IBSAT 2026
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
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Overview
IBSAT 2026 is the remote-proctored online aptitude test of ICFAI Business School (IBS) for MBA/PGPM admission, with 8 test dates from 5 December 2026. IBS offers the 2-year full-time MBA at its Bengaluru, Dehradun, Hyderabad and Jaipur campuses and the PGPM at Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. IBSAT 2026 is the common test for the 2027-29 batch at all 9 campuses, and valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT or GMAT scores are accepted in place of it. IBS Hyderabad and IBS Bengaluru are constituents of The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, a deemed university.
IBSAT at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | ICFAI Business School (IBS) |
| Level | Entrance test for 2-year full-time MBA/PGPM after graduation (batch 2027-29) |
| Purpose | One common application for 9 IBS campuses: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune |
| Mode | Computer-based, remote proctored, taken from home |
| Sessions | 8 tests on the Saturdays and Sundays of December 2026; slots 11 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Questions | 140 multiple-choice questions, no negative marking |
| Application fee | Rs 1,800 (one fee for all 9 campuses) |
| Exam cities | None; the test is taken from home |
| Official website | ibsindia.org and ibsat.org |
Important dates (IBSAT 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 1 July 2026 |
| Application deadline, Tests 1 and 2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Application deadline, Tests 3 and 4 | 8 December 2026 |
| Application deadline, Tests 5 and 6 | 15 December 2026 |
| Application deadline, Tests 7 and 8 (last date) | 22 December 2026 |
| Tests 1 and 2 | Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 |
| Tests 3 and 4 | 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Tests 5 and 6 | 19 and 20 December 2026 |
| Tests 7 and 8 | 26 and 27 December 2026 |
| Results and scholarship allotment | Monday after each pair of tests: 7, 14, 21 and 28 December 2026 |
| Score update for CAT, NMAT, XAT or GMAT applicants | By 31 January 2027 |
| Selection briefings | 2nd to 4th week of January 2027 (tentative) |
| Selection process at IBS Hyderabad | 2nd and 3rd week of February 2027 (tentative) |
Programme fees per year
| Campus and programme | Fee per year |
|---|---|
| MBA, IBS Hyderabad | Rs 8.505 lakh |
| MBA, IBS Bengaluru | Rs 6.525 lakh |
| MBA, IBS Jaipur | Rs 4.005 lakh |
| MBA, IBS Dehradun | Rs 3.51 lakh |
| PGPM, IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune | Rs 4.545 lakh |
Sources: IBS admissions page (IBSAT 2026), IBS admission FAQs and IBSAT website. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Over | |
| Application closes | 77 days to go | |
| Exam date | 60 days to go |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is as published on the IBS admissions page for IBSAT 2026 (MBA/PGPM 2027-29); IBS checks eligibility from August 2027.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks; medium of instruction English |
| Years of education | At least 15 years (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) |
| English-medium shortfall | TOEFL, NELT or IELTS score to be submitted by 31 May 2027 |
| Final-year students | Eligible if all graduation requirements, including practicals, viva and assignments, are completed before 31 May 2027 |
| Proof of graduation | Admission stays provisional until mark sheets and degree certificate are produced; last date 1 November 2027 |
| Test or score | IBSAT 2026, or a valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT or GMAT score from 2024 onwards |
| Age limit and attempts | Not stated |
- The responsibility for meeting the criteria rests with the candidate.
- The page lists no category-wise relaxation in minimum marks.
Source: IBS admissions page and IBS FAQs, IBSAT 2026 cycle (MBA/PGPM 2027-29).
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| I. Verbal Ability | 50 |
| II. Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| III. Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| IV. Data Adequacy and Interpretation | 30 |
| Total | 140 |
- Mode: computer-based test, remote proctored, taken from home
- Duration: 2 hours; daily slots 11 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM
- Question type: multiple choice, no negative marking
- The free mock test on the IBSAT site follows the same 140-question format; two more mock tests unlock after the IBSAT 2026 application payment
- Marks per question and section time limits are not published on the pages checked
Source: IBS admission FAQs and IBSAT website, IBSAT 2026 cycle.
How to Apply for IBSAT 2026
- Register online on the IBSAT portal with personal and contact details, or buy the IBS bulletin and application form in cash at an IBS marketing office.
- Pay the Rs 1,800 application fee. A confirmation email and SMS give the application number and password, and online applicants get a hard copy of the IBS bulletin within one week.
- Select a test date from the 8 IBSAT 2026 dates (IBS says candidates can pick the most convenient one) and apply before the deadline for that pair of tests: 1, 8, 15 or 22 December 2026.
- Applicants with a valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT or GMAT score from 2024 onwards can apply by 19 December 2026 and update the score online by 31 January 2027; a selection call letter follows in January 2027.
- Candidates called for the selection process attend a Micro Presentation and a Personal Interview; the final decision uses past academic record and these two rounds.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| IBSAT 2026 application (all 9 campuses) | Rs 1,800 |
No category-wise fee or document checklist is published on the pages checked. Source: IBS admissions page and IBS FAQs, IBSAT 2026 cycle.
Apply online on the official portal: https://admissions.ibsindia.org/ibsat/index.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
When is IBSAT 2026?
IBSAT 2026 is scheduled for 5 December 2026.
When can I apply for IBSAT 2026?
Applications open on 1 July 2026 and close on 22 December 2026.
Who conducts IBSAT 2026?
IBSAT 2026 is conducted by ICFAI Business School (IBS).
What is the eligibility for IBSAT 2026?
Eligibility is as published on the IBS admissions page for IBSAT 2026 (MBA/PGPM 2027-29); IBS checks eligibility from August 2027. Criterion Requirement Qualifying degree Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks; medium of instruction English Years of education At least 15 years (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) English-medium shortfall TOEFL, NELT or IELTS score to be submitted by 31 May 2027 Final-year students Eligible if all graduation requirements, including practicals, viva and assignments…
What is the exam pattern of IBSAT 2026?
Section Questions I. Verbal Ability 50 II. Reading Comprehension 30 III. Quantitative Aptitude 30 IV. Data Adequacy and Interpretation 30 Total 140 Mode: computer-based test, remote proctored, taken from home Duration: 2 hours; daily slots 11 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM Question type: multiple choice, no negative marking The free mock test on the IBSAT site follows the same 140-question format; two more mock tests unlock after the IBSAT 2026 application payment Marks per question and section…
How do I apply for IBSAT 2026?
Register online on the IBSAT portal with personal and contact details, or buy the IBS bulletin and application form in cash at an IBS marketing office. Pay the Rs 1,800 application fee. A confirmation email and SMS give the application number and password, and online applicants get a hard copy of the IBS bulletin within one week. Select a test date from the 8 IBSAT 2026 dates (IBS says candidates can pick the most convenient one) and apply before the deadline for that pair of tests: 1, 8, 15…
What is the official website of IBSAT 2026?
The official website is https://ibsindia.org/.