IBSAT

The ICFAI Business Studies Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is an aptitude test conducted by the Federation of Universities (FedUni) for students seeking admission into various management programs.

IBSAT consists of multiple choice questions and is usually for 2 hours duration. IBSAT introduced an essay which had to be completed in the next half an hour. However IBSAT 2009 had no essay nor any negative marking. IBSAT is based on the GMAT format and tests the applicant's aptitude for quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. The test is being held in centres all over India. For an exhaustive list, refer to: http://www.ibsat.org/testcenters.asp

Application procedure:

• OMR application form: Fill up the OMR form and post it to the “Admissions Officer, IBSAT Office, #6-3-354/1/2, Hindi Nagar, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500034. 
• Online application: Fill up the form that is available at the website and make the payment of Rs.1200 using Credit/Debit Card (Visa/ MasterCard/ Citibank Card) through secure internet payment gateway.
• Download application form: You can also download the Application Form from website, complete it and send it to the Admissions Officer along with the demand draft of Rs.1200 towards the cost (DD in favour of "IUCF A/c IBS" payable at Hyderabad.

The eligibility criteria for taking IBSAT are:

For colleges that include IBS/ISFS/ISMS/ISHRD: Graduation (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline in English medium with at least 50% aggregate marks.
For INC: Graduation (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline with at least 40%.
Final year students who are awaiting their results can also apply.

Since the format and the kind of questions asked in IBSAT is more or less similar to other management entrance examinations, your preparation strategy should remain the same. What you can additionally do is to practice as many sample tests as possible. This helps you to get familiar with the pattern of the paper and also increases your level of confidence when you are facing the actual test.

ICFAI Business Studies Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is the common admission test for getting admission into the Business management programs in their different participating Business Schools spread across India which are listed underneath:

ICFAI Business School (IBS)
ICFAI National College (INC)
ICFAI School of Financial Studies (ISFS)
ICFAI School of Marketing Studies (ISMS)
ICFAI School of Human Resource Development(ISHRD)

Last date for receipt of completed OMR Application Form: 8th Dec 2011
IBSAT date: 24^th Dec 2011 (2:30pm - 4:30pm)

Availability of admit cards online ( at www.ibsat.org ): 15^th Nov 2011 (No hard copies of Admit Cards will be sent)

Declaration of Results: 23rd Jan 2012