IBSAT 2019 – ICFAI Business School (IBS) conducted IBSAT 2019 on December 21 and 22, 2019. Candidates can check their result online at ibsindia.org or through the direct link on this page. To check the result, you require application number and password. Candidates are offered admission in MBA / PGPM / PhD program at IBS Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Based on candidate’s performance in the entrance test, they are shortlisted to appear for group discussion and personal interview. You can check here complete details on IBSAT 2019 like eligibility, courses offered, selection process, fee structure, etc from this page.
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IBSAT 2019
Each IBS campuses has a strength of 60 number of candidates. Teh allocation of IBS camous is done based preferences given by you in the application form and your overall score which is composed based on your performance in GD & PI and your past academic record. Candidates can check the schedule for IBSAT 2019 from the table below.
| IBSAT 2019 | Important Date |
| Release of IBSAT 2019 Application Form | 1st Jul 2019 |
| Last Date to apply for IBSAT 2019 | |
| Last date to apply for IBSAT 2019 through CAT/GMAT/NMAT score | 31 Jan 2020 |
| IBSAT 2019 Slot Booking | 19 Dec 2019 (till 05:00 PM) |
| IBSAT 2019 Examination | 21-22 Dec 2019 |
| Release of IBSAT 2019 Result | |
| IBSAT 2019 Selection Briefings for the candidates | 11 – 19 Jan 2020 |
| IBSAT 2019 Selection Process | 22-29 Feb 2020 (MBA/ PGPM Program) 07-08 Mar 2020 (For PhD Program) |
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IBSAT 2019 Result
The result for IBSAT 2019 has been released on the official website. To check the result, candidates have to log in using their application number and password. Candidates qualified based on IBSAT 2019 / CAT / GMAT / NMAT by GMAC are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad campus where they have to appear for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round.
IBSAT 2019 Selection Process
IBS has a criterion for selecting the candidates. It asses the selected candidates with 100 marks on the basis of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) Round and also with their past academic records. All those candidates who will score more than 75 marks will get the Hyderabad campus of IBS. Candidates can check the final Selection process of IBSAT 2019 below.
| Shortlisting Component | Max. Marks |
| Std. 10th Score | 10 |
| Std. 12th Score | 15 |
| Graduation Score | 25 |
| Group Discussion | 25 |
| Personal Interview | 25 |
IBS Fee Structure 2020
Candidates can check the programme fees for each campus from the table below.
| IBS Campus | Fee per Annum (Rs. in Lakhs) |
| IBS Hyderabad (MBA) | Rs. 7,02,000 |
| IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses for Domicile (MBA) | Rs. 2.585 |
| IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses for non-domicile (MBA) | Rs. 2.835 |
| IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune (PGPM) | Rs.4.005 |
Note: In addition, students have to pay Rs.10,000 as refundable Caution Deposit with the first installment of Tuition Fee.
IBS Placements
IBSAT has an amazing record for placements over the past years. To carry forward this tradition, IBS regularly upgrades its curriculum and structure to keep track of the changing needs of the business. All the students are groomed with a strong cross-functional objective which forms the essence of an ideal B-School. Companies like City Banks, DCB Bank, DBS Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, etc come for the placement of the selected candidates of IBSAT. Candidates can check the previous year details of the IBS placement in the table given below.
| IBS Campus | Percentage of candidates placed | Highest CTC |
| IBS Hyderabad | 96% | National – 16.05 International – 50.23 |
| IBS Ahmedabad | 99% | National – 6.80 International – 16.50 |
| IBS Bengaluru | 97% | National – 10.00 |
| IBS Gurgaon | 95% | National – 16.05 International – 17.00 |
| IBS Kolkata | 99% | National – 10.00 |
| IBS Pune | 99% | National – 16.05 International – 13.40 |
| IBS Mumbai | 99% | National – 16.20 International – 15.00 |
| IBS Dehradun | 99% | National – 10.00 |
| IBS Jaipur | 99% | National – 6.40 International – 17.30 |
IBSAT 2019 Slot Booking
Those candidates who submitted their application form before the last date and paid the complete amount of the application fee can access IBSAT login to book their slot. Through IBSAT 2019 slot booking process, candidates can select the test date, time and test center as per their preference. For this, candidates need to log in to their account using application number and password. Once the candidates successfully complete slot booking, the admit card for the entrance exam is automatically generated.
