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ICFAI Business School Conducts IBSAT 2025 National Mock Test with Prize Money
ICFAI Business School (IBS) is conducting the IBSAT National Mock Test (NMT) 2025, a practice exam designed on the same pattern as the IBSAT final test scheduled for December 27 and 28, 2025. Open to all MBA aspirants, including those who have not applied for IBSAT, the NMT offers a chance to check preparedness while competing for 100 prizes — including Rs 1,00,000 for the first prize, Rs 50,000 for the second, and Rs 25,000 for the third.
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- IBSAT Exam Pattern
- NMT Format and Schedule
- Eligibility and Rules
- Judging and Prizes
- Admissions
The NMT is an annual initiative that helps MBA and PGPM aspirants assess their readiness ahead of management entrance exams. Modelled on the IBSAT exam conducted by ICFAI Business School, the NMT follows the same structure as leading management tests such as CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, and GMAT.
This year, IBS is offering prizes to the top 100 participants. The first prize is Rs 1,00,000, the second Rs 50,000, the third Rs 25,000, and ranks 4–100 participants will each receive Rs 5,000. Candidates can participate even if they have not applied for IBSAT.
IBSAT Exam Pattern
The IBSAT exam consists of 140 questions across four sections: Verbal Ability (50), Reading Comprehension (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), and Data Adequacy & Interpretation (30).
The test duration is two hours, with no negative marking or sectional time limits.
NMT Format and Schedule
The NMT mirrors the IBSAT format and will be conducted as a remote-proctored computer-based test (CBT) via live Zoom. Each candidate may take the NMT only once on the scheduled date.
August 24, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
September 20, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
October 25, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
November 22, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
December 13, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
In addition, candidates can attempt practice versions of the NMT up to five times at their convenience. Practice tests do not require Zoom proctoring and are not eligible for prizes.
Eligibility and Rules
Open to legal residents of India with a valid email and internet access.
Graduates from 2023 to 25 or final-year students graduating in 2026 with at least 50% marks.
Employees, directors, and immediate family members of IBS are ineligible.
Live video via Zoom is mandatory during the test; any cheating or internet issues will lead to disqualification.
Consent to video recording is required.
Judging and Prizes
The top 100 participants will be awarded prizes, announced within 20 days of the last test (December 13, 2025). In case of a tie, priority goes to the candidate who took the test earlier or finished faster on the same day. Winners will be notified by email and must claim prizes within seven business days. Distribution will take place in January 2026 during IBS Selection Briefing meetings across nearly 70 cities, or from the nearest IBS Information Office.
Admissions
Candidates applying for the IBS MBA/PGPM 2026–28 program across nine campuses must take the IBSAT on December 27–28, 2025, or submit valid scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, or GMAT.
Disclaimer: This article has been published as a marketing initiative between Careers360 and ICFAI Business School.
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IBS Hyderabad offers a distinctive and cutting-edge approach to business education that is centered on giving students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in management positions for the long run.
ROI is determined by your degree history as well as your capacity for learning and exploration while pursuing an MBA. The ROI of IBS Hyderabad is not very good. you will get the job of 6-7 lakh package after paying fees of around 20 lakhs.
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Hello aspirant,
IBSAT is the basis for the MBA cutoff for IBS Hyderabad. Applicants may also apply for admission to the MBA programme at IBS Hyderabad if they have a valid CAT or NMAT score. Candidates who satisfy the 85 percentile CAT cutoff and the 150 percentile NMAT score are qualified for an MBA at IBS Hyderabad, based on past year trends.
With 83 percentile, it will be quite tough for you to get IBS Hyderabad.
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No, IBS Hydrabad don't have BA in psychology and criminology option.
IBS Hydrabad have BA Economics. First year fees around INR 120,000. If you interested the you can apply.
Academic prerequisite:
Candidates must have completed their class 12th or equivalent test with an overall grade point average of at least 50% in any field and English as their primary language of instruction.
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To get admission to Master in Business Administration you must have passed Bachelors Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board. The medium of instruction must be English. Candidate must have work experience in managerial or supervisory positions for at least 2 years.
Candidates applying for MBA course must have completed a minimum of 15 years of education in 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern. Candidates whose medium of instruction is not English medium in graduation must submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score before the cut off date. The candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic qualifications and work experience. Candidates who are shortlisted will have to give Micro presentation and attend personal Interview.
If your medium of instruction is not English in Bachelors Degree level then you can provide your TOEFL score. If it is English then you do not have to provide TOEFL score. To check the eligibility criteria use the link below
https://www.ibshyderabad.org/Admission-Modalities.html
Hello aspirant,
As you have not mentioned the course you joined in IBS Business School, Bangalore, I'm considering it as MBA course as your profile suggests that you are Management aspirant in Graduation and above.
IBS Business School, Hyderabad is ranked 7 by Careers360. Compared to IBS Business School, Bangalore, IBS Business School, Hyderabad is better in many factors like facilities, placements, etc.
Highest salary offered at IBS Business School, Hyderabad is Rs. 50.23 Lakhs per annum for International level offers and Rs. 16.02 Lakhs per annum in National level offers and average salary offered is Rs. 4.5 Lakhs per annum. Top Recruiting Companies are TCS, Cognizant Technology Solutions, KPMG Global Services, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, G E Capital, HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki, JP Morgan Services India, W ipro Technologies, Deloitte Consulting, etc.
Whereas in IBS Business School, Bangalore the highest salary offered is Rs. 10 Lakhs per annum for International and National Level offers. Average salary offered is Rs. 3 Lakhs per annum. Top Recruiting Companies are MyGate, Berger Paints, Property Pistol, Axis Securities, ICICI Securities, Bright Champs, BJ YU'S, Infosys BPO, Digital Horizons, etc.
MBA Total course fees is Rs. 16.02 Lakhs in IBS Business School, Hyderabad and Rs. 12.06 Lakhs in IBS Business School, Bangalore.
In IBS Business School, Hyderabad there are facilities like Boys Hostel, Girls Hostel and Gym and doesn't have Cafeteria. But in IBS Business School, Bangalore there are no facilities like Girls Hostel and Boys Hostel and Gym and has only Cafeteria.
Based on this comparison it is clear that IBS Business School, Hyderabad is better than IBS Business School, Bangalore.
I hope this information was helpful to you.
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