IBSAT FAQs

A: IBSAT is a moderate difficulty exam and is easier than CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT.

A: 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

A: Application form (MBA/PGPM 2025-2026 Broacher) 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.

A: No there is no management quota or NRI quota.

A: Selection process will be conducted in February-March 2025 at 9 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.

A: IBS selection process comprises two components- Group Discussion and Personal Interview

A: 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.

A: 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.

You have to download the IBSAT Admit Card from exam website snaptest.org with your login credentials

IBSAT exam time is mentioned in the IBSAT Admit Card