ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2018
IBSAT 2018 Test Dates: December 22, 2018 – December 23, 2018
IBSAT 2018:
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
The application form is common for admission to MBA/PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai & IBS Pune campuses and PhD program (full-time/part time) at IBS Hyderabad campus.
IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1800.
IBSAT/PGPM bulletin is available at our marketing offices. You may locate your nearest branch by clicking the above link and purchase the Bulletin by paying the requisite application fee in cash.
IBSAT 2018 Important Dates:
| IBSAT 2018 Application | July 01 - December 12, 2018 |
| IBSAT 2018 Test Dates | December 22 - 23, 2018 |
| IBSAT 2018 Result | 1st week of January, 2019 |
| Selection Briefings | January 13 – 20, 2019 |
| Selection Process | MBA/PGPM Program: February 20-26, 2019 at IBS Hyderabad
PhD Program: March 17-20, 2019 at IBS Hyderabad |
Eligibility:
2 year Management Program
Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks (as calculated by respective University) with medium of instruction as English.
All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2019.
Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2019. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2019.
Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2019 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.
PhD Program
PhD Program in Management (Full-time/Part-time):
Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English and
Post Graduation in Management (full time with specialization in Marketing/ Finance/ Human Resource Management/ Operations from an UGC approved University) with 55% and above marks or
Postgraduation (full-time) in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics or in an allied discipline from a UGC recognized University in India or abroad with 55% and above marks. Candidates who are offered admission are required to undertake the first year MBA courses as a prerequisite to continue in the PhD Program. or
A Professional qualification like CFA/ CA/ CWA/ CS with 55% and above marks.
PhD Program in Economics (Full-time):
Graduation with 50% and above marks AND Post graduation in Economics or allied discipline with 55% and above marks.
i. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 17 years of regular education (on 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis).
ii. Applicants who have completed their graduation/ Post graduation on one time sitting basis or on part time, distance mode or online mode are not eligible for PhD program of IBS Hyderabad.
iii. Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation and/ or post graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2019.
iv. Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2019 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.
Admission Process:
IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (a deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956), for students seeking admission to the MBA / PhD programs of IBS Hyderabad.
IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is of 2 hours duration and is aimed at testing the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension
CAT/ GMAT / NMAT:
GMAT/NMAT by GMACTM/CAT scores (from 2016 onwards) are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2018. Candidates with GMAT®, NMAT by GMACTM or CAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2018.
The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundation accept IBSAT 2018 / GMAT®/ NMAT by GMACTM/CAT scores (from 2016 onwards) for admission to the following programs:
i. MBA program offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.
ii. PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses
Selection Process: Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2018/ GMAT® /NMAT by GMACTM/CAT score are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2019. The selection process comprises of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Admission Decision: The final selection is based on past academic record and performance of the candidates in Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Fee:
The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs.7.02 lakhs per annum.
The fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses is Rs.2.835 lakhs per annum.
The fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Kolkata, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses is Rs.4.005 lakhs per annum.
Contact Address:
IBS Admissions Office
65, Nagarjuna Hills
Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500082
Telangana
Telephone: 040 – 23440963
Toll Free: 1800 425 55 66 77
Email: ibsat@ibsindia.org
Website:
www.ibsindia.org
