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IBS Mumbai Admissions 2026
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Mumbai has opened admissions for the MBA/PGPM 2026–28 batch. Moreover, candidates can now apply online through the official IBS website. Additionally, the institute has released several updates to help applicants stay informed throughout the admission cycle.
MBA/PGPM Admission Updates
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IBSAT 2025 applications are currently open for the 2026 intake. Furthermore, students are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute delays.
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Last date to apply: December 19, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Exam Dates: December 27 & December 28, 2025
Consequently, applicants should begin their exam preparation as soon as possible.
IBS Mumbai Latest Updates and News
CAT 2025 Admit Card Released:
The CAT 2025 admit card was released on November 12, 2025. Therefore, candidates should download it promptly from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2025 exam date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday), which will be crucial for MBA/PGPM admissions.
IBS Mumbai MBA Fee Structure 2026–28:
The total academic fee for the MBA/PGPM program is ₹9.09 Lakhs. In addition, students must consider living expenses separately.
XAT 2026 Registration Ongoing:
Registrations for XAT 2026 are open until December 5, 2025 at xatonline.in.
Similarly, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
NMAT 2025 Registration Closed:
Registration for NMAT 2025 is now closed. However, the NMAT exam window will continue from November 5 to December 19, 2025, giving candidates ample time to complete their attempt if already registered.
About ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai)
ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai), established in 1995, is a private institute approved by the UGC. In the IIRF 2024 Rankings, it was placed 55th in the Management category. The institute offers a flagship program — the Postgraduate Program in Management (PGPM).
ICFAI Business School, Mumbai believe in a holistic educat
Latest News & Updates
IBS Mumbai Admissions 2026
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Mumbai has opened admissions for the MBA/PGPM 2026–28 batch. Moreover, candidates can now apply online through the official IBS website. Additionally, the institute has released several updates to help applicants stay informed throughout the admission cycle.
MBA/PGPM Admission Updates
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IBSAT 2025 applications are currently open for the 2026 intake. Furthermore, students are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute delays.
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Last date to apply: December 19, 2025
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IBSAT 2025 Exam Dates: December 27 & December 28, 2025
Consequently, applicants should begin their exam preparation as soon as possible.
IBS Mumbai Latest Updates and News
CAT 2025 Admit Card Released:
The CAT 2025 admit card was released on November 12, 2025. Therefore, candidates should download it promptly from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2025 exam date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday), which will be crucial for MBA/PGPM admissions.
IBS Mumbai MBA Fee Structure 2026–28:
The total academic fee for the MBA/PGPM program is ₹9.09 Lakhs. In addition, students must consider living expenses separately.
XAT 2026 Registration Ongoing:
Registrations for XAT 2026 are open until December 5, 2025 at xatonline.in.
Similarly, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
NMAT 2025 Registration Closed:
Registration for NMAT 2025 is now closed. However, the NMAT exam window will continue from November 5 to December 19, 2025, giving candidates ample time to complete their attempt if already registered.
About ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai)
ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai), established in 1995, is a private institute approved by the UGC. In the IIRF 2024 Rankings, it was placed 55th in the Management category. The institute offers a flagship program — the Postgraduate Program in Management (PGPM).
ICFAI Business School, Mumbai believe in a holistic education for our students and nurture them with vital skills, knowledge and qualities needed to get ahead in this increasingly globalised and competitive corporate world. In addition to the excellent academic delivery, IBS Mumbai offers unparalleled infrastructure to our students.
The institute strive to transform the students to leaders of tomorrow by providing them interaction and mentoring opportunities with the faculty, industry experts and the distinguished alumni, each of whom has rich and vast industry and teaching experience
ICFAI Business School campus covers an enormous space of 150,000 sq.ft. spanning over 4 floors in the prestigious knowledge park. The campus houses 30 learning halls with state- of- art learning aids like smart boards, AV facility and Wi-Fi to enable an enriching learning experience for the students. It also has a fully equipped conference room for MDPs and Seminars.
