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    IBSAT Syllabus 2025: Check Latest Section Wise QA, VARC Syllabus Here

    IBSAT Syllabus 2025: Check Latest Section Wise QA, VARC Syllabus Here

    Team Careers360Updated on 03 Sep 2025, 11:35 AM IST

    IBSAT Syllabus 2025: The ICFAI Business School does not officially release the detailed IBSAT exam syllabus 2025. Management aspirants willing to appear for IBSAT 2025 exam, should check the previous year's question papers of IBSAT to understand the paper pattern and IBS exam syllabus. The IBSAT syllabus 2025 contains all the topics and sections from which questions will be asked in the entrance test. Candidates can start their IBSAT 2025 preparation by dividing the topics of the IBSAT exam syllabus 2025. Read the complete article to know more about the syllabus of the IBSAT exam with detailed information.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IBSAT Syllabus 2025 - Highlights
    2. Syllabus of IBSAT
    3. IBSAT Exam Pattern 2025
    4. IBSAT Mock Test 2025
    5. IBSAT Sample Paper 2025
    IBSAT Syllabus 2025: Check Latest Section Wise QA, VARC Syllabus Here
    IBSAT Syllabus

    IBSAT Syllabus 2025 - Highlights

    Looking at the IBSAT exam pattern Data adequacy & Data Interpretation, Quantitative Techniques, Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability are the four sections of the IBSAT exam syllabus 2025. The IBSAT 2025 is was being held in the last week of December 2025. According to the IBS entrance exam syllabus, the question paper will be divided into 4 sections carrying 140 total marks. With the help of the IBS syllabus MBA, candidates can make their preparation strategy accordingly. Candidates can also include a sample paper and the previous year's question paper in their IBSAT preparation strategy.

    IBSAT Aptitude Test Syllabus - Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam conducting body

    ICFAI Business School

    Exam name

    IBSAT

    Exam mode

    Proctored home-based test

    Exam time duration

    120 Minutes (2 Hours)

    Number of questions in each section

    Varies from section to section

    Marks allotted for every question

    1 Mark

    Total number of questions

    140 questions

    Negative marking

    Scheme not applicable

    Total marks

    140 marks

    Sectional time limit

    No

    Syllabus of IBSAT

    Here we have specified the details of topics-wise IBSAT Syllabus 2025. The sections in which questions will be asked in IBSAT are Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability or IBS Aptitude Test syllabus, and Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation. Based on the previous year's IBS Hyderabad MBA syllabus, we maintained a table from which candidates can find all the relevant topics pertaining to it.

    Section Wise IBSAT Exam 2025

    IBSAT Section name

    Topics in IBSAT

    Verbal Ability

    • Syntax of Vocabulary Usage
    • Usage of Parts of speech; tenses; conditional
    • Sentence Correction and Usage
    • Jumbled Sentences
    • Use the appropriate words
    • Sentence Completion
    • Spot the Errors
    • Use of Antonyms; Synonyms and idioms
    • Cloze Test
    • Phrasal Verbs
    • Corrections of grammatical errors
    • Reading Comprehension passages
    • Fill in the blanks

    Quantitative Ability

    Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation

    • Linear arrangement
    • Cause and Effect
    • Matrix arrangement
    • Statements and Conclusion
    • Venn diagrams
    • Line chart & Pie chart
    • Functions
    • Graphs representing area
    • Identifying the next number of series
    • Sequencing
    • Assertion & Reasons
    • Symbol-based problems
    • Critical Reasoning
    • Course of Actions
    • Puzzles
    • Coding and Decoding
    • Syllogisms
    • Family tree

    Reading Comprehension

    This section will contain a passage in which a total of 30 questions will be asked

    IBSAT Exam Pattern 2025

    The exam pattern of IBSAT 2025 is mentioned on its official website. The IBSAT exam pattern contains all the details pertaining to the exam such as the type of questions, mode of the exam, marks distribution, etc.

    As per the IBSAT exam pattern, the paper will be divided into four sections: Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation, and Verbal Ability. In IBSAT 2025 marking scheme, for every correct answer, a +1 mark will be awarded, and no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions.

    Exam Pattern of IBSAT 2025

    Section name

    Number of question

    Total marks

    Quantitative Ability

    30

    30

    Verbal Ability

    50

    50

    Reading Comprehension

    30

    30

    Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation

    30

    30

    Total

    140

    140

    IBSAT Mock Test 2025

    ICFAI Business School will release the IBSAT 2025 mock test in online mode. By taking the IBSAT mock test, candidates will get familiar with the actual paper structure and the exam environment.

    Apart from that, candidates will get to know the type of questions that are likely to be asked. Candidates can also analyze their IBSAT preparation. Refer to the following steps to take the IBSAT mock test.

    • Step 1 - Visit the official website of ICFAI Business School
    • Step 2 - Provide a few basic details
    • Step 3 - Now choose to appear for IBSAT Mock Test 1, Mock Test 2, or Mock Test 3
    • Step 4 - Now computer screen will display all the instructions and IBSAT sample question paper
    • Step 5 - Start practicing for IBSAT 2025
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    IBSAT 2025- Recommended books for the Quantitative (QA) section

    Book name
    Publication/ Author
    Quantitative Ability
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    Quantitative Aptitude
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    IBSAT 2025- Best Books for Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation

    Book Name
    Publication/ Author
    Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
    Pearson Publication
    Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
    Arun Sharma
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    IBSAT 2025- Recommended books for Reading Comprehension

    Book Name
    Publication/ Author
    CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
    Gautam Puri
    30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback
    Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/ Simon & Schuster
    Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC
    Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary
    How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
    Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay

    IBSAT Sample Paper 2025

    By solving the IBSAT sample paper or the previous year's question paper, candidates can find their strong and weak areas and prepare accordingly for the entrance test. Solving the previous year's IBSAT question paper will also familiarize candidates with the type of questions, division of marks, etc.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who will prescribe the IBSAT 2025 syllabus?
    A:

    ICFAI Business School does not officially prescribe the details syllabus for IBSAT 2025. The past year's IBSAT papers can assist in understanding the IBSAT syllabus. 

    Q: What will be the mode of exam?
    A:

    The mode of IBSAT 2025 will be home proctored-based test.

    Q: How many sections will the IBSAT 2025 paper have?
    A:

    IBSAT 2025 question paper will be divided into four sections i.e. Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation.

    Q: How many questions will be asked in IBSAT 2025?
    A:

    There will be a total of 140 questions. VA section will have 50 questions, RC, QA and DA & DI have 30 questions each.

    Q: What is the validity of IBSAT scorecard?
    A:

    IBSAT scorecard is valid for one year only.

    Q: What is the mode of IBSAT exam?
    A:

    IBSAT 2025 exam will be held in Computer-Based (CBT) mode.

    Q: What is the exam pattern of the IBSAT exam 2025?
    A:

    The IBSAT 2025 exam will have 140-multiple choice questions (MCQs), which will further be divided into four sections on Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude. 

    Q: Is the IBSAT exam hard or easy?
    A:

    As per the previous year's paper analysis, the IBSAT exam is of a moderate level. Although it will be relatively easier than other management exams, such as CAT, MAT or CMAT. 

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