IBSAT 2023: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

IBSAT, short for IBS Aptitude Test, is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the ICFAI (Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India) Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be a university). Through this entrance exam, you can obtain admission into an MBA degree.

The notification for the commencement of IBSAT registration 2023 has been released earlier. The scores you obtain in the IBSAT will be accepted by nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS), namely IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur and IBS Dehradun.

The results of IBSAT 2023 will be declared in the first week of January 2024. Those who qualify will undergo a selection-briefing round before appearing for the final selection rounds, including the group discussion (GD) and a personal interview (PI) round.

IBSAT is a two-hour computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and is generally conducted over a window of two days in December.

IBSAT Registration for 2023 will be conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956) and commenced on July 1, 2023, through online mode. The registration form can be filled out by 3rd week of December 2023. Last year, the exam was conducted in an online proctored mode, or the internet-based test (IBT) mode to avoid public gatherings as a response measure to the pandemic.  

IBSAT Exam Dates

Provided below are the tentative dates of IBSAT 2023 for important events.

Events	Dates
IBSAT Registration Start Date	July 1, 2023
IBSAT Registration last date	3rd week of December, 2023
IBSAT Exam Date	December 24-25, 2023
IBSAT Result	1st week of January, 2024
Briefing about selection	2nd week of January, 2024
IBSAT Selection Process Begins	MBA/PGPM Program : During February/March 2024

IBSAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

You would be required to fulfill the following IBSAT eligibility criteria to apply for the exam:

• You must have a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent
• Those who don't meet the eligibility criteria for English medium in graduation need to submit their TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score
• If you are in your final year of graduation, you can apply 
• If you have a valid score of GMAT, CAT, and NMAT by GMAC need not appear for IBSAT and can apply for direct admission

IBSAT Exam Registration

The IBSAT registration form can be filled out till 3rd week of December  2023, and the exam is scheduled to be held on the last week of December 2023 in computer-based mode. 

The admission process for the exam includes five stages — filling out the application form, issuing of admit card, the exam, declaration of results, and selection process for shortlisted candidates. The following are the steps to fill out your application form:

Step 1: IBSAT Exam 2023 application form

The first step of the admission process is to fill the application form. You have to fill out the application form within the slated time, as there would not be any provision for submitting the IBSAT 2023 application forms once the deadline has passed by. IBS aspirants can apply for the IBSAT 2023 exam online. The application process starts with the creation of your login ID, password and will end with paying the application fee of Rs. 1,800. The exam is conducted in multiple cities across the country.

Step 2: IBSAT Exam 2023 admit card

IBSAT 2023 admit card/hall ticket will be issued only to those who have registered. Without the hall ticket, no applicant will be allowed to enter the exam center. Your admit card will be available online on the official website. To download the hall ticket, key in the registration number, date of birth, and password.

Documents required for IBSAT Exam 2023

• Make sure that you have a valid email address, telephone number, and residential address before you apply. These cannot be changed throughout the admission process.
• You should keep handy the mark sheets of X, XII, graduation, and any other professional qualification which might be required during the IBSAT registration process.

IBSAT Exam Pattern 2023

The IBSAT exam pattern comprises four sections — Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Section-wise distribution of questions is provided below:

Exam sections	Questions
Verbal Ability	50
Reading Comprehension	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation	30

Important Points for Test Takers
If you plan on taking the online, computer-based exam, with a test duration of two hours on both exam days, you need to bear the following pointers in mind:

• Exam difficulty level: Easy to moderate
• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of options for answers: 4
• Section split: Only exams with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension as separate sections
• Maximum weightage section: Verbal Ability with 50 MCQs; all others have 30 MCQs each
• Negative marking: No
• Sectional time limit: No specific time limit for different sections. You can switch from one section to another within the overall time limit of two hours
• Scoring pattern: No marks for a question that was not attempted or wrong answer, +1 mark for each correct answer.

IBSAT Exam Syllabus

The IBSAT exam syllabus is designed to measure your ability in:

• Quantitative techniques
• Data interpretation
• Data adequacy
• Vocabulary
• Analytical reasoning
• Reading comprehension.

The syllabus consists of all important topics that are covered in other national MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, MAT, ATMA.

IBSAT Exam Admit Card

The IBSAT admit card for 2023 will be issued only to those who have registered. Without the hall ticket, you will not be allowed to enter the exam center. IBSAT admit card 2023 can be downloaded from the official website. To download the hall ticket, all you need to do is provide your IBSAT registration number, date of birth, and password.

