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IBSAT

Core details verified

MBA and PGPM awards differ by campus. Official pages contain inconsistent document-proof deadlines; confirm the applicable deadline directly with IBS.

Sections at a glance

Question distribution for the named cycle. 140 questions in total. See the cycle and source limits below.

Verbal50 of 14050

Reading30 of 14030

Quantitative30 of 14030

Data adequacy/DI30 of 14030

Cycle: 2026 examination / 2027 admission · Upcoming cycle
Pattern: 140 MCQs: Verbal Ability 50, Reading Comprehension 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30, Data Adequacy/Data Interpretation 30.
Timing: 120 minutes; the FAQ describes a remotely proctored computer test taken from home.
Marking: No negative marking.
Eligibility: Graduation with 50% and at least 15 years of education; English-medium requirements apply. Final-year and non-English-medium candidates must meet the additional completion and proof conditions.
Acceptance: MBA: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Dehradun and Jaipur. PGPM: Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Confirm the qualification, accepted alternative test scores and selection process for your campus.

Dates and validity

Exam period: December 2026; confirm the available date and booked slot in the official portal.
Document deadline: Requires direct confirmation because the checked official pages contain inconsistent dates.

These are the named documents’ schedules, subject to official amendments. Completed-cycle dates are reference information, not open registration deadlines. Recheck the official portal before applying.

Sources and editorial status

Reviewed 2026-10-27. Human editorial reviewer: pending. Each statement is limited to its named cycle and source. Unconfirmed fields remain unresolved.

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