IBSAT 2023: Registration (Till Dec 16), Exam Dates, Admit Card

IBSAT 2023 will be conducted online as a computer-based test by Dec 23 - 24, 2023. IBSAT 2023 registration is ongoing on the official website. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA & PGPM program of ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education must fill out the online application form on or before Dec 16, 2023

IBSAT 2023 slot booking will commence in Dec 2023. Candidates will be able to download the IBSAT admit card 2023 after completing the slot booking process. Qualified candidates can participate in the IBSAT counselling 2023, which will be conducted for MBA admission to IBS Hyderabad and 8 ICFAI Business School campuses.

Table of Contents

• IBSAT 2023 Application Form
• IBSAT 2023 Exam Date
• About IBSAT Exam
• IBSAT 2023 Eligibility
• IBSAT 2023 Admit Card
• IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern
• IBSAT 2023 Syllabus
• IBSAT 2023 Preparation Tips
• IBSAT 2023 Mock Tests
• IBSAT 2023 Reference Books
• IBSAT 2023 Question Papers
• IBSAT 2023 Results
• IBSAT 2023 Cut Off
• IBSAT 2023 Counselling
• IBSAT 2023 Coaching Centres
• IBSAT 2023 Exam Day Guidelines
• IBSAT 2023 Contact Details

IBSAT 2023 Application Form

IBSAT 2023 application form was released on Jul 1, 2023, and the last date to apply for the exam is Dec 16, 2023. Candidates can fill up the form and appear for the exam. The application form is common for the MBA & PGPM program offered in IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE Hyderabad), IBS Dehradun, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses.

MBA & PGPM Bulletin can be purchased from any of the marketing offices of IBS by making a payment of INR 1800. In order to register for IBSAT 2023 test, candidates will need to access the official ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education site if they choose to go for the online mode of application.

How to Apply for IBSAT 2023 Exam?

IBSAT form filling is an online process and the candidates will have to visit the official website to fill out the registration form. The candidates can also fill the form in offline mode, the details of which have been shared in this article. Follow the steps outlined below to have more clarity on the form filling process.

IBSAT 2023 Online Registration

Find the detailed steps to register for IBSAT 2023 online.

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official website.
• Click on ‘Apply Online’
• Enter details required, i.e. personal details, address, etc.

Step 2: Log in

Candidates need to log in with their registration ID and Password to complete IBSAT form fill up. The details that need to be filled in are given below.

• Personal Details: Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality and Address
• AcademicDetails: Class 10th,12thand graduation details such as college name, school name, marks and roll numbers
• Documents: Photograph and signature as per specifications

Step 3: Fee Payment

Candidates need to make fee payments to complete IBSAT registration form. The form fee is INR 1800. The fee can be paid by using any one of the following.

• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• UPI.

Once, the application form fee of IBSAT 2023 is paid, click on the 'Finish' button to complete the application process.

IBSAT 2023 Offline Registration

The steps to register for IBSAT 2023 offline are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates can buy the application form along with the prospectus from any of the IBS campus/ designated marketing branches/ Axis bank branches on payment of INR 1,800 in cash.
• Step 2: The candidate will receive a packet on which a login ID and voucher number will be printed.
• Step 3: These credentials will be required to log in and register.
• Step 4:Set a new password.
• Step 5:Use login ID and new password to fill IBSAT 2023 application form.

Read More: IBSAT 2023 Application Form

IBSAT 2023 Exam Date

IBSAT 2023 exam dates have been announced by the conducting body. IBSAT 2023 exam will be conducted online at the allocated exam centres by Dec 23-24, 2023. IBSAT 2023 application form is available on the official website for all programs, and the last date to apply for the exam is likely to be Dec 16, 2023. The conducting body will activate IBSAT 2023 slot booking window online in Dec 2023.

Applicants can go through the IBSAT 2023 important dates mentioned in the table below.

IBSAT Exam Date 2023

Events	Date
Registration Start Date	Jul 1, 2023
Registration End Date	Dec 16, 2023
Commencement of Online Registration for Non-Exempted Candidates	Dec 2023
Last Date to Register for Examination for Non-Exempted Candidates	Dec 16, 2023
National Mock Test	Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2023
Commencement of Slot Booking Process	Dec 2023
Admit Card Availability	Dec 2023
IBSAT Exam Date 2023	Dec  23-24, 2023
Announcement of Results	Jan 2024 - First Week
Selection Briefings	Jan 2024 - Second Week
Selection Process	Feb/Mar 2024
Selection Result Release	Mar 2024

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About IBSAT Exam

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT), is one of the most popular and prominent university-level entrance examinations for pursuing MBA, PGPM & PhD (part-time/full-time) programs in India. IBSAT 2023 is an entrance test which is conducted by ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education.

• ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education is a prestigious B-School, that has a rich history of producing entrepreneurs since its establishment in 1995.
• ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education accepts IBSAT scores to give admissions to the students in MBA & PGPM Programmes.
• The application form is common for admission to MBA & PGPM programs at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Dehradun, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Hyderabad (Off-Campus) at Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE Hyderabad), IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, IBS Pune campuses.
• The two-year MBA & PGPM Program of IBS 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.
• The program provides a broad perspective of all areas of management.
• ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education also accepts GMAT®, NMAT by GMACTM, and CAT scores (from 2021 onwards).

The following table depicts some important points about IBSAT exam.

IBSAT 2023 

Exam Name	IBSAT
Full Form	ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
Conducting Authority	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Exam Level	National Level
Mode	Proctored Home-Based Test
Exam Category	Post Graduate
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQ)
Course Available	MBA, PGPM, and PhD
Official Website	www.ibsindia.org

IBS Institutes are situated in 9 places, which are Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, and Dehradun. The exam is conducted once in a year and takes place across 95 test centres in India. The candidate who qualifies IBSAT exam is called for the further selection process, at IBS Hyderabad.

The basic criteria for the IBSAT exam is that the appearing candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or college. IBSAT 2023 exam will be an online, computer-based test, which will be held for 2 hours. It is usually held on two consecutive days.

Some candidates will be allocated on the first day and the rest will be allocated on the second day. The scores will be accepted by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE Hyderabad), IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune campuses.

IBSAT 2023 Courses Offered

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.

• 2-year full-time MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE Hyderabad). 
• 4-year Ph. D program (Full Time/Part Time) at IBS Hyderabad
• 2-year full-time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) at 5 IBS campuses - Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.

IBSAT 2023 Program Fee for MBA & PGPM

The program fees for the MBA & PGPM courses at various IBS institutions are as follows.

IBSAT 2023 Program Fee for MBA & PGPM

Campus	Fee for 2 Years
IBS Hyderabad	INR 16,02,000
IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE Hyderabad)	INR 12,06,000
IBS Ahmedabad	INR 9,09,000
IBS Gurgaon
IBS Mumbai
IBS Kolkata
IBS Pune
IBS Dehradun	INR 6,03,000
IBS Jaipur

IBSAT 2023 belongs to the ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education, which was established in Hyderabad in 1984. It has institutes in several Indian states such as Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Almost, all the courses at ICFAI are taught using Case Studies. With a high-quality pedagogy, IBSAT is a popular name for MBA aspirants.

IBSAT 2023 Eligibility

IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria involve factors like the age limit, minimum educational qualification, and minimum marks obtained in the qualifying exam. All aspirants before filling up the application should go through the eligibility criteria and successfully qualify for the given conditions. Candidates who meet IBSAT exam qualifications as per their preferred programs can register online.

• As per IBSAT eligibility, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.
• Candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline from any recognized university with 50% and above marks (as calculated by the respective university) with English as a medium of instruction.
• Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also take the exam, provided, they have completed all their graduation requirements before May 31, 2024.
• The final date for submitting the graduation certificate for such candidates will be Nov 1, 2024, until which the admission will remain provisional.
• ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education will also accept CAT 2023/ GMAT / NMAT by GMAC scores.
• Candidates who have not completed their education in English medium, have to submit the valid TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scorecard within a certain time period.

Read More: IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

IBSAT 2023 Admit Card

IBSAT 2023 admit cards will be released on the official website in Dec 2023, before the exam dates. Only those candidates who submit the application form and complete the slot booking process on time can download the IBSAT admit cards 2023. All the necessary details regarding the exam date/time/centre will be mentioned on IBSAT admit card.

IBSAT 2023 admit card is a very crucial document that is to be kept in possession throughout the admission process. All candidates who successfully filled application form and paid the application fee will be able to download the IBSAT 2023 Admit Card for the exam on the official website of ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education.

Steps to Download IBSAT 2023 Admit Card

Applicants can download their respective admit card from the official website. Candidates can download the IBSAT admit card 2023 by following the steps mentioned below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of IBS.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Existing User' tab on the homepage.
• Step 3: Enter the IBSAT login credentials, and click on the 'Login' button.
• Step 5: The link will be redirected to the Candidate Profile page.
• Step 6: Click on the 'Download IBSAT Admit Card' option.
• Step 7: Save the admit card on the system and take a printout.

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IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Applicants who are planning to attempt the exam should know the IBSAT exam pattern 2023. The exam aims to test the applicant's ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension. The table below will give the candidate a fair idea about the marks distribution, time limit, and other essential aspects of the exam pattern.

IBSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Online: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Sections	Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation
	Quantitative Techniques
	Reading Comprehension
	Vocabulary
Number of Questions	140 Questions
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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IBSAT 2023 Syllabus

IBSAT 2023 syllabus is prescribed by the ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education. Before the exam, candidates should know about the syllabus, and have a clear idea about all the topics included in the exam. The IBSAT 2023 syllabus is divided into four major sections mentioned below.

• Quantitative Techniques: It mainly comprises numerical problems that will help to measure candidates' numerical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Vocabulary or Verbal Ability: In this section, the candidate has the scope of scoring higher marks as compared to other sections since the questions are from high school English. This section contains more questions than other sections.
• Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension: This section measures the candidate's analytical skills, mainly, and consists of 3 passages from which a candidate needs to find answers that are asked directly and indirectly.
• Data Interpretation and Data Adequacy: It will measure the candidate's ability to solve data complexity and this section will require quick calculations and mainly comprise pie charts, bar graphs, etc.

IBSAT 2023 Syllabus: Section-Wise Weightage

The section-wise weightage of questions for the IBSAT 2023 syllabus is as follows.

IBSAT 2023 Syllabus: Section-Wise Weightage

Section	Number of Questions
Quantitative Techniques	30 Questions
Vocabulary/Verbal Ability	50 Questions
Analytical Reasoning & Reading Comprehension	30 Questions
Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy	30 Questions
Total	140 Questions

Read More: IBSAT 2023 Syllabus

IBSAT 2023 Preparation Tips

The main area in which the candidates do not focus is the conditioning of mind and body. Preparation for any long-duration exam is done gradually day by day. Candidates must take a series of practice mock tests consistently to be able to focus on writing a 2 hours exam like IBSAT. Candidates are advised to refer to the points mentioned below to properly nurture their preparation for IBSAT 2023.

• Candidates must practice as hard as they can. Since the IBSAT exam is only for 2 hours, they must be quick to attempt all the questions.
• There are a few shortcuts to attempting the questions which can only be mastered if the candidates practice regularly.
• A single shortcut will require the hard work of repeating it hundreds of times to make it work on the exam day.
• Agree or not, there are a lot of shortcuts to solve some questions in seconds. Some of the shortcuts can be figured out by practice only.
• The rest of them can be found in good reference books.
• One of the good books that can be recommended for quantitative aptitude is Fastrack Arithmetic by Arihant Publications.

IBSAT 2023 Mock Tests

IBSAT 2023 mock test link was activated by the ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education on the official website on Jul 1, 2023. Registered/non-registered candidates could take the mock test till Aug 31, 2023. However, candidates must check their system requirements before taking the mock test.

IBSAT 2023 mock test can help a candidate analyze their weak and strong areas. Moreover, as a result of solving a mock test, a candidate can become aware of areas that are taking more time. Mock tests will serve as a great tool of practice for the aspirant. Candidates will also be able to become more aware of the online authentication process after taking the IBSAT 2023 national mock test.

How to Take IBSAT 2023 Mock Test?

Interested applicants can appear for the IBSAT mock test if they wish to contribute the same to their overall exam preparation. To successfully take IBSAT 2023 mock test, applicants can follow the steps mentioned below.

• Step 1: Candidates visit the official website of ICFAI.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Mock Test' tab on the top right corner of the homepage.
• Step 3: Candidates must then fill in the necessary details and choose any one mock test option from below. 
• Step 4: Appear for IBSAT 2023 Mock Test.

Read More: IBSAT 2023 Mock Test Papers

IBSAT 2023 Reference Books

Candidates can go through the immense amount of material available on the internet for IBSAT. As an entrance exam for MBA does not have a rigid syllabus, practice is the absolute key to success.

• As far as IBSAT reference books are concerned, candidates are suggested to go through the "How to prepare for..." series by Arun Sharma and other contributing authors such as Meenakshi Upadhyay.
• Also, a test series with its reference material will be highly beneficial to crack IBSAT.
• Candidates who prepare for the CAT have a great advantage in getting a good rank in IBSAT.

Read More: IBSAT Reference Books 2023

IBSAT 2023 Question Papers

It is important for candidates to prepare for the IBSAT exam with complete efficiency and should exhaust all the available resources that would help in preparation.

• Solving IBSAT previous year papers gives a candidate a live experience of facing an actual exam and getting an idea of the exam pattern and the style of questions that should be expected during the attempt.
• Also, it helps them to analyze the structure of the paper and areas in which a candidate is lacking and requires more practice.

Read More: IBSAT Previous Year Papers

IBSAT 2023 Results

ICFAI Business School will declare IBSAT 2023 results by the first week of Jan 2024. Candidates must log in to their account using valid login credentials (IBSAT 2023 application form number and the relevant password) to access their results. They must download their respective rank cards from the official website as well. After the results are released, aspirants can see the IBSAT cut off 2023 set by different institutes.

