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IBSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualification, Reservation & Exemption

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Sachin Gupta

Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 8, 2024

IBSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria has been defined by ICFAI. It is important for the candidates to check the mentioned criteria before registering for IBSAT 2022 failing which will lead to cancellation of the candidature. IBSAT 2022 is scheduled to be conducted on December 24 – 25, 2022. Check IBSAT 2022 Exam Dates

  • The basic requirement is a Bachelor’s degree taught in English medium with 50% aggregate marks.
  • There is no age limit for IBSAT 2022 Registration.

Candidates qualified in GMAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ XAT are exempted from IBSAT 2022. For PhD program at IBS campuses, M.Phil Degree holders, IBS Alumni, and UGC NET qualified candidates are exempted from IBSAT 2022.

The qualifiers of the examination will have to appear for GD and PI round for the final selection. There are 9 IBS-Schools accepting IBSAT 2022 Scores and offering more than 8000 seats. Check IBSAT 2022 Selection Process

IBSAT Exam Dates

IBSAT 2022 Exam Dates

Events Dates
IBSAT application form date of release July 1, 2022
IBSAT application form last date December 16, 2022
IBSAT admit card date 3rd week of December 2022
IBSAT exam date 2022 December 24 – 25, 2022
IBSAT result 2022 1st week of January 2023
Briefing about selection 2nd  week of January 2023
IBSAT Selection process starts from February, 2023
IBSAT Eligibility Criteria

IBSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria

  • 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, 2023.
  • 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.
  • Students in their final year of graduation can also apply provided they complete the graduation by May 31, 2023.
  • 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 2022 Selection Procedure.

MBA/ PGPM Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

  • 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 marksheets 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 of one-time sitting basis or on a two years basis will not be eligible. 

English Medium Only

  • Candidates applying for IBSAT 2022 should have studied with English as medium of instruction.
  • Applicants not meeting these criteria at undergraduate level are supposed to submit TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score before May 31, 2023.

Check IBSAT 2022 Syllabus

PhD Programs

Graduation in any discipline with 50% and above marks with 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 2022 Exam Pattern

Reservation Policy

IBSAT 2022 Reservation Policy

The conducting bod\y hasn’t defined any specific reservation policy for the candidates who are going to appear for IBSAT 2022. There are no fixed norms followed for IBSAT Seat Allotment.

IBSAT 2022 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 2022 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

Exemption from IBSAT 2022

There are candidates who are exempted from taking IBSAT 2022. They are directly called upon for IBSAT 2022 Group Discussion and Personal Interview. In order to avail this facility, candidates must have a valid score in either of the following exams:

  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • NMAT by GMAC
  • XAT
  • CAT or Common Admission Test and GMAT or Graduate Management Admission Test are conducted for granting admission to candidates to the management postgraduate degree and diploma programs to various colleges all over India. Know more
  • NMAT, conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council, is yet another entrance exam which exempts a candidate from taking IBSAT 2022. Know more
  • In short, these exams are substitutes to IBSAT for admission to the management programs at 9 IBS Campuses.
Eligibility FAQs

IBSAT 2022 Eligibility FAQs

Question:1. I am a final year student will I be able to apply for IBSAT 2022?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who are in their final year will be able to apply for IBSAT 2022.

Question:2. What is the age limit defined by the university?

Ans. The conducting body hasn’t defined any fixed age limit for the candidates appearing.

Question:3. Is there any reservation policy that is defined by the authority?

Ans. As per the conducting body, there is no defined IBSAT Reservation Criteria / Policy for any category. There are no fixed norms followed for IBSAT Seat Allotment. IBSAT Eligibility Criteria of Reserved Categories are given as under:

  • Aggregate marks requirements for every category is similar, hence even reserved category candidates must secure the same marks as general category candidates.
  • The minimum marks required to appear for IBSAT 2022 is 50% for MBA / PGPM Program.
  • Every candidate is treated at par, thus there is no reservation for candidates from any category.

Question:4. If I have done my education in regional language will I be able to apply for IBSAT 2022?

Ans. You need to submit the scores of any of the following exams: TOEFL/NELT/IELTS.

Question:5. Is there any fee relaxation for candidates from reserved backgrounds?

Ans. Application fee – INR 1800 is the same for all categories. There is no relaxation in the application for SC, ST, or OBC categories. 

All candidates are required to fulfill all the mandatory eligibility conditions in order to gain admission in any of the IBS colleges.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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