ICFAI Business School (IBS) West Bengal, Kolkata Admission 2025-2026: Eligibility, Admission Process and Timeline

New Update: IBS is giving the best platform to MBA aspirants in the form of the National Mock Test (NMT) 2025. This is free and will be given at a time when there are cash prizes as well. The winner will get Rs 1,00,000 and the second and the third one will get prizes worth Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively. In addition, 97 participants will be rewarded with Rs 5,000 each.

The mock test is in the same pattern as IBSAT, i.e., 140 questions in 2 hours. Therefore, candidates get ample time to fine-tune their preparation for the test. The next date of the test is September 28, 2025. Registration will be free; the candidates can visit the IBSAT National Mock Test page to register.

For detailed information and registration, visit: IBSAT Mock Test.

IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted byThe 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 Bengaluru and 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 are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2025.

Candidates with GMAT, NMAT by GMACTMCAT and XAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2025.

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, The ICFAI University, Jaipur and The Icfaian Foundationaccept IBSAT 2023 / GMAT/ NMAT by GMACTM/CAT/XAT scores (from 2020 onwards) for admission to the following programs:

MBAprogram offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur.

PGPM(Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune.

Selection Procedure:

AMicro-Presentation in Selection process is a brief talk or presentation where candidates demonstrate their communication, presentation skills, and ability to think quickly on their feet. Candidates have the opportunity to select one topic out of three. The format allows for 4 minutes in total: 1 minute for preparation and 3 minutes for delivering the presentation.

ThePersonal Interview is an important part of the Selection Process. Each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes. The interview panel will focus on assessing the attitude and aspirations of the candidates besides evaluating their General Knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, as well as aptitude for a career in management.

Eligibility

2 year Management Program (MBA/PGPM):

• Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks 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, 2025.
• 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, 2025. 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, 2025.
• Eligibility criteria checked from August 2025 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that
  they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

Steps to Apply:

• Online Application: Visit the application portal and complete the form.
• Personal and Contact Details: Enter your personal information and contact details.
• Confirmation: Submit your details to proceed to the payment page.
• Payment: Pay the application fee of Rs 1800.
• Receipt: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email/SMS on your
• provided email address and phone number.
• Brochure: Within one week of completing the complete application, the applicants will
• receive a hard copy of the IBSAT Brochure.

Important Dates :

IBS Gurgaon Selection Process 2025 including Micro-Presentation

The IBS admission selection process for the MBA/PGPM program at our nine IBS campuses for February 2025 will include two main components: a Micro-Presentation and a Personal Interview, each valued at 25 marks.

During the Personal Interview, candidates will be interviewed for 5 to 7 minutes. The Interview Panel will evaluate candidates based on their attitude and aspirations, general knowledge, communication abilities, clarity of thought and expression, and suitability for a management career.

The Micro-Presentation is designed to assess candidates' communication and presentation skills, and their capacity to think quickly and organize their ideas effectively.

Process:

• Candidates will choose a number between 1 and 100, with each number linked to a specific topic.
• After selecting a number, candidates will receive the associated topic.
• They will have one minute to prepare before delivering a three-minute presentation.

Flexibility:

• If a candidate finds the first topic challenging, they can opt for a second topic by selecting another number between 1 and 100.
• Candidates can choose between the two topics but will not have further opportunities to select again.
• Topics are randomized after each selection; thus, if another candidate picks the same number, they will receive a different topic.

Key Features of the Micro-Presentation

• The Micro-Presentation is an individual task rather than a Group Discussion. Only the candidate presenting will speak, with no interaction or discussion among participants. No questions will be asked during or after the presentation.
• Each candidate presents their topic in front of a group of 9 to 11 peers and 2 Panel Members.

Evaluation Parameters

The Selection Panel will evaluate candidates based on their ability to:

• Think quickly and organize your thoughts effectively.
• Present information clearly and concisely within the three-minute time frame.

Exhibit qualities such as:

• Communication skills
• Logical reasoning
• Relevance to the topic
• Body language
• Confidence

Tips for Candidates for Micro-Presentation

Candidates are encouraged to:

• Quickly outline key points or create an outline during the one-minute preparation period to organize their thoughts.
• Concentrate on delivering critical and relevant information clearly and succinctly.
• Practice maintaining a steady pace to ensure they stay within the three-minute limit.
• Display confidence, clarity, and appropriate body language throughout their presentation.

This new format aims to provide a more effective evaluation of essential skills while ensuring a fair and consistent selection process.

Selection Process

Candidates shortlisted based on their scores in IBSAT 2025, or through CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™ (from 2023 onwards), will be invited for the selection process starting in the second week of February, 2026.

The process includes two components:Micro PresentationandPersonal Interview.Micro Presentation

This part of the process is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to think on their feet, organize their thoughts, and communicate effectively. Candidates will get 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak on a general topic assigned at random.

Personal Interview

The interview lasts about 5 to 7 minutes and is conducted by a panel that evaluates the candidate’s attitude, clarity of thought, communication skills, awareness of current affairs, and overall readiness for a career in management.

Admission decision

Final selection is based on past academic performance, along with performance in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.