IBSAT 2026 (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) is conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) for MBA and PGPM admission at the nine ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses for 2027-29. It is a 2-hour remote-proctored online test taken from home, held as eight tests on four weekends from 5 to 27 December 2026.
IBSAT 2026
This page covers IBSAT 2026 dates, application and fee, login, eligibility, exam pattern, participating campuses and what happens after the test.
| Full name | ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | 2-year full-time MBA and PGPM at 9 IBS campuses, session 2027-29 |
| Exam date | Eight tests: 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 December 2026 |
| Application | Open now; last date by test window: 1, 8, 15 or 22 December 2026 |
| Application fee | Rs 1,800 |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline with 50%, English medium, 15 years of education; final-year students can apply |
| Mode | Remote-proctored computer-based test taken from home |
| Questions and marks | 140 MCQs in 4 sections, 2 hours, no sectional time limits |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | ibsat.org |
IBSAT 2026 Important Dates
IBSAT 2026 has four test weekends in December 2026, and each weekend has its own last date to apply and result date. The test-wise dates below are from IBS’s press release of 24 September 2026; the official FAQ only says the test is in December 2026, so recheck dates on ibsat.org before you apply.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBSAT 2026 schedule announced | 24 September 2026 Released |
| Last date to apply (Tests 1 & 2) | By 1 December 2026 Upcoming |
| IBSAT 2026 Tests 1 & 2 | 5 to 6 December 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM Upcoming |
| Last date to apply (Tests 3 & 4) | By 8 December 2026 Upcoming |
| IBSAT 2026 Tests 3 & 4 | 12 to 13 December 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM Upcoming |
| Last date to apply (Tests 5 & 6) | By 15 December 2026 Upcoming |
| IBSAT 2026 Tests 5 & 6 | 19 to 20 December 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM Upcoming |
| Apply by, if using CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT s… | By 19 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Last date to apply (Tests 7 & 8) | By 22 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Admit card | December 2026 Expected |
| Result (Tests 1 & 2) | 7 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Result (Tests 3 & 4) | 14 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Result (Tests 5 & 6) | 21 December 2026 Upcoming |
| IBSAT 2026 Tests 7 & 8 | 26 to 27 December 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM Upcoming |
| Result (Tests 7 & 8) | 28 December 2026 Upcoming |
| Counselling | January 2027 Expected |
| Update CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT scores online | By 31 January 2027 Upcoming |
How to Apply for IBSAT 2026
You apply for IBSAT 2026 online on the IBS admissions portal, which is open now. Each test window closes on its own date (1, 8, 15 or 22 December 2026), and IBS says seats in each window are limited, so the earlier you apply, the more choice of date and slot you have.
Apply Online for IBSAT 2026
Applications for IBSAT 2026 open on By 1 December 2026.
- Open the IBSAT 2026 registration page and choose New Registration.
- Fill in your personal, contact and academic details carefully, as they are checked against your certificates later.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 1,800 online.
- After a successful payment, you get your application number and password by email and SMS.
- Log in with these details to complete your application and keep a copy for your records.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Application fee | Rs 1,800 |
| How to apply | Online on the IBS admissions portal; offline forms are available at IBS FTP branches across India |
| Login details | Application number and password, sent by email and SMS after payment |
| Applying without IBSAT | CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT scores from 2024 onwards |
If you are applying with CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC or GMAT scores that come out in January 2027, the official FAQ says to apply by 19 December 2026 and update your scores online by 31 January 2027.
How to log in to the IBSAT 2026 candidate portal?
The IBS admissions login is where you complete your IBSAT 2026 application, update CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT scores and, once released, download your admit card and see your result.
- Open the official IBSAT login page.
- Enter your registered mobile number or application number and your password.
- Type the captcha shown and select Login. You can also choose Login via OTP instead of a password.
- Your candidate dashboard opens with your IBSAT 2026 application and its status.
- Use it to finish or check your form, update other-test scores, and later download the admit card and check the result.
Forgot your password? Use the Forgot Password link on the login page, or log in with the OTP option. Your application number is in the email and SMS IBS sent after your payment.
Who can apply for IBSAT 2026?
You can apply for IBSAT 2026 if you are a graduate in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks and English as the medium of instruction.
- You need at least 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4). The 50% is worked out on the marks of all subjects in all years.
- Final-year students can apply if they complete all graduation requirements, including practicals, viva and assignments, by 31 May 2027. Proof of graduation must reach IBS by 1 November 2027.
- If your graduation was not in English medium, you must submit a TOEFL, NELT or IELTS score by 31 May 2027.
- IBS checks eligibility from August 2027. Wrong or missing information can lead to the offer being withdrawn, and the fee is not refunded.
What is the IBSAT 2026 exam pattern?
IBSAT 2026 is a 2-hour computer-based test of 140 multiple-choice questions in four sections, taken from home under remote proctoring.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 50 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Total | 140 questions in 2 hours |
- There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
- There are no sectional time limits; you can move between sections within the 2 hours.
- Each test day has two slots: 11 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM.
IBS also offers practice tests on its own website, including the IBSAT National Mock Test series, which has remaining dates on 24 October, 21 November and 9 December 2026.
Free full-length IBSAT mock tests with timers and answers.
Which IBS campuses admit students through IBSAT 2026?
IBSAT 2026 is one application for all nine IBS campuses: four offer the MBA and five offer the PGPM, both two-year full-time programmes for 2027-29.
| Programme | IBS campuses |
|---|---|
| MBA (2 years, full time) | Hyderabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Jaipur |
| PGPM (2 years, full time) | Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune |
IBS Bangalore runs as an off-campus centre of IFHE Hyderabad. IBSAT is also used for the IBS Ph.D. in Management, which has its own eligibility and a selection process in April 2027.
What happens after the IBSAT 2026 test?
After your result, IBS sends selection process call letters in January 2027, and the selection briefing is held at IBS Hyderabad that month. Result dates, the scorecard and scholarships are on the IBSAT 2026 result page.
IBSAT 2026 Official Notices and Links
These are the official IBSAT 2026 page, the IBS schedule announcement and the registration portal.
- LINKIBSAT 2026 official page and FAQ (programmes, eligibility, fee, pattern)Official site · ibsat.orgOpen
- LINKIBSAT 2026 test schedule and application deadlines (IBS press release) (24 September 2026)Official site · prnewswire.comOpen
- LINKIBSAT 2026 online registration (IBS admissions portal)Official site · admissions.ibsindia.orgOpen