IBS Hyderabad Admission 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Janki Sharma

Updated on - Sep 23, 2024

IBS Hyderabad admission 2025 registrations have started for the MBA course. The last date to register for the IBSAT 2024 exam is 3rd week of December 2024 and the exam is scheduled to be conducted on December 28 and 29, 2024. The last date to register for the CAT 2024 exam has been extended till September 20, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024, and CAT 2024 results are expected to be announced in December 2024.

IBS Hyderabad offers 1 undergraduate, 2 postgraduate, and 1 doctorate courses in the field of business and management. ICFAI Business School Hyderabad courses offered are BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD. IBS Hyderabad admissions are provided for students who performed well in the qualifying exam and entrance exam. For IBS Hyderabad MBA admission, students are admitted based on marks obtained in IBSAT/ NMAT/GMAT/XAT/ CAT.

IBS Hyderabad conducts its own entrance exam named IBSAT Entrance Test for the MBA course, every year. It is a two-hour computer-based test that consists of multiple-choice questions. Students who have appeared in other national-level entrance exams like NMAT, GMAT, XAT, or CAT and have a valid score can skip the IBSAT exam. 

More details regarding ICFAI Business School Hyderabad admission 2025, like admission process, fees, eligibility, selection criteria, etc., are discussed below.

Table of Contents

• IBS Hyderabad Admission: Important Dates
• IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission 2025
• IBS Hyderabad BBA Admission 2025
• IBS Hyderabad Executive MBA Admission 2025
• IBS Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025
• IBS Hyderabad Application Process
• IBS Hyderabad Admission Helpline

IBS Hyderabad Admission: Important Dates 2025

The table below provides all the important dates for the upcoming events related to IBS Hyderabad course admissions. However, students can also check the institute's official portal for more details on the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad admission process 2025.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission 2025

IBS Hyderabad offers a two-year flagship MBA program in the full-time mode. Students have the option of specialising in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology & Systems domains. The IBS Hyderabad MBA fees is INR 16.02 Lakhs. It is the total fee of the course for two years. More details regarding IBS Hyderabad's MBA course are shown below.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below to appear for the ICFAI Business School MBA admission process.

• Graduation in any discipline with 50% and above marks with English as the mode of instruction.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Candidates whose graduation is from an institution without English mode of instruction have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score within the deadline mentioned during admissions.
• Must have a valid score in CAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/IBSAT exam.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected for the IBS Hyderabad MBA course through a series of shortlisting rounds. More details regarding the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad MBA selection process is explained below.

• Step 1: Applicants are shortlisted based on their score in the CAT/GMAT/NMAT by GMAC/XAT/IBSAT exam.
• Step 2: Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.
• Step 3: Students who have cleared the GD and PI rounds are further shortlisted based on their performance in Class X, Class XII, and Graduation.
• Step 4: A merit list is prepared after the final shortlisting is done.
• Step 5: Students who are on the final merit list can confirm their admission by submitting the documents and paying the IBS Hyderabad fees.

IBS Hyderabad MBA CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

General category students with more than 85 percentile in CAT might be able to secure MBA admission at IBS Hyderabad. The expected IBS Hyderabad cutoff 2025 of the MBA course based on CAT for different categories of students is given below.

IBS Hyderabad BBA Admission 2025

ICFAI Business School Hyderabad admission 2025 is offered to regular BBA (Hons.), BBA (Hons.) in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and BBA (Hons.) in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security courses. The duration of all the programs is 4 years. However, students have the option of quitting after three years with a regular BBA degree. The total ICFAI Business School Hyderabad fees for the BBA (4 years) is INR 11.40 Lakhs.

More details regarding ICFAI Business School Hyderabad course admission, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details mentioned below.

IBS Hyderabad BBA Eligibility Criteria

A pass in Class XII or equivalent examination with an aggregate of 50% and above marks (any discipline) with English as the medium of instruction is required for students to be eligible for the BBA course. Applicants who have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for the BBA course. Such students have to submit the Class XII marksheets before the deadline given during admissions.

