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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: IBSAT Exam

140

Total MCQs

IBSAT exam pattern

2 hours

Test duration

IBSAT bulletin

INR 1,800

Application fee

ibsindia.org/admissions

No negative marking

Scoring rule

IBSAT exam pattern

50 questions

Verbal Ability section

IBSAT syllabus

9 campuses

IBS schools accepting IBSAT

IBS admissions

IBSAT is a 140-question, 2-hour CBT for IBS MBA/PGPM admission with four sections (Verbal 50, RC 30, QA 30, DI/DA 30). No negative marking and no sectional timers. Application fee is INR 1,800. Exam is typically held in late December.

Sample IBSAT Practice Questions

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1Choose the word most nearly SYNONYMOUS with 'Abundant'.
A.Scarce
B.Plentiful
C.Fragile
D.Distant
Explanation: 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. 'Plentiful' is the closest synonym. Scarce is the opposite; fragile and distant are unrelated.
2Choose the word most nearly SYNONYMOUS with 'Mitigate'.
A.Worsen
B.Alleviate
C.Ignore
D.Celebrate
Explanation: 'Mitigate' means to make less severe or serious. 'Alleviate' carries the same sense of reducing harm or intensity.
3Choose the ANTONYM of 'Benevolent'.
A.Kind
B.Malevolent
C.Generous
D.Charitable
Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly. 'Malevolent' means having ill will—the direct antonym.
4Choose the ANTONYM of 'Ephemeral'.
A.Transient
B.Fleeting
C.Permanent
D.Momentary
Explanation: 'Ephemeral' means lasting a very short time. 'Permanent' means lasting indefinitely—the opposite.
5What is the meaning of the idiom 'To bite the bullet'?
A.To eat something unpleasant
B.To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage
C.To make a hasty decision
D.To avoid responsibility
Explanation: 'To bite the bullet' means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely rather than avoiding it.
6What does 'A blessing in disguise' mean?
A.An unexpected financial windfall with no downside
B.An apparent misfortune that results in something good
C.A carefully planned success from the start
D.A temporary delay that changes nothing
Explanation: This idiom describes a seemingly bad event that ultimately leads to a positive outcome.
7Identify the grammatically CORRECT sentence.
A.Neither of the managers have approved the budget.
B.Neither of the managers has approved the budget.
C.Neither of the managers are approving the budget.
D.Neither of the managers were approving the budget.
Explanation: 'Neither' is singular and takes a singular verb: 'has approved.' The other options incorrectly use plural verbs.
8Identify the grammatically CORRECT sentence.
A.The committee have decided to postpone the meeting.
B.The committee has decided to postpone the meeting.
C.The committee are deciding to postpone the meeting.
D.The committee were deciding to postpone the meeting.
Explanation: When 'committee' acts as a single unit, it takes a singular verb: 'has decided.' This is standard in formal English.
9Choose the correct replacement for the underlined part: 'Each of the students *were given* a questionnaire.'
A.was given
B.were giving
C.are given
D.have been given
Explanation: 'Each' is singular; the verb must be 'was given.' The original uses incorrect plural agreement.
10Choose the correct replacement: 'The data *was* collected over six months.'
A.were
B.was
C.are
D.have been
Explanation: In formal/academic usage, 'data' as a collective body of information often takes singular verbs: 'was collected.' IBSAT-style English favours this treatment.

About the IBSAT Exam

IBSAT is the national aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Business School for admission to MBA and PGPM programmes across nine IBS campuses in India. The computer-based test has 140 multiple-choice questions in four sections—Verbal Ability (50), Reading Comprehension (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation (30)—to be completed in 2 hours with no sectional time limits and no negative marking.

Questions

140 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

No fixed pass; campus shortlists for Micro Presentation and PI

Exam Fee

INR 1,800 (ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IBS))

IBSAT Exam Content Outline

50 questions (~36%)

Verbal Ability

Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, grammar, sentence correction, para jumbles, word analogies, one-word substitution

30 questions (~21%)

Reading Comprehension

Passages on business, current events, and social issues; main idea, inference, tone, detail retrieval

30 questions (~21%)

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic, percentages, ratio, profit–loss, interest, time–work, TSD, algebra, number systems, geometry, probability

30 questions (~21%)

Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation

Data sufficiency, bar/pie/line graphs, tables, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, logical reasoning

How to Pass the IBSAT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass; campus shortlists for Micro Presentation and PI
  • Exam length: 140 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Exam fee: INR 1,800

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
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IBSAT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise Verbal Ability—it is 50 of 140 questions, the largest section on the paper
2With no negative marking, practise pacing to attempt all 140 questions in 120 minutes
3Read business newspapers daily to build speed for Reading Comprehension passages
4Drill data sufficiency and chart-based DI sets; they share the DA & DI section with logical reasoning
5Use official IBS mock tests when available on ibsindia.org to familiarise yourself with the remote-proctored CBT format
6Alternate QA arithmetic drills with full-section timed practice to balance accuracy and speed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBSAT 2026 exam pattern?

IBSAT is a 2-hour computer-based test with 140 multiple-choice questions divided into Verbal Ability (50), Reading Comprehension (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation (30). There are no sectional time limits and no negative marking—each correct answer earns 1 mark.

What is the IBSAT application fee?

The IBSAT bulletin and application fee is INR 1,800, payable online or through designated channels listed on ibsindia.org. This fee applies to all category candidates for the IBSAT registration cycle.

Who is eligible for IBSAT?

Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and English as the medium of instruction, with a minimum of 15 years of formal education. Final-year students may apply subject to completing degree requirements by the bulletin deadline.

Which programmes and campuses accept IBSAT?

IBSAT scores are used for MBA admission at IBS Hyderabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, and Jaipur, and PGPM at IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Candidates with valid CAT, GMAT, NMAT, or XAT scores may be exempt from IBSAT per IBS admission policy.

Is there negative marking in IBSAT?

No. IBSAT has no negative marking for incorrect answers. Unanswered questions also score zero. This encourages attempting all questions within the 120-minute window.

When is IBSAT conducted?

IBSAT is typically held in the last week of December each year (for example, 27–28 December in recent cycles). Registration usually opens in July and closes in mid-December. Results are declared in the first week of January.