ICFAI Business School – [IBS], Ahmedabad Overview

About IBS Ahmedabad

Established in 1995, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Ahmedabad is part of a network of nine leading business schools across India. More than 2,300 students have graduated from the Ahmedabad campus so far.

The institute offers a contemporary curriculum aligned with evolving industry demands and maintains strong partnerships with top corporates, ensuring robust placement opportunities.

Moreover, the 14-week Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides students with real-world exposure and frequently leads to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Why Choose IBS Ahmedabad?

IBS Ahmedabad blends academic excellence with practical business insights. Here’s why it stands out:

• 🎓 Industry Interface: Students interact regularly with industry leaders through workshops and internships.

• 🌐 Global Exposure: Alumni are employed in leadership roles worldwide.

• 🏛️ Strategic Location: The campus lies between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, close to IIT, NIFT, GNLU, and NID.

• 🌿 Modern Infrastructure: Smart classrooms, amphitheatre, and digital library.

IBS Ahmedabad – Key Highlights

Rankings & Recognition

• 🏅 CSR–GHRDC: Top 3rd “B-School of Eminence” (2022)

• 🏅 Education World 2023: 62nd among Top 100 Private B-Schools

• 🏅 Bloomberg UTV: B-School Excellence Award for Industry Interface

• 🏅 Silicon India: 21st among Top 30 B-Schools

IBS Ahmedabad Courses Offered

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)

A two-year full-time program that equips students with strategic management skills.

Core Areas:

• Marketing

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• IT & Systems

• Operations

Students may also pursue dual specializations.

IBS Ahmedabad Fee Structure (2026–28)

💡 Refundable Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (to be paid with 1st installment).
Students can also apply for education loans through IBS’s partner banks.

Admission Process 2026

Step-by-Step Process

1. Register Online – Pay the ₹1,800 application fee on ibsindia.org.

2. Appear for IBSAT 2025 – A two-hour online test assessing quantitative, analytical, and verbal skills.

   • Exemptions: Valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT™ scores (2023 onward).

3. Selection Process (Feb 2026) – Shortlisted candidates attend Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad.

Important Dates

PLACEMENT DETAILS OF CLASS OF 2025

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IBS Ahmedabad Campus & Infrastructure

The 1.31-acre campus includes Academic, Administrative, and Student Recreation blocks:

• Smart classrooms with high-speed Wi-Fi

• NJ Yasaswy Library: 27,000 books + research databases

• Board & conference rooms for placement interviews

• Amphitheatre and green spaces for extracurricular activities

Facilities include: Gym, Cafeteria, Labs, Wi-Fi Campus, Auditorium, Library. Hostel is currently not available on Ahmedabad campus.

Alumni Network

IBS Ahmedabad has over 2,000 alumni, part of IBS’s 70,000+ global network. Alumni work at top firms like Deloitte, EY, HSBC, JP Morgan, and TCS.

Notable Alumni:

• Vivek Modi – GM, Reliance Entertainment

• Rohan Kamra – Intel Corporation (Singapore)

• Manish Manchandya – Saudi Electricity

• Priyank Shah – Renne Cosmetics

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Vivek Modi | Class of 1998 | IBS Ahmedabad

Vivek Modi graduated from IBS Ahmedabad in 1998. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering in 1994. In 1998, he became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Vivek has worked with Tata Elxsi Ltd. as a Senior Product Manager and with Real Image Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. He is currently the General Manager at Reliance Entertainment.

Peyush Tandon | Class of 1998 | IBS Ahmedabad

Peyush Tandon is also an alumnus from the Class of 1998. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Peyush is currently serving as DGM – Finance & Treasury at CLP Power India. Earlier, he worked with Gujarat Powergen Energy Corporation.

Prasad Madineni | Class of 2000 | IBS Ahmedabad

Prasad is an alumnus from the Class of 2000 of IBS Ahmedabad. He completed his Bachelor Degree in Science in the year 1997 and then went on to pursue his PGDBA from IBS. He is presently in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA working for Tekstrom Inc as a General Manager – US Operations & is based at Newark.

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FAQs – IBS Programs

Q. What programs are offered by IBS?

IBS offers the following programs:

• 2-year full-time MBA – IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Bangalore (off-campus of IFHE Hyderabad)

• 2-year full-time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) – IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune

• 3-year Ph.D. program (Full-time / For working executives) – IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore

Q. What is the eligibility criteria?

MBA / PGPM Programs

• Graduation in any discipline with 50% or above, with English as the medium of instruction.

• Minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4). Aggregate marks of all subjects across all years are considered.

