Only a Few Days Left to Apply for IBSAT 2025; Registration Continues Online

This is the final push for candidates who have been planning to apply for the IBSAT 2025 examination. The online application window is closing soon, and a comprehensive understanding of the remaining schedule and application steps is essential for all aspirants.

• Final Application Deadline: The last date to submit the online registration form for IBSAT 2025 is December 19, 2025. Aspirants are strongly advised to complete the process well before this date to avoid last-minute technical issues, especially given the remote-proctored nature of the upcoming exam.
• IBSAT 2025 Examination Dates: The computer-based, remote-proctored test is scheduled to be held over a two-day window on December 27 and 28, 2025. Registered candidates must log in to the official portal to book their preferred slot for the exam.
• Admit Card and Slot Booking: The admit card download and slot booking window is currently open and will be available after successful registration. Candidates must complete this step promptly to receive their hall ticket with all necessary exam details, including the specific date and time of their home-proctored test.

 Eligibility and Exam Pattern Overview

The IBSAT is conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad, and serves as the gateway to its various MBA and PGPM programs. Understanding the criteria and structure of the exam is paramount for effective preparation in these final days.

• Who is Eligible to Apply?
  • Candidates must hold a graduation degree (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • The medium of instruction during graduation must have been English. If not, candidates need to submit valid TOEFL/IELTS/NELT scores.
  • Students in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements before the stipulated deadline, typically May 31, 2026.
  • Applicants with valid scores in CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC, or GMAT (from 2023 onwards) are exempt from taking the IBSAT but still need to apply and register on the IBS portal.
• Structure of the IBSAT 2025 Exam
  • Mode and Duration: The exam is a two-hour (120 minutes) Remote-Proctored Computer-Based Test (CBT), which candidates can take from home.
  • Question Format: It consists of 140 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with no negative marking, making it a highly scoring entrance examination.
  • Sections: The paper is divided into four main sections:
    • Verbal Ability (50 Questions)
    • Reading Comprehension (30 Questions)
    • Quantitative Aptitude (30 Questions)
    • Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation (30 Questions)

 The Road Ahead: Selection Process and Campuses

Qualifying the IBSAT is the first step towards admission into one of the nine ICFAI Business School campuses. Aspirants must be aware of the subsequent stages and the opportunities available to them.

• Post-Exam Selection Rounds: The results are expected in the first week of January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the final selection process, which includes a Micro Presentation (MP) and a Personal Interview (PI). These rounds are crucial as the final admission decision is based on a combined assessment of the IBSAT/other accepted entrance exam score, academic record, and performance in the MP/PI.
• Campuses Accepting IBSAT Score: A single IBSAT application makes candidates eligible for admission to the MBA programs at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Dehradun, and IBS Jaipur, and the PGPM programs at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune. This offers an unparalleled number of opportunities from one single entrance test.
• Scholarship Opportunity: Another significant benefit of applying through IBSAT is the opportunity to compete for a substantial scholarship pool, including grants of up to ₹2 Lakh each for the top 500 scorers.

With the registration window closing on December 19, 2025, this is your final opportunity to take the first and most critical step towards a promising management career. If you are an MBA aspirant, now is the time to finalize your application and focus on the last leg of your preparation for the December 27/28 exam.