ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) 2008 Selection Process
Selection Briefings in 30 Cities during January 2009
IBS conducts the selection briefings for the benefit of shortlisted candidates in 30 cities across the country during January 2009, to clarify various aspects of the selection process, financial aid and placements at IBS. All shortlisted candidates are invited to attend the selection briefings along with their parents. The schedule and venues of the selection briefings will be intimated later.
Selection Process at Hyderabad in February 2009
The shortlisted candidates will be called for participation in the selection process between February 7-22, 2009. The selection process for each candidate will be completed in one day.
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Candidates have to undergo the following activities during the selection process.
The details of the selection process will be provided to candidates through a letter and selection process kit which will be sent in the first week of January, 2009. Admission Process The admissions committee seeks to admit a mix of applicants who bring unique contributions from their diverse backgrounds and experiences and who collectively enrich the educational experience. Weightages The applicants will be selected based on the merit list. A composite score out of 100 is arrived based on various parameters. The final campus allotment for an applicant is based on this composite score and the campus preferences of the applicant. The weightage allotted to different components in the IBS admission process are as follows:
IBSAT 2008 Exam Pattern The IBSAT which is for 2 hours duration is aimed to test the applicant's ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. The weightage for the IBSAT is 25% in the admission process. General Essay All applicants are required to write an essay in English on a general topic not exceeding 400 words in 2 pages immediately after the IBSAT test on the same day at the same Test Center. The time provided for the General Essay is 30 minutes. It is to test the applicant's English writing skills, understanding of the topic and logical flow in presentation. The applicant will be given 5 topics out of which one topic is to be chosen. The weightage for the General Essay is 5% in the admission process. The applicants who do not write the General Essay as required for any reason will not be called for Interview. However those applicants who submit GMAT Scores (in lieu of IBSAT) will be required to write the General Essay on the Interview Day at Hyderabad. Past Academic record While evaluating the applicants for admission into the MBA Program, due consideration is given to their past academic record in X Class, XII Class and bachelor's degree program. The weightage for the past academic record is 20% in the admission process. IBS selection Process General Knowledge Test All the shortlisted candidates will have to take a General Knowledge Test on the day of the interview at Hyderabad. The test will be for a duration of 30 minutes and will have 100 multiple choice questions. This is to test the applicants knowledge on current affairs and general awareness. The weightage for the General Knowledge test is 10% in the admission process. Micro Presentations Each candidate has to make a presentation on a selected topic for 5-7 minutes. The list of topics will be provided in the selection kit. The weightage for the Micropresentation is 20% in the admission. Interview The interview is the final stage of selection process. The Interview Panel will focus on testing the knowledge of the candidates on the topic presented in the micropresentation and understanding the attitude, aptitude and aspirations of the candidates. The weightage for the interview is 20% in the admission process. IBSAT 2008 Selection Process |