90%+ Placements 79,000+ Alumni Strength 100% Case Based TeachingIBSAT 2026 welcomes candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds:
Graduates & Final-Year Students: Candidates who have completed graduation or are currently in their final year in any discipline (Commerce, BBA, Science, Engineering, Arts, etc.).
Working Professionals: Individuals with 2 to 3 years of work experience looking to fast-track their management careers.
Qualified Professionals: CA-qualified candidates aiming to transition into corporate leadership roles.
The admission process for IBS campuses is structured into systematic stages to evaluate academic aptitude and leadership potential:
Step 1: Online Application:
Register and submit the online application form at www.ibsat.org along with the Rs 1,800 application fee.
Step 2: Entrance Examination:
Take the online IBSAT 2026 exam in December 2026. Alternatively, candidates can submit valid scores from national tests including CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC™, or GMAT™ (2024 onwards).
Step 3: Shortlisting:
Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in IBSAT 2026 or accepted national entrance examinations.
Step 4: Selection Process (February 2027):
Shortlisted applicants are invited to the IBS Hyderabad campus for the central selection round, which consists of two key components:
Micro-Presentation: Evaluates communication skills, clarity of thought, and topic knowledge.
Personal Interview (PI): Assesses professional attitude, domain understanding, and executive potential.
Step 5: Campus Allotment:
Seat allotment across the nine campuses is decided based on graduation marks and selection process marks.
Step 6: Admission Confirmation:
Candidates confirm their seat by paying the required admission fee to the respective IBS campus.
| Application Period | 1st July - 3rd Week of December 2026 (Tentative) |
| IBSAT Exam | In the month of December, 2026 |
| IBSAT 2026 Result | January 1st week, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Selection Briefings | January 2nd - 4th Week, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | February 2nd - 3rd Week, 2027 at IBS Hyderabad Campus (Tentative) |
for 500 candidates (₹2 Lakhs each)
Top-performing students in the IBSAT examination
Children of IBS graduates are eligible for special scholarships
Support for differently-abled students
Special consideration for children of defence personnel
| Fee Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Campus | Program | Fee |
| IBS Hyderabad | MBA | ₹17,01,000 |
| IBS Bangalore | MBA | ₹13,05,000 |
| IBS Dehradun | MBA | ₹7,02,000 |
| IBS Jaipur | MBA | ₹8,01,000 |
| IBS Ahmedabad | PGPM | ₹9,09,000 |
| IBS Gurgaon | PGPM | ₹9,09,000 |
| IBS Kolkata | PGPM | ₹9,09,000 |
| IBS Mumbai | PGPM | ₹9,09,000 |
| IBS Pune | PGPM | ₹9,09,000 |
Thank you for your interest in IBS! For comprehensive details on faculty profiles, academic practices, extracurricular activities, and campus life, we invite you to download our brochure
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The IBSAT 2026 is a 2-hour computer-based test containing 140 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). It features zero negative marking and no sectional time limits.
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Section
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Title
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No. of Questions
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1
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Verbal Ability
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50
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2
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Reading Comprehension
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30
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3
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Quantitative Aptitude
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30
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4
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Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation
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30
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Total
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140
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