IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 has been defined by ICFAI on its official website

ibsindia.org/admissions/. It is important for the candidates to check the mentioned criteria before registering for IBSAT 2024 failing which will lead to the cancellation of the candidature. IBSAT 2024 is expected to be conducted in the 4^th week of December, 2024. The basic requirement is a minimum of 55% in Bachelor’s degree with English as the medium of instruction. There is no upper age limit for IBSAT 2024 Registration.

Candidates qualified in GMAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ XAT are exempted from IBSAT 2024. For PhD programs at IBS campuses, M.Phil Degree holders, IBS Alumni, and UGC NET qualified candidates are exempted from IBSAT 2024.

The qualifiers of the examination will have to appear for GD and PI rounds at IBS Hyderabad for the final selection. There are 9 IBS-Schools accepting IBSAT 2023 Scores and offering more than 4500 seats. Check IBSAT 2024 Selection Process

IBSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

• Each degree should be in English medium. In case you do not have it, you must submit the scores of TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS by May 31, 2025.
• For MBA program, a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 OR 10+2+5) must be completed.
• For Ph.D. program, a minimum of 17 years of regular education must be completed (in 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 module).
• Students in their final year of graduation can also apply provided they complete the graduation by November 30, 2024.
• There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.
• Candidates with a valid NMAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT Score can directly participate in IBSAT 2023 Selection Procedure.

MBA/ PGPM Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• The minimum eligibility requirement is graduation in any discipline with not less than 50% marks.
• Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree course can also apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical exam/ viva/ assignments) within the date specified by the institute.
• The admission for such candidates will remain provisional until they submit mark sheets and degree certificates stating their eligibility.

Minimum 15 years of Study

• Applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Graduates with a course on a one-time sitting basis or on a two years basis will not be eligible. 

English Medium Only

• Candidates applying for IBSAT 2023 should have studied English as a medium of instruction.
• Applicants not meeting these criteria at the undergraduate level are supposed to submit their TOEFL/NELT/IELTS scores before May 31, 2023.

Check IBSAT 2023 Syllabus

PhD Programs

Graduation in any discipline with 50% and above marks with a medium of instruction as English. Candidates not meeting the criteria of English medium in graduation and/ or post-graduation have to submit TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score within the specified date.

PhD Program in Management (Full time/ Part time)

• PG in Management (full time with specialization in Marketing/ Finance/ Human Resource Management/ Operations from an UGC-approved University) with 55% and above marks. OR
• PG (full-time) in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, or in an allied discipline from a recognized University in India or abroad with 55% and above marks. OR
• A Professional qualification like CFA/ CA/ CWA/ CS with 55% and above marks.
• Applicants should have completed a minimum of 17 years of regular education (on 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis).
• Applicants who have completed their graduation/ Post graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on part-time, distance mode or online mode are not eligible for PhD program of IBS Hyderabad.

Ph.D Program in Economics (Full time)

• Graduation with 50% and above marks and PG in Economics or Allied Discipline with at least 55% marks.
• A minimum of 17 years of regular education i.e. on 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis is must for candidates.
• Candidates who have completed their graduation/ Post graduation on one time sitting basis or on part time, distance mode or online mode are not eligible for Ph.D program of IBS Hyderabad.
• Medium of Instructions must be English at UG level.

Check IBSAT 2024 Exam Pattern

What is the Reservation Policy for IBSAT 2024?

The conducting body hasn’t defined any specific reservation policy for the candidates who are going to appear for IBSAT 2024. There are no fixed norms followed for IBSAT Seat Allotment.

IBSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria of Reserved Categories are given as under:

• Aggregate marks requirements for every category are similar, hence even reserved category candidates must secure the same marks as general category candidates.
• The minimum marks required to appear for IBSAT 2024 is 50% for MBA/ PGPM program.
• Application fee -INR 1800 is also the same for all the categories. There is no relaxation in the application fee for SC, ST or OBC categories.
• IBSAT is one of the entrance exams which does not guarantee any seat to the reserved category. Every candidate is treated at par.
• All candidates are required to fulfil all the mandatory eligibility conditions in order to gain admission in any of the IBS colleges.

Exemption from IBSAT 2024

You are exepnted from the IBSAT examination and will be directly called upon for IBSAT 2024 Group Discussion and Personal Interview if you have  a valid score in either of the following exams:

• CAT 
• GMAT
• NMAT by GMAC 
• XAT

In short, these exams are substitutes to IBSAT for admission to the management programs at 9 IBS Campuses.