Since its inception in 1995, ICFAI Business School (IBS) Bangalore has been a flagship institution under the ICFAI Society, and is now an Off-Campus Center for IFHE (ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education), a deemed-to-be University. With its strong reputation, IBS Bangalore continues to draw thousands of students from all over India, offering them a enriching and fulfilling experience that makes it a sought-after destination for management education.
IBS Business School, Bangalore admission to the MBA course is based on IBSAT, an online computer-based aptitude test, conducted by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education.
IBSAT 2025
IBSAT 2205 is a national-level test for MBA admissions in 9 IBS campuses across India.
IBSAT 2025 is an online exam administered by The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) in Hyderabad. You can take the test from home, as it uses remote proctoring. The exam measures your skills in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.
If you have a valid score from CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™ from 2023 or later, you don't need to take the IBSAT 2025 exam. However, taking the IBSAT 2025 makes you eligible for a scholarship of Rs 2 lakh. Regardless of whether you take the IBSAT 2025 or not, you must fill out the IBSAT 2025 application form to continue with the admissions process.
How to Apply for IBSAT 2025
IBSAT 2025 is a single application process for admission to the 2-year full-time MBA/PGPM 2026–28
programs across all nine IBS campuses:
Steps to Apply:
Online:
After successful payment, applicants will receive login credentials through email/sms.
In a week's time IBSAT 2025 official brochure will be dispatched to the applicant's address.
Offline:
Login credentials and the IBSAT 2025 official brochure is provided at the time of application
Selection Process
If you are shortlisted based on your scores from IBSAT 2025, CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™ (from 2023 onwards), you'll be invited to the selection process. This will take place starting in the second week of February 2026 and will consist of a Micro Presentation and a Personal Interview.
Micro Presentation
In this part, you'll be given a random topic and have 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak. It tests your thinking, organization, and communication skills.
Personal Interview
The interview, which typically lasts 5 to 7 minutes, is conducted by a panel. They will assess your attitude, communication skills, and clarity of thought. They'll also check your awareness of current events and your overall readiness for a career in management.
Admission decision
Final selection is based on your past academic record and how you perform in the Micro Presentation and Personal Interview.
IBSAT 2025 Important Dates
Event |
Dates |
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IBSAT 2025 Applications Open |
July 1, 2025 – 3rd week of December 2025 |
IBSAT 2025 Test Dates |
December 27–28, 2025 |
IBSAT 2025 Result |
1st week of January 2026 |
Selection Briefings |
From 2nd–3rd week of January 2026 (70+ cities) |
Selection Process |
From 2nd week of February 2026 at IBS Hyderabad |
IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Section |
Title |
No. of questions |
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I |
Verbal Ability |
50 |
II |
Reading Comprehension |
30 |
III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
IV |
Data Adequacy & Interpretation |
30 |
Total 140 |
Mock Tests
Mini mocks can be accessed via the official IBS mobile app.
Download the IBS App
A National Mock Test Series with prize money will be held on:
Total 5 Tests are scheduled as below
August 24th: 11-1 PM
September 20th: 11-1 PM
October 25th: 11-1 PM
November 22nd: 11-1 PM
December 13th: 11-1 PM
Prizes include: Total 100 Prizes
Course | Application Open Date | Application Close Date |
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MBA- Master of Business Administration | 2025-07-01 | 2025-12-21 |
CAT Exam 2025: Registration (Aug 1), Dates, Notification OUT, Syllabus, Pattern
XAT 2026: Registration (Begins), Exam Date (Jan 4), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & Cut Offs
NMAT 2024: Application Form (Started), Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility
IBSAT 2025: Application Form (Active), Exam Dates (Dec 27 & 28), Eligibility, Syllabus & Scholarship
Campus Highlights
With a 95% placement rate, the institute boasts an impressive record. Over 750 companies participated in the recruitment drive, leading to 20 international placements. The highest international CTC offered was a 36.76 LPA, while the top domestic package stood at 26.19 LPA. Key hiring sectors included finance, banking, IT/ITES, and consulting.