Steps to Download IBSAT 2023 Result

IBSAT result will be declared on the official website of the institute. To successfully download the IBSAT 2023 scorecard from the official website, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
• Step 2: Click on the IBSAT result link and a candidate will be automatically directed to the university web page.
• Step 3: Click on the 'Login' option displayed on the main tab.
• Step 4: Enter the login credentials, i.e. application form number and password provided by IBS.
• Step 5: The candidate will be provided with their results on the website.
• Step 6: Candidates should take a printout of their mark sheet for further reference.

Read More: IBSAT 2023 Results

IBSAT 2023 Cut Off

Once the result of IBSAT 2023 is announced, all 9 affiliated institutes of the ICFAI Foundation will release their own individual IBSAT 2023 cut off for admission into an MBA program. Candidates aspiring to get admission into the institute of their choice can go through the cut off lists and organize and plan their upcoming steps in the admission process accordingly.

Factors Determining IBSAT Cut Off Marks

Applicants should be aware that the IBSAT exam cut off 2023 declaration will be based on a few major influencing factors. The cut off determining factors are in correlation with each other, and their analysis is responsible for deciding the cut off marks. The influencing factors for IBSAT cut off 2023 are mentioned below.

• Number of Applicants
• Difficulty Level of the Exam
• Number of Seats Available
• Previous Year Cut Off Trends.

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IBSAT 2023 Counselling

IBSAT 2023 selection process will be held after the exam results are declared. IBSAT 2023 selection briefings will be available from the second week of Jan 2024, and the selection process will be held in Feb/Mar 2024. IBSAT 2023 selection results will be released on the official website by the conducting body. The selection list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidates who appeared for the exam.

Candidates who have scored the cut off marks are eligible to appear for the IBSAT 2023 counselling process. The candidates will be shortlisted based on the Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Candidates must be aware of the IBSAT 2023 counselling process to be prepared for the further rounds of the admission process. The selection process is conducted by ICFAI, and the process involves the following 4 major steps.

• Counselling Registration
• Selection Briefing
• Group Discussion
• Personal Interview.

Documents Required for IBSAT 2023 Counselling

Candidates who are appearing for IBSAT counselling 2023 must submit the following documents as per requirement.

• Photograph and Signature
• Admit Card
• Marks Card
• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
• Degree Certificate.

IBSAT 2023 Scholarships

The institute offers scholarships worth a total of INR 10 Crores to candidates who qualify for IBSAT 2023 as toppers. The results for IBSAT 2023 scholarships will be announced by the third week of Dec 2023. The scholarships offered to IBSAT 2023 toppers are as follows.

• IBSAT 2023
• Defense Personnel (Serving/Retired) from Army/Airforce/Navy/Paramilitary Wards
• IBS Alumni Wards
• Physically Challenged Candidates.

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IBSAT 2023 Coaching Centres

Candidates can opt for effective coaching centres for IBSAT preparations. For offline coaching and preparation, various reputed coaching centres are there such as the following.

• Career Launcher
• IMS Learning Centre
• Jamboree Education
• TIME
• PT Education
• Achiever's Academy

Applicants can also purchase courses online from the following.

• IMS Learning Centre
• Byju's CAT Classes
• Bullseye
• Alchemist.

IBSAT 2023 Exam Day Guidelines

These are some important tips that every aspirant must take into consideration before attempting the IBSAT 2023 exam. These guidelines are given out by the official authorities and every applicant should take these into consideration.

• ID Proof: Admit Cards and ID proof are mandatory for every candidate. Without an ID card, candidates will not be allowed inside the examination hall.
• Report Early: Candidate must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam as security checks, identity verification, and check-in may take a considerable time.
• No Latecomers: If a candidate reaches the exam centre after the commencement of the exam, then they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
• No Talking Inside Examination Hall: A candidate is not allowed to talk to anybody during this examination. If a candidate is found doing the same, it will lead to the cancellation of candidature of the candidate will be sent outside the examination hall without any warning.

IBSAT 2023 Restricted Items

Candidates must ensure they do not carry any of the following items for the IBSAT 2023 exam.

• Electronic gadgets like electronic watches with a calculator, mobile phones, pagers or any other device, calculators, docu-pen.
• Printed or written materials, paper bits, slide rules, and log tables.

IBSAT 2023 Contact Details

If candidates have any doubts he or she can contact the concerned authorities. The details of the address are given below.

Address:
IBS Admissions Office,
#65 Nagarjuna Hills,
Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082,
Telangana.

Phone Number: 040-23440963

Toll-Free Number: 1-800-425-55 66 77  (Mon - Fri, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)

SMS: IBSAT2023 to 7039670396

IBSAT Website: www.ibsindia.org

Email: [email protected]

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