IBS – Admission Process

How to Apply for IBSAT 2026

The application form is common for admission to the MBA/PGPM programs at all IBS campuses and the PhD program at IBS Hyderabad.

The IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased in the following ways by paying Rs. 1,800:

Online

After submitting your details, you will be directed to the payment page. Once the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation email and the IBSAT Bulletin within one week.

Marketing Offices

You can also purchase the IBSAT Bulletin in person from our marketing offices by paying the fee in cash.

Eligibility Criteria

For MBA / PGPM Programs

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
Minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern).
Applicants in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they complete all requirements (including practicals/viva/assignments) by May 31, 2027.
Proof of graduation (marksheets and certificates) must be submitted by November 1, 2026, failing which admission will remain provisional.
Candidates not meeting the English-medium requirement must submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2027.
Eligibility will be verified from August 2027 onwards. Responsibility for meeting the criteria rests solely with the candidate.

For PhD Program in Management

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction, and:

Post-graduation in Management (full-time, specialization in Marketing, Finance, HRM, or Operations) from a UGC-approved university with 55% and above marks, or
Post-graduation (full-time) in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or allied disciplines from a UGC-recognized university in India or abroad with 55% and above marks. Students admitted under this category are required to complete the first-year MBA courses as a prerequisite, or
A professional qualification like CFA/CA/CWA/CS with 55% and above marks.

Candidates not meeting the English-medium requirement must submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2027.

Admission Test: IBSAT

IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956).

It is a computer-based test (CBT) of 2 hours duration, comprising multiple-choice questions that assess Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.

The paper consists of 140 multiple-choice questions with no negative marking. The distribution of questions is as follows:

headline

Heading	Questions
Verbal Ability	50
Reading Comprehension	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation	30

Alternate Tests Accepted

Scores from GMAT® / NMAT by GMAC™ / CAT / XAT (from 2024 onwards) are accepted in place of IBSAT 2026. Candidates with these scores are exempted from IBSAT.

Accepted by

IBS Hyderabad & IBS Bengaluru – MBA and PhD programs
ICFAI University, Dehradun & Jaipur; The Icfaian Foundation – MBA programs
IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune – PGPM programs

Selection Process

Candidates shortlisted based on IBSAT 2026 or GMAT®/NMAT/CAT/XAT scores are invited for the Selection Process in February 2027.

The process includes:

Micro Presentation Assessing a candidate's ability to think on their feet and communicate ideas clearly

Personal Interview Evaluating the candidate's goals, attitude, and fit for the program

Admission Decision

Final admission is based on:

Past academic record (Class X through Graduation)
Performance in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview

Important Dates

Event	Dates
Application Period	1st July - 3rd Week of December 2026 (Tentative)
IBSAT Exam	In the month of December, 2026
Result	January 1st week, 2027 (Tentative)
Selection Briefings	January 2- 4th Week, 2027 (Tentative)
Selection Process	February 2nd-3rd Week, 2027, at IBS Hyderabad Campus. (Tentative)

Program Fee (Per Year)

IBS Hyderabad

Rs. 8.505 Lakhs

IBS Bengaluru

Rs. 6.525 Lakhs

IBS Dehradun

Rs. 3.51 Lakhs

IBS Jaipur

Rs. 4.005 Lakhs

IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune (PGPM)

Rs. 4.545 Lakhs

At IBS Dehradun & IBS Jaipur the total program fee including admission fee applicable for domicile and non domicile students is as follows:

Campus	For Non-Domicile Students	For Domicile Students
IBS Dehradun	₹ 7.02 Lakhs	₹ 6.52 Lakhs
IBS Jaipur	₹ 8.01 Lakhs	₹ 7.51 Lakhs

In addition, students have to pay ₹10,000 as refundable Caution Deposit along with the 1st Installment of Fee. Living expenses are extra.

Commencement of Classes: May 15, 2026

Contact

Admissions Helpline 040 – 23440963

Mon - Fri (9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

Toll-Free: 1800 425 55 66 77

Email Us ibsat@ibsindia.org

Visit Us

IBS Admissions Office
#65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta
Hyderabad – 500082

IBSAT & Admissions