The pride of IBS Mumbai’s campus is its 500 seater fully air-conditioned auditorium. Well-designed faculty cabins, syndicate and break out rooms facilitate out-of-class interaction and small group activities.
The key architectural feature of the building is its elegant atrium which is used for student activities and team exercises. There are separate common rooms for boys and girls and a 350 sq.ft room for student council activities. We encourage our students to get involved in indoor and outdoor games. For those students who are absolute fitness enthusiasts, we have a proposed 1500 Sq. ft. of well- equipped gymnasium.
For admission to the PGPM program, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Applicants are required to have a valid score in IBSAT / GMAT / NMAT / CAT / XAT. Candidates who have not studied in English must additionally provide TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS scores. The total fee for the PGPM program is ₹9.09 Lakhs.
As per the IBS Mumbai Placement Report 2025, the highest package offered was ₹20 LPA, while the average package stood at ₹7.89 LPA, with a strong placement rate of 95%. Top recruiters included Wipro, Oracle, Zomato, Aditya Birla Group, Vedanta, TCS, and several others.
IBS Mumbai – Key Highlights
The table below provides an overview of the major highlights of ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai):
| Particulars | Details |
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| College Name | ICFAI Business School (IBS Mumbai) |
| Established / Type | 1995 / Private |
| Approved By | UGC |
| Entrance Exams | IBSAT, GMAT, NMAT, CAT, XAT |
| Programs Offered | PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) |
| Application Mode | Online / Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-based |
| Highest Package | ₹20 LPA |
| Average Package | ₹7.89 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Wipro, Oracle, Zomato, Aditya Birla Group |
| Facilities Available | Auditorium, Transport, Hostel, Library |
| Official Website | ibsindia.org/ibs-mumbai |
IBS MUMBAI Ranking
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20th Rank by Business Today
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‘A++’ Grade by Business India
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‘A4’ Grade by Business Standard
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6th among Top B-Schools and 3rd in the West Zone – Silicon India
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6th among Top Emerging B-Schools of Super Excellence – CSR-GHRDC
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7th among Top B-Schools in the West Zone – Careers 360
IBS Mumbai has consistently earned recognition for its strong academic standards and leadership outcomes. Established in 1995, the institute is ranked among the top 5 B-schools in Western India and is known for its focus on management education, research, training, and consulting.
Some Unique Initiatives
Student Activities
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Parivartan – A student-led body focused on driving social change.
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Konflux – An annual national-level management event that brings together teams from leading B-schools across India.
Unique Initiatives
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IBS Venture Academy – In collaboration with the University of Essex, UK.
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“Dimensions” – The official Journal of Management published by IBS Mumbai.
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HDFC Joint Certification Program – A specialised program designed to enhance placement opportunities.
IBS Mumbai Courses Offered 2026
PGPM
The PG Program in Management, the program equips the students with the skills, knowledge and strategic perspectives essential to the leadership of business around the world. The program comprises 29 courses (of which 21 are compulsory courses and 8 are elective courses), and a Summer Internship Program. These courses are spread over four semesters.
The students can pursue elective courses in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology and Systems leading to the respective specialisation.
Specialisation Offered
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Please list other specialisations that you are offering:
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IBS Mumbai Fees (2026–28)
| Element | Details |
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| Program | Postgraduate Program in Management (PGPM), a full-time two-year program |
| Total Fees | ₹9.09 Lakhs (for the full two-year duration) |
| Refundable Deposit | ₹10,000 (to be paid with the first installment) |
| Living Expenses | Not included in the academic fee; to be borne separately by students |
Key Points:
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The total fee for IBS Mumbai PGPM 2025–27 is ₹9.09 Lakhs.
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A refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000 is applicable.
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Living expenses are extra and not part of the academic fee.
IBS Mumbai Admission Dates 2025
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 Mumbai MBA and PGPM 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 February 14 - 22, 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.
