IBSAT 2025-26 Notification will be released probably in the first week of July 2026. Registration is expected to be start in August 2026. Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis of India (ICFAI) is responsible to conduct IBSAT examination every year.
IBSAT 2026 Application Form || IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates || IBSAT 2026 Eligibility
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ICFAI conduct ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) at university level to provide admission into PGDM/ MBA Program. It will be held to test the ability of candidates in quantitative technique, data interpretation, analytical reasoning, data adequacy, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
All you need to know about IBSAT 2026
- Will there be any limit to attempt the IBSAT 2026 exam? No attempt limit, Check eligibility criteria
- What will be the mode of IBSAT 2026 exam? Check exam pattern
- IBSAT 2026 application form is releasing soon in July 2025. Get application form details.
- Want to know the complete schedule of IBSAT 2026 exam. Let’s check complete schedule below.
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Based on two components such as Micro-presentation & Personal Interview, selection will be given in MBA/ PGPM program. Moreover, ICFAI Foundation accepts scores of CAT/ NMAT by GMACTM /XAT/ GMATTM (from 2022 onwards) for admission to the following programs:
- MBA Program offered by IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Dehradun & IBS Jaipur
- PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBSA Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai & IBS Pune.
Candidates can go through the article below to know complete information related to IBSAT 2026 exam such as application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
IBSAT 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) |
| Conducting Authority | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education |
| Exam Category | Post Graduate |
| Level | University level |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Courses Available | MBA, PGPM |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Home Proctored Mode |
| Language | English only |
| Website | ibsindia.org |
IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates can get complete tentative schedule of IBSAT 2026 from below:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application form release | 1st week of July 2025 |
| Last Date to submit | 4th week of January 2026 |
| Slot booking/ Admit card availability | after successful registration |
| IBSAT 2025-26 Exam | 3rd week of December 2025 |
| Result announcement | 4th week of December 2025 |
| Selection Briefing | 3rd week of January 2026 |
| Selection Process | 3rd week of February 2026 |
IBSAT 2026 Application Form
To know complete information related to IBSAT 2026 application form, candidates can go through the section below:
- IBSAT 2025-26 registration will be started from July 2025 on the website.
- Candidates will be able to complete the registration procedure via online mode & offline facility will also be applicable.
- To purchase the IBSAT 2026 form, candidates will have to visit the nearest branches of IBS Marketing.
- Before filling out the application form, candidates must fulfill the complete eligibility criteria from below.
- Fill the application form with details such as personal details, communicational details, academic details, etc.
- Complete the apply process by uploading the scanned documents such as photograph & signaturein specific format.
- Now submit the prescribed amount of registration fee to proceed further.
- Aspirants will have to complete their application procedure before the last week of January 2026, as it will be the last date to apply.
- Recheck all the filled details in IBSAT 2026 form once before submitting it, as their will be no correction facility provided to edit.
- For the further usage in admission, candidates must not forget to take a hardcopy of application form.
Application Fee:
- Online & Offline both the modes will be provided to submit the application fee.
- Online facilities such as Credit card, debit card or net banking will be applicable.
- 1800/- will be the application fee for every category candidate.
- Offline facility allows candidates to make payment directly through and IBS Center.
- Submitted fee of IBSAT 2026 will be non-transferrable.
How to Apply for IBSAT 2026
We have mentioned the complete steps below to fill the application form:
- Step-1: Go to the website of IBSAT (Link will be mentioned above).
- Step-2: Press the “Apply Now” button on the homepage.
- Step-3: Register yourself by entering the basic information.
- Step-4: After registration, fill the application form with academic qualification, personal, communicational details etc.
- Step-5: Now upload the requisite documents such as photograph & signature in prescribed format.
- Step-6: Complete the process by submitting the specific amount of fee using available gateway.
- Step-7: Before submitting the form, recheck the filled details once to avoid rejection.
- Step-8: Press the “Submit” button and proceed further.
- Step-9: Do not forget to take a hardcopy of IBSAT 2026 form for further usage.
IBSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to fulfil the given eligibility criteria before filling the application form:
- Qualification: Those graduated candidates with English medium till be eligible to apply.
- Candidates with 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis) will apply.
- Applying candidates must be form English medium of graduation. If not, then TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTSscores will be required.
- Percentage: To be eligible, candidates must score at least 50% marks or above.
