IBS Aptitude Test - IBSAT

The ICFAI Business School will specify the IBSAT exam eligibility criteria for the aspirant to appear for the IBS Aptitude Test 2025 in the official notification. Before filling out the application form, applicants must check the IBSAT exam eligibility criteria.

Highlights of IBSAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Marks Required - To fill out the application form for IBSAT exam, candidates will be required to complete their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate.
• Educational Qualification - Candidates should have done their 15 years of education in the pattern of 10+2+3 or 10+2+4.
• Required medium of education - Candidates must have done their Bachelor’s in English medium. If they are not from English medium, in such case candidates need to submit TOEFL/ IELT/ IELTS score
• Those candidates who are pursuing their final year of graduation and willing to appear for the IBSAT exam, can fill out the IBSAT application form, but later on, such candidates will have to produce their graduation certificate.
• Age limit - There is no age bar to apply for IBSAT entrance exam.
• Nationality - As per past year trends, only Indian citizens are allowed to fill out the application form for IBSAT exam. Those who do not have Indian citizenship, will not be allowed to register for IBSAT.
• Candidates can also apply through CAT, GMAT, and NMAT by GMAC score for direct admission.

ICFAI Business School begins the IBSAT exam registration on July 1, 2025. Candidates will be required to visit the ICFAI Business School official website to fill out the IBSAT registration form. The IBSAT application form will be available till the third week of December 2025.

At the time of filling IBSAT registration form, candidates had to enter their personal as well as past academic details. Also, candidates could purchase the IBSAT exam application form at any of the marketing offices by paying the requisite IBSAT exam fee in cash. 

While filling out the application form for IBSAT exam, candidates had to pay the IBSAT exam fee of Rs 1,800, as well as candidates, need to upload all the requisite documents.

Guidelines to Fill IBSAT exam application form 2025

• Candidates will have to enter their personal details (like name, DOB, contact information like mobile number, email address, residential address, etc.) and academic details like educational qualifications while filling out the IBSAT application form.
• Recent passport-size coloured photographs in the specified format must be uploaded.
• Specify the exam whose score will be used to apply for the programme (either through IBSAT or GMAT, CAT or NMAT by GMAC).
• Check if all the information entered is accurate and click on ‘I Agree.’
• View all the information entered and schedule the IBSAT exam 2025.

Steps to fill out IBSAT application form 2025

Candidates can refer to the following steps while filling out the application form for IBSAT.

Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School i.e. www.ibsindia.org
Step 2 - Click register for IBSAT and enter all the details without waiting till the IBSAT last date to apply 2025.
Step 3 - Preview the IBSAT application form and re-check all the information
Step 4 - Pay the IBSAT exam fees
Step 5 - After paying the application fee, “Submit” the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.

ICFAI Business School, will release IBSAT exam pattern, going by past year trends, this management aptitude test carries 140  multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into four sections.

IBSAT exam pattern                                             

Marking scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded one mark. There is no negative marking for an incorrect response. Thus, the IBSAT exam will be marked out of a total of 140 marks.

ICFAI does not release any official IBSAT exam syllabus. However, based on previous years’ question papers, here are the most common topics from which questions will be raised in the exam:

IBSAT Syllabus 2025

ICFAI also offered a free mock test for candidates who appeared in the exam to help them get accustomed to the exam pattern of IBSAT.

IBSAT Sample Paper 2025

Those candidates who are planning to take IBSAT exam 2025, can do their exam preparation by including the IBSAT sample paper in their preparation strategy. By solving IBSAT 2025 sample paper, candidates would be able to know their exam structure as well as the level of the IBSAT entrance test.

ICFAI Business School will release the IBSAT 2025 mock tests dates for candidates appearing in the test to help them get accustomed to each section of the online exam. The IBSAT national mock test will be held on different dates. To meet proctoring requirements, participants must log in at least 20 minutes before their scheduled time.

