| Updated On - Jun 29, 2024
IBSAT Selection Process 2024: As per official authority, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, IBSAT 2024 selection briefings shall start in the 1st week of January, 2025. Candidates after clearing IBSAT 2024 Cut Off will be eligible for the GD-PI rounds of the selection process scheduled from February 2024 at IBS Hyderabad campus.
Candidates with CAT/GMAT/NMAT/GMAT scores are also eligible to secure admission into ICFAI Business Schools. The cut-off for CAT and XAT is 60 percentile and above. For NMAT and GMAT, the minimum score requirement is 150 and 500 respectively.
IBSAT selection process includes only 2 rounds- Group Discussion (GD) and Personal interview (PI). The final merit list will be released by authorities on the basis of a composite score prepared on the basis of GD & PI scores and past academic record. Check IBSAT Score Accepting Colleges
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Important Dates of IBSAT 2024 Selection Procedure
ICFAI affiliated institutes will offer postgraduate courses to candidates on the basis of IBSAT 2024 Selection procedure.
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| IBSAT Exam Date | 4th week of December, 2024 |
| Declaration of IBSAT Result | 1st week of January, 2025 |
| IBSAT selection briefings | 2nd week of January, 2025 |
| Selection procedure of IBSAT | February/March, 2025 |
IBSAT 2024 Expected Cutoff
| IBS College | Cut off Percentile |
|---|---|
| IBS Hyderabad | 70-80 |
| IBS Mumbai | 70-75 |
| IBS Gurgaon | 60-65 |
| IBS Pune | 65-70 |
| IBS Bengaluru | 65-70 |
| IBS Ahmedabad | 60-65 |
| IBS Jaipur | 58-64 |
| IBS Dehradun | 55-60 |
The candidate should note that the above-mentioned percentage is subject to change according to the decisions by the concerned authority and other integral factors like the number of students, difficulty level of the examination etc. You are advised to maintain these as a standard for further process.
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Stages of IBSAT 2024 Selection Process
Candidates who successfully qualify IBSAT 2024 will be shortlisted for the further selection process. The candidates with the minimum cut-off marks in IBSAT will be called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds which will take place at IBS Hyderabad campus. Those qualifying the written test but failing to appear for the GD and PI will be barred from further admission procedures.
For final selection of candidates; the past academic records, and performance in GD and PI will be considered. Candidates are advised to take admission on due dates in the allotted institution. Here are the 4 main steps of IBSAT Selection Procedure:
Stage 1- IBSAT Selection Briefings
- Before IBSAT 2024 selection process starts, IBS conducts selection briefings in several cities across the country.
- These briefings are like seminars that are conducted provide the right information and guidance to candidates.
- In IBSAT 2024 selection briefings, the experts from IBS answer all queries of candidates and also provide useful tips for GD and PI preparation.
- A selection briefing is mainly divided into three parts –
- About IBS
- Briefing on IBSAT 2024 Selection Process, and
- Questions and Answers
- Candidates can choose the venue, date, and time of the selection briefing as per their convenience.
- Candidates who clear the entrance examination will be invited for selection briefings before taking part in GD and PI. After the briefings, the process of GD and PI will start
Stage 2 – Group Discussion
- After selection briefings, selected candidates will be invited for group discussion at the concerned IBS campus.
- In this round, candidates are divided into groups of 8-10 (depending on the committee) and each group is given a topic discuss among themselves for 15-20 minutes.
- Other than current affairs, candidates should read newspapers and business magazines daily and also practice some common topics which help the candidate to clear the group discussion round.
- Group Discussions are used to assess aspirant on basis of their leadership skills, communication skills, tactfulness, problem-solving abilities, and ability to stay focused and get the task done in the designated time.
Stage 3 – Personal Interview
- Candidates who have successfully cracked the GD are called for the final selection round i.e. personal interview.
- Personal interviews are designed to assess aspirants’ confidence, thought clarity, and interpersonal and soft skills.
