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IBSAT 2022 (ICFAI Business School Admission Test) is an Entrance Exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education, Hyderabad. The entrance exam is a PG level exam for admission into MBA/PGPM programs offered at ICFAI Business Schools. The ICFAI Business Schools are spread all over India. Through this entrance test, the qualified students can get admitted in IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses. The test is aimed to test the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. Students who wish to appear for IBSAT 2022 entrance exam can apply now.
IBS offers scholarship of worth 10 crore to Top candidates in each category of CAT, NMAT, XAT, GMAT.
Minimum scholarship eligibility cutoff scores : NMAT by GMACTM – 225 score, CAT – 80 percentile, XAT – 80 percentile, GMAT – 640 score.
IBSAT scholarships are already announced.
IBSAT will be a proctored home based test. consisting of multiple choice questions. 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.
IBSAT is conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (Declared as a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956), for students seeking admission to the following programs:
Alternatively scores from 2020 onwards of GMAT® / CAT / NMAT by GMACTM are accepted in place of IBSAT 2022.
For PhD Program: IBS Alumni, M.Phil Degree holders and UGC NET qualified candidates are exempted from IBSAT 2022.
IBSAT 2022 Online Application Submissions were started on 1st July 2022. Last for the Submission of Online Applications is the 3rd week of December 2022. IBSAT Exam will be conducted on 24-25 December 2022. IBSAT will be a proctored home based test. IBSAT selection process is scheduled in February 2023 at IBS Hyderabad. IBSAT National Mock Test last date is 15th November 2022.
1) Candidates should visit the IBSAT official website. IBSAT 2022 to apply online or Candidates can also get the IBSAT Application from IBS Marketing offices or offline centres.
2) Candidates should fill the application form with the relevant details like personal and academic details, communication address, valid email id and mobile number etc.
3) Candidates need to upload their recent photograph with specified dimensions and size.
4) For the offline application-form candidates need to pay the application fee to get the application form.
5) Candidates who apply through online mode can pay the application fee through payment gateway (Credit / Debit Card / Internet Banking).
6) Take the printout / Xerox of the application form for future reference.
7) Schedule the slot for the exam in the given dates by logging using application number and registered password.
Requirements
1) Valid email address and mobile number
2) Personal and academic details
3) Scanned Recent Photograph (<25KB and 140-160 Pixels)
Send the application form to
IBS Admissions Office
65, Nagarjuna Hills
Punjagutta
Hyderabad- 500082
Telangana
Email: ibsat@ibsindia.org
Application Fee
Candidates of all categories need to pay the application fee Rs.1800/-.
For 2-year Management Program
1) Consist of 140 objective type questions.
2) The test for a total of 140 marks.
3) For every right answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
4) Subjects: There will be four subjects like; English Usage, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency.
5) The medium of the question paper will be English only.
6) The total duration of the test is 2 hours.
7) There is no negative marking.
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
Verbal Ability
50
Reading Comprehension
30
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
Total
140
1) The admit cards of IBSAT 2022 entrance test will be available at the time of slot booking.
2) Admit Card is mandatory to enter the test centre/hall.
3) Candidates can download their hall ticket using their login id and password.
The IBSAT 2022 test is based on testing the analytical reasoning, verbal reasoning, comprehension ability and data interpretation of the candidates who take the same.
Quantitative Ability: Arithmetic, Decimals, Number systems, Linear equations, Geometry, Quadratic equations, Inequations ratio and proportion, Percentage, Partnership, Averages, Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Pipes and cisterns, Allegations and Mixtures, Simple and compound interties, Mensuration, Work and time, Permutation and Combination, Probability.
Reading comprehension: Reading comprehension, Grammar, Passage analysis
Data Interpretation: Analogy, Statements assumptions, Analytic reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Ranking, Symbols, Sequencing, Matrix arrangement, Coding and decoding.
IBS offers scholarships for top performers in the management entrance tests as follows:-
• IBSAT / NMAT by GMAC™ / XAT / GMAT™/ CAT• CFA / CA / CS / ICWA Qualified• Wards of IBS Alumni• Wards of Defence Personnel (Serving / Retired)• Physically challenged candidates
IBSAT 2022 entrance exam results will be released on 1st Week of January 2023. Students can find the results at the IBSAT 2022 official website. Students can apply for IBS using IBSAT 2022 scores or by using scores from 2019 of GMAT/CAT/NMAT by GMAC.
Candidates who qualify on the basis of IBSAT/ GMAT®/ CAT/ NMAT by GMACTM will be called for Selection process at IBS Hyderabad - February 2023 for MBA/PGPM Program. The final selection is based on performance in Group Discussion, Personal Interview and the past academic record.
Exemptions: Candidates exempted from IBSAT 2022 are as follows
For PhD applicants:
iii) M.Phil Degree holders 2022
iv) Candidates qualified in UGC Net 2022 are exempted from IBSAT
The above-mentioned candidates should forward the scanned copy of scorecard / relevant certificate on email id ibsat@ibsindia.org
1) Candidate must ensure that the photograph uploaded is clearly visible.
2) Carry the admit card to the test centre or hall. If failed to produce the admit card on demand, the candidates will be not allowed to appear to the test.
3) Carry a valid identification card (Voter’s Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Aadhaar Card/Passport).
4) Candidates are advised to report to the test centre in advance to complete the formalities and security checks.
5) Candidates are not allowed inside the exam centre/hall after the commencement of the test.
6) Candidates who violate the rules are dealt as per the test centre regulations.
7) Any candidate who uses unfair means will be dealt with according to the rules & regulations of the test centre.