By taking the IBSAT mock test, candidates will get familiar with the IBSAT exam question paper and they can also gauge their IBSAT exam preparation level. Apart from that, by taking the IBSAT exam candidates will be able to manage their time. Candidates who will secure the first rank in NMAT mock test will receive Rs 1,00,000/-.

IBSAT Mock Test 2025- Highlights

• The Top scorer will win a grand prize of Rs 1,00,000/-.
• Second and Third ranks earning Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively.
• Additionally, 97 other participants will each receive Rs 5,000.

Eligibility Criteria of IBSAT Mock Test

To be eligible to enter this promotion you must be a legal resident of India and have a valid email address and Internet access prior to the start of, and during, the promotion Graduation pass out of 2023 to 2025 or appearing final year student passing out in 2026.

While preparing for the IBSAT exam, candidates should allow at least three months for IBSAT exam preparation. Be thorough will all the topics from Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Adeqquancy, and Quantitative Aptitude. Check out the useful preparation tips for the IBSAT exam 2025.

• Work on your fundamentals and be updated.
• Apart from IBSAT preparation books candidates should solve the past year's IBSAT sample paper and the previous year's question paper.
• Take the IBSAT mock test regularly.
• Join online and offline study groups while preparing for IBSAT exam.

Only registered candidates will be able to download the IBSAT admit card or hall ticket from the official website of IBS after they book their test slots. To book the test slot and download the admit card of IBSAT, candidates need to enter the application number and password which they will receive at their registered email address. 

Steps to download IBSAT exam admit card 2025

Candidates can refer to the following steps while downloading IBSAT exam admit card.

• Visit the official website of IBSAT exam.
• Candidates need to book a slot to appear for IBSAT exam
  • Select the IBSAT exam city and test centre along with the date and time
  • Choose either by "Date" or "Time" options for slot booking
  • Slots booked once cannot be changed later
• Verify all the details and click on the "confirm" tab
• Take a printout of the IBSAT exam admit card for future reference

Details mentioned on IBSAT admit card

• Candidates’ full name and signature
• Candidates’ photograph
• IBSAT exam date and venue
• IBSAT roll number
• Examination day instructions

Apart from the admit card of IBSAT exam, candidates must carry along a valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving license, etc. to the exam centre.

ICFAI Business School announced the IBSAT exam result in online mode on December 31. Registered candidates can check their IBSAT exam results by entering their IBSAT application number and password.

ICFAI Business School will not send the hard copy of the IBSAT result to the candidate's residence. The authorities will dispatch detailed personal letters with the form, IBS placement brochure, IBS selection process and travel information to IBS Hyderabad to all the qualified students. Candidates can expect to receive it in the next two days. 

Post the declaration of IBSAT exam result, all the IBS campuses will announce their respective cutoffs and prepare a list of shortlisted candidates for selection rounds. Selected candidates will be called for GDPI rounds in February 2025 at IBS Hyderabad campus. 

Know how to download the IBSAT exam result

Candidates can refer to the following steps while checking the IBSAT exam result.

• Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School and click on the “IBSAT result” tab
• Step 2 - Now candidates will be redirected to the result page. On the landing page, students will have to enter their IBSAT application number and password
• Step 3 - After entering the required details, click on the “View result” tab. A list of passed candidates will appear on the computer screen. Candidates can check their names on the available IBSAT result list.
• Step 4 - Download and take a printout of the IBSAT exam result for future reference

Post the announcement of the IBSAT result, the nine IBS institutes will declare the IBSAT cutoff lists. This list will have the names of qualifying candidates who have secured the minimum marks or percentile required to get shortlisted for the selection process. The cutoff for the IBSAT exam will vary from institute to institute.

All the IBS campuses will release the minimum cutoff marks for IBSAT 2025 after the declaration of results. In order to be eligible for the IBSAT selection procedure, candidates will have to secure minimum cutoff marks. Those who will meet the specified IBSAT cutoff criteria will have to participate in further selection rounds. Authorities will consider certain factors while preparing IBSAT cutoff criteria.

