ICFAI Business School (IBS) opened the registration process for IBSAT 2026 starting July 1st, 2026. The national-level entrance exam to join nine IBS campuses two-year, full-time MBA and PGPM programs.
Aspiring management candidates can apply online through a single application with a fee of Rs 1,800.
IBSAT Student-Friendly Test Structure
IBSAT 2026 will be conducted as a 2-hour, online, home-proctored test. Candidates can comfortably take the test from their homes.
The test comprises 140 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from four sections:
- Verbal Ability: 50 questions
- Reading Comprehension: 30 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions
- Data Adequacy & Interpretation: 30 questions
In the test there is no negative marking and no sectional time limits, allowing candidates to freely navigate between sections.
Rs 10 Crores Scholarships:
To support meritorious students and promote inclusivity, IBS has announced 500 scholarships worth Rs 2 Lakh each. These are accessible to top scorers in IBSAT 2026, as well as high achievers in CAT, XAT, GMAT™, and NMAT by GMAC™. Special scholarship provisions are also extended to the wards of IBS alumni, wards of Defense Personnel (in-service/retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy and Paramilitary Forces and physically challenged candidates.
Admission Timeline
Following the IBSAT exam in December 2026, shortlisted candidates will clear a centralized selection round at IBS Hyderabad in February 2027, featuring a micro-presentation and personal interview. IBS also accepts valid scores from CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC™, and GMAT™ (2024 onwards).
Interested aspirants can register on the official institutional portal starting July 1st, 2026.
Bridging Theory and Corporate Reality
The campuses in Bengaluru, Dehradun, Hyderabad, and Jaipur offer full-time MBA degrees, while the Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune campuses provide full-time PGPM programs.
IBS emphasizes a 100% case-based learning model. This approach replicates real-world corporate challenges directly inside the classroom. Leading this academic standard is the AACSB-accredited IBS Hyderabad campus, which features an in-house Case Research Center (CRC) ranked 3rd globally in the Case Impact Index by The Case Centre, UK.
To make graduates entirely industry-ready, the curriculum integrates a mandatory 14-week summer internship alongside certificate access to Bloomberg and SAP labs. The institution also prides itself on an inclusive academic environment, maintaining a balanced 50% gender diversity across all campuses.
Consistent Placement Performance
Corporate trust in IBS remains exceptionally strong, the placement outcomes for the Class of 2026. All nine campuses recorded placements above 90%, with the highest CTC at Rs 40 LPA.
For IBS Hyderabad, the CTC Rs 15.58 LPA for the top 10% and Rs 13.36 LPA for the top 25%, proving the strong market demand for its corporate-ready graduates.
Admission Office,
Plot No. 65, Nagarjuna Hills
Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082
Telangana.
Ph: 040 - 23440963 (5 lines)
Toll Free :1800 425 55 66 77
E-mail: ibsat@ibsindia.org