The document summarizes information about IBSAT 2017, an entrance exam that provides admission to 9 ICFAI Business Schools with lower fees ranging from Rs. 6.5-12.5 lakhs compared to Rs. 15-20 lakhs at other top B-schools. Key details include exam dates from December 21-24, 2017, eligibility criteria of a graduate degree with 50% marks, and acceptance of CAT/GMAT/NMAT scores in place of IBSAT. The exam focuses on verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative skills and data interpretation. Selection after IBSAT includes briefing sessions and interviews in February 2018.

1. IBSAT 2017: Gateway to low cost MBA in 9 ICFAI B-schools; Last date to apply closes
on December 12
Why to pay Rs.15 or Rs.20 lakhs to pursue MBA from a good B-school when you have the MBA
2018-20 option available in 9 ICFAI B-schools with a low fee structure of Rs.6.5 to 12.5 lakhs
by appearing in IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2017
“IBSAT does not have a high difficulty level and despite having a similar question pattern as
that of other MBA entrance examinations, due care is taken in formation of question types”
Why to pay Rs.15 or Rs.20 lakhs to pursue MBA
from a good B-school when you have the MBA
2018-20 option available in 9 ICFAI B-schools
with a low fee structure of Rs.6.5 to 12.5 lakhs by
appearing in IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2017 in
the month of December 2017.
Important links
 How to register and apply for IBSAT 2017?
 Take IBSAT Mock test to prepare for IBSAT 2017
 Analysis of IBSAT exam
IBSAT 2017 is an important online computer based MBA entrance test to be conducted
across India by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University). There
are 9 campuses of ICFAI Business School (IBS) across the country and all of them will
accept the IBSAT 2017 exam scores for admission to MBA 2018-20 batch. The exam will be
conducted in the month of December 2017 in a 4 day test window from December 21-24,
2017 and will be a 2 hour computer based test.
The last date to apply for IBSAT 2017 is December 12, 2017. You can apply for IBSAT 2017
by using the link: www.ibsindia.org/ibsat2017
IBSAT: Easier exam
IBSAT does not have a high difficulty level and despite having a similar question pattern as
that of other MBA entrance examinations, due care is taken in formation of question types.

2. Most of the candidates applying for IBSAT 2017, have already been preparing for
CAT/IIFT/ XAT/ CMAT /MAT/NMAT and by the time they go for IBSAT 2017, most of these
entrance tests will be over. Since the aspirants have already prepared and appeared for
different MBA/PGDM entrance test with high difficulty level, IBSAT will be much easier to
crack.
MBA at IBS: Low fee structure
The fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad campus is Rs. 6.25 lakhs per annum.
The fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses is Rs. 2.55 lakhs per
annum.
The fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Kolkata, IBS Gurgaon,
IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses is Rs 3.63 lakhs per annum.
Industry & peer learning at IBS campuses
IBS B-Schools offer General MBA degree as well as MBA in Financial economic and family
business to their students. These nine campuses of IBS B schools have 3000 students,
35000+ alumni with strong interface to industry, which help in continuous student
industry interaction and good placement.
Most of the courses at IBS B-Schools are designed to help bridge the gap between
management theory and practice. These B schools provide good academic delivery and
infrastructure to its students. The two year full time management program prepares
students to accept the challenges in future and equip them for successful corporate careers.
IBS MBA colleges
The 9 campuses of IBS B-schools are: IBS Hyderabad, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS
Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, IBS Pune, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur
IBSAT 2017: An important MBA entrance exam
Those who wish to pursue MBA/PGPM/PhD program need to appear for IBSAT2017 Test
scheduled in the month of December 2017. MBA program is offered by IBS Hyderabad, IBS
Dehradun and IBS Jaipur. PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program is
offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS
Pune campuses.
IBSAT 2017 registration and application form can be completed till December 12 at the
link http://admissions.ibsindia.org/ibsat2017/registration/
IBSAT 2017: Exam Syllabus
The online IBSAT 2017 exam syllabus consists of all important topics on Verbal Ability,
Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency.
Interestingly, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension are two separate sections in
IBSAT exam. The number of questions in each section is shared below:

3. Sections No. of Questions
Verbal Ability 50
Reading Comprehension 30
Quantitative Ability 30
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 30
Total 140
Computer based 2 hours Test
IBSAT is based on Computer Based Test (CBT) format and tests the candidate’s ability in
quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, analytical reasoning,
vocabulary and comprehension. It is comprehensive multiple choice question(MCQ)
examination with a two hours duration. Major share in the examination is consumed by
Vocabulary (English) and reading comprehension with more than 50 percent questions
and rest is divided among the other four.
IBSAT has Common Application form
The application form is common for admission to MBA/PGPM program at all the IBS B-
schools namely IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS
Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai & IBS Pune campuses and PhD program
(full-time/part time) at IBS Hyderabad campus.
IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs
1800/-.
Application forms are available in marketing offices

4. IBSAT/PGPM bulletin is available at IBS marketing offices. You may locate your nearest
branch by clicking the above link and purchase the Bulletin by paying the requisite
application fee in cash.
IBSAT Registration: How to complete
There are 4 pages in the IBSAT 2017 registration form:
Page-1: Profile requires your personal details, Current and permanent address, Mobile
phone details, CAT coaching centre details among other information items. All the fields are
to be filled on the first page.
Page-2: Review
Page-3: Payment
Page-4: Finish
IBSAT Applications can be submitted both online as well as off line. However the last date
of submission of completed application forms in either mode is December 12, 2017.
Read guidelines to complete the IBSAT registration and application
IBSAT Eligibility criteria
To appear in IBSAT 2017, the eligibility requirements prescribed by ICFAI Foundation for
Higher Education are:
Graduate in any discipline
Minimum eligibility criteria required is the graduation in any discipline with not less than

5. 50 percent marks. The candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply
provided they are able to complete their graduation including any type of practical etc.
examination before May 31, 2018.
15 years of minimum education till graduation
Candidate must have gone through minimum 15 years of regular education i.e. 10+2+3 or
10+2+4 basis.
English Medium Education needed or submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores
Candidates applying for IBSAT 2017 should ensure that they have studied with English as
medium of instruction. Applicants not meeting the criteria of English as medium of
instruction at undergraduate level are supposed to submit the TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score
by May 31, 2018.
CAT/NMAT/GMAT scores also accepted
GMAT®/CAT/NMAT by GMACTM scores from 2015 onwards are also accepted in place of
IBSAT 2017 by IBS B-schools.
Candidates with high scores in any of the above exams do not require to appear in IBSAT
2017.
However candidates should apply with their CAT 2017, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT scores by
January 31, 2018. It is a good opportunity to get a good B school for those who have scored
well in CAT/NMAT/GMAT.
MBA Admission Process after IBSAT 2017
IBSAT 2017 results will be announced on January 02, 2018 and based on their scores in
IBSAT 2017/CAT-2017/NMAT by GMAC 2017/GMAT, the qualified candidates will be
called for briefing sessions, to be held in 40 cities across India in the month of February
2018.
After the briefing sessions, the candidates shall have to present themselves for next round
of selection process comprising Group Discussion and Personal Interview.Apart from the
foregoing, past academic record will also be taken into account before final selection.
IBSAT Exam Important Dates & Schedule
Application Last date December 12, 2017
Last date to apply to IBS with CAT/GMAT/NMAT scores January 31, 2018

6. IBSAT exam dates December 21 to 24, 2017
Declaration of result January 02, 2018
Selection Briefings January 13–17, 2018
Selection Process February 20-26, 2018 at 40 locations
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