ICFAI Business School, (IBS) Hyderabad Admission Process
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ICFAI Business School (IBS) Admission process 2026
IBS Hyderabad Admissions 2026: Latest Updates
MBA Admissions 2026–28
The IBS Hyderabad MBA Fee Structure 2026–28 has been announced, with the total program fee set at ₹17.01 lakhs.
Admission to the MBA and PGDM programs is based on IBSAT 2025, CAT 2025, NMAT 2025, or XAT 2026 scores.
IBSAT 2025 Registration
The IBSAT 2025 registration for MBA/PGDM admissions is now open at ibsindia.org and will continue until December 19, 2025.
The IBSAT 2025 exam will be held on December 27 and 28, 2025.
BBA Admissions 2026
IBS Hyderabad BBA Admissions 2026 are also ongoing.
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Last Date to Apply: April 6, 2026
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Personal Interviews: April 9 to April 12, 2026
IBS Hyderabad Admission Dates 2026
To apply for IBSAT 2025, start by registering and paying the Rs 1800 application fee. Next, take the IBSAT test or submit scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™. Note that IBSAT is an online remote-proctored test. After the test, wait for the results announcement. If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to the selection process at the IBS campus, which includes Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. Finally, upon successful completion, you will receive admission confirmation and campus allocation.
The admission to IBS Hyderabad, MBA and PGDM program happens through IBSAT. IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a two-hour exam designed to gauge a candidate’s proficiency in quantitative methods, data interpretation, data sufficiency, vocabulary, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension.
The important dates for the IBSAT 2025 are given below:
| Event | Dates |
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| Application Window | July 01, 2025 – December 19, 2025 |
| Test Dates | December 27 – 28, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 1st week of January 2026 |
| Selection Briefings |
From 2nd to 3rd week of January 2026 (70+ cities) |
| Selection Process (MBA/PGPM) |
From 2nd week of February 2026 – at IBS Hyderabad |
How to Apply for IBSAT 2025
The IBSAT 2025 application form is common for admission to the MBA/PGPM programs at IBS campuses in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune, as well as for the PhD (full-time/part-time) program at IBS Hyderabad.
The IBSAT Bulletin can be obtained by paying ₹1,800 through any of the following modes:
Apply Online
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Visit the official application portal and fill in your personal and contact details.
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After submission, you will be redirected to the payment page.
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Once the payment is completed, a confirmation email will be sent to your registered email ID.
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A hard copy of the IBSAT Bulletin will be delivered to you within one week.
Purchase Application Form from Marketing Offices
The IBSAT Bulletin can also be obtained from any of the IBS marketing offices. Applicants can visit the nearest branch and purchase the Bulletin by paying the prescribed application fee in cash.
Eligibility
2-Year Management Program (PGPM)
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A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
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Minimum 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern).
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Candidates who did not study in English medium must submit a TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2026.
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Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete all graduation requirements (including practicals, viva, and assignments) by May 31, 2026.
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Admission will be provisional until submission of mark sheets and degree certificates. The deadline for submitting proof of graduation is November 1, 2026.
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Eligibility verification will begin from August 2026, and it is the responsibility of candidates to ensure they meet the criteria.
PhD Program in Management (Full-time / Executive)
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A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or above marks, with English as the medium of instruction.
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Post-graduation requirements (any one of the following):
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Full-time MBA/Management degree (specialisation in Marketing, Finance, HR, or Operations) from a UGC-approved university with 55% or above marks, OR
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Full-time Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or an allied field from a UGC-recognised university (India or abroad) with 55% or above marks, OR
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Professional qualification such as CFA/CA/CWA/CS with 55% or above marks.
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Candidates admitted to the PhD program may be required to complete the first-year MBA courses as a prerequisite.
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Applicants without English-medium education in graduation/post-graduation must submit a TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score by May 31, 2026.
Admission Process 2026
IBSAT 2025
IBSAT 2025 is an online aptitude test conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (a deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) for admission into the MBA and PhD programs at IBS Bengaluru and IBS Hyderabad.
The test is computer-based (CBT), two hours in duration, and comprises multiple-choice questions. It evaluates candidates on quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension.
CAT / GMAT® / NMAT / XAT
In addition to IBSAT 2025, candidates may also apply with CAT, GMAT®, NMAT by GMAC™, or XAT scores (from 2023 onwards). Applicants with these scores are exempted from taking IBSAT.
The following campuses accept IBSAT 2025 or the above test scores:
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MBA Program: IBS Bengaluru, IBS Dehradun, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Jaipur
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PGPM Program: IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, IBS Pune
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates (based on IBSAT 2025 / CAT / GMAT® / NMAT by GMAC™ / XAT scores) will be invited for the selection process in February 2026. This includes a Micro Presentation and a Personal Interview.
Admission Decision
The final selection will be based on a combination of:
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Past academic record
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Performance in Micro Presentation
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Performance in Personal Interview