IBSAT 2024 Exam Analysis

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The complete analysis of the IBSAT 2024 exam is now available. Drawing from the latest patterns and a thorough examination of the IBSAT 2024 Exam our experts have curated a comprehensive analysis for you. The Computer-Based Test, which lasts for 2 hours featured a balanced mix of easy to moderate difficulty questions. Candidates tackled multiple-choice questions covering quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension.

After the conclusion of the IBSAT 2024 entrance test, here is the detailed exam analysis to help you understand and prepare better for future attempts.

IBSAT 2024 Exam Details

Particulars	Description
Exam Name	IBSAT (Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) Business School Aptitude Test)
Conducting Body	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed to be University)
Common Name	IBSAT
Level	National
Mode of Exam	Proctored Home-based Test
Total No. of Questions	140
Total Campus	9 IBS Campuses
MBA Course	IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur
PGDM Course	IBS Pune, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Mumbai
Marking Scheme	No negative marking

IBSAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Key Points to Know

No Sectional Timing
No Negative Marking
30 questions from 4 passages of 500 to 600 words each

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IBSAT 2024 Overall Analysis

IBSAT Test Section	Difficulty Level
Verbal Ability	Easy to Moderate
Reading Comprehension	Easy
Quantitative Ability	Moderate to Difficult
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Moderate
Total	Easy to Moderate

IBSAT 2024 Section-wise Analysis

Verbal Ability

The Verbal Ability section is the highest scoring section in IBSAT, with 50 questions. These questions are based on vocabulary and grammar, presented in the form of one-word substitution, analogies, cloze tests, etc. The difficulty level of this section is moderate.

Topic	Difficulty Level
Analogies	Moderate
Comprehension of Passage	Easy
Context	Easy
Contextual Usage & English Usage	Moderate
Incorrect Words	Easy
Para Jumble	Easy
Punctuation	Easy
Synonyms and Antonyms	Easy
Replace the Missing Words	Moderate
Sentence Completion	Moderate
Grammar & Idioms, etc.	Moderate

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Reading Comprehension

The Reading Comprehension section includes 30 questions separate from the Verbal Ability section. Typically, this section features 2-4 RC passages, each followed by 6-8 questions. The passages are around 500 to 600 words long. Most questions directly relate to the passages, though some require inferring information.

Questions based on comprehension passages: Easy to Moderate

Quantitative Techniques

This section encompasses a wide range of topics in Mathematics, with 30 questions ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. The QA section in IBSAT demonstrates a high level of proficiency.

Topic	Difficulty Level
Algebra & Geometry	Moderate
Arithmetic Progression	Easy
Co-ordinate Geometry	Moderate
LCM & HCF	Easy
Percentage	Easy
Permutation & Combination	Moderate
Probability	Easy
Profit & Loss	Moderate
Quadratic and Linear Equation	Moderate
Time, Speed & Distance, etc.	Moderate

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

This section comprises 30 questions, equally divided between Data Sufficiency and Data Interpretation. It focuses on areas like Data Sufficiency, Pie Charts, Lines, Tables, and Graphs.

Topic	Difficulty Level
Bar Graphs & Column Graphs	Moderate
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Easy
Pie Chart	Moderate
Tables	Easy
Venn Diagram	Easy

Conclusion

Overall, the IBSAT 2024 exam met the expectations of the students. Many topics were relatively easy. The two most important topics – Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency – should be given special attention as they hold nearly equal weightage in the exam.

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