IBS Hyderabad stands among the premier business schools in India, renowned for its excellence in management education. Our mission is to cultivate professionals equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to thrive in the corporate world. Guided by our vision, IBS TRICK, we seamlessly integrate teaching, research, institution building, knowledge sharing, and community development to foster lifelong resources for the industry. Our faculty boasts a diverse blend of academic and industry expertise, enriching our IBS TRICK approach. We firmly believe that a strong Return on Investment (ROI) is rooted in a robust Return on Knowledge (ROK).
IBS Hyderabad offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral and Certificate courses in the field of Management. In order to seek admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of IBS Hyderabad. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the Institute in order to seek admission. For MBA admissions, candidates must appear for CAT/GMAT/IBSAT/NMAT/XAT and obtain a valid score. Further, candidates must register on the official website of IBS Business School, Hyderabad.
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 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-12-21 |
IBSAT 2025: Application Form (Active), Exam Dates (Dec 27 & 28), Eligibility, Syllabus & Scholarship
Campus Highlights
IBS Class of 2024 Placements 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 |
The Hyderabad campus has maintained an impressive track record of placement success since its establishment, with a consistent placement rate of over 90% annually. Building on this legacy, the class of 2024 has achieved a remarkable 94% placement rate. Highest CTC: ₹21 Lakhs per annum (National) Average CTC: ₹9.71 Lakhs per annum Average CTC (Top 10%): ₹14.75 Lakhs per annum Average CTC (Top 25%): ₹12.55 Lakhs per annum A total of 170 recruiters, primarily from Financial Services, Banking, IT/ITES, and Consulting sectors, participated. Some of the companies include A One Advisory Services, A.O. Smith India, Accenture, Acuité Ratings & Research Limited, Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, ADP Limited, Aggne, Alight.com, Anarock Property Consultants, ANZ Support Services, Arcesium, Areteans Technology Solutions, Arka Energy Arka Fincap, ASK GROUP, AWFIS, Axis Bank, Axis Treds (Invoicemart), Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Bajaj Finserv, Bandhan Bank, Bank of America KPO, BankofNewYorkMellon-BNY MELLON, Bausch & Lomb India Pvt Ltd, Berger Paints, Birlasoft, Blue Star Limited BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., Brandscapes Worldwide, Brane Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Capgemini Consulting, Caspian Impact Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd CBRE, Client Associates, CoffeeDay Beverages, Cognizant Technology Solutions Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CONDÉ NAST, Continental Coffee Private Limited CoreEL Technologies, CRISIL, Cushman & Wakefield, CyberArc, Darwinbox Digital Solutions DE Shaw, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd, Deloitte US India(Audit Services) Dhanyaayai Enterprise Pvt Ltd, DIGIT eClerx, Ecoren Energy, Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd., EY India, Factset FEDERAL BANK, Frootle, Gain.Pro, GAJRA NEW ENERGY PRIVATE LIMIT, Gampa Alcoats Ltd, Genpact Analytics, Godrej Capital Limited. |
List of Top 10 Recruiters & number of Students recruited at IBS Hyderabad
S.No |
Name |
1 |
Axis Bank |
2 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank |
3 |
Bank of America KPO |
4 |
Deloitte US India(Audit Services) |
5 |
Wells Fargo |
6 |
Accenture |
7 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions |
8 |
Unykloud Technologies |
9 |
Haldiram's Food Products |
10 |
Factset |
Placement Profiles Offered
The available positions encompass a range of opportunities, primarily comprising Management Trainee roles suitable for fresh graduates, as well as senior-level positions tailored for individuals with relevant work experience, building on their previous professional backgrounds and expertise.
Sector-wise Placements Details
The majority of placements, approximately 75%, come from sectors such as IT/ITES (30%), Consulting (20%), Financial Services (13%) and Banking (13%) and The remaining 25% come from industries like manufacturing, FMCG/Retail, Insurance, Media and Research, Education and others. |
Function-wise Placements Details
The placements are distributed as follows: Marketing 46%, Finance 44%, HR 8%, with the remainder allocated to Operations and IT & Systems. |
Details of Alumni Network
With a impressive total of 21,187 alumni, IBS-Hyderabad boasts a thriving community of graduates, which, when combined with the alumni from other IBS campuses, forms a vast and dynamic network of over 70,000 members, providing a lifelong support system and opportunities for connection and collaboration.
IBS Hyderabad Top Alumni List and their LinkedIn Profile Links
S No |
Name |
Company |
LinkedIn Profile Link |
1. |
Subahajit Poddar |
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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2. |
Ashish Prasad
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PaySprint Private Limited
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3. |
Ajay Sharma
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C.L. Sharma Resorts Pvt. Ltd
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4. |
Shalabh Sood
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Deutsche Bank
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5. |
Abhishek Rajpurohit
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Hansgrohe India Pvt Ltd
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6. |
Piyush Chandak
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Americas at Smith & Nephew
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7. |
Manish Saxena
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Worldline
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8. |
Sayantan Sengupta
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Firstsource
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9. |
Rajiban Ghoshal
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Citi
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10. |
Chirag Shah
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SAP Fioneer
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List of Top 10 Companies Where Your IBS Hyderabad 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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