Placements Data |
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Placement
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The Bangalore campus has maintained an impressive track record of placement success since its inception, with a consistent placement rate of over 90% every year. The class of 2024 surpassed this benchmark, achieving an outstanding 93% placement rate. Highest CTC: ₹10 Lakhs per annum (National) Highest CTC: ₹13.50 Lakhs per annum (International) Average CTC: ₹7.41 Lakhs per annum Average CTC (Top 10%): ₹10.50 Lakhs per annum Average CTC (Top 25%): ₹9.35 Lakhs per annum A total of 75 recruiters, primarily from Financial Services, Banking, IT/ITES, and Consulting sectors, participated. Some of the companies include A. K. Capital Services Limited Accenture,Aditya Birla Finance Limited,Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited Anand Rathi,Arvind Smart Spaces Ltd,ASA Corporate Catalyst(India),Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited(BFIL),British Paints,BuyerForesight,Care Health Insurance(Religare Health Insurance),CSB Bank Ltd.,Cushman & Wakefield,Deloitte US India(Audit Services),DIGIT,Everest Industries Ltd,Factset,Fiorano Software,FirstMeridian,Frootle,Genpact Grihum Housing Finance,H& R Johnson,HDFC Bank,Home First Finance India Pvt. Ltd. Homelane,Housiey,ICICI Bank,ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co,ICICI Prudential (AMC) ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,IDFC First Bank,In2 ITEBS Intime Solutions,IPSOS Research,Ironsides Advisory,JM Financials,Ketan Ventures Korn Ferry,LODHA Group,Make My Trip (I) Pvt. Ltd,Myclassboard Educational Solut MyGate,NIPPON PAINT (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED,Niva Bupa Health Insurance co NoBroker.com,OLA Electric,Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.,ORITUR TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE Pine Labs,Planet Spark.,PNB Metlife Insurance,Property Cloud,PWC SDC,Radio City-Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd,SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. |
List of Top 10 Recruiters & number of Students recruited at IBS Bangalore
S.No |
Name |
1 |
HDFC Bank |
2 |
Tata Capital |
3 |
Deloitte US India(Audit Services) |
4 |
NoBroker.com |
5 |
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Services |
6 |
ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY |
7 |
Property Cloud |
8 |
PWC SDC |
9 |
SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. |
10 |
ICICI Bank |
The majority of placements, approximately 76%, come from sectors such as Banking (31%), Finance (16%), Infra/Telecom/Real estate (10%), IT/ITES (10%), Consulting (9%) The remaining 24% come from industries like E Commerce, Education, and others.
The majority of placements, approximately 70%, come from sectors such as Banking (31%), Financial Services (19%), IT/ITES (10%), and Consulting (10%).C The remaining 30% come from industries like ecommerce, education, ed-tech, Media & Research, manufacturing, and others.
The placements are distributed as follows: Marketing 40%, Finance 38%, HR 10%, with the remainder allocated to Operations and IT & Systems.
IBS-Bangalore boasts a strong alumni base of 6588 graduates, which, when combined with the alumni from other IBS campuses, forms a vast and vibrant network of over 70,000 members, fostering a dynamic and supportive community that benefits from shared experiences, knowledge, and connections.
IBS Bangalore Top Alumni List and their LinkedIn Profile Links
S No |
Name |
Company |
LinkedIn Profile Link |
1. |
Prithveesh MM |
Tata Consultancy Services, New Jersey , United States |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prithveeshmm/ |
2. |
BOBBY JOY |
Adpap Middle-East FZC, United Arab Emirates |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-joy-728131170/ |
3. |
Bharath Manjunath |
Tata Consultancy Services,City of London, England, United Kingdom |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharathm87/ |
4. |
Anurag Soin |
ANZ, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurag-soin-4319943b/ |
5. |
Amit Gawali |
Google,British Columbia, Canada |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gawali-8838b553/ |
6. |
Bhushan Harne |
LittleMaster,Hyderabad, Telangana |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhushan-harne/ |
7. |
Nishant Kashyap |
Prudent Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantkashyap/ |
8. |
Manoj Pachouri |
Veritas Technologies,Pune, Maharashtra |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojpachouri/ |
9. |
Prashant Sharma |
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, Bangalore |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-sharma-20997328/#experience |
10. |
Deepak Kumar |
WNS Research & Analytics (Marketics), Bangalore |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-kumar-2904b870/ |
List of Top 10 Companies Where IBS Bangalore Alumni is Working
S. No |
Company Name |
1 |
Deloitte |
2 |
Accenture |
3 |
Ernst & Young |
4 |
HSBC Bank |
5 |
JP Morgan Chase and Co |
6 |
ICICI Bank |
7 |
HDFC Bank |
8 |
Tata Consultancy Services |
9 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
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