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IBSAT Latest Updates
IBSAT Notification 2025 has been officially released by ICFAI Business School for admission to MBA/PGPM programs across its nine campuses. The application process began on July 1, 2025, and will remain open until the third week of December 2025. The IBSAT 2025 exam is set to be held on December 27 and 28, 2025, in an online computer-based format. Results are expected in the first week of January 2026, followed by selection briefings in 70+ cities during the second and third weeks of January. The final selection process, including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), will take place from the second week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad. Candidates with valid GMAT, CAT, NMAT by GMAC, or XAT scores are exempted from taking the IBSAT exam.
IBSAT Notification 2025: Important Dates
You can check some of the important dates of IBSAT 2025 in the following table:
| Event | Dates |
| IBSAT 2025 Applications Open | July 1, 2025 - 3rd week of December 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Test Dates | December 27-28, 2025 |
| IBSAT 2025 Result | 1st week of January 2026 |
| Selection Briefings | From 2nd-3rd week of January 2026 (70+ cities) |
| Selection Process | From 2nd week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad |
IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates applying for IBSAT 2025 must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, with English as the medium of instruction. They should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 format). Applicants not meeting the English-medium requirement must submit a valid TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS score by May 31, 2026. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements before the same date.
Check the eligibility criteria details in IBSAT Eligibility page.
IBSAT 2025 Admission Process
IBSAT 2025 is an online aptitude test conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) for candidates seeking admission into the MBA and PhD programs at IBS Hyderabad and IBS Bengaluru.
The exam is held in a computer-based format (CBT) and spans 2 hours, consisting of multiple-choice questions. It assesses candidates' skills in quantitative techniques, data interpretation and adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: IBSAT 2025 application process started on July 1, 2025, and will remain open until the third week of December 2025. Interested candidates must complete the online application form before the deadline to be eligible for the exam. It is recommended to apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues and to receive timely updates from the conducting body.
Ans: IBSAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 27 and 28, 2025. It will be held in online, computer-based test (CBT) mode. The exam is conducted over a duration of 2 hours and features multiple-choice questions divided into four key sections: Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
Ans: Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and English as the medium of instruction. They should have completed 15 years of formal education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern). Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements before May 31, 2026. Those who haven’t studied in English must submit a valid TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS score.
Ans: Yes, candidates who have valid scores from GMAT, NMAT by GMAC, CAT, or XAT (taken in 2023 or later) are exempted from appearing for IBSAT 2025. These scores are accepted for admission across various IBS campuses, and such applicants can directly participate in the selection process, which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
Ans: IBSAT 2025 scores are accepted for admission to the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur, and the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Additionally, PhD programs in Management are offered at select campuses. Candidates can also apply to these programs using scores from other accepted management entrance exams.
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