ICFAI Business School (IBS) has opened registration for IBSAT 2026, the national-level entrance exam for its two-year full-time MBA and PGPM programs across nine campuses. The registrations began on July 1, 2026, with an application fee of INR 1,800. A significant ₹10 crore scholarship program has been announced, offering 500 scholarships worth ₹2 lakh each to top scorers in IBSAT 2026 as well as high achievers in CAT, XAT, GMAT™, and NMAT by GMAC™.
IBSAT 2026 Exam Format and Features
IBSAT 2026 is a 2-hour, online, home-proctored test comprising 140 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across four sections: Verbal Ability (50 questions), Reading Comprehension (30 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions), and Data Adequacy & Interpretation (30 questions). There is no negative marking and no sectional time limits, allowing candidates to navigate freely between sections.
Scholarships and Special Provisions
In addition to merit-based scholarships for top IBSAT scorers, special scholarship provisions are extended to wards of IBS alumni, wards of Defence Personnel (in-service or retired) from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces, and physically challenged candidates. The scholarships aim to promote inclusivity and support meritorious students.
Admission Timeline and Selection Process
Following the IBSAT exam in December 2026, shortlisted candidates will undergo a centralized selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2027, which includes a micro-presentation and personal interview. ICFAI Business School also accepts valid scores from CAT, XAT, NMAT by GMAC™, and GMAT™ (from 2024 onwards). Interested aspirants can register on the official institutional portal, www.ibsindia.org.
Bridging Theory and Corporate Reality
The nine IBS campuses offer full-time MBA degrees (Bengaluru, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur) and full-time PGPM programs (Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune). IBS emphasizes a 100% case-based learning model, replicating real-world corporate challenges in the classroom. The AACSB-accredited IBS Hyderabad campus features an in-house Case Research Center (CRC), ranked 3rd globally in The Case Centre's Case Impact Index 2025. The curriculum integrates a mandatory 14-week summer internship and certificate access to Bloomberg and SAP labs. The institution maintains a balanced 50% gender diversity across all campuses.
Consistent Placement Performance
Placement outcomes for the Class of 2026 show all nine campuses recorded placements above 90%, with the highest CTC at ₹40 LPA. For IBS Hyderabad, the average CTC for the top 10% is INR 15.58 LPA, and for the top 25%, it is INR 13.36 LPA, underscoring strong market demand for its graduates.
Contact Information
IBS Admission Office, Plot No. 65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082, Telangana. Phone: 040 - 23440963 (5 lines), Toll Free: 1800 425 55 66 77, Email: ibsat@ibsindia.org.
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