Admission Process
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
IBS MUMBAI PLACEMENT DETAILS OF CLASS OF 2025
| Placements | |
| Class of | 2025 |
| Students Placed | 95% |
| Average Salary* | 7.89 |
| Highest Salary* | |
| National | 20.00 |
| International | – |
| Average Salary* (TOP 10%) | 11.97 |
| Average Salary* ( TOP 25%) | 10.67 |
| * Rs. In lakhs | |
Top Recruiters : –
| Recruiter | Recruiter |
| Capgemini | BlackRock Services |
| ICICI Bank | Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) |
| Deloitte Tax Services | Nuvama Wealth and Investment |
| Morgan Stanley | Tata Capital |
| Asian Paints | Frootle |
| ION GROUP | Bank of America KPO |
| BankofNewYorkMellon-BNY MELLON | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| Poonawalla Fincorp Limited | Adfactors Pr Pvt. Ltd. |
| LODHA Group | Arcesium |
| Deloitte Consulting | EY India |
| HDFC Bank | J.P. Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Zydus Wellness Ltd | L&T Realty |
| PwC AC | CRISIL |
Recruiters list : –
| Prominent Recruiters | Prominent Recruiters |
| A&H Capital | A.K. Capital Services Ltd. |
| Adfactors Pr Pvt. Ltd. | Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) |
| Ambit Wealth | AMG Group |
| Amitabh Constructions Pvt Ltd | Anand Rathi |
| ANAROCK | Antraweb Technologies |
| APNATIME TECH PVT LTD | Arcesium |
| Arete Securites | Asian Heart Institute |
| Asian Paints | ASK GROUP |
| Athena Global Logistics | Aum Trading |
| Auto Hangar Insurance Broker Pvt. Ltd., | Axis AMC Ltd. |
| bajaj electricals | Bank of America KPO |
| BankofNewYorkMellon-BNY MELLON | Bennett Coleman and Co Ltd |
| Bergwerff Organic India Pvt Ltd | Birla Open Minds |
| BlackRock Services | Blinkit |
| BNP Paribas | Bonanza Portfolio |
| BSE | Capgemini |
| Capital Square | Carnival Cinemas |
| Castler | Catalyst Trusteeship Limited |
| Clark Schaefer Hackett | Clear Fast Group |
| Collective Artists | CredVest |
| Crest Property | CRISIL |
| CROMA | CSB Bank Ltd. |
| CSC Global | Dabba Garam |
| Data Volt | DBS Bank Ltd. |
| Deepti Caterers | Deflytics |
| Deloitte Consulting | Deloitte Tax Services |
| Dexif | DIGISOL Systems Ltd |
| DIGIT | Diivya Packaging |
| Doodle Tech Pvt. Ltd. | DSP Mutual Fund |
| Dwell climate technology | eClerx |
| Econship Pvt ltd | EisnerAmper LLP |
| Electrum Capital | Enfusion Systems |
| ET-Edge (Economic Times) | Evalueserve |
| Expertrons | Exponentia.ai |
| Exportify | Express Global Logistics |
| EY India | Factset |
| Finnacle – Shah | FIS |
| FlipKart | Frootle |
| Gautam Modi Group | Godrej Capital Limited |
| Gravitas Technology Pvt. Ltd. | GrayQuest Education Finance Pvt Ltd |
| GreenLine Mobility Solutions Limited | Hager group |
| HDFC Bank | Health Insights – Diabetes Centre |
| Hiranandani Communities | Hire Glocal |
| Home First Finance India Pvt. Ltd. | ICICI Bank |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co | ICICI Prudential (AMC) |
| ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | IDDA (Indian Dental Derma Assurance) |
| IDFC First Bank | IIFL Finance |
| IIT Bombay | INCORP ADVISORY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED |
| InCred Finance | India Filings |
| India Infoline | Indusind Bank |
| Induslnd Bank | Infomatics Services Pvt Ltd |
| Infomerics Rating | InSync Analytics (I) Pvt. Ltd. |
| Interactive Brokers | Intex International |
| InvesTek Private Limited | ION GROUP |
| ITSYS SOLUTION | J.P. Morgan Services India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Jaro Education | JM Financials |
