The mode of the IBSAT entrance test is online. A total of 140 questions are asked in the entrance test. 1 mark will be awarded for each right answer whereas no marks is deducted for wrong answers. The exam consists of MCQ questions in which examinees have to select the most appropriate answer for the specific questions. The examination is conducted in English medium. For a better overview of the IBSAT test, students must observe and analyse the previous year exam papers. It helps in understanding the most important areas from which questions generally come in the examination. Upon analysing the previous years papers, the number of questions asked for each subject or section is listed below.

Only those applicants who managed to clear the required cut off would be called for the next rounds of entrance tests. The next rounds include the Personal Interview and Group Discussion. The marks of the Personal Interview as well as group discussion are used for shortlisting the candidates for final selection.

Preparation tips for the aspirants

The one who starts early wins. This is the concept usually used to crack any exam. This may be used to crack the IBSAT examination too.

The preparations can be started on the basis of their level of understanding of the subjects mentioned for IBSAT entrance test. The most important step prescribed by the toppers is analysing the syllabus and pattern well before the examination. This also tells the students about their strengths and weaknesses which in turn can be shorted out if focused accordingly. The toppers say to first do a proper revision of their strong subjects and then strengthen their weak subjects accordingly. Grasping the concepts properly will help the examinee to solve all the questions despite the difficulty level. It is necessary to thoroughly analyse all the concepts rather than going for superficial studies of the subjects.

Practicing as many questions can help to maximise the speed to solve the problems of the entrance test. It also familiarises the candidate with the pattern of the examination.