IBSAT Exam Pattern & Analysis 2025 – Section-wise Breakdown

Knowing the pattern of any examination is as important as preparing for it, as it will help you gain more clarity while preparing for the examination. Due to the early registration on July 1st, 2025, you should start registering for the examination if you're taking it seriously. Furthermore, you’ll be able to gain information regarding the 2025 IBSAT exam pattern and the exam analysis. As you are already aware that the expected examination date is in the last week of December 2025, it is the right time to start your preparation.

IBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern

As per the pattern for IBSAT entrance exams, there are a few insights that one should consider while preparing for the IBSAT:

• The mode of the examination is Home-Practiced Test. You'll be taking the examination from your home without going anywhere.
• The total duration of the program is 120 mins (2 hours) without any breaks.
• You'll have to attempt 140 MCQ-type questions, each worth one mark. 140 MCQs = 140 marks
• The language of the entrance exam is English entirely; you can not switch between languages, are allowed will not be available at the time examination.
• Subjects that you need to cover for the IBSAT exam are Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation, and Reading Comprehension, which makes it of 4 sections.
• And the good news is that there is no negative marking in the examination, and each correct answer will give you 1 mark.

IBSAT Exam Pattern 2025: Section-wise Weightage

The IBSAT syllabus is separated into four categories. Verbal Ability is the subject with the most questions (50), which is composed of grammar, vocabulary, idioms, compound sentences, and jumbled paragraphs. Reading Comprehension consists of 30 questions measured using moderately difficult passages, for which the answers are directly proportional to the text. Quantitative Ability is all about arithmetic and basic mathematics, and practice assists in achieving better results. Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation incorporates questions based on data analysis, comparison, trends, and data adequacy in order to challenge your skills in their interpretation and evaluation.

Here is the sectional-wise weightage in order to understand the IBSAT exam pattern:

Sections	Number of Questions
Verbal Ability (VA)	50
Reading Comprehension (RC)	30
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	30
Data Adequacy/ Sufficiency and Data Interpretation (DA/ DI)	30
Total	140

IBSAT 2024 Exam Analysis

The IBSAT 2024 exam was conducted in an online proctored mode on December 28 and 29 across multiple slots. Exam analysis for IBSAT 2024 has been updated: IBSAT was of moderate difficulty; there was no use of lowercase in the question paper; and there was noticeable variation in the types of questions and topics compared to 2023. 

The expected cut-off for ICFAI Hyderabad Campus is around the 60th-65th percentile, while the cut-offs for other ICFAI campuses are expected to remain the same as last year or change slightly. Test takers were able to attempt 32-34 questions from each section within half an hour. For students with sound preparation, solving 17-20 questions from each section accurately in the IBSAT 2024 exam was easy.

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Section-wise IBSAT 2024 Exam Analysis 

Here is a thorough discussion of the sectional-wise IBSAT 2024 exam analysis. Take a look; 

Verbal Ability

• Questions were mostly easy; only a few tricky ones in Vocabulary.
• Grammar questions were easy and from topics like:
• Experts say scoring 32–34 marks in 25 minutes was easy.

Topics to be Covered
Synonyms/Antonyms	Idioms & Phrases
Cloze Test	Error spotting
One-word substitution	Fill in the blanks
Sentence correction	Jumbled paragraphs

Reading Comprehension

• Questions were both direct and inferential
• Inferential ones were time-consuming
• Overall difficulty: Moderate to difficult
• Section details:
• 30 questions from 4 RC passages
• Each passage: 500–600 words
• Experts say solving 20–22 questions in 25 minutes was doable

Quantitative Ability

• A mix of Arithmetic and Geometry-based questions
• Overall difficulty: Moderate
• Experts say 21–23 questions were easily doable with preparation

Topics to be Covered
Number System	Speed, Time & Distance
Profit & Loss	Discount
Work & Time	Percentage
Ratio	Interest Calculation
Simplification	Algebra
Geometry	Mensuration
Permutation & Combination	Probability

Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation

• Focus on logical thinking and data adequacy
• Difficulty: Mostly moderate, a few tough ones
• Experts say 17–20 accurate attempts were easy with preparation

Topics to be Covered
Pie charts	Line graphs
Percentage change	Ratios between values

Alternative Options

Alternatively, there are many other options available for you to choose from in various ways. One of the most in-demand ways nowadays includes an online mode of learning. There are many great online universities that offer a varied range of higher degree programs at the most affordable price. If you’re someone who is already a working professional and eager to pursue a higher degree, like an MBA, PhD, or many more. 

Online MBA Course

Pursuing an online MBA is one of the top choices of students/ working professionals. This will provide them with a varied range of career paths. Also, many great universities like LPU, JAIN, SRM, and many more do offer a varied range of specializations in online MBA. Here is the list for you to gain more exposure.

Top Online MBA Universities	Online MBA (Specialisation)
LPU Online MBA	Finance Management Human Resource Management Marketing Management Data Science Operations Management International Business Management Information Technology Digital Marketing Business Analytics Data Science and Analytics Banking & Financial Services Supply Chain Management Healthcare Management
Jain University Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management General Management System and Operations Management Marketing and Finance Management Marketing and HR Management Information Logistics and Supply Chain Management International Finance Management
SRM University Online MBA	HR Management Marketing Management Finance Management
MAHE Manipal Online MBA	Finance Management Marketing Management HR Management Business Analytics Data Science Operations Management Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Management Information Systems Fashion Management
UPES Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Operations Management Oil & Gas Management International Business Power Management Business Analytics  Logistic & Supply Chain Management Infrastructure Management Digital Business Supply Chain Management
Parul University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management HR Management IT Management Business Analytics Operation Management Retail Management Project Management Banking and Financial Services Healthcare Management & Supply Chain Management Agricultural Management Digital Marketing & Sales Management Digital Marketing

Online PhD

One can pursue a regular Phd after qualifying for IBSAT. You can’t fully complete a traditional PhD online from an Indian university, as the UGC doesn’t fully recognize online PhD programs yet. However, part-time PhDs with some online components are available. If you're looking for a flexible, doctorate-level option, some international universities offer Online DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) programs that you can do completely online. 

Types of Online PhD	Specializations
PhD for Working Professionals	Digital Leadership Generative Al Emerging Technologies Management Business Administration Artificial Intelligence Psychology Computer Science Law Data Science Human Resource Information Technology Commerce Public Policy Cyber Security Business Analytics Finance Management Digital Marketing FinTech Energy Management Wealth Management International Finance Banking and Finance Hospital Management
PhD Online	International Busine
PhD Distance	Human Resource Supply Chain Generative Al Emerging Technology
Part-Time PhD	Computer Science Management
Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D)	Online Learning and Education Technology  Emerging Technologies Education Higher Educational Leadership Curriculum Studies and Learning Sciences  K-12 Educational Leadership
Doctorate for Working Professionals	Doctor of Business Administration Management Leadership Artificial Intelligence Data Science HR Management
Online DBA Doctorate	Generative Al Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Emerging Technology Data Science Human Resource Business & Data Analytics Finance Supply Chain Marketing Healthcare Management Leadership and Strategy International Business Sustainability Accounting Technology Entrepreneurship Information Technology Computer Science Cyber Security Project Management Social Impact Management Digital Leadership Big Data Tourism and Hospitality