IBSAT 2026 Application Process

IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test) is a national PG–level entrance exam which is conducted annually by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. This exam is for getting admission to MBA and PGPM programs at ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses pan India. These include IBS Hyderabad, IBS Mumbai, IBS Bangalore, IBS Pune, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Jaipur, and IBS Dehradun. IBSAT in general, serves as a gateway for students aspiring to pursue a management degree at one of these prestigious institutions known for their strong academic foundations, case-based learning, and excellent placement records.

The aim of the IBSAT exam is to assess a candidate’s aptitude skills and readiness for management education. It tests key skills such as quantitative ability, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension, all of which are essential to be successful in a rigorous MBA or PGPM program. The IBSAT exam usually follows a computer – based format with a total of 140 multiple-choice questions which are to be completed in 2 hours’ duration. The question paper is divided into four sections – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation.

   IBSAT 2026 - Online Registration   

IBSAT 2024 Online Registration

• IBSAT is conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education which has been declared as a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. This exam is for those aspirants who are seeking admission to the following programs listed below.

  • 2-year full-time MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, and off-campus of IBS Hyderabad at Bangalore.
  • 4-year Ph. D program (Full Time/Part-Time) at IBS Hyderabad
  • 2-year full-time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) at 5 IBS campuses - Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.

  IBSAT 2026 Notification:

  IBSAT 2026 online application submissions will start on 1st July 2025. The last date for the submission of online applications is 3rd week December 2025. IBSAT Exam will be conducted on 28th – 29th December 2025.

IBSAT 2026 Application Form:

1. The application process conducted by the institute is done through both online and offline mode.
2. For online mode, interested candidates are required to visit the official IBSAT website to begin with the application process. For offline mode, candidates can visit the IBS marketing offices or their respective offline centres.
3. Candidates (in both online or offline mode) are required to fill in the application form with accurate details of information regarding personal and academic details.
4. Once the application form is filled correctly, candidates will be required to pay an amount of INR 1800 as the application fee.
5. Candidates can pay the said application fee in both online and offline mode. In online mode, candidates will be taken to various payment gateways (Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking).
6. In offline mode, candidates need to pay the application fee (INR 1800) first before filling out the application form.
7. Candidates are required to keep a print/Xerox of the application form for their future references.
8. Candidates are required to select the exam slot on the given dates by using the login credentials (application number and registered password).

IBSAT 2026 Application Process:

Requirements:

1. Candidates must have a valid email id and phone number for ease of communication.
2. Candidates will be required to provide their personal and academic details.
3. Candidates will have to provide with a recent photograph (Size: <25KB and 140 – 160 Pixels).

Steps to Apply for IBSAT 2026:

Online Mode:

• Candidates need to visit the official application website portal.
• Candidates are then required to fill in their personal and contact details before submitting the application form.
• Candidates are further required to pay the application fee of INR 1800/-
• After successful payment of the application form, candidates will receive login credentials through email/SMS.
• In a week's time IBSAT 2026 official brochure will be dispatched to the applicant's address.

Offline Mode:

• Candidates are required to visit the nearest IBS Information office to collect the form.
• Candidates are required to fill in their personal and contact details before submission of the form.
• Once the form is submitted, candidates will then have to pay the application fee of INR 1800/-
• Login credentials and the IBSAT 2026 official brochure will be provided at the time of application.

Get Full details about IBSAT 2026 Eligibility criteria