IBS Hyderabad MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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24 Jul, 2026 IBSAT 2026 registration begins @ibsindia.org for MBA admission 2027-28. The applications are open until the 3rd Week of December 2026 (tentative). Read news!

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Total fees
INR 17.05 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9.82 LPA
Class of 2025
Cutoff
IBSAT 72 to 80
score that got a call
Placement rate
93%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About IBS Hyderabad MBA

IBS Hyderabad offers a two-year, full-time MBA on its residential campus at Donthanapally. The degree is awarded by IFHE, a deemed-to-be university, and the school holds NAAC A++ and AACSB accreditation. It stands at #46 in NIRF Management 2025. About 1,200 students join the batch each year. Admission is through IBSAT, the school's own test, or a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score, and then a micro presentation and an interview on campus. The full course fee is INR 17.05 Lakhs without hostel. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.82 LPA and 93% of the batch was placed.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Fees

You pay the programme fee in five parts across the two years. The convocation fee is paid once, with the fifth part. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess are charged on top and add INR 2.76 Lakhs over the course.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Programme feeINR 17.01 LakhsFull course, as published
Convocation feeINR 4,000One time, with the fifth part
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.76 LakhsINR 69,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Total, no hostelINR 17.05 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 19.81 LakhsFull course

IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission Dates

The IBSAT 2026 form is open from 1 Jul 2026 to the third week of December 2026. The exam follows on 26 and 27 Dec 2026 and the campus round is held in February 2027. Book your exam slot as soon as the admit card is out.

EventDateStatus
IBSAT 2026 registration opens1 Jul 2026Over
IBSAT 2026 registration, last date to applyDec 2026Tentative
IBSAT 2026 exam26 Dec 2026 to 27 Dec 2026Confirmed
IBSAT 2026 result and scorecardJan 2027Tentative
Selection briefing and shortlistJan 2027Tentative
Micro presentation and interviewFeb 2027Tentative
Admission offer and first fee partMar 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJun 2027Tentative
Classes startJun 2027Tentative

IBS Hyderabad MBA Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% marks in total. Students in the last year of their degree can apply. You also need 15 years of formal study and a valid entrance score.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree in any subject
MarksAt least 50% in total
Years of study15 years, that is 10+2+3 or 10+2+4
Entrance scoreIBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT
EnglishTOEFL, IELTS or NELT score if your degree was not in English

IBS Hyderabad MBA Admission Process

Fill the form on the IBS site, write IBSAT or send another valid score, then come to the Hyderabad campus for the micro presentation and the interview. Students lose the seat most often by missing the first fee date in the offer letter.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill the formApply on the IBS admission site and pay INR 1,800
2. Write IBSATSit the online test at home, or send a CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score
3. Get shortlistedJoin the selection briefing and check your call letter
4. Micro presentation and interviewCome to the Hyderabad campus with your papers
5. Take the seatPay the first part of the fee by the date in the offer letter

IBS Hyderabad MBA Cutoff

IBS Hyderabad does not publish a fixed cutoff. The school reads your entrance score, your degree marks and the campus round together. These are the score ranges that got a call in recent years.

ExamScore that got a callYear
IBSAT72 to 802025
CAT or XAT60 percentile2025
NMAT1502025

IBS Hyderabad MBA Placements

The Class of 2025 was the last batch with a full report. Banks, consulting firms and technology companies hire the largest share of this batch on campus.

MetricValue
Average payINR 9.82 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 9 LPA
Highest offer in IndiaINR 21 LPA
Batch placed93%
Top recruitersJP Morgan, Axis Bank, Accenture, Deloitte

IBS Hyderabad MBA Scholarships

The school gives about 500 awards of INR 2 Lakhs each across the batch. The money is adjusted against your first and second term fee, so you never get it in hand.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount
IBSAT merit scholarshipTop scorers in IBSATINR 2 Lakhs
Alumni ward scholarshipSons and daughters of IBS graduatesINR 2 Lakhs
Defence ward scholarshipChildren of serving or retired defence staffINR 2 Lakhs
Differently abled scholarshipStudents with a disability certificateINR 2 Lakhs

IBS Hyderabad MBA Ranking

NIRF ranks the school on data it files every year. AACSB and NAAC check the teaching and the school itself, not one course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Management2025#46
NAAClatest cycleA++
AACSB2020Accredited for BBA, MBA and PhD

IBS Hyderabad MBA Hostel and Campus

The campus is fully residential, so every MBA student stays in the hostel. Rooms are given out first come, first served, and the mess fee is charged with the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
Campus91 acres at Donthanapally, Hyderabad
HostelCompulsory for MBA students
RoomsSingle, double and triple sharing, first come first served
MessCharged with the hostel fee, north and south Indian food

Should you pick MBA at IBS Hyderabad?