| Justo Realfintech | Kalpataru Limited |
| Kotak Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
| KPMG | L&T Realty |
| Launched Global | Leadspire Consulting Pvt Ltd |
| Learning Routes | Lexi Pens |
| LODHA Group | Logistics Integrator (I) Pvt Ltd. |
| Love in Store Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | LTIMINDTREE Limited |
| Maersk Sealine | MagicPin |
| Mahindra Finance | Mahindra Logistics |
| Matchlog | MCXCCL (Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited) |
| Metro Brands | Micro Ring Industries |
| Mintifi | Morgan Stanley |
| Morningstar | Motilal Oswal Financial Services |
| Motilal Oswal Securities | MSKA & Associates |
| MYK Group of Companies (MYK LATICRETE & MYK Arment) | Mynd Solutions |
| NASDAQ | Naukri.com |
| NBS Travels | NCC Telcom Pvt. Ltd. |
| Nestle | Netcore Cloud |
| NexGen Integrated systems Pvt Ltd | Nirmal Bang Securities Ltd |
| Niva Bupa Health Insurance co | Niwas Housing Finance Private Limited |
| NSE Cogencis | NTT Data |
| Nuvama Wealth and Investment | NXPEC Technologies |
| OfBusiness Technologies | OM Logistics |
| OneClick Logistics India Limited | OneInsure (Robinhood Insurance) |
| Oxane Partners | OYO Rooms |
| Parag Milk Foods | Paras Building Material Suppliers & Developers Pvt Ltd |
| Pay Point | Pearl Thermoplast Pvt. Ltd. |
| Pecan Partners | Pepper Content |
| Pepperfry | Phillip Capital |
| Piramal Realty | Pitambari Products Pvt. Ltd. |
| PLUTO PLAZA PRIVATE LIMITED | Policybazaar.com |
| Poonawalla Fincorp Limited | Puravankara |
| PwC AC | Quantum Data Engines |
| R. D. Brothers | Radio City-Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd |
| Raveshia Realty | Rebel Foods |
| Repos Energy | Restaverse |
| Runwal Developers | Rustomjee Real Estate |
| Salasar Services | Sales Partners |
| Sankey Solutions | Sarda Chemical Corporation |
| Savex Technologies | Savills |
| SBI Mutual Fund | Schneider Electric |
| SG Analytics | SmartSpaces Automation Solutions LLP |
| SMFG India Credit | Smollan Group |
| Snapmint Credit Advisory Private Limited | SPG Group |
| Square Yards | Sreejith Enterprises |
| StayVista Pvt. Ltd | StepOneXP LLP |
| Sunkersett Financial Advisory | Sunteck Realty Limited |
| Svasthyaa | Synemerge Solutions |
| Talentco HR Services | TANDT REALTY |
| Tata AIG General Insurance | Tata Capital |
| TATA Trent | Tax Diva |
| TBNG Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd | TETRANETICS PRIVTE LIMITED |
| Think eBikeGO Pvt Ltd | Touras |
| Transcon Developers | Treebo Hotels |
| Triflo Technologies Pvt. Ltd | Tripjack |
| True elements | V Raheja Realty |
| Valenta | Varz Buildon Pvt. Ltd. |
| Vastu Housing Finance Corporation | VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Joint Ventures |
| VI BIZ CONSULTANTS PVT LTD | Vistra Financial Services |
| Vitalpro Consumer Pvt Ltd. | Warpdrive Tech |
| Wealthy Nivesh | Webengage |
| Whatfix | WNS Global Services (P) Ltd. |
| ZIELHOCH | Zycus Infotech |
| Zydus Wellness Ltd |

IBS Mumbai Infrastructure and Facilities
IBS Mumbai boasts a spacious 80,000 sq. ft. campus equipped with modern amenities. The campus houses 15 classrooms across two floors, a 225-seater auditorium, faculty cabins, dedicated common rooms for boys and girls, a well-equipped gym, and three syndicate rooms to foster student–faculty interaction. Additionally, it features two large conference rooms and a welcoming foyer.
