IBSAT Examination Cut-offs

All candidates appearing for IBSAT 2019 should bear in mind that they need to get their scores above the cut off, the minimum marks needed to make it to the shortlist for the next round of the admission process. Those who score marks below the cut off level would not be able to get admission to the MBA/PGPM programs at any of the 9 affiliated IBS business schools.

The cut offs, declared by the participating IBS Business Schools, varies from school to school but is generally around 65-75 as in the case of IBS, Hyderabad.

Also read: IBSAT Exam Pattern

Those who score above the IBSAT cut off move to the next round in the admission process, namely, the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Later, after a counseling session, candidates get shortlisted for a spot in the merit list. The final selections is on the basis of the marks you score in the IBSAT entrance test, GD & PI.

How to Check IBSAT Exam Cut off

Details of IBSAT Exam cut off will be available on the official website after it is announced. You need to follow these steps to check it:

1. Go to IBSAT official website
2. Press the ‘IBSAT cut off’ link
3. Key in your Roll Number, Application Number and Password on the result page to log in
4. Press the ‘Submit’ button to see IBSAT cut off for various colleges

Also read: IBSAT Exam Syllabus

The Factors that Determine IBSAT Cut off 2019

IBSAT 2019 results are declared along with your IBSAT 2019 percentile. Three factors determine the setting of IBSAT cut off for a particular year by the 9 ICFAI Business Schools. These are the total number of candidates who sat for IBSAT 2019, the slot-wise and section-wise difficulty level and the total number of seats available.

Note: Besides the overall IBSAT cut-offs 2019, many of the IBSAT accepting colleges also consider IBSAT sectional score cut-offs.

List of Colleges announcing IBSAT Cut-Offs 2019

You will be able to see the cut-offs for the current year on the websites of the participating Institutes listed below:

• IBS Mumbai
• IBS Hyderabad
• IBS Bengaluru
• IBS Gurgaon
• IBS Ahmedabad
• IBS Dehradun
• IBS Pune
• IBS Jaipur
• IBS Kolkata

Expected IBSAT Cut Offs 2019 of IBS Campuses:

IBSAT Cut off will be declared by IBS after IBSAT 2019 result declaration. Given below is the table for institute-wise expected cut offs for IBS admission 2020.

Campuses	IBSAT cut off 2019  (Expected)
IBS Hyderabad	71-75
IBS Mumbai	68-70
IBS Gurgaon	65-67
IBS Bangalore	64-66
IBS Pune	60-64
IBS Dehradun	54-58
IBS Jaipur	53-57
IBS Ahmedabad	58-62
IBS Kolkata	55-60

Also read: IBSAT Exam Admit Card

*Note: The IBSAT cut offs mentioned above are estimated figures and is therefore likely to change.

IBSAT Cut Off Trends

You will be able to get a fair idea of the cut off trends at the various IBS campuses for the past few years. Have a look at this list.

CAMPUS	IBSAT 2018 cut off	IBSAT 2017 cut off	IBSAT 2016 cut off
IBS Hyderabad	68	68+	68+
IBS Gurugram	62	64+	62+
IBSS Mumbai	62	65+	65+
IBS Bangalore	65	65+	65+

Selection Briefing through IBSAT 2019

The candidates appearing for IBSAT 2019 can crack the exam and cross the cut offs for the selection-briefing round as well.

Also read: IBSAT Exam Analysis

IBSAT Selection Process

1. On the basis of IBSAT 2019 cut offs, candidates will be shortlisted for the selection briefings
2. The selection briefings comprise a series of focused seminars. The aim of these seminars is to provide the candidate an insight into programs and processes at IBS
3. The process of selection briefings will be conducted across 40 locations from January 13-20, 2020
4. Candidates qualified based on IBSAT 2019 cut offs and other popular MBA entrance exams like CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC cut offs are also called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad campus scheduled from February 22-29, 2020.
5. The final selection process for admission to ICFAI Business consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interview

A step by step approach to IBS Selection Rounds

1. Slot Booking: Once you make it to the list of candidates who have scored the marks needed for IBSAT 2019 cut offs, you should book a slot to get the call for the next rounds of the admission process. This is done by opening the IBS website and giving your preferred time, date and city for the selection briefing. Since the venue allotment is based on slots allotments, It would be advantageous to book the slot as early as possible.
2. Selection Briefings: Selection briefings are held in 54 locations. The briefing will give you a fair idea of what to expect during the course of the program as well as the processes.
3. GD/PI Round: After you complete the selection briefing, you move on to IBS Hyderabad for the Group Discussion/Personal Interview (GD/PI) round. Group Discussion involves the candidates divided into groups of 8-10 debating on a given topic. You are expected to put forth your views in a lucid and precise manner and also to sum up your arguments in conclusion. The Personal Interview, conducted by the selection committee, is to assess your communication skills, general knowledge and clarity of thought, among other things.
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Final Merit List- The final merit list is made, taking into account individual candidate’s performance in IBSAT or CAT / GMAT / NMAT, GDPI and past academic performance.

IBSAT 2019 Merit List

The merit list is prepared separately by each School, on the basis of the candidate’s performance in IBSAT 2019 exam. IBSAT scorecard will carry the merit position, sectional score and overall marks. In instances where two candidates score equal marks, an inter-se-merit will be prepared.

Also read:

• IBSAT Mock Test
• IBSAT Preparation
• IBSAT Registration

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