This course suits students who want a large private business school in Hyderabad and are ready to live on campus.

Pick it if:
You wrote CAT, XAT or NMAT: you can skip IBSAT and go straight to the micro presentation and the interview.
You want a banking or consulting job: JP Morgan, Axis Bank, Accenture and Deloitte hire from this campus every year.
You want the fee back fast: the full course fee is close to two years of the average pay, as the ROI tile shows.
Your family can pay in parts: the programme fee is split into five parts across the two years, not one payment.
Skip it if:
You do not want to live on campus: the hostel is compulsory for MBA students and costs extra on top of the fee.
You cannot travel to Hyderabad in February: the micro presentation and the interview are held on the campus, not online.
You are counting on a scholarship: about 500 awards are shared across a batch of 1,200 seats.
You want a low-cost MBA: a state seat through TS ICET counselling will cost much less than this fee.
Counsellor's advice
If you already have a CAT or XAT score above 60 percentile, apply on that and keep IBSAT as your backup. Ask the fee office in writing which term your INR 2 Lakhs award is set against before you pay the first part.
MBA Eligibility
Degree marks: A bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% marks in total.
Years of study: You need 15 years of formal study, that is 10+2+3 or 10+2+4.
Last year students: You can apply while you are still in the final year of your degree.
Exam score: A valid IBSAT, CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score. IBSAT is the school's own test.
English proof: If your degree was not in English, you need a TOEFL, IELTS or NELT score.
MBA Admission Process
Fill the form: Apply on the IBS admission site and pay INR 1,800 for the form.
Write IBSAT: The test is online, watched by a proctor at home, over two days in December.
Or send another score: A valid CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score takes you straight to the campus round.
Campus round: Shortlisted students give a micro presentation and sit for an interview in Hyderabad.
Take the seat: Pay the first part of the fee by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.

MBA Admission Dates 2026

These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Jul 2026
IBSAT 2026 registration opens
The form went live on 1 Jul 2026 on the IBS admission site.
Tentative
Dec 2026
IBSAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The last date falls in the third week of December 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Tentative
Dec 2026
IBSAT 2026 admit card and slot booking
You pick your own exam slot once the admit card is out.
Confirmed
26 Dec 2026 to 27 Dec 2026
IBSAT 2026 exam
The test is online at home and is watched by a proctor.
Tentative
Jan 2027
IBSAT 2026 result and scorecard
The scorecard is the only paper the school reads at this step.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Selection briefing and shortlist
The briefing tells you what to bring to the campus round.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Micro presentation and personal interview
Both are held on the Hyderabad campus, so plan the travel.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Admission offer and first fee part
You lose the seat if the first part is not paid by the date in the offer letter.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Reporting and document check on campus
Bring your originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
IBSAT 2027 registration opens
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Dec 2027
IBSAT 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected in the third week of the month, about a week before the exam.
Tentative
Dec 2027
IBSAT 2027 exam
Expected in the last week of December, over two days.
Tentative
Jan 2028
IBSAT 2027 result and scorecard
Expected about a week after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Selection briefing and shortlist
Expected in the same month as the result.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Micro presentation and personal interview
Expected on the Hyderabad campus again.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Admission offer and first fee part
Expected about a month after the campus round.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Reporting and document check on campus
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: the IBSAT 2026 schedule from ICFAI Business School. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Fees 2026

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Programme fee
Full course, as published, paid in five parts
INR 17.01 Lakhs
Convocation fee
One time, paid with the fifth part
INR 4,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel and mess
Hostel and mess
Per semester × 4, INR 69,000 a semester
INR 2.76 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 17.05 Lakhs
2 years · programme and convocation fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 19.81 Lakhs
2 years · programme and convocation fee plus hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 28,747
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
58%
average first-year pay INR 9.82 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 33,401
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
average first-year pay INR 9.82 LPA vs the full fee

Source: the IBS Hyderabad fee structure and hostel notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a call from IBS Hyderabad?

Pick the exam you wrote. IBS Hyderabad does not publish a fixed cutoff, so these are the score ranges that got a call.

Exam you wrote
IBSAT, the school's own test
80 and above: yes, you should get a call. Keep your papers ready for February.
72 to 79: almost there. Your degree marks and the interview still decide it.
Below 72: not this year. Send a CAT or XAT score instead, or write IBSAT again.
CAT or XAT
70 percentile and above: yes, you should get a call without writing IBSAT.
60 to 69 percentile: almost there. The campus round carries real weight here.
Below 60 percentile: not this year. Write IBSAT in December instead.
NMAT
170 and above: yes, you should get a call on this score alone.
150 to 169: almost there. Your degree marks and the interview still decide it.
Below 150: not this year. Write IBSAT in December instead.
EDITOR'S NOTE

IBS calls a large share of the students who apply, so the interview and your degree marks matter more here than the test score. A high IBSAT score also puts you in line for the INR 2 Lakhs award.

IBS Hyderabad MBA Scholarship Calculator

Pick what fits you. The result is an estimate, so confirm the final amount with the admission office.

Which one fits you
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answer. Tap to see why.

Each card below says which answer blocked the award.

IBSAT merit scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
IBS Hyderabad
About 500 of these awards are given across the batch each year, to the top scorers in IBSAT.
Who qualifies: top scorers in IBSATApply by Dec 2026
Not eligible on your answer
Alumni ward scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
IBS Hyderabad
For sons and daughters of IBS graduates. The money is set against your first and second term fee.
Who qualifies: ward of an IBS graduateApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answer
Defence ward scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
IBS Hyderabad
For children of serving or retired Army, Navy, Air Force and paramilitary staff.
Who qualifies: ward of defence staff, with proofApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answer
Differently abled scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
IBS Hyderabad
For students with a disability certificate. Send the certificate with your admission papers.
Who qualifies: disability certificate holdersApply by Feb 2027
Not eligible on your answer
No award matches this answer. Ask the school about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.05 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 17.05 Lakhs

IBS Hyderabad MBA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IBS Hyderabad. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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KIIT School of Management
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Woxsen University
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 17.05 Lakhs
programme and convocation fee
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 3.05 Lakhs less
INR 22.27 Lakhs
INR 5.22 Lakhs more
INR 18.01 Lakhs
INR 96,000 more
INR 14.95 Lakhs
INR 2.10 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 9.82 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 11.10 LPA
INR 1.28 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 9.1 LPA
INR 0.72 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.32 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 9.90 LPA
INR 0.08 LPA more, Class of 2026
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
93%
Class of 2025
97%
4 points higher, Class of 2024
Not published
Not published
100%
7 points higher, Class of 2026
Cutoffentrance percentile for a call, General
60
on CAT or XAT
70
10 more, on CAT
58
2 fewer, on SNAP
Not published
Not published
Seatsthis course, one batch
1,200
MBA seats
300
900 fewer
180
1,020 fewer
Not published
Not published
In short
BIMTECH costs less and pays more, but it calls at a tougher percentile and has a quarter of the seats. If you clear both, take BIMTECH; if only IBS Hyderabad calls you, take this seat.
In short
SIBM Hyderabad is easier to get into but costs INR 5.22 Lakhs more for slightly lower pay. If money is tight, IBS Hyderabad is the better buy in the same city.
In short
KIIT School of Management charges a little more and pays a little less, and it is a long way from home for a Telangana student. If you want to stay in Hyderabad, keep IBS Hyderabad first.
In short
Woxsen costs INR 2.10 Lakhs less and places its whole batch, but its batch is far smaller and newer. If you want a large alumni network, IBS Hyderabad still wins.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IBS Hyderabad MBA

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to this MBA?
Fill the form on the IBS admission site and write IBSAT, or send a valid CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score. Shortlisted students come to the Hyderabad campus for a micro presentation and an interview. The seat is confirmed once you pay the first part of the fee.
What is the full fee for the two years?
The full course fee is INR 17.05 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 19.81 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Can I pay the fee in parts?
Yes. The programme fee is split into five parts across the two years, so the money is never due all at once. Ask the fee office in writing if you need smaller parts.
Is the hostel compulsory?
Yes. The campus is fully residential, so every MBA student stays in the hostel. Hostel and mess are charged on top of the programme fee and add INR 2.76 Lakhs over the course.
Do I have to write IBSAT?
No. A valid CAT, XAT, NMAT or GMAT score takes you straight to the campus round. The score checker above shows the range each exam needs for a call.
Which award can cut my fee?
IBS gives awards of INR 2 Lakhs to top IBSAT scorers, wards of its graduates, wards of defence staff and students with a disability certificate. The calculator above shows your waiver and your net fee.

