Is there negative marking in IBSAT?

Yes, IBSAT generally includes sectional cutoffs particularly for top campuses like IBS Hyderabad and IBS Mumbai. Candidates must meet the minimum score requirement to secue admission to MBA programme of these top IBS campuses.

IBS does not release the IBSAT cutoff details officially. Candidates can check the final scutoff on the scorecard or on release of the merit list. 

No, ICFAI Business School does not release the IBSAT answer key. IBSAT 2026 exam will be conducted in the last week of December 2026 and the results will be announced within 2-3 days from the date of examination.

IBSAT results 2026 will be declared online at ibsindia.org. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their section-wise and overall scores by entering the login details. It is expected that IBSAT result will be declared in last week of December 2026.

Yes — the IBSAT cutoff does change every year.

 Why the IBSAT Cutoff Varies

• Exam Difficulty: If the paper is tougher, the cutoff percentile may be lower; if easier, higher.
• Number of Applicants: More applicants competing for limited seats can push the cutoff up.
• Seat Availability: Each ICFAI Busine