How to Prepare for IBSAT 2012, Exam Pattern and Reference Books for IBSAT

IBSAT exam pattern consists of multiple choice questions which need to be completed in 2 hours. IBSAT is aimed to test the applicant's ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. Here’s a break-up of the IBSAT question paper:

1. Quantitative Techniques: 25 questions
2. Data Interpretation and Data Adequacy: 25 questions
3. English: 50 questions
4. Reading Comprehension: 25 questions

The IBSAT written exam is followed by a 30 minute general essay round and another general awareness test 30 minutes. There is a total of 25% weightage given to the IBSAT exam in the admission process.

Needless to say, you need to prepare a lot before you appear for IBSAT 2012 exam! You have one whole year to go. So prepare well and crack it! Here are some reference books for your preparation for IBSAT entrance exam (by ICFAI).

Reference Books for IBSAT exam

1. Mathematics For Mba Entrance Exams By R. S. Aggarwal
2. MBA Entrance Exam Guide By Abul Hashem
3. MBA Entrance Guide 5Th/Ed By Career Launcher
4. Quantitative Aptitude For MBA Entrance Examination By Guha
5. Target FMS by Disha Experts
6. The Pearson Guide To MBA Entrance Examinations By Edgar Thorpe
7. The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude For MBA Entrance Examinations By Dinesh Khattar
8. CAT Solved Paper by Upkar’s
9. CAT Solved Papers and Mock Test Papers by Pratiyogita Darpan
10. Complete Guide for MAT by Disha Experts
11. Fast Track Mba Entrance Tests Master Of Business Administration Solved Papers By Ravi Chopra
12. MAT Score Accelerator by Disha Experts
13. Objective Mathematics For MBA Entrance Exams By Murtuza Gadiwala
14. Quantitative ability by O.P Sinhal
15. Quantitative Aptitude For Cat And Other Mba Entrance Examination 3ed By Time
16. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Avinash Agarwal, Shipra Agarwal
17. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
18. Data Interpretation MBA Entrance By Jaiswal
19. Verbal Ability And Reading Comprehension For The CAT And Other MBA Entrance Examinations By Time
20. Verbal Ability by Wren and Marten
21. Verbal Ability Guide for CAT by PT Education Ltd
22. Verbal Ability Guide for CAT And Other MBA Entrance Exams By Pt Education Ltd.

In addition, you can also take help of Coaching Centres peppered across the country to ensure that you can nail the 2012 IBSAT entrance exam.

Coaching Centres to Prepare for IBSAT exam

1. Aggarwal classes
2. Ascent Education
3. Bansal Classes Pvt Ltd.
4. Brilliant Academy
5. Brilliant school of Management
6. Brilliant Tutorial
7. Career Launcher
8. Career Point
9. Elite Academy
10. FIITJEE
11. Hi India
12. IMS India
13. Insight coaching center
14. Sharp Mind
15. T.I.M.E
16. Top Careers and You
17. Trumps and Gates

How to Prepare for IBSAT Entrance Exam 2012

The IBSAT 2011 MBA exam was held in Dec and the results will be out in January 2012. Students who clear the written IBSAT exam will then be required to appear for the Personal Interview round which is the last leg of the IBSAT MBA aptitude examination.

As is with other entrance exams, you need to plan your study schedule well ahead in time and follow it as well. Give time to all the subjects equally. If you are weak in any subject, devote extra time to it. Practice like there is no tomorrow. Follow previous years’ IBSAT question papers, which will be readily available in the reference books. Solving other MBA entrance test papers will also help you in your preparation. In addition, the coaching centres will also guide you students through changes, and familiarity in the exam pattern so that you are best prepared for IBSAT 2012.

Related Links

Sample Test Paper of IBSAT

All About IBSAT

List of ICFAI Business Schools in India

How to Crack Personal Interviews for MBA 2012