- Personal Interview duration depends totally on aspirants’ answers.
- It is mandatory for the shortlisted aspirants to appear for all the tests of GD and PI round tbe eligible for IBSAT 2024 Admission Procedure.
IBSAT 2024 Final Merit List
On completion of IBSAT 2024 selection procedure, authorities will release the final merit list of selected candidates. Based on the candidate's overall performance in GD, PI and academics, the concerned IBS will declare the final result tentatively in the month of March 2025. Details related to the preparation of the merit list are given in the following table.
| Selection Criteria | Weightage (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Past academic record | X class marks | 10 | 50 |
| XII class marks | 15 | ||
| Graduation marks | 25 | ||
| Group discussion and Personal interview (1:1) | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | ||
Change of Date in Selection Process for IBSAT 2024
In case a candidate is unable to attend the selection process on the date allotted to him/her, the given procedure must be followed:
- Candidate must confirm the date allotted to him/her online.
- After online confirmation, candidates must send a request via mail to change the date by giving 3 alternate dates as specified by the institute.
- Mail must be sent to ibsat@ibsindia.rg
- One date will be finalized and communicated to the candidate depending on availability of vacancies.
IBSAT 2024 - GDPI Process
Candidates need to express themselves confidently with an attitude that brings the notion that he/she can tackle the stressed situation with their words and action is what the Selector looks at. They also check the overall personality of the candidate concerned.
Candidates should understand that it is one of the most important rounds on the basis of which the admission process is based entirely. The candidate is marked and checked on the basis of following parameters:
- Clarity in thought
- Ability to work in a team
- Knowledge
- Determination
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Communication skills
- Overall eligibility for the course
IBSAT 2024 Selection Process FAQs
Ques. What is the fee structure for PGPM courses in IBS Campuses?
Ans. The total fee for the MBA program at IBS Hyderabad and IBS Bangalore campuses is INR 16.02 and INR 12.06 lakhs respectively. The total fee for the MBA program at IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur campuses is INR 6.03 lakhs. The total fee for the PGPM program at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai, and IBS Pune campuses is INR 9.09 lakhs.
NOTE: The fee structure may be subject to change as per the decision of the higher authority concerned.
Ques. What is IBSAT 2024 GD & PI?
Ans. IBSAT 2024 GD & PI rounds are conducted as part of the selection process. These are taken to check the overall performance and personality of the candidate. Based on the performance in GD and PI rounds, candidates get admission to MBA courses at the IBS campuses.
Ques. Which institutes will accept IBSAT 2024 scores?
Ans. Following are the institutes which accept IBSAT score:
- IBS Ahmedabad
- IBS Dehradun
- IBS Hyderabad
- IBS Kolkata
- IBS Pune
- IBS Bengaluru
- IBS Gurgaon
- IBS Jaipur
- IBS Mumbai
Some of the non-ICFAI institutes that accept IBSAT 2024 score include:
- Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Bangalore
- GIBS Business School, Bangalore
- Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad
- JK Business School, Gurgaon
- Vanguard Business School, Bangalore
- Vyasa Business School, Bangalore
Ques. Will the selection procedure for IBSAT 2024 be conducted online or offline?
Ans. The selection procedure for IBSAT 2024 will be conducted offline on the university campus officially. The selected candidate must appear for the process physically failing which the seat will be given to the reserved category candidate concerned.
Ques. What are the factors on which the cut off for IBSAT 2024 is based?
Ans. The cut off for IBSAT 2024 depends on three factors mainly mentioned below:
- Number of Seats: If the number of seats available is more, then the IBSAT cut off will be low, that maximum number of seats could be filled.
- Number of Applicants: If the number of applicants is higher then, the IBSAT cut off will be higher too.
- Difficulty Level of Examination: The complexity of question paper also determines the IBSAT cut off. If the difficulty level of question paper is high the cut off will be low.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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