ICFAI Business School – [IBS], Dehradun Overview

IBSAT 2024 Test Update

ICFAI Business School (IBS) Dehradun, started in 2003, brings together a team of excellent faculty members from the academia and industry, and an excellent infrastructure to provide students the best learning environment to develop themselves into well groomed, industry ready professionals. During the last twenty-five years the institution has grown in all spheres, and today it is ranked among the top business schools in the country.

It is a self-financed college. IBS Dehradun is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated to ICFAI University. IBS Dehradun provides high quality, value-based and career-oriented based management education. The college offers two years Master of Business Administration (MBA) course.

IBS Business School Dehradun is constituent of ICFAI University Dehradun. The college alumni are working in 900 blue chip companies around the world at the top level.

IBS Dehradun (Faculty of Management Studies), a constituent of The ICFAI University, Dehradun recognised by UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act. IBS Dehradun provides high quality, value based, career-oriented management education. It facilitate students in understanding, developing, integrating and applying both core and specialised concepts and practices.

IBS Dehradun is housed at The ICFAI University in a lush green campus spread over 25 acres site of Selaqui. It has 2.5 lakhs sq. ft. built up area with academic blocks, faculty rooms, auditorium, seminar halls, computer labs with latest computing facility, well equipped library, canteen, sports and recreation facilities.

IBS Dehradun maintains a reputation for quality teaching, field based assignments, case-based learning, productive learning based internships and final placements in reputed organizations.

Set in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas, also known as one of the “Counter Magnets” of the NCR, IBS Dehradun leverages on its proximity to Delhi by providing holistic management education along with regular industry interaction. State-of-the-art infrastructure coupled with academic rigour, enables IBS Dehradun to create a new breed of managers for the ever evolving business world.

Experienced Faculty Members:

IBS Dehradun has well highly qualified experienced teaching staff to cater to the needs of the students.

IBS Dehradun Rankings

• GHRDC-CSR B-School Survey 2016: Ranked 2nd among B-Schools of ‘Outstanding Excellence’.
• Careers 360 B-School Rankings 2017:
• Best B-School State-wise (Private & Public) in Uttarakhand AAA
• Ranked 65th among best ‘Indian Management Institutes in Research’.

Courses Offered

MBA Program 

Duration: 24 in Months

The MBA Program is unique with case-based learning, state-of-the-art infrastructure, emphasis on acquiring practical skills, establishing strong industry interface culminating in getting excellent final placements for all its MBA graduates. On successful completion of the program students will be awarded an MBA Degree from ICFAI University, Dehradun. 

The program comprises 31 courses (of which 23 are compulsory and 8 are electives) and an intensive Summer Internship Program for 12 weeks. These courses are spread over four semesters

The students can pursue elective courses in the streams of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology and Systems. Each student must choose elective courses equivalent to 24 credit units. 

To specialise in a particular stream (Finance/Marketing/HR/Operations/IT and Systems), the students are required to choose 15 credit equivalent elective courses.

Program Structure

The syllabus for the courses is subject to change by the University based on market requirements and industry experts.

Electives offered in MBA Programme for Semester –III & IV

Electives

The students can pursue elective courses in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations and Information Technology & Systems. Each student must choose eight electives. Students need to choose five electives in the Semester III and three in the Semester IV.

Seats : 120 - 200

Specialisation Offered

Other specialisations that are offering:

Eligibility

2 year Management Program (MBA/PGPM):

Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English.

All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis). 

Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2025.

Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2025. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2025.

Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2025 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.

MBA Fee Details

IBS Dehradun Admission Dates 2024

To apply for IBSAT 2024, start by registering and paying the Rs 1800 application fee. Next, take the IBSAT test or submit scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC™, XAT, or GMAT™. Note that IBSAT is an online remote-proctored test. After the test, wait for the results announcement. If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to the selection process at the IBS Hyderabad campus, which includes Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. Finally, upon successful completion, you will receive admission confirmation and campus allocation.

The admission to IBS Dehradun MBA and PGDM program happens through IBSAT. IBSAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and consists of multiple-choice questions. IBSAT is a two-hour exam designed to gauge a candidate's proficiency in quantitative methods, data interpretation, data sufficiency, vocabulary, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension. The important dates for the IBSAT 2024 are given below:

How to Apply?

Online Application:

Visit the application portal and complete the form.

Personal and Contact Details: Enter your personal information and contact details.

Confirmation: Submit your details to proceed to the payment page.

Payment: Pay the application fee of Rs 1800.

Receipt: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email/sms on your provided email address and phone number.

Bulletin: Within one week of completing the complete application, the applicants will receive a hard copy of the IBSAT Bulletin.

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Application Process

The candidates seeking admission to MBA Program at IBS Hyderabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur
and PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) program offered by IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune have to appear for IBSAT 2024.

Admission Process

The candidates who qualify on the basis of IBSAT/ GMAT^TM /CAT/NMAT by GMAC^TM /XAT are called for selection process from 15th to 24th February 2025 at IBS Hyderabad. The final selection is based on performance in Micro Presentation, Personal Interview and the past academic performance (performance in ClassX, ClassXII and graduation).