• Candidates without English-medium graduation must submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.

• Final-year students can apply if they complete graduation before May 31, 2026. Proof of graduation must be submitted by November 1, 2026.

• Eligibility will be verified from August 2026 onwards. Inaccurate or misleading information may lead to withdrawal of admission.

Ph.D. Program (Full-time / Working Executives)

• Graduation with 50% or above in any discipline and English-medium instruction.

• Post-graduation in Management (Marketing/Finance/HR/Operations) or allied disciplines with 55% or above.

• Professional qualifications like CFA/CA/CWA/CS with 55% or above are also eligible.

• Minimum 17 years of education (10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2).

• Non-English medium graduates must submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores by May 31, 2026.

• First-year MBA courses may be required as a prerequisite for continuation in the Ph.D. program.

Q. How to apply for MBA / PGPM programs?

• Appear for IBSAT 2025 (Dec 27–28, 2025), or submit valid scores from GMAT™/CAT/NMAT/XAT (2023 onwards).

• Applying via IBSAT makes you eligible for a ₹2 lakh scholarship.

• All applicants must fill the IBSAT 2025 application form.

Q. How to apply for the Ph.D. program?

Applicants can apply through:

• IBSAT 2025 Portal (GMAT™/CAT 70th percentile from 2023 onwards)

• IFHE Portal – Ph.D. Portal

Selection process is scheduled in April 2026. Certificates must be submitted for verification.

Q. Where to get the IBS application?

Online:

• IBSAT Online Application

• After successful payment, candidates receive application number and password via email/SMS

Offline:

• Available at 72 IBS FTP Branches across India

• Find nearest branch: IBS Contact

Application Fee: ₹1,800

Q. Is IBSAT a common entrance test?

Yes. IBSAT is a 2-hour remote proctored computer-based test for all programs.

• Scheduled: Dec 27–28, 2025

Pattern:

• Verbal Ability: 50

• Reading Comprehension: 30

• Quantitative Ability: 30

• Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation: 30

• Total Questions: 140 (MCQs, no negative marking)

Mock Tests: Available on IBS website from July 2025

Q. Last date to apply for IBSAT 2025?

Third week of December 2025

Late Scores:

• CAT/GMAT/NMAT/XAT scores available in January 2026 can be updated online by Jan 31, 2026

IBSAT Results:

• Declared in first week of January 2026

Q. Fee structure (MBA / PGPM)

• Refundable Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (paid with first installment)

• State Fee Concession (Dehradun & Jaipur): ₹50,000 in 5 installments

Ph.D. Program (Hyderabad & Bangalore):

• Admission Fee: ₹40,000

• Program Fee: ₹1.2 lakh/year

• Full-time students: Fee waiver for 8 semesters subject to academic performance

Q. Recognition

• IBS Hyderabad & Bangalore – part of IFHE, Deemed University (UGC Section 3)

• IBS Dehradun – ICFAI University, recognized by UGC Section 2(f)

• IBS Jaipur – ICFAI University, notified by Rajasthan Govt. (Act 20 of 2011)

• IBS Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune – independent institutes offering PGPM

Q. Selection process

• Selection Briefings: Seminars with IBS faculty (2nd week Jan 2026)

• MBA / PGPM: Selection at IBS Hyderabad in Feb 2026 based on Micro Presentation, Personal Interview, and academic record

• Ph.D.: Selection at IBS Hyderabad in April 2026, including Aptitude Test, Micro Presentation, Personal Interview

Q. Hostel Accommodation

• Available at IBS Hyderabad & Jaipur only

• Hyderabad: Non-A/c single rooms, common washrooms

• Jaipur: Student pays for accommodation & mess

• Other campuses: Assistance for off-campus accommodation; monthly expenses ~₹10,000–15,000

Q. Financial Assistance

• Educational loans available through public/private banks

• IBS tie-up with HDFC Credila Financial Services

• Contact Financial Aid Cell:

  • Tel: 040-23440960–963

  • Toll-free: 1800 425 5566 77

  • Email: [email protected]

Q. Placements

• No guarantee; collaborative effort between IBS and students

• Strong placement record with top companies visiting each year

• Placement Details 2025

Q. Contact Details

IBS Admission Office, Hyderabad

• #65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad – 500 082

• Tel: 040-23440960–963

• Toll-Free: 1800 425 5566 77

• Email: [email protected]

IBS Ahmedabad

• Opp. Annapurna Dham, Por, Adalaj Koba Road, Ahmedabad – 382421

• Tel: 079-61559100–03

• Email: [email protected]