IBSAT 2013-2014 Application Form for admission to MBA/PGPM and PhD

What is  IBSAT 2013 ?

• IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted by the ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education University (a deemed University as per UGC act 1956), for students seeking admission to the MBA/ PhD programs of IBS Hyderabad.
• IBSAT is based on CBT (Computer Based Test) format and consists of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is for 2 hours duration and is aimed to test the applicant's ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension.

CAT/ GMAT

Candidates with GMAT® or CAT scores are exempted from IBSAT 2013. GMAT scores (from 2010 onwards) and CAT 2013 scores are accepted in place of IBSAT 2013.

Selection Process

Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2013/ GMAT®/ CAT score are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2014. The selection process comprises of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Eligibility

2 year Management Program

• Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks; with medium of instruction as English.
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium at undergraduation level have to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2014. Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations / viva / assignments before May 31, 2014 and submit proof of graduation by November 01, 2014.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of regular education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Applicants who have completed their graduation on one time sitting basis or on a 2 year basis are not eligible for the MBA / PGPM programs of IBS.

PhD Program

• Graduation with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English and
• Post Graduation in Management (Full time with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource
• Management and Operations from an UGC approved University) or a professional qualification like CFA/CA/CWA/CS with 60% and above marks.
• Minimum 17 years of regular education (10 + 2 + 3 + 2 or 10 +2 + 4 + 2).
• Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation and or post graduation have to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2014.

Applicants who have completed their graduation/ Post graduation on one time sitting basis or on part time/ distance mode are not eligible for PhD program of IBS Hyderabad.

Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2014 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that fulfillment of the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates. For any clarification on eligibility criteria please contact IBS Admission Office only.

How to Apply for IBSAT 2013?

The application form is common, for admission to MBA/PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bangalore, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune campuses and PhD program at IBS Hyderabad campus.

IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1500.

Apply online

You may apply online by clicking the above link and providing your contact and academic details. On submission of your details and uploading of your photograph (recent passport size photograph in jpg or gif format approximately 140 - 160 pixels, file size not exceeding 25 KB), you will be guided to the payment page. On payment of requisite amount, a confirmation email will be sent to the email id provided by you. You will receive hard copy of the IBSAT Bulletin within one week.

Purchasing application forms at any of the marketing offices

IBSAT bulletin is available at our marketing offices. You may locate your nearest branch by clicking the above link and purchase the Bulletin by paying the requisite application fee in cash.

Purchasing application forms at any of the Axis bank branches

IBSAT bulletin is available at AXIS Bank Branches. You may locate your nearest branch by clicking the above link and purchase the Bulletin by paying the requisite application fee in cash.

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