Which is tougher to crack: XAT or IBSAT?
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
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XAT is difficult than IBSAT. Decision making, Verbal, RC of XAT is bit tough. Maths is moderate.
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Both the exams are pretty much same in terms of difficulty level. So, it depends on which exam's pattern you are more comfortable with. So, none of them is more difficult than other in absolute terms. -
Cracking is just a relative term.There is nothing called tougher to crack or easy to crack. This view depends upon the preparation of the exam you are giving. There are a number of exams conducted in India for the MBA type courses. Exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, IBSAT, NMAT, SNAP, etc. have some minor tweaking and variations apart from the main sections. Each of these exams has a quantitative aptitude, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning and data interpretation, apart from GK or essay writing section in some of the exams. So, you have to prepare accordingly for these exams either by taking coaching classes or correspondence course or...more -
XAT is for admission to XLRI (Xavier's Labour Reform Institute and IBSAT is for Indian School of Business. Both are among the top ones but XLRI is much better and top-most as compared to IBS. Also, the level of XAT is more difficult as compared to IBSAT. You need to be more clear from your basic to clear your XAT exam like it has the section of decision making, aptitude, English and general awareness. One has to prepare more thorough to crack it with a good score
Whereas IBSAT is relatively easier than XAT, if you want to prepare for IBSAT you can prepare within a less time as compared to CAT which requires more time and practice for th...more -
XAT is much tougher to crack then IBSAT.
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Ideally, students must practice with a minimum 10 IBSAT sample papers. Candidates can get the IBSAT question papers in preparation books or prepare while preparing for CAT Exam. IBS releases the IBSAT mock test online. Candidates can analyse their scores and win prizes.
IBSAT does not have negative marking. IBSAT question paper will include 140 questions. Candidates have advantage to solve maximum number of questions without the fear of negative amrking. Students must carefully mark their options.
Yes, IBSAT exam pattern is same as shown in sample papers. Students must note that IBSAT mock test and sample papers are designed according the prescribed exam pattern. With the help of IBSAT sample papers and mock test, students can prepare for exam well.
Candidates can check the table below to know the approximate good score for IBS admissions 2026 through IBSAT 2025 scores:
| IBS Campus | IBSAT Cut off 2025 |
|---|---|
| IBS Hyderabad | ~ 75-80 percentile |
| IBS Mumbai | ~ 72-78 percentile |
| IBS Bengaluru | ~ 68-75 percentile |
| IBS Gurgaon | ~ 65-70 percentile |
| IBS Dehradun | ~ 59-65 percentile |
| IBS Jaipur | ~ 55-60 percentile |
| IBS Ahmedabad | ~ 62-68 percentile |
| IBS Pune | ~ 65-70 percentile |
| IBS Kolkata | ~ 60-68 percentile |
For admission to ICFAI Business School, candidates must meet the overall cutoff criteria specified for CAT, XAT, GMAT and IBSAT. Based on the cutoff criteria, candidates will be shortlisted for the micro presentation and personal interview rounds. Candidates who are shortlisted through IBSAT scores will be notified on their registered email ID or SMS. Whereas, candidates applying through other national level entrance score, must meet the below criteria:
- CAT and XAT: 60 percentile and above
- GMAT: 500+
- NMAT by GMAC: 150+
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