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IBS Hyderabad: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 23 Reviews

ICFAI Business School's admission process requires clearing an entrance exam like IBSAT, CAT, or NMAT, followed by a group discussion and personal interview at the IBS Hyderabad campus. Admission results, based on cumulative scores, are communicated via email, with allocations made to one of nine campuses, including the flagship Hyderabad campus. The faculty, mostly PhD or MBA holders with substantial industry experience, maintain a 1:80 faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention.

The curriculum emphasizes case-based learning and interactive classes, preparing students for the corporate world. The total cost of the two-year MBA program at IBS Hyderabad is approximately INR 19,03,000, which includes tuition, hostel, and mess fees. While the fee structure is seen as competitive, the return on investment is debated due to lower placement packages compared to the cost. Robust placement opportunities exist, with 85-100% of students placed annually. Average salary packages range from INR 6 to 10 lakhs, with top domestic offers reaching INR 24 lakhs and international offers up to INR 52-53 lakhs.

Over 250 companies, including prominent names like Deloitte and Amazon, participate in the placement process. Students have access to extensive internship opportunities, often receiving stipends between INR 5,000 to 60,000. Scholarships are available based on academic performance and IBSAT scores, but none are currently offered at the Hyderabad campus. The school facilitates educational loans through various banks, with government banks offering lower interest rates and private banks providing faster processing.

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IBS Hyderabad: 2 Answered Questions

How is the MBA course in IBS Hyderabad Is there any return on investment

Yash AroraStudied at IBS Hyderabad

IBS Hyderabad is a tier 2 college that offers MBA programs in Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources.

MBA program is relatively difficult, with the first year being slightly more difficult. The first year is rigorous, with 9 topics in Sem 1 and 8 subjects in Sem 2. Marketing management, Economics, HR, OB, and Accounting Management are among the topics covered.

Case studies are used extensively in the classes. The subjects are the same for everyone in the first year and then differ depending on the specialism in the second.

There is a mix of experienced and novice teachers on the faculty. You will be fortunate if Mr. Shailendra Bisht (one of the greatest faculty members) teaches you marketing.

The application cost for the 2019-2021 batch is 14 lakhs, with an average package of 5.5-6 lakhs (+- 10%).

So, it would take a person around two and a half years to recoup their investment, and keep in mind that I am not accounting for the opportunity cost of the two years spent in the MBA program.

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Can you please rank these B-schools: IBS Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Bimtech (PGDM IB Course), SIMS Pune, Amity Noida?

Rashi SrivastavPGDM Marketing & Operations Management, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur (2018)

Many coaching institutes publish many different rankings of B schools across the country every year based on several different parameters. Which in most situations aren’t reliable and trustworthy. But the Times ranking or Career Launcher ranking is more realistic and based on practical parameters. According to these rankings, the preference order of the institutes is as follows. 

  1. SIMS Pune (Symbiosis tag, good average package)
  2. IMT N (IMT tag and brand value, good placement, good faculty, and campus life)
  3. IMI K (Decent placement)
  4. BIMTECH (Location factor)
  5. Amity Noida (Brand value, beautiful campus)
  6. IBS H (More number of students, only location advantage)

The table below gives a brief overview of the institutes in the question.

Institution 

Average CTC 

Course Fee

SIMS Pune

9.2 LPA

9.20 lakhs

IMT N

7.94 LPA

12.1 lakhs

IMI K

10.25 LPA

12.41 lakhs

BIMTECH

8.13 LPA

12 lakhs

Amity Noida

4.5 LPA

6.80 lakhs

IBS H

7.97 LPA

14.04 lakhs

This list and ranking are unbiased based solely on reasons that are practical, realistic, and are only facts combined with different student reviews.

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