IBSAT 2024: ICFAI Announces Revised Selection Process and Schedule, Group Discussion to be Replaced with Micro Presentation

IBSAT 2024 Selection Process: ICFAI Business School (IBS) has revised the dates  for the selection process for IBSAT 2024. ICFAI will be conducting the IBSAT selection process from February 15 to 24, 2025 at IBS Hyderabad. IBSAT is scheduled to be held on December 28 and 29, 2024. Candidates interested in applying for the MBA/ PGPM programmes can check the details of the selection process for admission here.  

IBSAT 2024 will be held in the online proctored mode. Students with a valid CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT or GMAT score from 2022 are exempted from appearing for the IBSAT 2024 exam, however they must apply through the IBSAT 2024 application.

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IBSAT 2024 Important Dates

The IBSAT 2024 application process is still underway. As per the schedule, the applications will be available until the third week of December 2024. Check the complete schedule and details here.

IBSAT 2024 Selection Process - Micro Presentation and Personal Interview

This year a new component has been introduced to the IBSAT 2024 selection process. Micro Presentation will be replacing the Group Discussion round where candidates are expected to deliver a concise talk showcasing their communication and presentation skills and ability to think on their feet and structure their thoughts effectively. 

Each candidate will select one topic from a set of three and will be given 4 minutes to complete the task, 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to present. Along with micro presentations, candidates will also have to appear for the personal interview which is a critical part of the evaluation process focusing on the attitude of the candidate, communication skills and clarity of thought. The final admission decision will be based on the past academic records and performances in the micro presentation and personal interview.

IBSAT 2024 Micro-Presentation Process

To understand the micro-presentation process better, check the details given below

• Students must select a number correcponding to a pre-assigned topic 
• Candidates will be given 1 minute to prepare the topic and 3 minutes to deliver the presentation
• The presentation must be done before a batch of 9 to 11 candidates and 2 panel mambers.
• In case they find the first topic difficult, students can request a second chance by selecting another number.
• Additional chances will however not be given.
• Only the candidate presenting will speak with no interaction or discussion among other participants,
• Candidates will also not be asked questions during or after the presentation.

IBSAT 2024 Micro-Presentation: How will Students be Evaluated?

Students will be assessed based on how quickly the organise and present the thoughts within the given time. Skills such as Communication skills, logical reasoning, body language and confidence of candidates will also be assessed. The new format is designed to provide a more effective evaluation of essential skills while ensuring a fair and consistent selection process.

IBSAT 2024 Test Pattern

IBSAT exam 2024 will be held on December 28 and 29, 2024. Check the complete exam pattern for IBSAT 2024 below. 

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