IBSAT Exam Preparation Tips

IBSAT is a speed-based test and you need to solve 140 questions within two hours. Keeping this in mind, you should chalk out a preparation timeline to not miss out on essential topics from the syllabus. It would be in your best interest to shortlist and refer to the best books for preparation and sample papers from the last five years along with online mock tests. Abiding by the following tips while preparing for the exam, you can really boost your chances of qualifying:

1. Take your time with the syllabus and allot three to four months for adequate preparation of the syllabus for the exam
2. Keep a check on your preparation by regularly trying your hand at the sample papers
3. You should ideally read each topic included in the syllabus and simultaneously create short notes on them to ease the revision process
4. Rather than randomly preparing on the topics, devise and follow a systematic plan that will help you complete the syllabus
5. Discuss all your doubts with fellow peers to clarify them, this will help your peers as well
6. Students can also prepare from the IBSAT online mock test for a better understanding of the exam pattern and time management.

IBSAT Exam Result

Schedule of IBSAT Exam 2023 Result

Events	Dates - February Session
Exam date	Last week of December 2023
Declaration of IBSAT Result 2023	First week of January 2024

How to check IBSAT Exam Result

You can check your result from the official website of ICFAI Business School. At the time of checking the result, you will be required to use your login credentials. In order to avoid any errors, you may refer to the following steps.

Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School

ICFAI Business School will release the results for the exam in online mode on its official website, in the first week of January tentatively.

Step 2 - Now enter your application number for IBSAT 2023 and password, then click on the 'Login' tab

After visiting the official website, candidates need to click on the link which says 'IBSAT 2023 result'. After clicking on the result tab, you will be redirected to a new page where you are required to enter your application number and password.

Step 3 - List of qualified candidates will be displayed on the computer screen

After entering the login details, you will reach the results page for IBSAT 2023. A list of candidates who passed the exam will be displayed on the screen; congratulations in advance if you find your name on that list!

Step 4 - Download the results for IBSAT 2023 and take a print-out of it for future reference

Candidates are advised to download the result list and take a printout of the same for future reference. On the basis of the results of CAT 2023, candidates will be called for further rounds.

Details mentioned on IBSAT result 2023

After downloading your result, we recommend you check whether the following details are mentioned or not. If you find any discrepancy or error in your result, you would have to contact the authorities at the earliest.

• Your name
• Your roll number
• Your registration/ application number for IBSAT 2023
• Marks scored in the exam
• IBSAT 2023 rank

IBSAT Exam Test Centres

North	South	East	West
AGRA	BANGALORE	BHILAI	AHMEDABAD
AJMER	CHENNAI	BHUBANESHWAR	AURANGABAD
ALIGARH	COIMBATORE	CUTTACK	BHOPAL
ALLAHABAD	GOA	DHANBAD	INDORE
ALWAR	HYDERABAD	DIBRUGARH	KOLAPUR
AMBALA	KHAMMAM	DURGAPUR	MUMBAI
BAREILLY	KOCHI	GUWAHATI	NANDED
CHANDIGARH	KOZHIKODE	JAMSHEDPUR	NASHIK
DEHRADUN	KURNOOL	JORHAT	PUNE
DELHI	MADURAI	KOLKATA	RAJKOT
FARIDABAD	MANGALORE	MUZAFFARPUR	SURAT
GHAZIABAD	MYSURU	RANCHI	VADODARA
GORAKHPUR	RAJAHMUNDRY	RAIPUR	VIJAYAWADA
GURGAON	THRISSUR	ROURKELA	HALDWANI
GWALIOR	TIRUPATI	PATNA	VISAKHAPATNAM
HARIDWAR	TRIVANDRUM	SILIGURI	HISSAR
JAIPUR	WARANGAL	JALANDHAR	JAMMU
JODHPUR	KANPUR	LUCKNOW	KARNAL
KOTA	LUDHIANA	MANDI	MEERUT
MORADABAD	NOIDA	ROHTAK	SHIMLA
UDAIPUR	VARANASI

Conclusion

The IBSAT Exam serves as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring management students seeking to pursue an MBA degree. This comprehensive guide has shed light on the various aspects of the exam, including its pattern, eligibility criteria, and selection process.

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FAQs - IBSAT Exam

What is the IBSAT exam for?

IBSAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted to obtain admission into MBA/PGPM programs.

Is the IBSAT exam tough?

The IBSAT Exam is as difficult as the other top MBA entrance exams. However, scoring high on the exam is comparatively easier if you regularly study and practice mock papers.

How long should I study for IBSAT?

You should ideally take your time with the syllabus and allot three to four months for adequate preparation for the exam.

Is the IBSAT Exam Pattern of 2023 different from 2022?

No, the IBSAT exam pattern is the same for 2023. 

What is the IBSAT Exam Date for 2023?

The IBSAT Exam Date for 2023 is December 24-25, 2023.