IBSAT 2019 Admit Card
IBS releases IBSAT admit card 2019 online at its official website, ibsindia.org. To download it, you require application number and password. No hard copy of the admit card is sent to the candidates via post. It contains personal details of the candidate as well as exam details like exam date, reporting timings, address of the test center, etc. Ensure that the details printed on the IBSAT admit card is correct and in case if there is any discrepancy, then contact the concerned authorities regarding this. Do not forget to carry a hard copy of the admit card and id proof to the test center.
IBSAT 2019 Mock Test
Candidates can use the mock test facility for preparing for the entrance exam. It is free of cost and will help the candidates to understand the working of the computer-based test. Also, with the help of IBSAT 2019 Mock test, you can analyse your performance as the mock test is prepared as per the difficulty level of the exam.
Mock Test: Click Here to access the IBSAT Mock Test.
IBSAT 2019 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern for IBSAT 2019 below.
- Mode of the exam: IBSAT is an online computer based test (CBT)
- Duration of the Examination: The entrance exam is of total of 02 hours duration.
- Question Type: The paper consist of objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQ).
- Language of the paper: The language of the questions will be in the English language only.
- Total number of questions and marks: There are a total of 140 number of questions of 140 marks.
- Marks for each correct answer: For a correct answer, you will get 01 marks.
- Negative Marking: For an incorrect answer, there is no negative marking.
Candidates can check the distribution of questions in each section from the table below.
| Section | Number of questions |
| Verbal Ability | 50 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Quantitative Ability | 30 |
| Adequacy & Data Interpretation | 30 |
IBSAT 2019 Syllabus
Candidates can check the syllabus for IBSAT 2019 examination below. It contains the important topics which a candidate should refer to for IBSAT preparation.
| Section | Topics |
| Verbal Ability | Analogies English Usage Incorrect Words Grammar and Idioms Para Jumble Punctuation Synonyms and Antonyms Replace the missing words sentence Completion |
| Quantitative Skills | Number System Work, Pipes, Cisterns Time, Speed and Distance Quadratic and linear equation Average Discount Profit and Loss Probability Mensuration Permutation and Combination Percentage Arithmetic Progression Algebra and Geometry |
| Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | Bar graphs and Column graphs Pie Chart Tables Venn Diagram Visual Reasoning Critical Reasoning Logical Reasoning |
| Reading Comprehension | Questions from a given passage |
IBSAT 2019 Important Books
All the aspiring candidates of IBSAT 2019 can prepare with the help of the syllabus and some relevent books for the same. Candidates can check the important books for IBSAT 2019 preparation in the table given below.
| IBSAT 2019 Important Books | Author | Buy Here |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Buy here |
| Mathematics for MBA entrance exam | R.S. Aggarwal | Buy Here |
| Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examination | Abhijit Guha | Buy Here |
| Objective English 6e: For Competitive Examination | Thorpe | Buy Here |
IBSAT 2019 Preparation Tips
All the aspiring candidates of IBSAT 2019 must prepare for the same by keeping their equal focus on all the sections (Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Adequacy and Data Interpretation) of IBSAT 2019. Candidates can check the preparation tips for IBSAT 2019 below.
- Candidates must prepare according to the Syllabus of IBSAT 2019.
- Candidates can practice Grammar, Para Jumble, Vocabulary, Punctuation and Analogies.
- You can read Newspapers like The Hindu daily for increasing your Reading Comprehension.
- Candidates can study from the reference book and they can solve the Mock Tests for learning the Time Management during the Examination.
- Candidates must solve the previous year’s question papers.
- For the preparation of Quantitative Ability section candidates can study topics like percentages, geometry, algebra, time, speed and distance, permutation and combination.
IBSAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the Eligibility Criteria for appearing in the IBSAT 2019 Examination below.
