IBSAT is based on GMAT format with multiple choice questions and tests the applicant’s abilities in quantitative techniques, data adequacy, vocabulary, writing skills, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises of IBSAT and interviews. Applicants are required to appear and qualify the IBSAT. Alternatively, GMAT scores are also accepted by IBS. The GMAT code number of IBS is 7061. The applicants short-listed on the basis of their performance in the IBSAT GMAT score are called for the interviews. The students shortlisted for interviews will be supplied with a copy of the prospectus and the application material.

The Admissions Officer
IBS HQ Admissions Department, 13/17, Nagarjuna Hills
Punjagutta, Hyderabad -500082.
Tel : 040-23435301-305 Fax : 040-23435325/26.
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Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT): Applicants with GMAT scores are not required to apply through the OMR Application Form. Instead they are required to download the Personal Data Form (PDF) from the website (or request PDF from Admissions Department, Hyderabad), complete the same, attach the GMAT score report and send it to the Admissions Officer, IBS HQ Admissions Department, #13/17, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad-500082

Download of Application Form

Alternatively, applicants may download the Application Form, complete it and send it to The Admissions Officer, IBS HQ Admissions Department, 13/17, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082 along with demand draft for Rs.1,000.

109 Test Centers all over India

The applicants can choose any one of the test centers available for IBSAT . The list of all the 109 test centers is provided on page 6. Please note that requests for change of test center will not be entertained under normal circumstances. In the event of not having enough seats at the requested test center, applicants will be allotted the nearest alternative center, under intimation to them through e-mail. IBS HQ Admissions department reserves the right to add or delete a few test centers depending upon the situation. The same will be intimated on www.ibsindia.org/ibsat for the benefit of applicants.

Selection Briefings at 40 cities in Jan

IBS conducts the selection briefings for the benefit of those students, who are invited to attend the interviews, at 40 cities across the country during January , to clarify various aspects relating to the interview process, financial aid and placements at IBS. All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend these selection briefings along with their parents. The schedule and venues of the selection briefings will be intimated later.