The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education: Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme, 2027

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The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education

Hyderabad, Telangana

Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme, 2027

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The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
ICFAI Business School (Faculty of Management)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme, 2027

Duration
2 Years
Eligibility
• Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2027.
Admission Calendar
• IBS Admissions are open through IBSAT-2026/CAT/NMAT by GMACTM/XAT/GMATTM scores only.
• Last Date Dec 2nd Week 2026.

Important Dates

Application Submission	July 1, 2026 - Third week of December, 2026 (tentative)
IBSAT 2026 Examination	December, 2026
IBSAT Result	First week of January, 2027 (tentative)
Selection Briefings	January, 2027
Selection Process	Second–third week of February, 2027 (tentative)
IBSAT 2026 Application	IBS Admissions are open through IBSAT-2026 / CAT / NMAT by GMACTM / XAT / GMATTM Last Date December, 2026
IBSAT 2026 Test Dates	December, 2026
IBSAT 2026 Result	1st week of January, 2027
Selection Briefings	From 2nd Week of January, 2027, at 70+ locations across India, including major cities and towns
Selection Process	From February, 2027 at IBS Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Programme Information

The MBA Program is unique with case-based learning, state-of-the-art infrastructure, emphasis on acquiring practical skills, establishing strong industry interface culminating in getting excellent final placements for all its MBA graduates.

MBA Program Structure
Semester-I	Semester-II
Course	Course
Accounting for Managers	Business Analytics
Data Science	Business Communication
Personal Effectiveness Management	Corporate Finance
Financial Management	Marketing Management-II
Management Information Systems	Operations Management
Spreadsheets Essentials for Managers	Human Resource Management
Marketing Management-I	Macroeconomics and Business Environment
Organizational Behaviour	Elective-I
Managerial Economics	Elective-II
Summer Internship Program-(SIP)
Semester-III	Semester-IV
Course	Course
AI for Managers	Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
Machine Learning using Python	Management Control Systems
Visualization and Dashboarding using Power BI	Legal Environment of Business
Business Strategy	Elective-VII
Career Readiness Lab (CRL)	Elective-VIII
Emerging Technologies and Digital Business Models
Elective-III
Elective-IV
Elective-V
Elective-VI

Elective List
Finance	Marketing
Advanced topics in FinTech Banking and Financial Services Analytics Banking Management Behavioural Finance Commodities & Commodity Derivatives Corporate & SME Banking Credit Risk Analytics using SAS Entrepreneurial Finance Financial Analytics using R Financial Derivatives and Risk Management Financial Econometrics Financial Modelling using Excel Financial Services Financial Statement Analysis Fundamentals of FinTech Global Capital Markets Insurance Analytics International Banking International Finance & Trade Investment Banking Machine Learning in Finance using Python Mergers and Acquisitions Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds Project Appraisal & Finance Quantitative Finance & Financial Modelling (using SAS) Retail Banking Risk Management in Banks Security Analysis Strategic Financial Management Sustainable Finance Taxation Treasury Management Wealth Management	B2B Marketing Brand Management Consumer Behavior Customer Relationship Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurial Development Integrated Marketing Communication International Marketing Managing Digital transformation Managing Platform Businesses Managing The Family Business Marketing Analytics Marketing Data Science Marketing Research Marketing Technology Product Management Retail Analytics and Management Rural Marketing Sales & Distribution Management Services Marketing Strategic Marketing Management
HR	Operations & IT
Agile HRM Competency Mapping & Assessment Corporate Communication Design Thinking Employee Relations and Labor Codes Employer Branding Global HRM HR Tech Human Resource Analytics Human Resource Planning Leadership Skills & Change Management Managerial Psychology OD Diagnosis & Internventions Performance Management and Reward System Positive Psychology for Managers Strategic HRM Sustainable Business Management : ESG Talent Acquisition and Retention Training & Development	Artificial Intelligence Business Analysis Business Intelligence & Analytics Business Modeling and Simulation Introduction to Block Chain & Machine Learning Prescriptive Analytics Project Management Quality Analytics Services Operations Management Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Management
Economics
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Business, Politics and Government	Public Plicy
HealthCare Management
Health Services Informatics Health Insurance Management Healthcare Analytics Healthcare Quality Management	Patient care management Medical Records Management Health Systems Healthcare Analytics

Admissions

Admission Modalities

2 year Management Program

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.
All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2027.
Applicants in their final year bachelor's degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2027. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility.
The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2027.
Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2027 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

IBSAT 2026
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.

GMATTM / NMAT by GMACTM / CAT / XAT scores (from 2024 onwards) are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2026. Candidates with GMATTM, NMAT by GMACTM CAT and XAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2026.

IBS Admissions are open through CAT/NMAT by GMAC™ / XAT / GMAT™ scores only.
Last Date December, 2026.

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundation accept IBSAT 2026 / GMATTM / NMAT by GMACTM / CAT / XAT scores (from 2024 onwards) for admission to the following programs:

MBA program offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.
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-2026 / GMATTM / NMAT by GMACTM / CAT / XAT score are called for the selection process.
This process is scheduled to take place from February 2027, at the IBS Hyderabad campus in Hyderabad.
The selection process comprises of Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

The Micro-Presentation component aims to provide a focused assessment of a candidate's communication and presentation skills, along with their ability to think and organize thoughts quickly.

IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs. 1,800/-.

The final selection is based on past academic record and performance of the candidates in Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.

IBS Admissions are open for IBSAT-2026 / CAT / NMAT by GMAC™ / XAT / GMAT™ Score Holders

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Fee Structure

Fee Structure
The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs. 8.505 lakhs per annum.

Particulars	Program	Fee for 2 Years* (Rs. in Lakhs)
IBS Hyderabad	MBA Program (2027-2029)	Rs. 17,01,000/-

*In addition,students have to pay Rs. 10,000/- as refundable caution deposit along with the 1st installment of fee across all the campuses. Living expenses are extra.
For IBS Hyderabad Campus: Students have to pay Rs. 4,000/- as Convocation Fee with the 5th Installment of Fee.

CONTACT
040 2347 9725, 040 2347 9732, 040 2344 0963 (5 Lines)
1800 425 55 55 77 (Toll Free)
ibsat@ibsindia.org

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