- Appearing: The appearing candidates in their final year of graduation will also be eligible to apply for IBSAT 2026 exam.
IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Are you searching for the exam pattern of IBSAT 2026, Check given section to know complete information:
- Exam Mode: Exam will be held through Proctored Home-Based Test mode.
- Duration: To solve the exam, total 2 hours will be given to the aspirants.
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be there in exam.
- Language: English Language will be available in exam.
- Total Questions: Total 140 questions will be asked in IBSAT exam.
- Scores: Scores of GMAT/ CAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ XAT will also be accepted from 2022 onwards.
- Sections: 4 different sections will be available in question paper.
Here we have mentioned the number of questions asked in IBSAT 2026 exam:
| Subjects | Number of Question |
| Quantitative aptitude | 30 |
| Reading compression | 30 |
| Data adequacy and data interpretation | 30 |
| Verbal ability | 50 |
| Total | 140 |
IBSAT 2026 Syllabus
IBSAT 2026 syllabus will includes various topics from subjects which will be decided by the authority. It will be released via online mode by the authority. Five sections such as Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation and Date Adequacy and Analytical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension will be there in question paper.
Some topics from the IBSAT 2026 syllabus is mentioned below:
| Quantitative Aptitude | Instalment Payment, Profit and Loss, Venn Diagram, Arithmetic progression, coordinate geometry, Algebra, etc |
| Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation | Data Interpretation based on Graphs and Tables, cause and effect & Visual reasoning, linear arrangement, etc. |
| Verbal Ability | Word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Syllogism, Odd man out, Jumbled paragraphs, uses of the same words, etc. |
IBSAT Preparation Tips
Candidates can check out the given preparation tips to perform better in exam:
- Candidates must aware about the complete syllabus of IBSAT 2026
- Make a proper schedule to prepared for the exam.
- Try to make a notes and revise them on daily basis.
- Keep up some physical activities during preparation.
- It will be mandatory to solve the mock test to score better.
- Do not forget to eat healthy and stay hydrated.
IBSAT 2026 Books
Here we have mentioned the most popular books below to prepare for IBSAT 2026 exam:
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal/ S Chand Publishing; Revised Edition
- High School English Grammer and Composition by Wren & Martin
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT and MBA Entrance Exam by TIME
- Person Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exam by Dinesh Khattar
- Mathematics for MBA Entrance Exams by RS Aggarwal and S. Chand
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta
- CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Gautam Puri
IBSAT 2026 Exam Centres
There will be various exam center of IBSAT 2026 exam such as: Agra, Bangalore, Bhilai, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Aurangabad, Aligarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Bhopal, Allahabad, Goa, Indore, Hyderabad, Alwar, Ambala, Mumbai, Durgapur, Kochi, Chandigarh, Nashik, Dehradun, Madurai, Kolkata, Rajkot, Pune, Ranchi, Mysuru, Ranchi, Vadodara, Raipur, Gorakhpur, Halwani, Gwalior, Gurgaon, Tirupati, Patna, Haridwar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Meerut, Noida, Udaipur, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
IBSAT 2026 Admit Card
IBSAT 2026 Admit Card will be released via online mode. After the successful registration, the IBSAT 2026 hall ticket will be accessible. During slot booking procedure, the admit card will be published.
Those candidates who will complete the registration procedure before the deadline will be able to download it from the website. Candidates will be required to enter their login credentials on the website. Details such as name, exam name, date & time, venue, photograph, signature & other exam related details.
IBSAT 2026 Result
IBSAT 2026 Result will be declared by ICFAI Business School via online mode. No offline method will be provided to check result. In the last week of December 2025, IBSAT 2026 result will be announced on the website. Result will be published in the form of scorecard.
In IBSAT 2026 result, qualifying status of candidates and a combined and category wise merit list for all the candidates participating in IBSAT exam will be released via online mode. Login details such as application number and password will be required to access the result.
IBSAT 2026 Cut Off
ICFAI Business School will announce the IBSAT 2026 cut off via online mode. Appearing candidates will have to score the minimum marks required for qualifying in the IBSAT exam to participate in the further rounds of admission. There will be Micro presentation and Personal Interview (PI) rounds in selection procedure.
Those candidates who will clear the minimum IBS cut off will be provided admission into ICFAI Business School. The IBSAT scores will be accepted by IBS campuses across India and each of them will have its own cut off for admission process.
