IBSAT 2026 Exam - Notification, Dates, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility

IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT), It will be a proctored home based test consisting of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is of 2 hours duration and is aimed at testing the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension

IMPORTANT DATES

IBSAT 2026 Application Opens July 1, 2026
IBSAT 2026 Test December 2026 (exact date to be announced)
National Mock Test Dates Jul 25 / Aug 22 / Sep 26 / Oct 24 / Nov 21 / Dec 9
Selection Process February 2027, at the IBS Hyderabad campus

Note: the source brief doesn't specify the application closing date or the results date — these were present on the current site for the 2025 cycle and should be re-confirmed with IBS for 2026 before publishing.

IBSAT is conducted by The ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education (Declaredas a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956), for students seeking admission to the following programs:

  • 2-year full time MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (IFHE Off campus).
  • 4-year Ph. D program (Full Time/Part Time) at IBS Hyderabad
  • 2-year full time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) at 5 IBS campuses - Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune

Valid CAT/NMAT by GMAC™/XAT/GMAT™ scores from 2023 onwards are also accepted in place of IBSAT 2024 Test score.

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Eligibility:

PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY

2 year Management Program (MBA/PGPM)

  • Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
  • Applicants must have completed at least 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
  • Candidates not meeting the English medium criterion must submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.
  • Final-year students are eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements (including practical exams, viva, assignments) before May 31, 2026.
    • Admission will remain provisional until they submit required academic proof.
    • Last date for submission of graduation documents: November 1, 2026
  • Eligibility verification will begin from August 2026. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they meet all criteria.

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Contact Us

IBS Admissions Office # 65 Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082, Telangana
Contact: 040-23440963 SMS IBSAT2022 to 7039670396
Toll Free: 1-800-425-55 66 77 (Mon - Fri 9.30 am - 5.30 pm)
E-mail: ibsat@ibsindia.org

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