covers each and every topic in Mathematics with greater emphasis on Arithmetic. However, the section is of moderate difficulty level.
- Section-4 in IBSAT 2023 exam pattern is on Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. It has two types of questions – the first type is on Data Interpretation which require Data Analysis, Data comparison, Data Trends and other type of questions are on Data sufficiency.
IBSAT Pattern Vs CAT, XAT, NMAT, ATMA MBA Entrance Exams
IBSAT exam pattern is not much different than the other national level MBA entrance exams. Below are shared quick comparison of IBSAT exam pattern 2023 with other National level exams:
IBSAT Exam Pattern Vs IIMs CAT
IBSAT exam pattern and IIMs CAT exam have many similarities which give the opportunity to the candidates to synchronise their sectional and overall exam preparation. A quick analysis between IBSAT 2023 exam pattern and CAT exam will bring home the facts:
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Exam Pattern Component
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IBSAT Paper Pattern
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IIMs CAT Pattern
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Total Questions
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140
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66
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2 hours
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2 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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48 questions are MCQs, rest 18 are Non-MCQs
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Answer Options for MCQs
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5
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4
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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3
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Negative Marking
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Not Applicable
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MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Difficult
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Number of Sections
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4
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability: 50
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 24
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Section-2: Name and Number of questions
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Reading Comprehension: 30
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -20
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability:30
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Quantitative Ability-22
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Date Adequacy & Data Interpretation:30
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Not Applicable
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections
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Yes, any section/question within overall time limit
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No, should follow pre-defined sectional order
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Individual Sectional time limit
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No, Candidate to complete the test in 120 minutes
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Yes, each section with 40 Minute time limit
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Top MBA colleges accepting exam score
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IBS Hyderabad; IBS Dehradun; IBS Jaipur and other 6 ICFAI colleges
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20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, NITIE, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of others
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IBSAT Exam Pattern V/s XAT
IBSAT Exam Pattern and XLRI - XAT exam have many similarities. It helps the IBSAT and XAT test takers to prepare for them with less extra efforts. Below are shared key comparative features of IBSAT Test pattern with XAT exam
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Component
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IBSAT 2023 Paper Pattern
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XLRI – XAT Pattern
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Total Questions
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140
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101
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2hours
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3 hours & 10 Minutes
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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100 MCQs + 1 Descriptive Essay Writing Test
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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5
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5
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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Not applicable
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0.25 mark; No negative marking for GK section
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Moderate to High
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Number of Sections
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4
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5
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability: 50
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English Language & Logical Reasoning- 26
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension: 30
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Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 28
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability:30
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Decision Making-21
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy: 30
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General Awareness-25
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Not Applicable
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Essay Writing Test-1 Question
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Sectional Score Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
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None
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General Awareness and Essay Writing Test
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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No
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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IBS Hyderabad; IBS Dehradun; IBS Jaipur and other 6 ICFAI colleges
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XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB, Great Lakes, LIBA, BIMTECH, XIME among 150 B-schools
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IBSAT Exam Pattern V/s NMAT by GMAC
IBSAT Exam Pattern and NMAT by GMAC exam have many similar sections and question pattern. The candidates preparing for both the exams may coordinate their sectional and overall exam preparation. A comparative analysis detailing the key features of IBSAT Test Pattern and NMAT by GMAC is shared below:
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Component
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IBSAT Paper Pattern 2023
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NMAT by GMAC
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Total Questions
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140
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108
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2hours
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2 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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5
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5
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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Not Applicable
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No Negative marking
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Moderate to High
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Number of Sections
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4
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability: 50
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Language Skills-36
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension: 30
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Logical Reasoning-36
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability:30
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Quantitative Skills-36
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy: 30
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Not applicable
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes, but once chosen the order, has to follow
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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IBS Hyderabad; IBS Dehradun; IBS Jaipur and other 6 ICFAI colleges
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NMIMS, VIT, XIMB, IBS-ICFAI,
MISB Bocconi, Alliance University
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IBSAT Exam Pattern Vs MAT
IBSAT Exam pattern and MAT exam pattern have many similarities. Below are shared the key features of IBSAT paper pattern 2023 and MAT exam.
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Component
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IBSAT 2023 paper pattern
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MAT
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Total Questions
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140
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200
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2 Hours
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2½ hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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5
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4
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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Nil
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0.25 mark
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Easy to Moderate
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Number of Sections
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4
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5
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability: 50
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Language Comprehension-1: 40
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension: 30
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability:30
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy: 30
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Mathematical Skills: 40
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Not Applicable
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Indian & Global Environment: 40
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes any question from any section within overall time limit
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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No
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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IBS Hyderabad; IBS Dehradun; IBS Jaipur and other 6 ICFAI colleges
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Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 600 MBA colleges
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IBSAT Pattern Vs ATMA
The IBSAT exam pattern and ATMA exam have many similarities. Accordingly, a candidate preparing for both the exams can prepare well by deploying less efforts with more output. Below are the key features of IBSAT Test pattern and ATMA exam pattern
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Component
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IBSAT 2023 paper pattern
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ATMA
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Total Questions
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140
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180
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2 hours
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3 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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5
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4
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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Nil
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0.25 mark
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Easy to Moderate
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Number of Sections
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4
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6
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Verbal Ability: 50
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Analytical Reasoning Skills-1: 30
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension: 30
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Verbal Skills-1: 30
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Quantitative Ability:30
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Quantitative Skills-1: 30
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy: 30
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Verbal Skills-2: 30
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Not applicable
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Analytical Reasoning Skills-2: 30
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Section-6: Name and Number of Questions
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Not applicable
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Quantitative Skills-2: 30
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, any question from any section within overall time limit
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No, should follow pre defined order
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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IBS Hyderabad; IBS Dehradun; IBS Jaipur and other 6 ICFAI colleges
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PUMBA, Dy Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
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