Determining factors of IBSAT cutoff

• Total number of participating institutes
• Difficulty level of the exam
• Previous year's IBSAT cutoff trends
• Availability of seats
• The reputation of the institute

The expected minimum cut–off scores for getting a GDPI call scheduled at IBS Hyderabad are given below.

• CAT & XAT – 60 percentile and above
• GMAT^TM – 500 +
• NMAT by GMAC^TM – 150+

IBSAT Expected Cutoff

The IBSAT selection process will be scheduled for those candidates who qualify in the IBSAT, NMAT, CAT, GMAT, or XAT scores. This year, the IBS has changed the selection process; instead of GD, the authority will conduct the micro-presentation. The IBS selection process was held from February 15 to 24, 2025, at the IBS Hyderabad campus. The new selection process will be held on April 27 at 8 IBS campuses, except IBS Hyderabad.

The selection procedure for IBSAT is a two-step process. 

• In the first step, candidates will have to appear for the IBS Aptitude Test. After the declaration of the IBSAT exam result, the nine IBS institutes shortlisted candidates on the basis of their own cut-offs. Shortlisted candidates will be called for IBS selection briefings in the second week of January 2025.
• As part of the second step of the IBSAT selection procedure, IBS Hyderabad will conduct Micro Presentation and Personal Interviews (PI) at its campus. Factors such as candidates’ academic performance and work experience will also be taken into consideration, besides the IBSAT score, while preparing the final merit list.

Personal Interview (PI): As part of the personal interview, each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes. The interview panel focuses on assessing the candidate's temperament and aspirations and assesses their general knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, and potential for a career in management.

Micro-Presentation Overview

The micro-presentation component aims to provide a focused assessment of a candidate's communication and presentation skills, as well as their ability to organize their thinking and thoughts quickly.

Process:

• Candidates will select a number between 1 and 100. Each number corresponds to a pre-assigned topic.
• On selecting the number, the candidate will be given the corresponding title.
• They will have 1 minute to prepare and then deliver a 3-minute presentation.

Flexibility:

• If a candidate finds the first topic difficult, they can choose another number from 1 to 100 and claim the second topic.
• Candidates can choose one of the two topics, but no additional opportunities will be given.
• The topics are randomized after each exam. Even if the next candidate chooses the same number, they will get a different title.

Key Features of the Micro-Presentation:

• A micro-presentation is an individual exercise, unlike a group discussion. Only the presenting candidate will speak, without any dialogue or discussion among the participants. Candidates will not be asked any questions during or after the presentation.
• Each candidate presents their topic in front of 9–11 fellow candidates and 2 panelists.

Evaluation Parameters:

The IBS selection panel will assess candidates based on their ability to:

• Think quickly and organize thoughts effectively.
• Present information clearly and concisely within the 3-minute time limit.
• Demonstrate the following qualities:
  • Logical reasoning
  • Relevance to the topic
  • Communication skills
  • Confidence
  • Body language

Guidance for Candidates:

Candidates may be advised to:

• Quickly jot down key points or an outline in 1 minute of preparation time to structure their thoughts.
• Focus on presenting the most important and relevant information clearly and concisely.
• Practice speaking at a steady pace to fit within the 3-minute limit.
• Maintain confidence, clarity, and appropriate body language throughout the presentation.

Required documents for IBSAT counselling

At the time of IBSAT counselling, candidates will be required to produce the following documents:

• Photocopy of class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Qualifying degree mark sheet copies
• For personal data with self-affixed photograph
• IBSAT 2025 admit card
• IBSAT 2025 scorecard

Weightage for IBSAT Final Merit List

The final merit list or admission list of IBSAT will be tentatively declared in the last week of March 2025.

IBSAT Participating Institutes

The IBSAT scorecard will be accepted by the nine participating institutes. The selection process for IBSAT may vary for participating institutes. Check the list of IBSAT-participating institutes.

List of IBSAT participating institutes