- Candidates must have a Graduation Degree which can be in any discipline with 50% and above as calculated by the concerned University with medium of instruction as English.
- Applicant must have completed 15 years of education minimum (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
- Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, but they must complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations /viva/assignments) before May 31, 2020. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2020.
Note: Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2020.
IBS Campuses and Courses Offered via IBSAT 2019
IBSAT 2019 Courses Offered and Campuses
Candidates can check all the details regarding the IBSAT 2019 Colleges and Offered Courses below.
| Programs | MBA | PGPM |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Campuses | IBS Dehradun IBS Jaipur IBS Hyderabad | IBS Ahmedabad IBS Bangalore IBS Kolkata IBS Pune |
| Graduation eligibility | Minimum 50% | Minimum 50% |
| Pursuing Graduation | eligible | eligible |
IBSAT 2019 Application Form
Candidates must go to the official site of the IBSAT 2019 to get the Application Form for the same. After completing the registration process for IBSAT 2019 candidates will get the Application Number and Password on their registered email id and contact number.
How to apply for IBSAT 2019?
Candidates who wish to appear for the IBSAT 2019 can follow the steps given below to fill the IBSAT 2019 Application Form.
Step 1: Go to the official IBSAT 2019 website and click on the “Apply to IBS” button.
Step 2: Candidates will have to submit their email id and contact number there to register themselves for IBSAT 2019.
Step 3: Next candidates will get a new screen where they will have to enter their Application Number and password which you will get on your registered email id or contact no.
Step 4: On entering and saving a valid password you will be taken to the Application Form page, enter all the required details like contact details, program information and past academic record details.
Step 5: Upload the required documents in their proper specifications.
Step 6: Submit the required amount of the Application Fee and then submit the Application Form to complete the Registration Process.
IBSAT 2019 Application Fees
Candidates must submit the IBSAT 2019 Application Fees to complete the process of Application Form for the same. The Application Fee for IBSAT 2019 can be paid in both online and offline mode. Candidates can pay the IBSAT 2019 Application Fee on the official website of IBSAT 2019 through Credit/Debit Card or by Net Banking. Those candidates who want to submit the IBSAT 2019 Application Fee offline can pay the fees in any of the IBS Marketing Centers.
- The Application Fee for IBSAT 2019 is Rs. 1800
About ICFAI Business School (IBS)
IBS was established in the year 1995. IBS has its different campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. Candidates can take admission in these IBS Campuses through various national level management entrance exams like CAT/GMAT/NMAT and IBSAT. IBS provides the right knowledge, imparts the right skills for enduring success in management careers, and it also shapes the right attitudes of the candidates.
IBSAT 2019 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Yes. IBSAT is conducted every year for admission to all programs of IBS at 95 test centers all over India. It is a 2hr computer-based test. IBSAT 2019 test is scheduled from December 21-22, 2019.
Ans : MBA Program - February 22-29, 2020 and for the Ph.D Program - March 07-08, 2020
Ans : Admission based on the IBSAT score and then Group Discussion and Personal interview.
Ans : IBSAT is an all India level examination conducted to fill seats in the MBA/PGPM courses at 7 IBS institutes namely, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Hyderabad for the MBA programme, and in IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Kolkata and IBS Pune for the PGPM programme.
Ans : The IBSAT question paper is designed on a moderate to hard difficulty level. As there is no negative marking unlike other MBA entrance exams, the questions are on a little bit of a more difficult level.
Ans : No, it is not necessary to take any other MBA entrance exam such as CAT before applying for IBSAT 2019. Only a graduation degree is the minimum qualification that is a prerequisite for IBSAT.
Ans : Apart from the 7 IBS institutes the following institutes accept the IBSAT Score for admission: Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT) Bangalore, GIBS Business School Bangalore, FMS- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, JK Business School, Gurgaon, Vanguard Business School, Bangalore, VYASA Business School, Bangalore.
Ans : The candidates can prepare for the IBSAT GD and PI round by preparing answers for some common GD/PI questions and watching some commonly asked GD topics. The candidates must also keep themselves aware of the current topics of general awareness, as many times the GD topics are current affairs of the world.
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