The library is a major academic resource with a collection of over 28,000 books, 13 international and 92 national journals & magazines, along with 2,000+ CDs. It also provides access to 8 major online databases, supporting research and learning across disciplines.
Facilities
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A/C Classrooms |
Yes |
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Auditorium |
Yes |
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Cafeteria |
Yes |
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Convenience Store |
Yes |
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Gym |
Yes |
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Hospital & Medical Facilities |
No |
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Hostel |
No |
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Incubator |
No |
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Labs |
Yes |
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Library |
Yes |
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Shuttle Service |
No |
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Sport Complex |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi Campus |
Yes |
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Others |
No |
ICFAI Business School (IBS) Scholarships 2025
IBS offers scholarships for MBA and PGPM Program applicants to top performers in the IBSAT 2025 test as follows:-
- IBSAT 2025
- Wards of Defense Personnel (Serving / Retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy and Paramilitary forces.
- Wards of IBS Alumni
- Physically challenged candidates
- 500 scholarships of ₹2 lakh each are planned for the Class of 2028. The amount will be adjusted—₹1 lakh each—against the first and second term program fee instalments.
Terms and Conditions for Scholarships
To avail themselves of these prestigious scholarships, candidates must fulfill the following terms and conditions:
- Eligibility: Scholarships will only be offered to candidates who have appeared for the IBSAT- 2025 test and have successfully qualified.
- Admission and Registration: Students must complete the admission process, pay the requisite admission fee, and register on the specified date to be eligible for the scholarship.
- Applicability: The awarded scholarship amount can be adjusted solely against the program fee and payment and cannot be utilised for any other purposes or fees.
- Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a student withdrawal from the program for any reason, any applicable fee refunds will be calculated after deducting the scholarship sum granted earlier
Details of Alumni Network
IBS-Mumbai has a total alumni count of 13,277. Together with other IBS campuses, the alumni network exceeds 70000 members, creating a robust and supportive community. Active alumni maintain their connection with the institution through a dedicated portal https://ibsindia.org/IBSAF/alumni.php
List of your Top Alumni
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Company |
Linked Profile Link |
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Mr. Swapnil Dhotre |
Rabobank |
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Mr. Mayuresh Patwardhan |
PWC |
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3. |
Mr. Abhay Anand |
Investment Banking |
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4. |
Mr. Chandan Goswami |
PRESPL (Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd.) |
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5. |
Mr. Amit Singh |
PNB Housing Finance Ltd |
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6. |
Mr. Sanket Pendke |
Nutrizoe |
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7. |
Mr. Parul Monga |
IndiaFirst Life |
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8. |
Ms. Shefali Dua |
NR at Kotak Mahindra Bank |
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9. |
Ms. Sneha Salian |
Ernst & Young |
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10. |
Mr. Sagar Kulkarni |
Google Pay |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagar-kulkarni- 98852979/ |
List of Top Companies Where Alumni is Working
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Company Name |
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Deloitte |
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Accenture |
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Ernst & Young |
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4 |
HSBC Bank |
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5 |
JP Morgan Chase and Co |
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6 |
ICICI Bank |
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7 |
HDFC Bank |
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8 |
Tata Consultancy Services |
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9 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
IBS Admissions 2026 – FAQs
IBS offers the following Programs :
- 2-year full time MBA program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur and IBS Bangalore (off campus of IFHE Hyderabad).
- 2-year full time PGPM (Postgraduate Program in Management) at 5 IBS campuses- Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune
- 3-year Ph. D program (Full Time / For working executives) at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore.
For MBA & PGPM program
- Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English. All applicants should have completed a minimum 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4). For eligibility criterion, the aggregate percentage of marks secured in all the subjects of all the years shall be taken into account.
- Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2026.
- 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, 2026. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2026.
- The scrutiny of eligibility criteria will commence from August 2026 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates. Any inaccurate information, misleading information or omission may result in withdrawal of admission offer and the fee paid by the candidate is non-refundable in such instances. For any clarification on eligibility criteria, please contact IBS Admissions Office, Hyderabad only.
