IBSAT Latest Updates: The IBSAT Exam Date has been released by IBS Hyderabad. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 28 and 29 December 2024. The registration for IBSAT 2024 started on July 1, 2024, and the deadline for submitting application forms is in third week of December 2024.
What is IBSAT?
The IBS Aptitude Test, abbreviated as IBSAT, is a nationwide entrance examination organized by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University). It serves as the gateway for admission to MBA/PGPM programs. IBSAT scores are recognized by nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) situated in various cities, including IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur, and IBS Dehradun. IBSAT is a two-hour computer-based test (CBT) featuring multiple-choice questions. Typically, IBSAT is conducted over a two-day window in December. Successful candidates are required to participate in a selection briefing round initially, followed by the final selection stages that encompass Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
IBSAT 2024 Exam Highlights
Candidates who intend to take the exam should review the key features of the IBSAT examination as outlined in the table below:
Particulars |
IBSAT 2024 Exam Details |
IBSAT Full Form |
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test |
BITSAT Exam Dates |
28 and 29 December 2024 |
IBSAT exam fees |
INR 1800 |
Eligibility criteria |
Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students) |
Application mode |
Online |
IBSAT syllabus |
Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation |
IBSAT exam website |
Ibsindia.org |
IBSAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Refer to the table provided below for the comprehensive timetable of the IBSAT 2024 exam dates.
IEvents |
Dates |
IBSAT 2024 Notification Date |
July 1 2024 |
IBSAT Registration 2024 Process Start Date |
July 1, 2024 |
IBSAT 2024 registration last date |
December third week, 2024 |
IBSAT Admit Card Download Start Date |
December 25, 2024 |
Last Date for IBSAT Admit Card download |
December 28 & 29, 2024 (As per IBSAT exam date) |
IBSAT 2024 Exam Dates |
December 28 & 29, 2024 |
IBSAT Score Card Download Date |
January 5, 2025 onwards |
Selection briefings for IBS Admission 2025 |
February/March 2025 |
Selection Process for MBA/PGDM (Start-End Dates) |
February – March 2025 |
IBSAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
- To successfully submit an application for the IBSAT 2024 examination, candidates must meet the following specified eligibility requirements:
- Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent.
- Those candidates who did not complete their undergraduate education in the English medium are required to provide their TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS scores.
- Applicants who are in their final year of undergraduate studies are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates who already hold a valid GMAT, CAT, or NMAT by GMAC score are exempt from taking the IBSAT and can apply for direct admission.
IBSAT Application Form Date
To seek admission to MBA programs at IBS campuses, it is imperative to complete the IBSAT 2024 application form. Candidates should ensure that they submit the application within the specified timeframe, as there will be no provision for accepting IBSAT 2024 registrations after the deadline. The application process is exclusively conducted online. It commences with the creation of a login ID and password and concludes with the payment of the application fee, which amounts to INR 1800. Eligible candidates who meet the IBSAT criteria should visit the official website, ibsindia.org, and complete the application form by December 16, 2024.
Event |
Dates |
Release of IBSAT Official Notification 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Availability of IBSAT Application Form 2024 |
July 1, 2024 |
Last date to Fill IBSAT Application Form 2024 |
December 20 2024 |
IBSAT Admit Card, Exam Dates & Schedule
The IBSAT 2024 admit card is anticipated to be released during the third week of December. Candidates who have reserved their exam slots online will have the opportunity to download the admit card shortly thereafter. The hall ticket is a crucial document that must be presented on the day of the exam. Failure to produce it may result in candidates being unable to take the test. IBSAT 2024 is expected to be conducted in a home-proctored mode. Therefore, candidates will be required to display the hardcopy of the admit card to the invigilator via their web camera. Students who have successfully completed the registration process are expected to receive their IBSAT Admit Card tentatively by the third week of December 2024.
Event |
Date |
Slot Booking and Issue of IBSAT Admit Card 2024 |
December 25, 2024 |
IBSAT Exam Date 2024 |
December 28 - 29, 2024 |
IBSAT Exam Schedule |
10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
IBSAT Result and Selection Procedure
The IBSAT 2024 scorecard will be made available on the official website. To access and download the IBSAT 2024 results, examinees must log in using their hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth. Depending on the scores achieved by the test-takers, they will receive invitations for the subsequent selection rounds.
Events |
Dates |
Release of IBSAT 2024 Answer Key |
To be announced |
Release of IBSAT 2024 Result |
January 2025 |
Release of IBSAT 2024 Scorecard |
January 2025 |
Selection Briefing |
January 2025 |
Commencement of IBSAT 2024 Selection Rounds |
MBA/ PGPM Program: February 2025 |
IBSAT 2024 Preparation Tips
Here are some IBSAT 2024 preparation tips to help you with your IBSAT 2024 exam preparation:
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Before you start IBSAT preparation 2024, go through the IBSAT exam pattern
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Read the IBSAT syllabus thoroughly before planning your IBSAT exam 2024 preparation
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Identify your strong and weak areas in all sections while checking the IBSAT preparation topics
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Get the best IBSAT exam preparation books and IBSAT preparation material for IBSAT exam 2024 preparation
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Improve on your weak areas and track the improvement regularly in IBSAT Exam 2024 Preparation
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Take as many IBSAT Mocks during your IBSAT MBA preparation and analyze each Mock.