Hyderabad, Telangana
IBS Hyderabad: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
IBS Hyderabad admits students to its MBA through CAT or XAT or NMAT or GMAT. It is ranked 46 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹17,01,000 for the whole programme. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about IBS Hyderabad at a glance?
| Full name | ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad (IFHE) |
| Location | Hyderabad, TelanganaMore MBA colleges in Hyderabad |
| Type | Deemed |
| Exams accepted | CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 46, score 54.4Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Applications open | 1 Jul 2026Source: IBS admissions page (IBSAT 2026, MBA/PGPM 2027-29)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Application deadline | 22 Dec 2026IBSAT 2026 applications 1 Jul - 22 Dec 2026; eight IBSAT test dates: 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Dec 2026 (examDate = first test date); selection briefings in January 2027; selection process (Micro Presentation + PI) 2nd-3rd week of February 2027 at IBS Hyderabad.Source: IBS admissions page (IBSAT 2026, MBA/PGPM 2027-29)· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
How does IBS Hyderabad select students?
Stage 1: IBSAT 2026 / CAT / XAT / NMAT / GMAT score and IBS application
Eligibility: bachelor's degree (15 years of education) with minimum 50%, English-medium graduation; final-year students eligible if degree completed by 31 May 2027. Application fee Rs 1,800.
Stage 2: Micro Presentation and Personal Interview at IBS Hyderabad
Final selection on past academic record and performance in Micro Presentation and Personal Interview; selection process 2nd-3rd week of February 2027. Weights not published.
Source: IBS admissions page (IBSAT 2026, MBA/PGPM 2027-29)· last verified 12 Nov 2026
What does IBS Hyderabad cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹17,01,000Fee for the 2027-29 batch. IFHE fee-structure page: MBA (IBS Hyderabad) 2027-29 programme fee Rs 17,01,000 for 2 years (IBS admissions page: Rs 8.505 lakh per annum). Tuition only; excludes refundable caution deposit Rs 10,000 (with 1st instalment), convocation fee Rs 4,000 (with 5th instalment) and living expenses (hostel/mess not included).Source: IFHE - IBS Hyderabad fee structure· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | Not publishedNot published on the pages used. |
| Median salary (2026) | Not publishedClass of 2026 final placements. IBS Final Placements page, Class of 2026, Hyderabad campus: 93% placed, highest CTC Rs 33.00 LPA, top-10% average Rs 15.58 LPA, top-25% average Rs 13.66 LPA. Batch-wide average and median not published, so both are null. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does IBS Hyderabad accept?
IBS Hyderabad's official admission documents list CAT and XAT and NMAT and GMAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at IBS Hyderabad?
IBS Hyderabad states a total programme fee of ₹17,01,000 (₹17.01 lakh). Fee for the 2027-29 batch. IFHE fee-structure page: MBA (IBS Hyderabad) 2027-29 programme fee Rs 17,01,000 for 2 years (IBS admissions page: Rs 8.505 lakh per annum). Tuition only; excludes refundable caution deposit Rs 10,000 (with 1st instalment), convocation fee Rs 4,000 (with 5th instalment) and living expenses (hostel/mess not included).
What is IBS Hyderabad's NIRF ranking?
IBS Hyderabad is ranked 46 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 54.4 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with IBS Hyderabad.
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