ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is the entrance test that is required to get admission to the post graduate management degree programmes. ICFAI Business School was founded in the year 1995 and has developed since then very impressively. ICFAI Business School is considered as one of the most established and prestigious business schools of India. IBSAT is the common aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Business School for admissions to 2-year MBA programme and one year special executive programme. It is organized at all the campuses of ICFAI Business School. This business institute has achieved country wide recognition from renowned business industries, professional bodies and academic circles. Today, it is regarded as one of the top business schools of India. This business school has several campuses like for instance at Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Goa, Gurgaon, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida and Pune. ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is usually organized in the month of December.

Application Forms
The candidates can go for online registration option where they need to download the application form from the official website of the concerned institute. Candidates, who are filling up the application form online, need to pay an amount of Rs.1100. The candidates should also attach their recent coloured photograph. The candidates need to enclose some essential documents like self attested mark sheet copies of class X and class XII and graduation. Those students who are in their final year of graduation need to enclose the self attested copies of mark sheets up to the present semester or year.

Eligibility Criteria for ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT)
Bachelor`s degree from a recognized university in any stream or disciple of study is the minimum criterion for the students who are interested in appearing for ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT). A minimum of 50 per cent marks is required. In addition, the executive postgraduate programme requires that the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years work experience. Students in their final year of bachelor`s degree programme are also eligible to people.

Courses Offered

• 2-year MBA Program

• 1-year Executive PG Program at Hyderabad

• Ph.D.

• Integrated MBA - Ph.D

Pattern of Examination
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) follows the examination pattern of Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Its duration is of 2 hours. The questions are of objective type and they carry multiple choice options (for answers). The test paper measure the ability of the candidate in solving problems comprising various sections. The paper comprises questions from various sections like quantitative techniques, adequacy, data adequacy, analytical reasoning, writing skills, vocabulary and reading comprehension. It also includes writing a general essay (400 words).

Syllabus
There is no set syllabus for this management entrance test. Students need to follow the pattern of questions and prepare accordingly. The section like analytical reasoning measures the rational thinking aptitude and logical skills of the candidates. Moreover, writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary sections of the question paper judge the knowledge of English language of the candidates. The students need to follow the pattern of questions of previous years to get an idea.

Selection Process
The entire selection process of ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is considered as highly competitive. The selection process comprises the scores obtained in the written test followed by an interview. Candidates who are selected on the basis of their performance in the written test are called for a personal interview and group discussion. Each of the participating in this entrance test has their own cut-off scores. Candidates are also short-listed based on their scores obtained in GMAT. The short-listed candidates are provided a copy of the application material and official prospectus by the respective participating management schools.

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) that is organized by ICFAI Business School is appositely defined as the perfect platform provided to those students who wish to make a successful career in the field of management.