IBSAT 2023 Important Dates

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Exam Dates: 23rd Dec 2023
to 24th Dec 2023

By: Avantika Bhardwaj on Dec 19, 2023

IBSAT Latest Updates: The IBSAT Exam Date has been released by IBS Hyderabad. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 23 and 24 December 2023. The registration for IBSAT 2023 started on July 1, 2023, and the deadline for submitting application forms has been extended from December 26 to December 20, 2023.

What is IBSAT?

The IBS Aptitude Test, abbreviated as IBSAT, is a nationwide entrance examination organized by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University). It serves as the gateway for admission to MBA/PGPM programs. IBSAT scores are recognized by nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) situated in various cities, including IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur, and IBS Dehradun. IBSAT is a two-hour computer-based test (CBT) featuring multiple-choice questions. Typically, IBSAT is conducted over a two-day window in December. Successful candidates are required to participate in a selection briefing round initially, followed by the final selection stages that encompass Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

IBSAT 2023 Exam Highlights

Candidates who intend to take the exam should review the key features of the IBSAT examination as outlined in the table below:

Particulars

IBSAT 2023 Exam Details 

IBSAT Full Form

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test

BITSAT Exam Dates

23 and 24 December 2023

IBSAT exam fees

INR 1800

Eligibility criteria

Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students)

Application mode

Online

IBSAT syllabus

Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation

IBSAT exam website

Ibsindia.org

IBSAT 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Refer to the table provided below for the comprehensive timetable of the IBSAT 2023 exam dates.

Events

Dates

IBSAT 2023 National Mock Test

August 2023 - December 2023

IBSAT 2023 Registration

July 1, 2023  -  December 20,  2023  (Extended)

IBSAT 2023 Admit Card

December 21, 2023

IBSAT Exam Date 

December 23 - 24,  2023

IBSAT 2023 Result

1st Week of January 2024

IBSAT 2023 GD-PI

1st Week of January 2024

IBSAT 2023 Selection Process Result

February 20 to March 5, 2024

IBSAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

  • To successfully submit an application for the IBSAT 2023 examination, candidates must meet the following specified eligibility requirements:
  • Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any discipline, with a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent.
  • Those candidates who did not complete their undergraduate education in the English medium are required to provide their TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS scores.
  • Applicants who are in their final year of undergraduate studies are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who already hold a valid GMAT, CAT, or NMAT by GMAC score are exempt from taking the IBSAT and can apply for direct admission.

IBSAT Application Form Date

To seek admission to MBA programs at IBS campuses, it is imperative to complete the IBSAT 2023 application form. Candidates should ensure that they submit the application within the specified timeframe, as there will be no provision for accepting IBSAT 2023 registrations after the deadline. The application process is exclusively conducted online. It commences with the creation of a login ID and password and concludes with the payment of the application fee, which amounts to INR 1800. Eligible candidates who meet the IBSAT criteria should visit the official website, ibsindia.org, and complete the application form by December 16, 2023.

Event

Dates

Release of IBSAT Official Notification 2023

July 1, 2023

Availability of IBSAT Application Form 2023

July 1, 2023

Last date to Fill IBSAT Application Form 2023

December 20 2023

IBSAT Admit Card, Exam Dates & Schedule

The IBSAT 2023 admit card is anticipated to be released during the third week of December. Candidates who have reserved their exam slots online will have the opportunity to download the admit card shortly thereafter. The hall ticket is a crucial document that must be presented on the day of the exam. Failure to produce it may result in candidates being unable to take the test. IBSAT 2023 is expected to be conducted in a home-proctored mode. Therefore, candidates will be required to display the hardcopy of the admit card to the invigilator via their web camera. Students who have successfully completed the registration process are expected to receive their IBSAT Admit Card tentatively by the third week of December 2023.

Event

Date

Slot Booking and Issue of IBSAT Admit Card 2023

December 21, 2023

IBSAT Exam Date 2023

December 23 - 24, 2023

IBSAT Exam Schedule

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

IBSAT Result and Selection Procedure

The IBSAT 2023 scorecard will be made available on the official website. To access and download the IBSAT 2023 results, examinees must log in using their hall ticket number, registration number, and date of birth. Depending on the scores achieved by the test-takers, they will receive invitations for the subsequent selection rounds.

Events

Dates

Release of IBSAT 2023 Answer Key

To be announced

Release of IBSAT 2023 Result

January 2024

Release of IBSAT 2023 Scorecard

January 2024

Selection Briefing

January 2024

Commencement of IBSAT 2023 Selection Rounds

MBA/ PGPM Program: February 2024
Ph.D. Program: March 2024

FAQs related to IBSAT

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How many times is IBSAT conducted in a year?

The IBSAT exam is held twice a year, offering candidates the flexibility to choose their preferred exam slot within a two-day window.

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When is the IBSAT exam date?

The IBSAT exam takes place during the final week of December. Nevertheless, starting from 2021, the exam has been held twice, with the Phase 2 examination anticipated to occur in February.

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Does IBS accept CAT Score?

Certain candidates are exempted from the requirement of taking the IBSAT exam and are directly invited to participate in the IBSAT Group Discussion and Personal Interview stages. To qualify for this exemption, candidates must possess a valid score in one of the following examinations: CAT, GMAT, NMAT by GMAC, or XAT.

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Will IBSAT 2023 have a negative marking?

In IBSAT 2023, there will be a total of 140 questions, and no marks will be deducted for incorrect responses. Candidates will receive 1 mark for each correct answer.

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What is the IBSAT exam?

IBSAT examination is a nationwide entrance test organized by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, aiming to facilitate admission to MBA programs at nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS). The IBSAT is a computer-based test lasting two hours, consisting of 140 questions.

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How and when the selection process is conducted?

The selection process is scheduled to take place in February-March 2024 at eight IBS campuses, namely IBS Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Dehradun, Jaipur, and the IBS Head Office. In case the prevailing circumstances do not allow for on-campus selection processes, the process will be conducted online.

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What is the last date to schedule the IBSAT?

For those aiming to participate in IBSAT 2023, it’s essential to complete the IBSAT 2023 application form, which can be accessed on the official website of ICFAI Business School. Candidates are required to submit an application fee of Rs 1800. The closing date for IBSAT registration is December 16.

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Is IBSAT easy to crack?

Compared to other management exams such as CAT, MAT, or CMAT, IBSAT is relatively less demanding. It consists of a total of 140 questions spread across four sections, with each question carrying a one-point value. The absence of negative marking makes IBSAT less rigorous than exams like IIFT.

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