The IBSAT is done in 2 hrs and it is a Computer based test. There are all questions are based on multiple choice questions

Areas tested:

Quantitative techniques
Data interpretation
Data adequacy
Vocabulary
Analytical reasoning
Reading comprehension

Last year Important Dates:

IBSAT 2015 Application
August 5, 2015 to Nov 30, 2015

IBSAT 2015 Test Dates
Dec 12,13,14 and 21,22,23 Dec 2015

IBSAT 2015 Result
January 19, 2016

Selection Briefings
January 30 - February 9, 2016 in 40 cities

Selection Process
MBA/ PGPM Program: February 18-26, 2016 at IBS Hyderabad

PhD Program:
March 18 – 20, 2016 at IBS Hyderabad

IBSAT Previous Year Paper Analysis and Exam Pattern:

Year Duration Number of Questions Sections Choice Per Question
2007 150 minutes 200 2 – Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability 4
2008 120 minutes 120 4 – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 5
Essay Writing
2009 120 minutes 125 4 – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 5
2010 120 minutes 125 4 – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 5
2011 120 minutes 125 4 – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 5
2012 120 minutes 125 4 – Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 5