IBSAT 2025 Selection Process (Revised) - Stages, Merit List, Documents Required, Details

IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

The IBSAT 2025 selection process for candidates applying through CAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/GMAT/CMAT and other national or state-level entrance exams will be conducted in April 2026, at 8 IBS campuses (except IBS Hyderabad). The IBSAT 2025 selection process will be conducted in February 2026, at IBS Hyderabad, while the selection briefings will take place from the second to the third week of January 2026. The IBSAT 2025 results will be released in the first week of January 2026.

The selection process of the IBSAT 2025 exam has been revised, and the Group Discussion round has been replaced by Micro Presentation. In Micro Presentation, you will be required to choose one topic from a set of three options. A minute will be given for preparation, followed by 3 minutes for the presentation. Your clarity of thought, presentation skills, and ability to structure ideas coherently under time constraints will be assessed in this section. Those who wish to seek admission through the IBSAT will have to participate in a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview in the IBSAT Selection Round after appearing and qualifying for the exam.

IBSAT 2025 Selection Process Dates

The important IBSAT 2025 exam dates related to the selection process can be found in the table given below:

Stages of IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

There are two components in the selection process for admission to the MBA/PGPM programme at the 9 IBS campuses in February 2026: Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview. Each component will carry a weightage of 25 marks. The Personal Interview round is conducted to evaluate the General Knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and expression along with the attitude and aspirations of the candidates, and their aptitude for a career in management. In this round, each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes. The Micro-Presentation component has been introduced to evaluate a candidate's communication and presentation skills, along with their ability to think and organize thoughts quickly and ensure a fair and consistent selection process.

Registration

• Visit the official website once the cut-off is out.
• A link is given on the official website during that time.

Selection Briefing

• Before the IBSAT selection process, the IBS organises selection briefings in many cities across the country.
• A selection briefing is just like a seminar, which is organized to provide the right information and guidance to candidates.
• A selection briefing is mainly divided into 3 parts – an introduction to IBS, a briefing on the IBS Selection Process, and questions and answers. The experts at IBS answer all the questions of candidates and provide useful tips to prepare for Micro Presentation and PI.
• Candidates can choose the venue, date, and time of the selection briefing at their convenience.
• The selection briefing is organized only for qualified candidates. After the briefings, the process of Micro Presentation and PI will begin.

Micro Presentation (Previously Group Discussion)

• After the selection briefing, shortlisted candidates will be called for a Micro Presentation at the IBS Hyderabad campus. Previously a Group Discussion round was conducted but the same has been replaced.
• In this round, the candidates will be given a topic, and they must create a small presentation of three minutes.
• The Micro Presentation is used to assess the candidate's communication skills, ability to solve problems, and ability to think on the spot in a short period. Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to:
  • Think quickly and organise thoughts effectively
  • Present information clearly and concisely within the 3-minute time limit.
  • Exhibit the following qualities:
    • Communication skills
    • Logical reasoning
    • Relevance to the topic
    • Body language
    • Confidence
• Candidates are required to select a number between 1 and 100 and a topic will be pre-assigned to each number. The candidate is provided with the corresponding topic when he/she selects a number.
• Candidates will be given 1 minute to prepare and then deliver a 3-minute presentation.
• A candidate has the privilege to choose a different number between 1 and 100 to request a second topic if they find the first one challenging.
• It is compulsory for the candidates to choose between one of the two topics since they will not be given additional chances to choose a third topic.
• There will be a randomization of the topics after each selection. A different topic will be allocated to a subsequent candidate, even if they select the same number.
• Unlike the Group Discussion round, the Micro-Presentation is an individual exercise, in which only the presenting candidate will be allowed to speak. There will be no interaction or discussion among participants of the Micro-Presentation round. No questions will be asked to the candidates either during or after the presentation is delivered.
• The topic assigned to each candidate must be presented before a batch of 9-11 fellow candidates and 2 Panel Members.
• Candidates must have the habit of noting down key points or an outline during the 1-minute preparation time to structure their thoughts while delivering the 3-minute presentation.
• They must master the ability to deliver the most critical and relevant information clearly and in a concise manner.

Candidates can register online for the MBA/ PGPM/PhD programmes through IBSAT 2025/ CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ XAT by clicking on the direct link provided below.

Personal Interview (PI)

• Candidates who successfully clear the Micro Presentation round are called for the final selection round i.e. Personal Interview.
• In this round, a candidate’s communication skills, level of confidence, attitude, and aptitude are tested.
• A personal Interview depends on the candidate's answers.

Note:

• The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in IBSAT 2025 or CAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC + Micro Presentation + PI + Academic Qualifications.
• To be eligible for the IBSAT admission procedure, the shortlisted candidates must appear for the Micro Presentation and PI rounds.

What After IBSAT 2025 Selection Process?

Once the IBSAT 2025 selection result is out, the shortlisted candidates will be allotted one or more IBS campuses according to the IBSAT 2025 cutoff and institute-specific selection criteria. Post this, candidates are required to take final admission by paying a visit to the campus, paying the admission fee and then submitting the documents as specified.

Documents Required for IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

Given below are the documents required for IBSAT 2025 selection process

• IBSAT Admit Card

• IBSAT Score Card

• Self-attested copy of graduation/ 12th/ 10th mark sheet photocopy.

• Self-attested copy of graduation/ 12th/ 10th passing certificate photocopy.

• Self-attested photocopy of post-graduation (if applicable).

• Personal data form (filled by the candidate with photo affixed).