ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956). It is a university level entrance examinations for pursuing MBA, PGPM & PhD programs to get admission in ICFAI Business School. IBS Institutes are situated at 9 places, which are Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, and Dehradun.
The exam is conducted once in a year and takes place across 95 test centres in India. IBSAT Exam consists of 4 different subjects which are Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency and Reading Comprehension.
IBSAT Exam 2021 Highlights
IBSAT exam is conducted once a year in the online mode. Highlights for IBSAT exam is given in the table below:
| Features | Details |
| Exam name | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT 2021) |
| Conducting body | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC act 1956) |
| IBSAT 2021 convening body | ICFAI Business School |
| Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Syllabus | 1. Verbal Ability
2. Quantitative Ability 3. Reading Comprehension 4. Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation |
| No. of Questions | 140 questions |
| Language | English |
| Exam purpose | Admission into 9 campuses od IBS in Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune & Mumbai |
| Courses offered | MBA/PGPM |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Website | https://admissions.ibsindia.org |
Aspirants can download IBSAT Syllabus 2021 – Download Section Wise Pdf from the official website.
IBSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The required eligibility conditions related to the education qualification of the candidate is determined by the official authorities responsible for organizing IBSAT exam.
The basic education qualification required to attempt the IBSAT exam is mentioned below:
- For MBA/PGPM: Candidates should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis) to appear for IBSAT 2021.
- For PhD: Candidates should have completed a minimum of 17 years of education (on 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis) to write IBSAT 2021.
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IBSAT 2021 Selection Process
The selection process of the IBSAT 2021 exam will be based on the test followed by. group discussion and personal interview. Also, the selection will be done on the basis of the students’ scores in CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT besides considering IBSAT 2021 scores.
Once selected, the candidates must bring all the documents and the offer letter as well for the verification. In the absence of verification of the documents, the seats will not be granted to the candidates.
The below-mentioned documents are needed at the time of the verification process:
- 10thand 12thmarks sheets and certificate
- Transfer & Migration certificate
- IBSAT 2021 admit card & IBSAT 2021 scorecard
- CMAT/ NMAT/ GMAC/ CAT scorecard
- Character certificate
- Passport size photographs
List of Colleges Accepting IBSAT Cut Offs 2021
The participating Institutes of IBSAT declares the IBSAT cut off for the current year. The cut-offs are published on the official website of respective participating institutes.
Check the names of the participating institutes below:
- IBS Mumbai
- IBS Bengaluru
- IBS Hyderabad
- IBS Gurgaon
- IBS Dehradun
- IBS Ahmedabad
- IBS Pune
- IBS Jaipur
- IBS Kolkata
IBSAT Exam Pattern 2021
- IBSAT Exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode for 2 hours.
- IBSAT paper includes 140 objective-type questions.
- IBSAT exam will be conducted in the English language.
- The entire IBSAT 2021 question paper will be divided into four sections.
Section wise breakdown of IBSAT Exam Pattern 2021
| Section | Number of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 50 |
| Data Adequacy and Interpretation | 30 |
| Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Total | 140 |
IBSAT 2021 Syllabus
1. Quantitative Ability
The topics of mathematics that will be covered in the examination have been listed below:
- Algebra
- Permutations and Combinations
- Bar graph
- Trigonometry
- Mensuration
- Solid Geometry
- Statistics
- 2D and 3D Geometry
- Probability
- Line graph
- Modem maths
- Coordinate Geometry
- Mixture & Solution / Allegations
- Pie chart
- Number Systems
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Percentage
- Time & Work
- Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Man days & works
- Verbal Ability
The topics in the field of English language that will be covered in the examination have been listed below:
- Usage of Parts of speech; tenses; conditional
- Syntax of Vocabulary Usage
- Jumbled Sentences
- Sentence Correction and usage
- Sentence Completion
- Use the appropriate words
- Cloze Test
- Spot the Errors
- Phrasal Verbs
- Use of Antonyms; Synonyms and idioms
- Fill in the blanks
- Corrections of grammatical errors
- Reading Comprehension passages
3. Reading Comprehension
The IBSAT exam syllabus for Reading Comprehension includes passages based on which questions will be asked. This section in the IBSAT 2021 syllabus checks the candidate’s comprehending skills. In the given 3 passages, 30 questions will be asked.
The topics covered under IBSAT Syllabus 2021 for Reading Comprehension are mentioned in the table below:
| S. No. | Topics |
| 1 | Reading Comprehension |
| 2 | Grammar |
| 3 | Passage Analysis |
4. Data Adequacy and Interpretation
The subjects of Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation that will be covered in the examination have been listed below:
- Cause and Effect
- Linear arrangement
- Statements and Conclusion
- Matrix arrangement
- Line chart & Pie chart
- Graphs representing area
- Venn diagrams
- Functions
- Sequencing
- Identifying next number of series
- Symbol-based problems
- Assertion & Reasons
- Course of Actions
- Critical Reasoning
- Coding and Decoding
- Puzzles
- Family tree
- Syllogisms
IBSAT Result 2021
IBSAT result 2021 will be declared on the official website and the candidate must keep the scorecard safe which would be required for the admission process.
After the result announcement, the candidates are called upon for the admission process based on the cut off. The results will remain valid only for one year.
| Events | Dates |
| IBSAT Exam Date 2021 | Dec 25, 2021 to Dec 26, 2021 |
| IBSAT Result Date 2021 | First week of Jan 2022 |
| IBSAT Counselling Date 2021 | To be announced |
IBSAT Counselling 2021
After releasing the IBSAT 2021 cut-off, shortlisted candidates will be called for IBSAT counselling at the campus of IBS Hyderabad. Shortlisted candidates will be able to take admission at the respective campus.
The selection process of IBSAT 2021 will comprise of:
- IBSAT entrance test
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
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IBSAT 2021 Preparation Books
| Subject | Name of Book | Publisher/Author |
| Verbal Ability | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Arun Sharma |
| Word Power made Easy | Norman Lewis | |
| Objective General English 10,000+ questions | R.S. Aggarwal | |
| Business English and Communication | Clark | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude | Arun Sharma |
| Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance | Abhijit Guha | |
| Quantitative Ability | Nishit Sinha | |
| Data Interpretation and Data Adequacy | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Arun Sharma |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | Ashok Gupta | |
| Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Pearson Publication |