Admissions FAQs

IBS offers the following Programs:

• 2-year full time MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (off campus of IFHE Hyderabad).
• 2-year full time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) at 5 IBS campuses – Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
• 3-year Ph.D program (Full Time / For working executives) at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore.

For MBA & PGPM Program

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English. All applicants should have completed a minimum 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4). For eligibility criterion, the aggregate percentage of marks secured in all the subjects of all the years shall be taken into account.

• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2027.
• Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations, viva, assignments) before May 31, 2027.
• The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2027.
• The scrutiny of eligibility criteria will commence from August 2027 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.
• Any inaccurate information, misleading information or omission may result in withdrawal of admission offer and the fee paid by the candidate is non-refundable in such instances.
• For any clarification on eligibility criteria, please contact IBS Admissions Office, Hyderabad only.

For Ph.D. Program in Management (Full-Time / for Working Executives)

• Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
• Post-graduation in Management (full-time, specialization in Marketing, Finance, HR, 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 an allied discipline from a UGC-recognized university in India or abroad with 55% and above marks. Candidates offered admission must complete first-year MBA courses as a prerequisite to continue in the Ph.D. program, OR
• A professional qualification like CFA, CA, CWA, or CS with 55% and above marks.
• Applicants should have completed a minimum of 17 years of regular education (10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2).
• Candidates not meeting English-medium criteria in graduation or post-graduation must submit TOEFL / NELT / IELTS scores by May 31, 2027.

The candidates who wish to pursue MBA/PGPM program have to appear for IBSAT 2026 Test scheduled in the month of December 2026 or can apply with valid scores from 2024 onwards of GMAT™/CAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ XAT. Apply Online (Link)

Candidates can apply for the Ph.D. Program of IBS through any one of the following channels:

• IBSAT 2026 Portal with valid scores (from 2024 onwards) of GMAT™ / CAT (70 percentile and above).
• IFHE Portal: https://ifheindia.org/icfai-business-school-hyderabad/ibs/doctoralprograms/phd
• Applicants must attend the Selection Process in April 2027.
• They have to submit the relevant certificates for verification.

IBSAT 2026 Application is available through both Online and Offline modes.

Online Application

• The application form is available online at: www.admissions.ibsindia.org/ibsat/registration
• After successful transaction, candidates will receive a mail / SMS with details of application number and password.

Offline Application

• Offline Application is available at our 65 IBS FTP Branches across India.
• To find nearest branch at your location visit www.ibsindia.org/contact_us

The application fee for IBSAT 2026 is ₹1,800/-.

Yes. IBSAT 2026 is the common entrance test conducted for admission to all IBS programs.

• IBSAT is conducted every year for admission to MBA and PGPM programs offered by IBS.
• It is a 2-hour Remote Proctored Computer-Based Testwhich can be taken from home..
• IBSAT 2026 test is scheduled In the month of December 2026.

IBSAT is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions. The duration of the test is 2 hours.

The test evaluates candidates across four sections and contains a total of 140 questions. There is no negative marking.

IBSAT Test Pattern

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

Total Questions: 140
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative Marking: No

Yes. Mock Tests will be provided to help candidates familiarize themselves with IBSAT 2026. These will be available on www.ibsindia.org from July 2026 onwards.

The last date for applying is December 2026.

Yes. You must apply before the 19^th December 2026. However, you have provision to update your scores online on or before January 31, 2027. On updating of scores, a selection process call letter will be issued in the month of January 2027.

The results will be declared in the first week of January 2027.

The total fee structure for all IBS campuses, including admission fee, is as follows:

Campus	Fee (2 Years)
IBS Hyderabad	₹17,01,000
IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE, Hyderabad)	₹13,05,000
IBS Ahmedabad	₹9,09,000
IBS Gurgaon	₹9,09,000
IBS Mumbai	₹9,09,000
IBS Kolkata	₹9,09,000
IBS Pune	₹9,09,000
IBS Jaipur	₹8,01,000
IBS Dehradun	₹7,02,000

In addition, students have to pay ₹10,000 as refundable caution deposit with the first installment of the program fee.

Candidates selected for the MBA program of IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur, who are domiciled in the respective states, will be awarded a fee concession of ₹50,000. This concession will be given in five equal installments. A domicile certificate from the Tahsildar / MRO / Municipality Office must be produced. Complete details will be provided in the student handbook.

Ph.D Program @ IBS Hyderabad & Bangalore

PhD Program (Full-Time / For Working Executives): Selected candidates must pay ₹40,000 towards admission fee. The program fee is ₹1.2 lakhs per annum.

