IBSAT 2022 was held on 24-25 December, 2022.
IBSAT is a national-level entrance test for admission to ICFAI Business School (IBS). IBS offers MBA/PGDM programmes across its nine campuses. Thousands of management aspirants appear for IBSAT annually.
IBSAT is conducted over a set of two dates every year. Since 2020, the exam is also being administered in an online proctored mode. The purpose of this test is to check the candidate’s proficiency in quant, data interpretation, and verbal ability. After the exam, the candidates are naturally curious to learn about their performance and evaluate their chances of admission.
So, here we have carried out an exhaustive analysis of IBSAT 2022:
IBSAT 2022: Overall Analysis
The difficulty level of IBSAT is moderate and is less than other popular MBA entrances like CAT, XAT, etc. IBSAT 2022 was the same as expected and quite similar to previous year sessions. However, you need to work on your exam strategy in order to secure an admission seat to one of the IBS campuses. The exam pattern of IBSAT has remained nearly the same every year. Yet, the type and difficulty level of different questions may vary. Here are the key features of IBSAT 2022:
- Total Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Number of Questions: 140
- Sectional time limits: None
- Marks awarded for every correct answer: 1
- Negative marking: Nil
The given table shows the sectional structure of IBSAT 2022:
IBSAT 2022: Exam Pattern
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Sections
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No. of Questions
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Verbal Ability
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50
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Reading Comprehension
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30
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Quantitative Aptitude
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30
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Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
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30
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IBSAT 2022 Exam Analysis
IBSAT 2022 was more or less the same in difficulty level as last year. DI and Quant questions were mostly moderate in difficulty, whereas the RC and verbal sections were quite easy to handle. Here is the detailed section-wise analysis of IBSAT 2022:
Verbal Ability
Clearly, Verbal Ability has the highest weightage in the exam. At the same time, it is also the easiest of all sections. Except for a few vocabulary questions of high difficulty level, the section was mostly composed of easy-to-understand and direct questions. These questions were based on idiom/phrase, synonyms/ antonyms, para jumbles, error correction, one-word substitution, analogy, fill-in-the-blanks, etc. So, with good vocabulary and knowledge of grammatical rules, the section could be easily aced.
An attempt of 30+ questions in 20-25 minutes would fetch a good score.
Reading Comprehension
As usual, the RC section had four passages, of 500-900 words each. While most RC questions were factual in nature, some were inferential and a little time-consuming. With good reading speed and a hold over vocabulary, this section could be mastered well.
An attempt of 21+ questions in 25 minutes fares well for a good performance in this section.
Quantitative Aptitude
Quant was composed of moderate and slightly tricky questions from algebra, arithmetic, and geometry. These were mostly from topics like ratio & proportion, time & work, progressions, percentages, probability, speed, distance & time, interest, etc. With the right shortcuts and good calculation speed, the section could be nailed with a high score.
An attempt of 19+ questions in about 25-30 minutes serves well for an effective performance here.
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
Considered the lengthiest section of IBSAT, DA & DI section features questions in a graphical or caselet format. In this, information is presented in the form of line graphs, bar graphs, charts, etc. Here also, the basic concepts of mathematics prove highly useful. However, the section also calls for good logical skills for the correct interpretation and deduction of the given data.
An attempt of 18+ questions makes for a high score in this section.
After IBSAT 2022 results are out, the candidates are called for further selection rounds and allotted the campus according to their overall merit.
About IBS
Since its inception in 1995, IBS has been recognised as one of the most prestigious business schools in India. It is well-known for its excellent academic programmes as well as its first-rate infrastructure facilities. IBS programmes are developed with a forward-thinking approach and are accepted worldwide. The institute is well-known for its case-based learning approach. It is dedicated to grooming the next generation of business managers and leaders. At IBS, the students are prepared for professional environments through a series of soft-skills lab sessions spread throughout the programme.
