IBSAT Notification 2024: Exam dates and related information

The official IBSAT notification 2024 has been released and can be checked on their official website. The registrations will tentatively begin from July and will close by December '24. In this article, we provide the timeline for IBSAT exam dates, the last date of application, and more. So, read on!

IBSAT is conducted annually by ICFAI in online mode. It is carried out in 80+ cities all over India. IBSAT is held for students seeking admission to the MBA/PGPM/Ph.D. programs of 9 of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Indian Business School (IBS) campuses-Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.

IBSAT is an objective test of two hours. It evaluates the candidate's skills in different areas of aptitude. Unlike most other entrance tests, there is no negative marking in IBSAT.

The following table displays the important dates of IBSAT 2024, as stated by the official notification:

Note that the official authorities also conduct an official mock test for preparing students for the exam day. For IBSAT 2024, the mock test will be held in November - December. You can take the same through the official website.

A quick overview of the main facts about the upcoming IBSAT session:

Now that you are aware of tentative exam dates for IBSAT 2024, you should plan your study schedule and start preparing. As an exam, IBSAT is of moderate difficulty level, but still, it needs a lot of practice. Preparing with the right approach is sure to land you in one of the nine campuses of IBS.

IBSAT is conducted only once a year, on a set of two dates, in the last week of December.

No. Only the IIMs and a few other B-schools count in Tier 1. IBS Hyderabad is a Tier 2 college.

Definately! IBS does feature among the most reputed B-schools of India. Apart from its modern curriculum and learning methodologies, it has a commendable placement record and reputation among top recruiters.

The highest domestic package at IBS Hyderabad goes above 20 LPA. In 2022, the highest international package went up to Rs. 53 LPA.

No, there is no such provision for IBS admissions. You need to have a valid score of IBSAT/ GMAT/ NMAT /CAT/ XAT in order to seek admission in IBS.

IBSAT is held in computer-based/ online mode. Since the time of covid, it is also being conducted in remote-proctored mode.

There is no such passing or qualifying marks in IBSAT. Different campuses specify different cut-off figures that range between 55-75.

The pattern of IBSAT is similar to CAT in terms of the areas tested. However, the structure, difficulty level, and marking criteria of the two exams are quite different.

No, IBSAT is not much difficult. In fact, it is quite easier compared to CAT.

It is a little tough to get into IBS Hyderabad. Among all the campuses of IBS, the Hyderabad campus sets the highest cut-off for admissions.