IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27 and 28, 2025. IBSAT Registration last date is December 19, 2025. Registered students must download their admit card and select their preferred test slot for either December 27th or December 28th. IBSAT Exam 2025 is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Hyderabad, a deemed-to-be University, for MBA/PGPM admission in 9 IBS campuses. IBS Hyderabad is AACSB accredited and well ranked (Rank 39 in NIRF Ranking 2024). IBSAT 2025 is a remote proctored exam that can be taken from home. Know IBSAT registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, IBS colleges and other details in this article.
The IBSAT Full Form is ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test. IBSAT Entrance Exam 2025 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 is an Internet Based Aptitude Test. You can take IBSAT from home for admission to the MBA/Ph.D programs offered at IBS Hyderabad & Bangalore; MBA Program at IBS Dehradun & Jaipur and PGPM program at all other 5 ICFAI Business Schools. IBSAT is of 2 Hours Duration. IBSAT Exam pattern includes section on Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Top colleges accepting IBSAT exam scores are ICFAI Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, ICFAI Dehradun, ICFAI University, Jaipur; IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune. They will accept the exam scores for Admission to their respective MBA and PGPM programs
Here are the key highlights of IBSAT exam 2025.
Overview IBSAT : IBSAT Exam 2025 Highlights - 2025
| IBSAT Exam Particulars | Details |
| IBSAT Conducting Body | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University) |
| IBSAT Official Website | ibsindia.org |
| IBSAT Full Form | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test |
| Top MBA colleges accepting IBSAT exam scores | IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Gurgaon, and other cities |
| IBSAT Exam Date 2025 | December 27 & 28, 2025 |
| IBSAT Testing Mode | Online Proctored computer-based test from home |
| IBSAT Exam Time Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 140 |
| IBSAT Scoring Pattern | +1 Mark for Correct answer, No negative marking |
| Exam Sections | Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| IBSAT Exam Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| IBSAT exam registration process | Online on IBSAT website & Offline |
Following are important dates for IBSAT exam registration, admit card, and other events:
Date and Timings IBSAT : IBSAT 2025 Important Dates - 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBSAT 2025 Notification Date | July 1 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Registration Start Date | July 1, 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Registration Last Date | December 19, 2025 |
| IBSAT Admit Card Download Start Date | Ongoing |
| IBSAT 2025 Exam Dates | December 27 & 28, 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Result Date | January 2025 first week |
| IBSAT 2025 Score Card Download | January 5, 2026 onwards |
IBSAT 2025 exam pattern has 140 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided in four sections: Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Verbal Ability has the maximum weightage. Check details below.
IBSAT 2025 syllabus is subdivided into sections and sub-sections. Check details in table below.
Overview IBSAT : IBSAT Syllabus 2025 - 2025
| Section | Syllabus |
| Verbal Ability | The Verbal Ability Section will comprise questions on vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Word Relation, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement/one word substitute, Jumbled Sentences and other topics |
| Reading Comprehension | The Reading Comprehension section syllabus comprises of RC passages of moderate difficulty on Current Affairs, Business & Economics, Social Issues, Literature and other topics. There are usually 3 RC passages of about 500-600 words and 1 RC Passage of about 400-500 words followed by 8 and 6 questions respectively. Most questions are directly related to the RC passages and answers to them can be easily located in the RC passage itself |
| Quantitative Aptitude | The questions are designed to assess the quantitative aptitude of candidates who have basic understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, modern maths. Arithmetic: Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportions, Percentages, Numbers, Other Questions on Arithmetic, HCF-LCM Algebra: Equations, Inequalities, Log, Linear Equations, HCF-LCM, Quadratic Equation, Absolute Value, Logarithm, Other questions on Algebra Geometry & Mensuration: Lines, Triangles, Angles, Polygons, Circles-radius, circumference, diameter, chord, Arc, Tangent, Square & Rectangles, Cubes, 3 Dimensional Figures, Pythagoras Theorem, Base Angle Theorem, Longest Side Theorem, Quadrilaterals, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Trapezium, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Modern Math: Permutation & Combination, Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Progression-Arithmetic, Geometric, Harmonic, Relationship, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams |
| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation | Tables, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Graphs, Data Tables, Statements-Inference, Statement-Conclusion based on Data & Graphs |
IBSAT preparation requires a planned approach. You should understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and then check your current level of preparation by taking IBSAT Mock Test. Then, improve your conceptual understanding by referring to right books and reading material. Here are more details for effectively prepare for IBSAT exam:
a) Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Know the exam pattern, including the number of questions, time allotted, and sections. Details are given in previous section.
b) Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Understand your strengths and areas where you need improvement. Take IBSAT Mock Test.
c) Create a Study Plan: Build a Strong Foundation in all the exam sections. Based on your performance, develop a study plan with time allocated for each section. Allocate more time to your weaker areas and verbal ability section which has a higher weightage.
e) Effective Test Taking Practice: Take regular mock tests to understand your preparedness and identify areas for improvement.
f) Last Minute Tips: Closer to exam day, focus only on your strong areas and revise key concepts. Avoid studying new topics. Stay confident and sleep well before exam.
