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IBSAT 2026: Application Form (Till 19 Dec), Slot Booking (Open)
Author: Ishika | Published: 2 weeks ago
Latest Update: IBSAT 2025-26 Registration till 19th December 2025. Slot Booking started from 3rd November 2025. Exam: 27th-28th December 2025.
IBSAT 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) |
| Conducting Authority | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education |
| Exam Category | Post Graduate |
| Level | University level |
| Courses | MBA, PGPM |
| Exam Mode | Home Proctored Mode |
| Language | English only |
| Website | ibsindia.org |
IBSAT 2026 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) |
|---|---|
| Application form release | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to submit | 19th December 2025 |
| Slot booking/Admit card | After successful registration |
| IBSAT 2025-26 Exam | 27th–28th December 2025 |
| Result announcement | 1st week of January 2026 |
| Selection Briefing | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| Selection Process | February 2026 |
IBSAT 2026 Application Form
IBSAT 2025-26 registration started from 1st July 2025. Last date: 19th December 2025.
Application Fee: Rs. 1800/- (Online & Offline). Non-refundable & non-transferable. No correction facility available.
How to Apply for IBSAT 2026 (9 Steps)
- Go to the website of IBSAT
- Press the “Apply Now” button
- Register with basic information
- Fill application form with personal, academic, communication details
- Upload photograph & signature in prescribed format
- Submit Rs. 1800 fee (Credit/Debit/Net Banking or IBS Centers)
- Recheck all filled details
- Press “Submit” button
- Take printout for future reference
IBSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Graduation (15 years education: 10+2+3 or 10+2+4)
- English Medium: Required (TOEFL/NELT/IELTS if not)
- Percentage: Minimum 50% marks
- Final Year: Appearing candidates eligible
IBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Data Adequacy & Interpretation | 30 |
| Verbal Ability | 50 |
| Total | 140 |
Duration: 2 hours | Mode: Home Proctored | Type: MCQs
IBSAT 2026 Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Instalment Payment, Profit & Loss, Venn Diagram, Arithmetic progression, Coordinate geometry, Algebra |
| Data Adequacy & Interpretation | Graphs, Tables, Cause & Effect, Visual reasoning, Linear arrangement |
| Verbal Ability | Word substitution, Fill in blanks, Syllogism, Odd man out, Jumbled paragraphs |
IBSAT 2026 Recommended Books
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – RS Aggarwal
- High School English Grammar – Wren & Martin
- Logical Reasoning – Ashok Gupta
- Data Interpretation – Ananta Ashisha
- Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT – TIME
IBSAT 2026 Admit Card
Available after slot booking. Download using login credentials. Contains name, exam details, photo, signature.
IBSAT 2026 Result & Cut Off
Result: 1st week January 2026 (Scorecard format). Cutoffs vary by IBS campus.
IBSAT 2026 Selection Procedure
- Micro Presentation: 4 minutes (1 min prep + 3 min presentation)
- Personal Interview: 5-7 minutes (Communication, GK, Management aptitude)
Conducted in 60+ cities. February 2026. Also accepts CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT scores.
IBSAT Campus Fee Structure (2 Years)
| Campus | Fee |
|---|---|
| IBS Hyderabad | ₹17,01,000/- |
| IBS Bangalore | ₹13,05,000/- |
| IBS Ahmedabad/Pune/Kolkata/Mumbai/Gurgaon | ₹9,09,000/- |
| IBS Jaipur | ₹8,01,000/- |
| IBS Dehradun | ₹7,02,000/- |
IBSAT 2026 Scholarships
₹10 Crores Scholarships: 500 merit scholarships of ₹2 lakhs each for toppers, IBS alumni wards, defence personnel, physically challenged aspirants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will there be any facility to deposit fee at university campuses?
Q: Final year students eligible for IBSAT 2026?
Q: IBSAT registration fee refundable?
Q: Correction facility available?
Q: Can I use CAT/NMAT scores for admission? A: Yes, from 2022 onwards.
IBSAT 2026 Exam Centres
Agra, Bangalore, Bhilai, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Aurangabad, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Bhopal, Goa, Indore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and 40+ other cities.
Apply Before 19th Dec 2025!
