IBSAT 2026 is an excellent opportunity to get admission in one of the top B-schools of India. The test is administered by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and it opens up opportunities to nine ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses in India. This blog provides an in-depth explanation of the IBSAT exam, application process, scholarships and further related information.
IBSAT 2026 Registration Open
Why Choose IBSAT 2025?
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Write the test online, remotely supervised and in the comfort of your own place.
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Admission to nine IBS schools requires only one exam.
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Scholarships worth over ₹10 crores are available.
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Free practice exams and competitions at the national level
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Excellent and reliable placement results on all campuses
IBSAT 2025 Overview
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Feature |
Details |
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Exam Dates |
December, 2026 |
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Application Dates |
July Week of December 2026 |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
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Total Questions |
140 |
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Marking Scheme |
No Negative Marking |
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Application Fee |
₹1800 |
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Other Accepted Scores |
CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT (2023 onward) |
Eligibility Criteria
Students desiring to apply at MBA/PGPM degree programs using IBSAT 2026 would have to meet the following criteria:
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A degree with not less than 50% in any degree field
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2 years of university level schooling (3 or 4) Ten or more years of primary/secondary school
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Students in their final year could apply. The learners must have to complete their degree by 2026.
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Applicants must prove their knowledge of English (by demonstrating a TOEFL, IELTS or NELT score) when English is not the primary language of instruction.
Note: Evidence of graduation- should be submitted by November 2026.
IBS Campuses Accepting IBSAT 2026
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MBA Offered At |
PGPM Offered At |
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IBS Hyderabad |
IBS Ahmedabad |
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IBS Bangalore |
IBS Mumbai |
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IBS Jaipur |
IBS Pune |
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IBS Dehradun |
IBS Gurgaon |
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IBS Kolkata |
IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The IBSAT exam has 140 multiple-choice questions. The exam takes 2 hours. There is no sectional time limit or negative marking.
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Section |
No. of Questions |
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Verbal Ability |
50 |
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Reading Comprehension |
30 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
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Data Adequacy & Interpretation |
30 |
Important Dates for IBSAT 2026
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Event |
Timeline |
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Applications Open |
Week of December 2026 |
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IBSAT 2025 Exam |
December - December , 2026 |
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Result Announcement |
1st Week of January 2026 |
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Selection Briefings |
January (across 70+ cities) |
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Final Selection Process |
From 2nd Week of February 2026 |
Scholarship Opportunities
ICFAI Business School entails 500 ₹2 lakh scholarships summing to ₹10 crores. In the first and second periods, the sum is credited in two installments of ₹1 lakh each.
Scholarship Categories:
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Top IBSAT 2026 performers
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Wards of IBS alumni
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Physically challenged candidates
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Children of defence personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary)
Mock Test Series & National Mock Test (NMT)
IBS offers free IBSAT mock test series and national level NMT with prizes for toppers. They are structured to orient the candidates to the real test conditions.
IBSAT 2025 Mock Test Schedule
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Date |
Time |
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Aug |
11 AM – 1 PM |
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Sep |
11 AM – 1 PM |
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Oct |
11 AM – 1 PM |
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Nov |
11 AM – 1 PM |
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Dec |
11 AM – 1 PM |
NMT Prizes
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1st Prize: ₹1,00,000
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2nd Prize: ₹50,000
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3rd Prize: ₹25,000
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100 participants: ₹5,000 each
Fee Structure for 2026–28 Batch
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Campus |
Total Fee (2 Years) |
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IBS Hyderabad |
₹17,01,000 |
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IBS Bangalore |
₹13,05,000 |
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IBS Ahmedabad |
₹9,09,000 |
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IBS Gurgaon |
₹9,09,000 |
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IBS Mumbai |
₹9,09,000 |
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IBS Kolkata |
₹9,09,000 |
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IBS Pune |
₹9,09,000 |
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IBS Jaipur |
₹8,01,000 |
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IBS Dehradun |
₹7,02,000 |
How to Register for the 2026 IBSAT?
Applicants may submit their applications offline or online:
a. Procedure for Online Applications
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Go to the official registration website for IBSAT
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Enter your academic and personal information.
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Pay the ₹1800 application fee.
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Get a confirmation by email or SMS with your login information and the brochure.
b. Procedure for Offline Applications
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Go to a nearby IBS Info Center.
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Complete the application in hard copy.
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Get the login information after paying ₹1800.
Placement Highlights
IBS consistently records strong placements across campuses. The Hyderabad campus especially stands out in average and highest package statistics.
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Metric |
Details |
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Average Package (Hyderabad) |
₹9.82 LPA |
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Highest Domestic Package |
₹22 LPA |
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Highest International Package |
₹41.40 LPA |
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Placement Consistency |
Over 94% |
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Alumni Network |
75,000+ (40% in senior roles) |
Conclusion
IBSAT 2026 is your opportunity to become a part of a lively and recognised B-School environment. This could be the right foundation to a successful management career provided by ICFAI Business School which boasts of nine campuses, well-organized program curriculum, and experienced faculty! Make the initial move today.
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