Last Date to Apply: 3^rd week of December 2024

Selection Process

The Selection Process for admission to the MBA/PGPM programme at our 9 IBS campuses in February 2025 will consist of two components: Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview, each carrying a weightage of 25 marks.

As part of the Personal Interview, each candidate will be interviewed for 5-7 minutes. The Interview Panel will focus on assessing the attitude and aspirations of the candidates, besides evaluating their General Knowledge, communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, as well as aptitude for a career in management.

The Micro-Presentation component aims to provide a focused assessment of a candidate's communication and presentation skills, along with their ability to think and organize thoughts quickly.

Micro-Presentation Overview

Process:

1. Candidates will select a number between 1 and 100. Each number corresponds to a pre-assigned topic.
2. Upon selecting a number, the candidate is provided with the corresponding topic.
3. They will have 1 minute to prepare and then deliver a 3-minute presentation.

Flexibility:

• If a candidate finds the first topic difficult, they may request a second topic by selecting another number between 1 and 100.
• Candidates may choose between one of the two topics but will not be given additional chances.
• The topics are randomised after each selection. Even if a subsequent candidate chooses the same number, they will receive a different topic.

Key Features of the Micro-Presentation

• The Micro-Presentation is an individual exercise, unlike a Group Discussion. Only the presenting candidate will speak, with no interaction or discussion among participants. Candidates will not be posed any questions during or after the presentation.
• Each candidate presents his/her topic before a batch of 9-11 fellow candidates and 2 Panel Members.

Evaluation Parameters

The Selection Panel will assess candidates based on their ability to:

• Think quickly and organize thoughts effectively.
• Present information clearly and concisely within the 3-minute time limit.
• Demonstrate the following qualities:
  • Communication skills
  • Logical reasoning
  • Relevance to the topic
  • Body language
  • Confidence

Guidance for Candidates

Candidates may be advised to:

1. Quickly jot down key points or an outline during the 1-minute preparation time to structure their thoughts.
2. Focus on delivering the most critical and relevant information clearly and succinctly.
3. Practice speaking at a steady pace to fit within the 3-minute limit.
4. Maintain confidence, clarity, and appropriate body language throughout the presentation.

This new format is designed to provide a more effective evaluation of essential skills while ensuring a fair and consistent selection process.

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Exam Accepted and Cut offs

PLACEMENT DETAILS OF CLASS OF 2024

Since its inception, the Dehradun campus has consistently achieved over 90% placement every year. This year, the class of 2024 achieved an exceptional 94% placement rate.

• Highest CTC: ₹13 Lakhs per annum (National)
• Highest CTC:  ₹36.76 Lakhs per annum (International)
• Average CTC: ₹6.53 Lakhs per annum
• Average CTC (Top 10%): ₹11.80 Lakhs per annum
• Average CTC (Top 25%): ₹9.18 Lakhs per annum

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IBS Dehradun Infrastructure & Facilities  

The campus is lush green spread over 25 acres at Selaqui, It 2.5 lacs sq.ft of built-up area with academic blocks, workshops, laboratories, faculty rooms, auditorium, seminar halls, computer labs with latest computing facilities, well equipped library, canteen, sports and recreation facilities. The campus is equipped with latest teaching aids and is Wi-Fi enabled.

Facilities

IBS Dehradun has well equipped Classroom, Computer Lab with Wi-Fi network and Library with more books & textbook.

Faculty: ICFAI Business School (IBS) Dehradun faculty members have excellent academic backgrounds and sound conceptual knowledge in their respective disciplines. They are practising professionals and academicians drawn from industry.

Class Rooms: IBS Dehradun has classrooms well equipped with computers, LCD and overhead projection systems & internet connections.

Computer Lab: A full-fledged computer lab is available for students with 24-hour internet access. A Wi-Fi network is also available for wireless internet access for the students through their laptops.

Library: IBS Dehradun has the selection of contemporary books and journals which supplement the prescribed reference books and textbooks, providing students with an opportunity to gain a significant appreciation of management and IT subjects going well beyond the classroom-based program.

Auditorium: IBS Dehradun has auditorium with a seating capacity of more than 120 is available for conducting events and functions.

Cafeteria: IBS Dehradun has a rooftop cafeteria that provides a beautiful view of the Himalaya & Shivalik range.

Recreation Facilities: The students can take a break from studies and relax playing indoor/outdoor games like Table Tennis, Carom, Chess & Badminton.

Details of Alumni Network

IBS-Dehradun has a total alumni count of 1635. Together with other IBS campuses, the alumni network exceeds 70000 members, creating a robust and supportive community. Active alumni maintain their connection with the institution through a dedicated portal https://ibsindia.org/IBSAF/alumni.php

List of Top Alumni

List of Top Companies Where Alumni is Working

Address:

IBS-Dehradun

Rajawala Road, Sentral Hope Town

Selaqui, Dehradun – 248197

Uttarakhand

Phone: 0135 – 3003009

Fax : 0135 – 3003015

Email : [email protected]