IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Age, Qualifications

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IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

IBSAT Eligibility 2023: ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education has set IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria for candidates seeking MBA/PGPM admissions into 9 IBS campuses), namely IBS HyderabadIBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune. To become eligible to apply for the exam, a candidate must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in aggregate. There is no age limit to apply for the exam. However, candidates must have had English as a medium of instruction while pursuing their Graduation. 

IBSAT (IBS Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (deemed to be University). It is a two-hour computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions. IBSAT 2023 was successfully conducted on December 23 and 24, 2023. The application process for IBSAT 2023 continued till December 16, 2023. Those interested to know more about the IBSAT exam must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Find below the detailed IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria and other important details related to it.

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IBSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria Overview

Here's an overview of IBSAT 2023 eligibility criteria:

Educational Requirements

  • Graduation or postgraduation (if applicable) in any stream with 50% aggregate marks.

Education Period

  • For the 2-year Management program, a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4) must be completed.

  • For the Ph.D. program, a minimum of 17 years of regular education must be completed.

Age Limit

  • There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.

Exemption from IBSAT 2023

  • Candidates who have a GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT scores will be exempted from taking IBSAT.

  • They will be directly called for the selection rounds i.e. GD/PI in February/ March 2023.

Note:

  • Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation and/or master's degree will be required to submit the TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score by May 31, 2023.

  • Candidates' eligibility will be examined from August 2023 onward. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

IBSAT 2023 Course-wise Eligibility Criteria

Check below the course-wise eligibility criteria for IBSAT 2023:

2-year Management Programme (MBA/PGPM)

  • The candidate who has a graduation degree (any discipline) with 50% marks or above with medium of instruction as English.

  • The candidate has to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2023, if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria for English medium in graduation.

  • Candidates who are in their bachelor’s degree course's final year are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements before May 31, 2023. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 1, 2023.

  • Candidates' eligibility will be checked from August 2023 onward. Hence, the responsibility of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

PhD Programme in Management (Full-time/ Part-time)

  • Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline with 50% marks or above with medium of instruction as English.

  • Post Graduation in Management as a full-time course from a University recognized by UGC with 55% and above marks OR

  • Post Graduation (full-time) in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or in an allied discipline from a recognized University in India or abroad with 55% marks or above.

  • A Professional qualification like CFA/CA/CWA /CS with 55% marks or above.

Ph.D. Program in Economics (Full-time)

  • Candidates who have completed their Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks or above and Post-graduation in Economics or allied discipline with 55% marks or above.

  • All candidates should have completed a minimum of 17 years of education (on a 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis).

  • Candidates who completed their graduation/post-graduation on a one-time sitting basis or part-time, distance mode, or online mode are not eligible for pursuing a Ph.D. at IBS Hyderabad.

IBSAT 2023 Reservation Policy

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education has not defined IBSAT reservation criteria/policy for reserved categories(SC/ST/OBC/PwD). There is also no fixed pattern followed for IBSAT seat allotment. In short, qualifying IBSAT does not guarantee any seat reservations for the reserved category.

IBSAT Eligibility Criteria for Reserved Categories

  • The total marks for each category are similar, so the reserved category candidates also have to secure the same marks as the General category candidate.

  • The minimum mark required for IBSAT 2023 is 50% for MBA/PGPM program.

  • Each candidate is treated equally and therefore, there is no prior reservation of seats for reserved category candidates.

  • The application fee is also the same for all the categories. There is no exemption in the application fee for reserved categories.

  • All the candidates need to meet the mandatory qualification requirements to get admission to any IBS college.

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FAQs about IBSAT Eligibility

I am a final year student. Am I eligible to apply for IBSAT?

Yes, candidates in the final year of their undergraduate course are eligible to apply for IBSAT.

Is there any age limit to appear for IBSAT?

There is no upper age limit to apply for IBSAT exam.

I had done my graduation in Hindi medium. What all do I need in order to apply for IBSAT?

You need to submit the scores of any of the following exams: TOEFL/NELT/IELTS.

I have done my graduation from a private university. Can I still apply for IBSAT exam?

If you have completed your graduation from a private university, then the university should be approved by AICTE/UGC and should be registered under AIU, in case you are planning to apply for the IBSAT exam.

What is the maximum age limit for IBSAT entrance exam?

There is no maximum age limit to appear for the IBSAT entrance exam. Candidates of any age group may apply.

Is there any reservation criteria in IBSAT entrance exam?

No, the eligibility criteria will remain the same for candidates. Candidates from reserved category have to score the required marks to get admission.

Who is exempted from IBSAT?

Candidates who have appeared for GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC or CAT entrance exam need not appear for the IBSAT exam.

What is the MBA eligibility criteria for IBSAT?

Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree scoring at least 50% marks with English as the medium of instruction.

Can final year candidates apply for IBSAT?

Yes, final year candidates may also apply for IBSAT provided that they submit complete their graduation requirements before May 31, 2022. Such candidates will be required to submit proof of graduation before November 1, 2022.

What happens if the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation for IBSAT?

Those candidates who have not satisfied the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation will have to submit the scores of TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS before May 31, 2022.

What is the eligibility criteria for PhD for IBSAT?

Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with English as the medium of instruction with at least 50% marks.

How can I check the eligibility criteria of IBSAT?

You can check the eligibility criteria from the official website of IBSAT(ICFAI Business School). The eligibility criteria of the exam will also be available in the brochure of the college.

Who can appear for IBSAT?

Candidates who satisfy all the eligibility criteria decided by the ICFAI University are eligible to appear for the IBSAT entrance exam.

Is the eligibility criteria of IBSAT same for all categories?

Yes, the IBSAT eligibility criteria is the same for all the categories. Besides this, the exam pattern, as well as passing marks, will also remain the same.

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