ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2025
IBSAT 2025
[ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test]
Admission to to MBA, Ph.D. and PGPM Programs 2026-2028
IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (a deemed to be a University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956), for students seeking admission to the MBA/Ph.D. programs of IBS Bengaluru and IBS Hyderabad.
IBSAT is a computer-based test (CBT) that consists 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.
CAT / GMAT® / NMAT
GMAT® / NMAT by GMACTM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2023 onwards) are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2025
Candidates with GMAT®, NMAT by GMACTM CAT and XAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2025.
The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundation accept IBSAT 2025 / GMAT® / NMAT by GMACTM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2023 onwards) for admission to the following programs:
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MBA program offered by IBS Bengaluru, IBS Dehradun, IBS Hyderabad and IBS Jaipur.
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PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune.
Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2025 / GMAT® / NMAT by GMACTM/CAT/XAT score are called for the selection process during February 2026. The selection process comprises of Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.
The final selection is based on past academic record and performance of the candidates in Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.
| IBSAT 2025 Application |
01 July, 2025 - 19 December, 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Test Dates |
December 27-28, 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Result |
1st week of January 2026 |
| Selection Briefings |
2nd week of January 2026 |
| Selection Process (MBA/PGPM Program) |
February 2026 |
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The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs. 8.505 lakhs per annum.
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The fee for the MBA program at IBS Bengaluru campus is Rs. 6.525 lakhs per annum.
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The fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun campuses is Rs. 3.51 lakhs per annum.
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The fee for the MBA program at IBS Jaipur campuses is Rs. 4.005 lakhs per annum.
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The fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses is Rs. 4.545 per annum.
Applying for IBSAT:
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Step 1: Register online with details & pay Rs. 1,800/- (single application for all 9 IBS campuses).
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Step 2: get confirmation email/SMS with application number & login details.
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Step 3: Log in, complete profile & select test score to submit.
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Step 4: Take IBSAT 2025 (Dec. 27-28) or submit CAT/NMAT/XAT/GMAT score.
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Step 5: Receive invitation for selection process (based on qualifying score).
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Step 6: Attend selection process at IBS Hyderabad - micro presentation & interview.
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Step 7: Get admission confirmation with campus allotment (based on score & cut-off).
CONTACT
IBS Admissions Office
#65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082. Telangana.
Telephone Board: 040 2344 0963
Toll Free: 1800 425 55 66 77
Email: ibsat@ibsindia.org
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Edited By: Sahadeb
Edited On:
10 Oct 2025