IBS Hyderabad BBA Selection Criteria

Students are selected for the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad BBA course based on their performance in Class X exams, Class XII exams, and the interview conducted by the institute. Students who are selected for the BBA course must pay the fee mentioned on the admission offer to secure their admission.

IBS Hyderabad Executive MBA Admission 2025

Along with the full-time MBA course, ICFAI Business School Hyderabad also offers an Executive MBA course. Students who wish to pursue the Executive MBA course at IBS Hyderabad need not quit their full-time jobs. The total fees for the 2-year Executive MBA course is INR 5.25 Lakhs.

More information on the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad admission to the Executive MBA course, including the IBS Hyderabad eligibility criteria,  selection process, how to apply, etc., are given below.

IBS Hyderabad Executive MBA Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute to be eligible for admission. The eligibility criteria for the Executive MBA program at the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad are given below.

• Graduation in any discipline with 50% and above marks with English as the mode of instruction.
• All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
• Candidates whose graduation is from an institution without English mode of instruction have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score within the deadline mentioned during admissions.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in Managerial or Supervisory positions.

IBS Hyderabad Executive MBA Selection Criteria

Candidates applying for the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad Executive MBA course need not require an entrance exam score. The IBS Hyderabad selection process for the Executive MBA course is explained below.

• Candidates are first shortlisted based on their academic qualifications and work experience.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for the selection process, which comprises of Micro presentation and a Personal Interview.
• Candidates who have cleared the Executive MBA selection process are offered admission.
• Applicants who wish to accept the admission must pay the admission fee and submit the original documents before the deadline mentioned.

IBS Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025

ICFAI Business School Hyderabad admission is also offered for a PhD course in the field of management. Students can specialise in Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources. Students have the option of completing the course in either full-time mode or part-time mode. The duration of the full-time PhD course is four years. 

The table below provides more information on the IBS Hyderabad admission to PhD courses, including the CFAI Business School Hyderabad eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee details.

IBS Hyderabad Application Process 2025

IBS Hyderabad offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Interested candidates can submit the IBS Hyderabad application form online. The admission process varies from course to course. For the MBA course, a valid IBSAT/CAT/GMAT/NMAT/XAT score is mandatory. However, for the executive MBA and BBA courses, no entrance exam score is required. The application form fee for the MBA course is INR 1800 and the BBA course is INR 750.

Students who received an admission offer will have to pay the fees to confirm their admission. For more information regarding the fee structure, refer to the IBS Hyderabad Courses and Fees page. 

Steps to Apply for IBS Hyderabad Admission 2025

The candidate can apply online or offline for IBS Hyderabad admission 2025. Following are the steps to complete the IBS Hyderabad application form 2025.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of IBS Hyderabad.
• Step 2: Click on the "Apply Now" option on the home page.
• Step 3: Select the course you wish to apply for and click on it.
• Step 4: You will be redirected to the admission page. Read the instructions, eligibility criteria, etc., and click on "Apply Online".
• Step 5: Register yourself and log in using your credentials.
• Step 6: Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents.
• Step 7: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

Documents Required for Application

The following documents should be ready with the applicant while filling out the IBS Hyderabad application form 2025. Students must also submit the original copies of the following documents to complete their IBS Hyderabad admission.

• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Bachelor's degree transcripts (if applicable)
• Master's degree transcripts (if applicable)
• Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

IBS Hyderabad Entrance Exam 2025

For MBA and PhD admission at the IBS Hyderabad, candidates must have a valid score in the accepted entrance exam. Below are the accepted ICFAI Business School Hyderabad entrance exams for the courses offered at the institute.

IBS Hyderabad Admission Helpline 2025

Students can reach out to the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad for any admission-related queries. The contact details for ICFAI Business School admission 2025 are as follows.