IBS Pune Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process

Ajay Morab

Updated on - Dec 19, 2024

IBS Pune admission 2025 is open now. The institute considers scores of IBSAT, CAT, XAT, or NMAT for admission to the PGPM program. IBSAT 2024 registrations are open now. The last date for registrations is December 23, 2024. Candidates can apply for admission to the MBA/PGPM programs offered by IBS campuses through general.ibsindia.org. Registered candidates can schedule slots and download admit cards. The online proctored IBSAT 2024 exam will be held on December 28-29, 2024. CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT applicants must register but are exempt from the exam.

ICFAI Business School Pune offers a Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) tailored for students. The total seat intake is 440. The admission to this program is based on CAT/IBSAT/GMAT/NMAT/XAT scores. IBSAT is the entrance exam by ICFAI for admission to IBS institutes nationwide. However, students who achieve a score above 500 on the GMAT or in the 60 percentile on the CAT are not required to take the IBSAT.

Below is additional information regarding ICFAI Business School Pune admissions for 2025, including eligibility criteria, selection process, fee details, and important dates.

Table of Contents

• IBS Pune Admission Dates 2025
• IBS Pune PGPM Admission
• IBS Pune Application Process
• IBS Pune Admission Helpline

IBS Pune Admission Dates 2025

The following are important dates for the IBS Pune admissions process. 

IBS Pune PGPM Admission 2025

IBS Pune offers Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) course for its students. The duration of the course is two years. The total academic fee for the course is INR 9.09 lakh, with an intake of 440 students.

Details about the IBS Pune eligibility and selection criteria have been listed below.

IBS Pune PGPM Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the PGPM program offered at IBS Pune are given below:

• Candidates must graduate (in any field) with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university or institute.
• Applicants must have studied English at their graduation too. 
• The minimum educational requirement for all applicants should be 15 years (10+2+3 or 10+2+4).
• Candidates in their final year of a bachelor's degree program may also apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements by May 31, 2025. Their admission will remain provisional until they submit transcripts and degree certificates confirming their eligibility. The deadline for submitting these documents is November 1, 2025.

IBS Pune PGPM Selection Criteria

The selection criteria is listed below for the ICFAI Business School Pune admission 2025 to PGPM program.

Step 1: Entrance Exam

• Interested candidates must appear for the entrance exam CAT/XAT/GMAT or NMAT. 

Note: Applicants may be exempted from IBSAT based on their scores from the above mentioned exams.

Step 2: Register

• Applicants must register themselves online on the official website with the required information and fill out the application form. 
• Candidates must complete the application form for the IBS institute. All institutes use the same application form, and students must choose which institute they prefer.
• The application forms are accessible online and at various IBS institutes across the country.
• Candidates who do not meet the minimum GMAT or CAT scores must take the IBSAT. 
• Every year, IBS provides a free National Mock Test (NMT) to help students prepare for the IBSAT exam. All Indian management aspirants are eligible to take the test, and the top scores will be awarded INR 10,000. The following provides extensive information about IBS Pune's admissions procedure, available courses, and approved entrance exams.

The cutoff for the entrance exams is shown below.

Step 3: Personal Interaction

• Applicants are invited for personal interactions based on their entrance exam scores and academic history.
• This process is scheduled to take place at the IBS Hyderabad campus from February 15 to 24, 2025, and includes a personal interview along with a micro presentation as part of the selection process.

IBS Pune Application Process 2025

IBS Pune requires applicants or candidates to fill out an online application. The official website contains the deadline for submission as well as the fees for the online application. The application process is easy and swift to follow so it is easier for students to pay the application fee and wait for the next process. 

Steps to Apply for ICFAI Business School Pune

The application form is common for admission to MBA/PGPM programs at IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Pune, IBS Dehradun, IBS Kolkata, and IBS Pune campuses. IBSAT Bulletin can be purchased through one of the following methods by payment of Rs 1800. To apply for admission, follow these steps:

• First, visit the official website. 
• Click on the online application link.
• An email containing the application number and password will be sent to the registered email ID.
• On logging in with the details, the candidate would be taken to the application form.
• The candidate should choose the desired program.
• Fill in all the details and upload the required documents.
• Make payment for the application cost.
• Finally, you must submit the application form.

Documents Required 

The following documents are necessary for the application process:

• Exam mark sheets and certificates for classes X 
• Mark sheets and certificates from qualifying exams (for example, JEE Main or JEE Adv, GMAT)
• Qualifying examination admit card
• The qualifying examination's rank card
• Transfer certificate (TC) from the previous institution
• Photographs in passport size
• Photo identification (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• Completed application form

IBS Pune Admission Helpline 2025

To contact IBS Pune, the details are mentioned in the table below.