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
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IBSAT eligibility criteria for taking the exam is given below.
- Candidates should be a graduate, and having completed Bachelor’s Degree
- Candidates in final year of graduation can also apply
- There are no age restrictions.
IBSAT 2025 Registration and Application form can be filled up Online as well Offline in following steps:
Overview IBSAT : IBSAT Registration Online: Step by Step Online Process at a Glance - 2025
| IBSAT Online Registration Steps | Step Title | Description |
| Step-1 | Login | Login to IBSAT official website ibsindia.org |
| Step-2 | Register as New User and Enter your Mail ID to begin the IBSAT exam registration | Register with Basic personal details to get IBSAT ID, Password |
| Step-3 | Login with your IBSAT Registered Main Id on IBSAT website | Login again to complete the IBSAT Application Form |
| Step-4 | Complete four pages of IBSAT Registration and Application form | Fill in Address, Mobile number, Email ID, Academics from class 10 onwards, Work Experience and other details |
| Step-5 | Make Payment of IBSAT Registration Fees | IBSAT Fees is Rs.1800 |
| Step-6 | Review | Review all the application pages before submission online |
IBSAT 2025 Admit card will be released by ICFAI Foundation Hyderabad a few days before the IBSAT exam date. The process how to download IBSAT Admit Card is detailed as under. After clicking on IBSAT website, you need to take the following path from home page:
- Go to Registration, keep the cursor at registration but do not click
- Below the registration icon, there is another icon of Admit card
- Click on Admit card and the login window will open. Read the details how to download IBSAT hall ticket before proceeding further
- Enter your IBSAT application number and date of birth to get access to download IBSAT Admit card
- You will be directed to the IBSAT admit card download from where you will be able to download your IBSAT Hall Ticket
Nine ICFAI MBA colleges accept IBSAT score for MBA admission. The IBSAT cut offs for the MBA colleges will vary from institute to institute. Check details in table below.
Brief profile of top MBA Colleges Accepting IBSAT Exam score are given below.
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) Mumbai
IBS Mumbai offers two years full time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) which is equivalent to MBA programme. The ICFAI Business School Mumbai PGPM Program is designed to give graduates exposure to management skills needed for the creation of specialists who can integrate across functional areas in a dynamic organization.
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Gurgaon
IBS Gurgaon offers two year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM). The IBS PGPM Program is designed to give graduates exposure to management skills needed for the creation of specialists who can integrate across functional areas in a dynamic organization.
Other IBS Campuses are located at Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Dehradun and Jaipur. Jaipur, Dehradun and Bangalore offer MBA programs and other campuses offer PGPM programs.
Overview IBSAT : Top Colleges accepting IBSAT Exam Score 2025 - 2025
| MBA college | Expected IBSAT Cut off percentile |
| Expected IBSAT Cut off percentile | 80-85 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Mumbai | 77-80 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Gurgaon | 75-80 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Bengaluru | 75-80 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Pune | 65-70 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Pune | 65-70 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Kolkata | 65-70 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Dehradun | 60-65 |
| IBS (ICFAI B-School) Jaipur | 60-65 |
IBS MBA colleges MBA admission process consists of five steps:
- Register and Appear in IBSAT exam
- Participate in Selection Briefings & PI Round conducted by ICFAI for Admission. Check details below.
- Check your final admission offer and pay acceptance fee
IBSAT final selection process comprises Micro Presentation 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% |
| Micro Presentation | 25% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Total Score | 100% |
In conclusion, the IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27 and 28, 2025. IBSAT Registration last date is Nov 19, 2025. IBSAT Exam 2025 is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Hyderabad for MBA/PGPM admission in 9 IBS campuses. Candidates should note that IBSAT 2025 is a remote proctored exam that can be taken from home. Know IBSAT registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, IBS colleges and other details in above article.