IBSAT Syllabus 2027
ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbal Ability | 35 | 35 |
| 2 | Reading Comprehension | 35 | 35 |
| 3 | Data Adequacy & Sufficiency | 35 | 35 |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 140 | 140 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Verbal Ability
Key topics covered as per the official IBSAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Verbal Ability.
View Verbal Ability Syllabus →Reading Comprehension
Key topics covered as per the official IBSAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reading Comprehension.
View Reading Comprehension Syllabus →Data Adequacy & Sufficiency
Key topics covered as per the official IBSAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Data Adequacy & Sufficiency.
View Data Adequacy & Sufficiency Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official IBSAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude.
View Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognised university; minimum 50% marks; final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction; taken from December–January
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (December–January)
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on Verbal Ability (50Q) — synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction, and fill-in-the-blanks are the largest section
- 2Practise Reading Comprehension with business texts — understanding passages quickly and accurately is key
- 3Study Data Adequacy — this unique section tests analytical judgement and can be mastered with practice of 50+ questions
- 4Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 140 questions — even uncertain answers have positive expected value
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