IBSAT 2025: Application Are Open for MBA/PGPM Admission To All IBS Campuses

IBSAT 2025 application forms have been released for admission to MBA/PGPM program in all 9 IBS campuses. IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27–28, 2025.

Getting into a good B-school is the first step toward a rewarding management career. At ICFAI Business School (IBS), the selection process is designed to identify not just academic performers but also those with the potential to lead, innovate, and collaborate. Here's a quick overview of how the IBS Selection process works:

What is IBSAT?

IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (The IFHE), Hyderabad — a Deemed University. With remote proctoring, it can be taken from the comfort of your home. The test assesses a candidate’s skills in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.

Candidates with valid scores in CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™ (from 2023 onwards) are exempted from taking IBSAT 2025. However taking IBSAT 2025 will make them eligible for the ₹2 lakh scholarship. In both circumstances the candidates have to fill in the IBSAT 2025 application form to proceed further.

IBSAT 2025 scores, as well as valid scores from the above national-level tests, are accepted for admission to the following programs:

MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur

PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune

Eligibility Criteria

MBA/PGPM – 2-Year Management Program

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
Applicants must have completed at least 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.
Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements (including practical exams, viva, assignments) before May 31, 2026.

o Admission will remain provisional until they submit required academic proof.

o Last date for submission of graduation documents: November 1, 2026.

Eligibility verification will begin from August 2026. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they meet all criteria.

PhD Program in Management (Full-time / For Working Executives)

Academic Requirements:

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
AND
Post-graduation (full-time) in any of the following, with 55% and above marks:

o Management (Marketing/ Finance/ HR/ Operations) from a UGC-recognized university

o Allied disciplines: Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics

o Professional qualifications: CFA / CA / CWA / CS

Note: Candidates admitted through non-management post-graduation or professional qualifications are required to complete first-year MBA courses before continuing in the PhD program.

Candidates not meeting the English medium requirement (at either graduation or post-graduation level) must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.

Selection Process

Candidates shortlisted based on their scores in IBSAT 2025, or through CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™ (from 2023 onwards), will be invited for the selection process starting in the second week of February, 2026.

The process includes two components: Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

Micro Presentation

This part of the process is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to think on their feet, organize their thoughts, and communicate effectively. Candidates will get 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak on a general topic assigned at random.

Personal Interview

The interview lasts about 5 to 7 minutes and is conducted by a panel that evaluates the candidate’s attitude, clarity of thought, communication skills, awareness of current affairs, and overall readiness for a career in management.

Admission decision

Final selection is based on past academic performance, along with performance in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

IBSAT 2025 Important Dates

Event	Dates
IBSAT 2025 Applications Open	July 1, 2025 – 3rd week of December 2025
IBSAT 2025 Test Dates	December 27–28, 2025
IBSAT 2025 Result	1st week of January 2026
Selection Briefings	From 2nd–3rd week of January 2026 (70+ cities)
Selection Process	From 2nd week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad

IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Section	Title	No. of Questions
I	Verbal Ability	50
II	Reading Comprehension	30
III	Quantitative Aptitude	30
IV	Data Adequacy & Interpretation	30
Total	140

Test Duration: 2 hours
No negative marking
No sectional time limits
Syllabus is broadly aligned with other national-level management entrance exams

Scholarships worth ₹10 crore

IBS offers merit-based scholarships for top performers in IBSAT 2025 (to be held on December 27–28, 2025).

Eligibility Categories

Top rankers in IBSAT 2025
Wards of IBS alumni
Physically challenged candidates
Wards of defence personnel (serving/retired from Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces)

500 scholarships of ₹2 lakh each are planned for the Class of 2028. The amount will be adjusted—₹1 lakh each—against the first and second term program fee instalments.

Terms and Conditions

Candidates must appear and qualify in IBSAT 2025 (on December 27 or 28, 2025).
Admission formalities, including fee payment and registration, must be completed on time.
Scholarship amount will be adjusted against the program fee only.
If a student withdraws, the scholarship amount will be deducted before any applicable fee refund.

Mock Tests

Free mock tests are available on ibsindia.org.
Mini mocks can be accessed via the official IBS mobile app.

A National Mock Test Series with prize money will be held on:

3rd Saturdays of August, September, October, November 2025
2nd Saturday of December 2025

Prizes include: Total 100 Prizes

1st Prize: ₹1,00,000
2nd Prize: ₹50,000
3rd Prize: ₹25,000
other prizes worth ₹5,000 each

Campus Highlights

Over 30 years of experience in management education
9 campuses follow the same pedagogy—case-based learning and a 14-week industry internship
Modern infrastructure with classrooms, libraries, labs, Bloomberg terminals, and SAP access
Placements consistently above 94% across all campuses
Highest International Package: ₹41.40 lakh
Highest National Package: ₹22 lakh
IBS Hyderabad Average Package: ₹9.82 lakh
For details: Placement Report
75,000+ alumni, 40% in senior roles, 10% in international positions
IBS Hyderabad is AACSB accredited, NIRF Rank 39, Business Today Rank 22

Fee Structure (2026–28)

Campus	Program Fee (2 Years)
IBS Hyderabad	₹17,01,000
IBS Bangalore (IFHE Off-Campus)	₹13,05,000
IBS Ahmedabad	₹9,09,000
IBS Gurgaon	₹9,09,000
IBS Mumbai	₹9,09,000
IBS Kolkata	₹9,09,000
IBS Pune	₹9,09,000
IBS Jaipur	₹8,01,000
IBS Dehradun	₹7,02,000