ICFAI Business School is set to conduct its own university entrance exam IBSAT 2025 on 27-28 December 2025. The applicants who are eyeing to take admission in the management courses at ICFAI will be required to take the entrance exam.
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test 2025 is an entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and PGPM programs at ICFAI Business Schools. It is a computer-based test held across India. The exam evaluates students in subjects like English, reasoning, and math. IBSAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on 27-28 December 2025 and the application process for it has started from 1 July 2025. The application will close in 3rd week of December 2025 and students can apply online by filling out the form and paying the application fee on theIBSAT site. The exam lasts for two hours and has MCQ-type questions. After the test the selected students are called for group discussions and interviews.
Marking Scheme and Exam Pattern OF IBSAT 2025
The IBSAT 2025 exam is of 2 hours duration and there is no negative marking in it. For every correct answer the candidate is awarded 1 mark. It is held in online mode and consists of MCQ-type questions. The section-wise marking scheme is mentioned below and candidates can take an idea of the pattern from it.
Section
Number of Questions
Marks per Question
Total Marks
Verbal Ability
50
+1
50
Reading Comprehension
30
+1
30
Quantitative Aptitude
30
+1
30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
30
+1
30
Total
140
140
IBSAT 2025 Preparation Tips
Applicants looking to take the IBSAT 2025 exam can follow the below tips in order to streamline their preparation.
Know the Exam Pattern: It is necessary to understand the different sections, number of questions, and time limit of he exam. This helps in planning a better strategy.
Strengthen Verbal Ability: Candidates must read newspapers, novels, and practice vocabulary-related questions daily. They should focus more on grammar and sentence correction.
Practice Quant Daily: They should also solve basic math problems regularly. Also, focus on speed and accuracy in topics like arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
Take Mock Tests: Attempt full-length mock exams to build stamina and improve time management. Analyse the mistakes after each test.
Revise Smartly: Make short notes and revise key formulas, rules, and shortcuts. Don’t skip revision as it boosts confidence before the exam.
Recommended Books For IBSAT 2025 Exam
Below mentioned are some books that applicants can take reference from to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the examination.
Section
Recommended Books
Author/Publisher
Verbal Ability
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT
Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Dr. R.S. Aggarwal
Objective General English
S.P. Bakshi
Reading Comprehension
Courseware on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension for CAT 2025-26
Arun Sharma
GKP UPSC 2025: Reading Comprehension 7th Edition
Nagendra Pratap & Ashok Kumar Singh
Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations (Revised Edition 2025)
Dr. R.S. Aggarwal
Quantum CAT
Sarvesh K. Verma
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
Rajesh Verma (Arihant Publications)
Data Adequacy & Interpretation
Prep Guide: Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency