IBSAT application form requires CAT exam details but I've not appeared CAT exam. How can I fill up the form?
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Candidates desiring to take admission to the MBA/PGDM programme of IBS campuses must fill the IBSAT application form compulsorily. Candidates having a valid scores in CAT/XAT/CMAT or any other state-level examination will be exempted from taking the IBSAT exam. While filling the IBSAT application form candidates must enter their personal details and academic details. If the candidate has appeared for any of the MBA entrance examinations, he/she must enter the score obtained to get exempted from appearing in the IBSAT exam. However, if a candidate does not have CAT score, he/she can skip entering the CAT score and proceed to the next st
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Hi,
All the students who wish to pursue MBA/PGPM/Ph.D program have to appear for IBSAT-2018 or can apply with a valid GMAT (from 2017 onwards) / CAT 2017 / NMAT by GMAC 2017 score.
It is not compulsory to fill in CAT score.
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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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