IBSAT Campus Fee Structure
For each campus, we have mentioned the fee structure below as per the last year:
| Campus | Fee (2 year) |
| IBS Hyderabad | 17,01,000/- |
| IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE) | 13,05,000/- |
| IBS Ahmedabad IBS Pune IBS Kolkata IBS Mumbai IBS Gurgaon | 9,09,000/- |
| IBS Jaipur | 8,01,000/- |
| IBS Dehradun | 7,02,000/- |
IBSAT 2026 Selection Procedure
Candidates who will clear the IBSAT 2026 entrance exam will have to attend the Micro presentation and personal interview. IBSAT 2026 selection procedure will be organized from the second week of February 2026.
Those candidates with a valid score of CAT/ XAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ GMAT or IBSAT exam will also be eligible to participate in selection procedure. Across 60 cities in the country, selection briefing will be done for qualified candidates. Basically, it includes Micro Presentation & Personal Interview process.
- Micro Presentation – Selection Process is a brief talk or presentation where aspirants demonstrate their communication, ability to think quickly on their feet & presentation skills. Candidates will have to select one topic out of three topics. 4 minutes in total will be allowed in which 1 minute for preparation and 3 minutes for delivering the presentation.
- Personal Interview – Each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes in this round. Interview panel will focus on assessing the attitude and aspirations of the aspirants besides evaluating their communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, general knowledge, as well as aptitude for a career in management.
IBSAT 2026 Counselling
Counselling for IBSAT 2026 will be conducted via online mode. It will be organized for each qualified candidates in exam. Candidates will have to undergoes a group discussion and personal interview session.
Based on the candidate’s IBSAT written test, Micro Presentation and personal interview and availability of seats, the seats will be filled by them. For further verification procedure, candidates will have to carry some of the important documents. The final admission will be provided to the candidates based on the document’s verification. We have mentioned the complete list of documents below:
Required Documents:
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheet and certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- IBSAT 2026 Admit Card
- IBSAT 2026 Scorecard
- CMAT/ NMAT/ GMAC/ CAT scorecard
- Character certificate
- Passport size photographs
IBSAT Scholarships
ICFAI Business School (IBS) is pleased to announce scholarships worth Rs 10 Crores exclusively for top performers in IBSAT 2026 exam.
Eligibility Criteria
- For Toppers in IBSAT candidates who secure top ranks in IBSAT 2026
- For Wards of IBS Alumni
- For physically Challenged Aspirants
- For Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/ retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces.
For the class of 2027 to deserving candidates failing under the categories, IBS aims to awards 500 merit scholarships. Scholarship amount for each candidate will be Rs. 2 lakhs, with the flexibility of adjusting Rs 1 lakh each in the first and second term installments against the program fee.
Terms and Conditions for Scholarships
Candidates will have to fulfill the given terms and conditions to avail the prestigious scholarships:
- Eligibility: Scholarship will be given to those candidates who will clear the entrance exam successfully.
- Admission and Registration: To be eligible for scholarship, candidates will have to complete the admission procedure and register on the specific date and pay the requisite admission fee.
- Applicability: The scholarship awarded to the candidates will be adjusted solely against the program fee and payment will not be utilized for any other purposes or fees.
Withdrawal Policy: The applicable fee refunds will be calculated after deducting the scholarship sum granted earlier in case candidates’ withdrawal from the program from any reason.
IBSAT Campuses
Here we have mentioned all 9 campuses below with their admission & program fee:
| Campus | Admission Fee | Program Fee |
| IBS Hyderabad | Rs. 80,000 | Rs. 16,21,000 |
| IBS Ahmedabad | Rs. 8,29,000 | |
| IBS Gurgaon | Rs. 8,29,000 | |
| IBS Dehradun | Rs. 6,22,000 | |
| IBS Bengaluru | Rs. 12,25,000 | |
| IBS Jaipur | Rs. 7,21,000 | |
| IBS Mumbai | Rs. 8,29,000 | |
| IBS Kolkata | Rs. 8,29,000 | |
| IBS Pune | Rs. 8,29,000 |
Aspirants are advised to keep visiting the website to get latest updates related to IBSAT 2026 exam. After releasing the application form on the official website, we will also update the direct link above in the page. IBSAT 2026 Application form is expected to be release in July 2025 via online mode.
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