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IBSAT 2020 exam was conducted from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM on 26th December. The exam was held through an online proctored mode. Find out the exam analysis of IBSAT 2020 along with the answer key and question paper ahead.
ICFAI Business Studies Aptitude Test, popularly known as IBSAT 2020 was held on December 26, 2020, from 10:00 AM till 12:00 Noon. IBSAT 2020 was conducted as a proctored online mode for which candidates appeared from home. There was no specific time limit allotted to any section. Read on to get a detailed exam analysis of IBSAT 2020 given here.
Candidates could access any section, at any time. IBSAT 2020 had 4 sections and questions were in the multiple-choice format. Candidates had to pick one correct answer out of the four. The overall difficulty level of IBSAT 2020 was Easy to Moderate. Candidates did not report any surprises in this year's exam. Also, get your hands on the IBSAT answer key and solutions below.
IBSAT 2020 Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of IBSAT 2020 was as expected and along the lines of previous year exams. The section-wise difficulty level of ISBAT 2020 has been provided in the table below.
Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
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Verbal Ability | 50 | Easy |
Reading Comprehension | 30 | Easy to Moderate |
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 30 | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Moderate |
TOTAL | 140 | Easy to Moderate |
Detailed IBSAT 2020 Exam Analysis
The difficulty level of IBSAT 2020 Dec 26 exam was between easy to moderate. IBSAT 2020 had four sections, namely, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Quantitative Aptitude and Reading Comprehension. The exam had a duration of 2 hours and there were 140 questions. Check out the section-wise number of good attempts in IBSAT 2020 below.
Section | No. of Good Attempts | Ideal Time Required |
|---|---|---|
Verbal Ability | 32-34 | 25 - 27 minutes |
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | 22-24 | 25 - 30 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 23-25 | 25 - 30 minutes |
Reading Comprehension | 22-23 | 25 - 28 minutes |
Overall | 102-110 | 120 minutes |
Also Read: MBA Colleges Accepting IBSAT 2020 Score: Courses and Cut-Off
IBSAT 2020 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise
Check out the section-wise explanation or analysis of IBSAT 2020 (Dec 26 exam) underneath.
Section 1: Verbal Ability
The Verbal Ability section of IBSAT 2020 had the highest number of questions and each question carried one mark. In this section, candidates were evaluated on the basis of their proficiency in the English language. Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reasoning Skills of an individual were also assessed. The overall difficulty level of the section was quite easy but there were some tricky questions reported in the question paper. Provided below is the topic-wise distribution of the IBSAT Verbal Ability section.
Topics |
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Idioms and Phrases |
Synonyms and Antonyms |
Cloze Test |
One Word Substitution |
Fill In The Blanks |
Error Detection |
Para Jumbles |
Word Analogy |
Section 2: Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
The Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section of IBSAT will majorly have questions arising from the Logical reasoning and critical reasoning. A total of 30 questions will be asked to judge the data interpretation skills of the applicant. Check out the topic-wise distribution of the section below.
Topics | |
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Data Interpretation | Data Sufficiency |
Charts | Table |
Caselet | Number System |
Section 3: Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section will be designed to measure the Mathematical and Logical abilities of a candidate. A total of 30 questions will be asked and each question will consist of 1 mark. Applicants need to be swift to solve the questions of this section. Check out the topics that appear in the Quantitative Aptitude section of IBSAT 2020.
Topics | |
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Averages | Ratio and Proportion |
HCF and LCM | Time and Work |
Profit and Loss | Algebra |
Equations | SI and CI |
Series | Percentages |
Mensuration | Geometry |
Polynomials | Time Speed and Distance |
Sets | Functions |
Section 4: Reading Comprehension
The Reading Comprehension section of IBSAT 2020 has 30 questions and a total of 30 marks. 4 unseen passages are expected to show up. Each passage will be followed by around 5 to 9 questions. Here is the IBSAT 2020 Analysis of the Reading Comprehension section.
Passage No. | Topic | Word Count |
|---|---|---|
Passage 1 | Election and Economy | 800 words |
Passage 2 | Celestial Star | 500 words |
Passage 3 | Earthquake | 800 words |
Passage 4 | Ecosystem | 900 words |
Overview of IBSAT 2020 Marking Scheme
Provided below is a snapshot of the marking scheme followed by the IBSAT 2020. Candidates can take the reference of the table to calculate their respective scores and evaluate their performances.
Date of IBSAT Exam | December 26, 2020 |
|---|---|
Medium of Instructions | English |
Total Exam Sections | 4 Sections |
Name of Exam Sections | Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, Quantitative Aptitude and Reading Comprehension |
Type of Questions | MCQs |
Total Number of Questions | 140 Questions |
Total Marks | 140 Marks |
Marks for Correct Answer | 1 |
Marks Reduced for Incorrect Answer | No |
Marks Reduced for Unattempted Question | No |
Also Read: IBSAT 2020 Important Dates
IBSAT 2020 (Dec 26) Answer Key/ Solutions
The IBSAT Answer Key is made available after the completion of IBSAT 2020 exam. The answer key helps in figuring out the performance and marks of the candidates. Provided below are the links that can help an individual in checking out the IBSAT answer key and selection process.
IBSAT 2020 (Dec 26) Question Paper
The PDF of memory-based questions shared by the test takers of IBSAT 2020 (Dec 26, 2020) will be provided below.
IBSAT 2020 (Dec 26) Question Paper- To be Updated Soon |
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Steps After IBSAT 2020 Result
Given below are the steps after IBSAT 2020 is conducted.
- Candidates who appeared for the exam will have to wait for IBSAT 2020 Results.
- After the results have been declared, IBSAT 2020 Selection Process will commence.
- IBSAT 2020 Participating Colleges will declare their cut off and shortlist candidates based on their scores.
- Shortlisted candidates are then called for the GD-PI rounds.
- The final selection will be done based on the overall profile and performance of the candidate.
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