Full-Time PhD Students: Full Time PhD students have to pay only Rs. 40,000 towards admission fee. They get full waiver of semester fee subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Q1: What are the eligibility criteria for the IBS 2026 scholarships?

A: IBS offers a total of 500 scholarships for the 2026 academic year. These are awarded based on performance in IBSAT and other test scores.

400 scholarships are reserved for top scorers in the IBSAT Test, while the remaining 100 scholarships are available for high scorers in CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC, and GMAT.

Q2: How are the IBSAT Test dates structured, and how are scholarships allocated per test?

A: The IBSAT test is conducted across 8 test dates, held every Saturday and Sunday in December. Each set of test dates will be awarded 100 scholarships, for a total of 400 scholarships from the IBSAT 2026 test.

Test Set	Test Dates	No of scholarships (IBSAT)	Result Day
1st Set	5th, 6th Dec	100	7th Dec
1st Set	12th, 13th Dec	100	14th Dec
1st Set	19th, 20th Dec	100	21st Dec
1st Set	26th, 27th Dec	100	28th Dec
Total		400

Q3: How many total scholarships are available, and how are they divided among different entrance exams?

A: There are 500 total scholarships available:

• IBSAT Scorers: 400 scholarships reserved
• CAT / XAT / NMAT by GMAC / GMAT Scorers: 100 scholarships reserved

Q4: What are the cut-offs and score criteria to qualify for the scholarship across different entrance exams?

A: To qualify for the merit scholarship through national-level entrance tests, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• CAT: candidates with a score of 80 percentile or higher.
• XAT: candidates with a score of 80 percentile or higher.
• GMAT: candidates with a score of 550 or above.
• NMAT by GMAC: candidates with a score of 225 or higher.
• IBSAT: Awarded to top rankers appearing for the test across the scheduled dates.

IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore (off campus of IFHE Hyderabad) are the constituents of IFHE (ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education), a Deemed–to-be- University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.

IBS Dehradun is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Dehradun. The ICFAI University, Dehradun is recognized by UGC under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act.

IBS Jaipur is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The ICFAI University, Jaipur has been notified by the Government of Rajasthan (Act No. 20 of 2011).

IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, IBS Pune are independent professional institutes offering PGPM. They are neither affiliated to nor are off-campus centers of any university.

Selection briefings are focused seminars designed to provide applicants with insights into the IBS selection process.

During these sessions, IBS faculty will answer queries and advise applicants on how to prepare for the process.

Applicants will be allotted a date and time for the session.

Selection briefings will be conducted in the 2nd week of January 2027.

MBA / PGPM Program

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of IBSAT 2025 / CAT / GMAT™ / NMAT by GMAC™ / XAT will be called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2027.

The final selection will be based on performance in:

• Micro Presentation
• Personal Interview
• Past Academic Performance (Class X, XII, and Graduation)

Ph.D Program

Applicants who have applied through the IBSAT 2026 portal or the IFHE portal will be invited to the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in April 2027.

The Ph.D selection process will include:

• Aptitude Test in Research Methods and the Chosen Domain Area
• Micro Presentation
• Personal Interview

• Micro Presentation
• Personal Interview

Hostel facility is available at IBS Hyderabad and IBS Jaipur only.

At IBS Hyderabad, the MBA program is fully residential. Students will be allotted non-A/C single rooms with common washroom facilities. Accommodation and mess charges must be borne by the student.

At IBS Jaipur, hostel facility is available on campus. Accommodation and mess charges must be borne by the student.

Hostel facility is not available at other IBS campuses. However, campus administration will assist students in finding suitable off-campus accommodation nearby.

Living expenses in these cities typically range from ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month.

Yes. Selected candidates can avail educational loans from public and private sector banks. IBS has also entered into an MoU with HDFC Credila Financial Services Ltd.

Financial Aid Cell

Tel: 040-23440963 / 62 / 61 / 60

Toll-Free: 1800 425 55 66 77

E-mail: finaidcell@ibsindia.org

Placements at IBS are a collaborative effort between the institution and students. While IBS provides extensive guidance and connects students with potential employers, students are expected to put in their best efforts to secure suitable placements.

IBS has a strong track record of placements, with top companies visiting every year.

For placement details of 2026, visit: https://ibsindia.org/final-placements/

IBS Admission Office

#65, Nagarjuna Hills,
Punjagutta,
Hyderabad – 500 082, Telangana State

Tel: 040-23440963 / 62 / 61 / 60

Toll-Free: 1800 425 55 66 77 (Mon–Fri, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm)

E-mail: ibsat@ibsindia.org