Ibsat
| Type | Computer based test. |
|---|---|
| Knowledge / skills tested | quantitative aptitude, Verbal ability, Reading comprehension, Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation |
| Purpose | To qualify for IBS Selection Process |
| Year started | 1995 |
| Duration | 2 hours. |
| Offered | Once a year (usually in December). |
| Countries / regions | India |
| Languages | English |
| Prerequisites / eligibility criteria | Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 50 % . Final year undergraduate students are also eligible. |
| Fee | ₹1,800 (US$27) |
IBSAT is an online aptitude test conducted every year by ICFAI Business School in month of December for students seeking admission in IBS for MBA/PGPM courses. It is a qualifying test for attending selection process at ICFAI Business School and IBSAT score is not disclosed.[1] IBSAT score are accepted by ICFAI university and all the campuses of ICFAI Business School.
Eligibility
To appear in IBSAT applicant have to complete Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks (as calculated by respective University) with medium of instruction as English and minimum 15 years of regular education.[2]
Applicants in their final year bachelor's degree course are also eligible to apply. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility.[3]
IBSAT Pattern
Number of questions varies between 120 and 140 every year. Questions are distributed among 4 sections i.e. Verbal ability, Reading comprehension, Quantitative aptitude and Data adequacy and Data interpretation. IBSAT have multiple choice questions. There is no sectional cut-off and no sectional time limit in this exam and each question carry 1 mark.
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability | 50 |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation | 30 |
Verbal Ability
| Question type | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Synonyms/Antonyms | 15 |
| Word relation | 10 |
| Error Spotting | 15 |
| Phrase Replacement/one word substitute | 10 |
| Fill in the blanks | 10 |
| Jumbled Sentences | 10 |
Reading Comprehension
There are 2 passages with 8 questions each and two passage with 9 & 5 questions. The passages on an average contains between 500- 600 words. Some questions are direct and factual, some are inferential.
Quantitative Ability
| Question type | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Number System | 4 |
| Simplification & algebra | 4 |
| Speed, Time and Distance | 2 |
| Profit, loss & Discount | 2 |
| Permutation & Probability | 3 |
| Work and Time | 1 |
| Percentage | 1 |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 7 |
| Simple interest & partnership | 3 |
| Time and Work | 1 |
| Ratio | 2 |
Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation
| Question type | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Data Sufficiency | 15 |
| DI (Pie ) | 5 |
| DI (Line+Table) | 5 |
| DI (Line) | 5 |
The DI section primarily focuses on data adequacy and logical thinking. DI section have questions from pi graphs, line graphs etc. Category:Standardised tests in India Category:Management education in India