ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad), Hyderabad Admissions

ICFAI Business School Hyderabad offers programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The institute also offers a Ph.D. program at the Doctorate level. These programs are offered under several specializations. The institute offers a BBA program, BA Eco at the undergraduate level, and MBA, and MBA Executive, programs at the postgraduate level. IBS Hyderabad accepts both online and offline modes of application and the admission is done based on candidates’ performance in the respective entrance examinations conducted at the national and state level.

IBS Hyderabad UG Admission 2025

IBS Hyderabad offers a BBA program and a BA in Economics at the undergraduate level. The program is offered under several specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology & Systems, and Entrepreneurship. 

IBS Hyderabad Admission 2025 to BBA  and BA Economics

IBS Hyderabad Admission to BBA and BA Economics is based on candidates’ performance in the qualifying examination followed by the personal interview round conducted at the institute. For admission, candidates must complete senior secondary school securing at least 55% marks in aggregate. 

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have completed the 12^th class from a recognized board.
• Must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates are shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examination.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit through the personal interview round conducted at the institute.
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the qualifying examination along with a personal interview round conducted at the institute.

IBS Hyderabad PG Admission 2025

• For admission to the MBA, the candidates must qualify IBSAT entrance examination followed by Micro Presentations and a Personal Interview round conducted by the institute.
• Candidates with a valid score in CAT/GMAT/NMAT are also eligible to apply for admission.
• For admission to MBA Executive, the candidates are shortlisted based on their merit in the last qualifying examination.

IBS Hyderabad Admission 2025: MBA Executive

The Selection Process for IBS Hyderabad for admission to the part-time MBA Executive program offered by the institute is conducted online. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA will be shortlisted based on their performance in the IBSAT score conducted by the institution.

• Candidates with a valid score in CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT exams will also be considered eligible for admission to MBA and they would not be required to sit through the entrance examination conducted by the institutions. They would only be required to sit through the personal interview round conducted at the institute.

Eligibility:

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate in their qualifying examination.
• Candidates in the final year of their degree are also eligible to apply for admission.
• Candidates must also possess a work experience of at least 2 years in managerial or supervisory.

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates seeking admission to the MBA Executive program will be shortlisted based on their marks secured in the qualifying examination conducted by the institute.
• Candidates shortlisted for admission will be invited for a personal interview round conducted by the institute and for a Micro presentation.
• Final selection will be done based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination along with candidates’ performance in the personal interview round.
• Candidates’ work quality shall also be considered for the final admission procedure.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be granted admission based on the marks secured by them in the qualifying examination along with a micro presentation and a personal interview round conducted at the institute.

IBS Hyderabad Admission to the Ph.D. program

IBS Hyderabad Courses offer full-time and part-time Ph.D. programs at the Doctorate level. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to Ph. D is to have a master’s degree from a recognized university. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the IBSAT conducted by the institute. Admission to the Ph. D program will be done as per the marks secured by candidates in the IBSAT.

• Candidates with a valid score in NET/ JRF will also be considered eligible for admission and they will not be required to sit through the exam conducted by the institute. They would only be required to sit through the Micro Presentations along with personal interview rounds conducted by the institute.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit through the Micro Presentations and Personal Interview rounds conducted at the IBS Hyderabad. Candidates will finally be shortlisted for admission based on their performance in the qualifying examination, work experience, and presentation.

The program is offered under below mentioned specializations:

Eligibility:

• Candidates seeking admission must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university securing at least 50% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.
• A postgraduation degree in management is the minimum eligibility for admission.
• Postgraduation degree in other subjects such as Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or allied disciplines securing at least 60% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates who have qualified for CFA/ CA/ CWA/ CS with at least 60% marks in aggregate are also considered eligible for admission.
• Candidates with part-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs, and distance learning, would not be considered eligible for admission to Ph. D.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be given admission based on their performance in the qualifying examination along with the Micro Presentations and personal interview rounds conducted by the institute.

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the qualifying examination.
• Candidates with a valid score in CAT/ GMAT/ NET or JRF will not be required to sit through the entrance examination.
• Candidates qualifying for IBSAT will be invited to the Micro Presentations round conducted by the institute.
• Candidates who qualify for these rounds will be required to appear in the interview round conducted by the institute.

