# IBSAT 2026 exam dates announced for MBA admissions across 9 campuses 2026-09-24T21:46:41+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets ICFAI Business School has announced the IBSAT 2026 entrance exam schedule for admission to its MBA and PGPM programmes across nine campuses. The exam will be held on the first four weekends of December 2026, with eight test slots available. Candidates can apply online through the official IBSAT website. The application fee is Rs 1,800. The exam is a national-level management aptitude test conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. Eligibility requires graduation with 50% or above marks and English as the medium of instruction. Final-year students can also apply provisionally. A scholarship programme worth Rs 10 crore has been announced, offering 500 scholarships of Rs 2 lakh each. A national mock test series is scheduled for September 26, October 24, November 21, and December 9, 2026, with prizes including a first prize of Rs 2 lakh. Selection briefings will be held in January 2027. Candidates can also apply using valid CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both sources carry identical press release content from ICFAI Business School, presenting the exam schedule, eligibility, and scholarship details without editorial commentary. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, with no critical or independent analysis. The scholarship programme of Rs 10 crore and the mock test prizes are the key promotional elements. Applicants should note the application deadlines of December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026, to secure preferred slots. ## Coverage - uniindia.com (neutral report) Straightforward announcement of exam schedule and details - tribuneindia.com (neutral report) Press release reprint with no editorial slant Tags: IBSAT, ICFAI Business School, MBA Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ibsat-2026-exam-dates-announced-for-9-campuses/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ibsat-2026-exam-dates-announced-for-9-campuses/#story-in-brief