The PhD Program (Full-Time / For Working Executives) at IBS requires candidates to meet specific academic and language criteria to ensure research readiness.
Minimum Educational Qualification Requirements
1. Graduation Requirement
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A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% or above marks.
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Medium of instruction must be English.
2. Post-Graduation Requirement
Candidates must meet one of the following post-graduate criteria:
A. Management Post-Graduation
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Full-time Master’s degree in Management (Marketing / Finance / HR / Operations)
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Must be from a UGC-approved university
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Minimum 55% marks
B. Post-Graduation in Allied Fields
Full-time Master’s degree with 55% or above in:
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Economics
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Commerce
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Public Administration
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Statistics
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Mathematics
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Or any allied discipline from a UGC-recognized university (India or abroad)
Note: Candidates admitted from allied fields may be required to complete first-year MBA courses as prerequisites before beginning the PhD coursework.
C. Professional Qualifications – Eligibility
Candidates holding any one of the following professional qualifications with 55% or above are also eligible:
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CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
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CA (Chartered Accountant)
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CWA / CMA (Cost and Management Accountant)
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CS (Company Secretary)
Educational Duration Requirement
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 17 years of formal education, following either of the approved patterns:
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10 + 2 + 3 + 2
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10 + 2 + 4 + 2
(SSC + HSC + 4-year Bachelor’s + Master’s)
English Proficiency Requirement
Applicable only for candidates who did NOT study in English medium at the graduation or post-graduation level.
Such applicants must submit valid scores from any one of the following:
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TOEFL
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NELT
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IELTS
Score Submission Deadline: All English proficiency test scores must be submitted on or before May 31, 2026.
The candidates who wish to pursue MBA/PGPM program have to appear for IBSAT 2025 Test scheduled on December 27-28, 2025 or can apply with valid scores from 2023 onwards of GMAT™/CAT/ NMAT by GMAC™/ XAT. However, taking IBSAT 2025 will make them eligible for the ₹2 lakh scholarship. In both circumstances the candidates have to fill in the IBSAT 2025 application form to proceed further.
The candidates who wish to pursue Ph.D program shall apply through any one of the following channels:
- IBSAT 2025 Portal {scores from 2023 onwards of GMAT™/CAT (70 percentile)}
- IFHE Portal (https://ifheindia.org/icfai-business-school-hyderabad/ibs/doctoralprograms/phd)
Applicants have to attend the selection process scheduled in April 2026. They have to submit the relevant certificates for verification.
IBSAT 2025 Application is available Online and Offline
Online :-
- Online application is available at www.admissions.ibsindia.org/ibsat/registration
- After successful transaction, candidates will receive a mail / SMS with details of application number and password.
Offline :-
- Offline Application is available at our 72 IBS FTP Branches across India, to find nearest branch at your location visit @ http://www.ibsindia.org/contact_us
The application cost is Rs.1800/-
Yes. IBSAT is conducted every year for admission to all programs of IBS. It is a 2hr Remote Proctored Computer Based Test which can be taken from home. IBSAT 2025 test is scheduled on December 27-28, 2025.
IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is two hours. The paper is divided into four sections Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation.
IBSAT paper has 140 questions in total which are multiple choice questions with no negative marking.
| Verbal Ability | 50 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation | 30 |
Yes. Mock Tests will be provided for the candidates to familiarize with IBSAT 2025 test. These mock tests will be available on www.ibsindia.org from July 2025 onwards.
The last date for applying for IBSAT 2025 is December 19, 2025.
Yes, you have to apply upto December 19, 2025. However, you have provision to update your scores online on or before January 31, 2026. On updating of scores, a selection process call letter will be issued in the month of January 2026.
The IBSAT 2025 results will be declared in the first week of January 2026.
Total fee structure for all IBS campuses including admission fee are as follows:-
| Campus | Fee (2 years) |
|---|---|
| IBS Hyderabad | 17,01,000/- |
| IBS Bangalore (Off Campus of IFHE, Hyderabad) | 13,05,000/- |
| IBS Ahmedabad IBS Gurgaon IBS Mumbai IBS Kolkata IBS Pune |
9,09,000/- |
| IBS Jaipur | 8,01,000/- |
| IBS Dehradun | 7,02,000/- |
- In addition, students have to pay Rs.10,000 as refundable Caution Deposit with the first installment of Program Fee.