More About IBS Hyderabad Admission

• The candidates are shortlisted based on candidates’ performance in IBSAT, merit in the qualifying examination along Micro Presentations and Personal Interview rounds conducted at the institute.
• Candidates who have studied at IBS Hyderabad and those who hold an M. Phil degree qualified UGC NET are not required to appear in IBSAT.
• For admission to the PGP in Analytics program, the candidates are shortlisted based on merit with a combination of Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds.
• The candidates seeking admission must ensure that they fulfill the minimum educational qualification defined by the institute.

Minimum Educational Qualification

• For admission to the BBA program, the candidates must have passed senior secondary school securing at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized board.
• For admission to the MBA program, the candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates seeking admission to the MBA Executive program must possess a bachelor’s degree securing at least 50% marks in aggregate and 3 years of work experience.
• For admission to the full-time or part-time Ph.D. program, the candidates must possess a master’s degree in the relevant field securing at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
• For admission to PGP in Analytics, the candidates must have graduated from a recognized university securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. They must possess 3 years of work experience as well.

IBS Hyderabad Application Procedure 2025

The mode of application is chosen by the candidates seeking admission.

For online mode of application

• Step 1 - Interested candidates need to visit the College profile of IBS Hyderabad on the CollegeSearch website. Alternatively, they can check the official website of the Institute
• Step 2 - Fill out the application form by processing the payment of INR 600 as the application fee for the BBA program, INR 500 for BA Eco, and INR 1800 for the MBA program.
• Step 3 - Keep the documents and the registration number for future purposes.

For the offline mode of application, the candidates must download the application. After the application form is filled, the candidates must send it to the concerned department of the institute.

Steps to Apply for IBSAT

• Online Application: Visit the application portal and complete the form.
• Personal and Contact Details: Enter your personal information and contact details.
• Confirmation: Submit your details to proceed to the payment page.
• Payment: Pay the application fee of Rs 1800.
• Receipt: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email/SMS on your
• provided email address and phone number.
• Brochure: Within one week of completing the complete application, the applicants will
• receive a hard copy of the IBSAT Brochure.

IBS Hyderabad Selection Process 2024 Including Micro-Presentation

The IBS admission selection process for the MBA/PGPM program at our nine IBS campuses for February 2025 will include two main components: a Micro-Presentation and a Personal Interview, each valued at 25 marks.

During the Personal Interview, candidates will be interviewed for 5 to 7 minutes. The Interview Panel will evaluate candidates based on their attitude and aspirations, general knowledge, communication abilities, clarity of thought and expression, and suitability for a management career.

The Micro-Presentation is designed to assess candidates' communication and presentation skills, and their capacity to think quickly and organize their ideas effectively.

Process:

• Candidates will choose a number between 1 and 100, with each number linked to a specific topic.
• After selecting a number, candidates will receive the associated topic.
• They will have one minute to prepare before delivering a three-minute presentation.

Flexibility:

• If a candidate finds the first topic challenging, they can opt for a second topic by selecting another number between 1 and 100.
• Candidates can choose between the two topics but will not have further opportunities to select again.
• Topics are randomized after each selection; thus, if another candidate picks the same number, they will receive a different topic.

Key Features of the Micro-Presentation

• The Micro-Presentation is an individual task rather than a Group Discussion. Only the candidate presenting will speak, with no interaction or discussion among participants. No questions will be asked during or after the presentation.
• Each candidate presents their topic in front of a group of 9 to 11 peers and 2 Panel Members.

Evaluation Parameters

The Selection Panel will evaluate candidates based on their ability to:

• Think quickly and organize your thoughts effectively.
• Present information clearly and concisely within the three-minute time frame.

Exhibit qualities such as:

• Communication skills
• Logical reasoning
• Relevance to the topic
• Body language
• Confidence

Tips for Candidates for Micro-Presentation

Candidates are encouraged to:

• Quickly outline key points or create an outline during the one-minute preparation period to organize their thoughts.
• Concentrate on delivering critical and relevant information clearly and succinctly.
• Practice maintaining a steady pace to ensure they stay within the three-minute limit.
• Display confidence, clarity, and appropriate body language throughout their presentation.

This new format aims to provide a more effective evaluation of essential skills while ensuring a fair and consistent selection process.