IBSAT 2026: ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2026

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2026

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IBSAT 2026
[ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2026]
conducted by ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
Admission to MBA/PGPM Programs (2-Year Full Time), 2026-2028

IBSAT
IBSAT is a national-level management test conducted every year in December by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a Deemed-to-be University. The syllabus is similar to other national management entrance examinations.
It is a single application to apply to all 9 IBS campuses offering full-time MBA and PGPM programmes.
You can apply through IBSAT or use your valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT score while applying for IBS admissions.

Test Dates
IBSAT 2026 will be conducted in December 2026. Detailed schedule and guidelines will be announced shortly.

Test Date	8 Test Dates December 2026
Application Fee	Rs. 1,800/-
How to Apply - Online	Register for IBSAT 2026 and pay the fee. You will receive a confirmation message once your application and payment is submitted successfully. Apply Now
How to Apply - Offline	Visit your nearest IBS Information Office, fill out the application form, and follow the steps explained by the officer. Find your nearest IBS Information Office: Click Here

Important Dates

Event	Schedule
Application Period	July 1, 2026 – December 22, 2026
IBSAT Exam	Scheduled across eight test dates in December 2026 (Saturdays and Sundays). For exact dates, Click Here
IBSAT 2026 Result	Results and scholarship allotment letters will be available on the Monday immediately following each weekend test in December 2026.
Selection Briefings	January 2027 (2nd – 4th Week)
Selection Process	February 2027 (2nd – 3rd Week)

Test Pattern

Remote, Proctored Online Test You can take the test from the comfort of your home or any preferred location. This eliminates the need to travel to a test center and reduces exam-day anxiety.	No Negative Marking & No Sectional Time Limits This encourages candidates to attempt all questions and make educated guesses without fear of losing marks.	Time Management The exam consists of 140 questions to be answered in 120 minutes, giving candidates an excellent opportunity to showcase their speed and accuracy.

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

Application Steps

Step-01	Step-02	Step-03	Step-04
Register Online Register online with details and pay Rs. 1800/-. One application covers all 9 IBS campuses.	Get Confirmation Get confirmation email/SMS with application number & login details.	Complete Profile Log in, complete profile & select test score to submit.	Submit Scores Take IBSAT or submit CAT / XAT / NMAT by GMAC / GMAT scores.
Step-05	Step-06	Step-07
Receive Invitation Receive invitation for selection process (based on qualifying score).	Selection Process Attend the selection process at IBS Hyderabad (Feb 2nd-3rd Week 2027 \| Tentative Dates).	Admission Get admission confirmation with campus allotment (based on score & cut-off).

IBSAT 2026: Test Dates

The IBSAT 2026 test will be conducted across 8 specific test dates, providing candidates maximum flexibility to select their most convenient test date.

Tests will take place on every Saturdays and Sundays throughout the December month, the results will be announced along with the IBSAT 2026 scholarship allotment on immediate Monday after the test dates.

Each test date slot will have limited capacity so it is advised to apply early and block your test slot immediately.

Application Deadlines:

Tests 1 & 2: December 1st, 2026
Tests 3 & 4: December 8th, 2026
Tests 5 & 6: December 15th, 2026
Tests 7 & 8: December 22nd, 2026

IBSAT 2026 Test Dates Schedule

Test	Test Day	Date	Slot	Test Mode
Test 1	Saturday	5th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 2	Sunday	6th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 3	Saturday	12th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 4	Sunday	13th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 5	Saturday	19th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 6	Sunday	20th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 7	Saturday	26th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Test 8	Sunday	27th December, 2026	Slot-1: 11:00 A.M. - 01:00 P.M. Slot-2: 03:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M.	Remote Proctored Online
Results will be announced on the immediate Monday after the test dates.

Please note that scholarships from CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ will be announced along with their results in the month of January, 2027 after the official scores from these tests are submitted.

IBSAT 2026: Mock Test

Free IBSAT National Mock Test
Test Dates

July 25th, 2026	August 22nd, 2026	Sep 26th, 2026
Oct 24th, 2026	Nov 21st, 2026	Dec 9th, 2026

Register and take the free mock test at your convenience. The practice questions are designed to closely replicate the actual IBSAT test structure, giving you an advantage in evaluating your preparation level and mastering time management.
The test follows the official IBSAT format, consisting of 140 questions across 4 sections to be completed in 120 minutes.

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

If you need more practice, you can unlock two additional mock tests by completing the IBSAT 2026 application payment.

CONTACT
040 2344 0963 (5 lines)
1800 425 55 66 77 (Toll Free)
ibsat@ibsindia.org

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Published By: Sahadeb

Published On: 29 Oct 2026

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