- The candidates selected for the MBA program of IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur who hail from the respective state will be awarded a fee concession of Rs.50,000/-. The fee concession will be given in five equal installments. The students have to produce a domicile certificate from the Tahsildar / MRO/ Municipality Office. The complete details will be given in the student handbook.
PhD Program Fee Structure
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Admission Fee: ₹40,000
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Program Fee: ₹1.2 Lakhs per annum (for working executives)
- IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bangalore (off campus of IFHE Hyderabad) are the constituents of IFHE (ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education), a Deemed–to-be- University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.
- IBS Dehradun is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Dehradun. The ICFAI University, Dehradun is recognized by UGC under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act.
- IBS Jaipur is a constituent of the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The ICFAI University, Jaipur has been notified by the Government of Rajasthan (Act No. 20 of 2011).
- IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, IBS Pune are independent professional institutes offering PGPM. They are neither affiliated to nor are off-campus centers of any university.
The selection briefings are a series of focused seminars to provide the applicants an insight into the IBS Selection Process. During the briefings, faculty from IBS will answer applicants’ questions and advise them on preparing for the Selection Process. Applicants will be allotted the date and time of the session.
Selection Briefings will be conducted in the 2nd week of January 2026.
MBA / PGPM Program: Candidates qualified based on IBSAT 2025/ CAT/GMATTM/NMAT by GMACTM / XAT are called for the Selection process at IBS Hyderabad campus scheduled in the month of February, 2026. The final selection is based on performance in Micro Presentation, Personal Interview and the past academic performance (performance in Class X, XII and graduation)
Ph.D Program: Applicants who have applied through either the IBSAT 2025 Portal or the IFHE Portal are invited to participate in the Selection Process at the IBS Hyderabad campus, scheduled for April 2026.
The Ph.D Selection Process will comprise the following components:
- Aptitude Test in Research Methods and the chosen Domain area
- Micro-presentation
- Personal Interview
- Micro Presentation
- Personal interview
Hostel facility is available at IBS Hyderabad and IBS Jaipur only.
The MBA program at IBS Hyderabad is a fully residential program. The students will be allotted non-A/c Single rooms with a common washroom facility. The accommodation and mess expenses have to be borne by the student..
At IBS JaipurHostel facility is available at IBS Jaipur campus. The accommodation & mess charges have to be borne by the student.
Hostel facility is not available at other IBS campuses. However the campus administration will assist the students in getting a suitable off campus accommodation nearby the respective campus. The living expenses in these cities vary from Rs 10,000 – Rs 15,000 per month.
The candidates selected for IBS Programs avail educational loans from Public / Private Sector Banks.
IBS has entered into an MOU with HDFC Credila Financial Services Ltd.
Financial Aid Cell
Tel: 040-23440963 / 62 / 61/ 60
Toll Free No : 1800 425 55 66 77
E-mail : [email protected]
IBS believes that the entire placement exercise is a collaborative effort between IBS and the students. While it provides guidance and support through an extensive network with potential employers, the students have the responsibility of putting in the maximum possible efforts to obtain suitable placements.
IBS has an impeccable track record of achieving good placements year on year. The best companies visit the campus every year. Placements for the year 2025 details visit https://ibsindia.org/final-placements/
IBS Admission Office
#65, Nagarjuna Hills,
Punjagutta,
Hyderabad – 500 082.
Telangana State
Ph No: 040-23440963 / 62 / 61 / 60
Toll Free No: 1800 425 55 66 77 (Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm)
E-mail : [email protected]
Contact
IBS Mumbai
Hiranandani Knowledge Park,
Opp Hiranandani Hospital.
Off Technology Street,
Hiranandani Gardens,
Powai, Mumbai – 400076, Maharashtra
Phone: 022-40434343
Fax : 022-25700866
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