MBA Program

The students who qualify the IBSAT-2008 will be called for interview at Hyderabad in the month of February 2008.

		IBSAT 2008/GMAT Score
		Performance in G K Test
		Performance in the Micro-presentation
		Performance in the Interview
		Past Academic Record and
		Performance in Micropresentation

2. What are the weightages for different components in the admission process?

3. What is IBSAT? Is it a common entrance for all programs of IBS?

		2-year MBA Program at all the 22 campuses and
		1-year Executive PG Program at Hyderabad campus.

4. When is the last date for submission of application for IBSAT?

5. When is IBSAT- 2008 scheduled and what is the duration of the test?

The reporting time for the test is 8.30 am at the test center allotted.

A CD consisting of sample question papers is enclosed with the IBSAT bulletin.

The IBSAT is for duration of 2.5 hrs. IBSAT consists of multiple choice questions and a general essay.

The multiple choice questions are aimed to test the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension. The time available for this is 2 hrs.

7. How should I apply for IBSAT 2008?

Applicants interested in appearing for IBSAT 2008 can apply by any one of the following methods.

		OMR Application Form Applicants who have purchased the IBSAT bulletin can fill up the OMR Application Form enclosed and send it to the Admissions Officer, IBS Head Office. The attested copies of Class X & XII and graduation marks sheets are to be enclosed along with the OMR Application Form. The students in the final year of graduation may enclose the marksheets up to the current semester/ year.
		Online application Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.ibsat.org and make payment of Rs.1,100 towards cost of IBSAT 2008 Bulletin, using Credit/Debit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Citibank Card) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned color photograph along with the Online Application. The IBSAT 2008 Bulletin will be sent to such applicants through Courier/Speedpost.
		Download of Application Form Alternatively, applicants can download the Application Form from www.ibsat.org, complete it and send it to the Admissions Officer along with the demand draft of Rs.1,100 towards cost of IBSAT 2008 Bulletin (DD drawn in favor of "IUCF A/c IBSAT 2008" payable at Hyderabad). The IBSAT 2008 Bulletin will be sent to such applicants through Courier/Speedpost.
		GMAT® (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) GMAT® scores are also accepted by IBS. The GMAT® Code number of IBS is 7061. Applicants with GMAT® score of 550 and above are exempted from appearing for IBSAT
		Applicants with GMAT® scores have to download the Application Form from www.ibsat.org, complete it and send it along with the GMAT® score report and a demand draft of Rs.1,100 towards the cost of IBSAT 2008 Bulletin, to the Admissions Officer, IBSAT 2008. DD should be in favor of "IUCF A/c IBSAT 2008" payable at Hyderabad.

8. Where can I buy the IBSAT application forms?

9. Do I have the option to change the test center after submitting the OMR application form?

The request for change of test center is not advisable except under emergency situation. These requests will be dealt on case to case basis depending on the genuinity of the request and the availability of vacancies at the requested test center.

10. How will I know my result of IBSAT-2008? When are the interviews conducted?

You can check your result online by logging in the website www.ibsindia.org using your admit card number and date of birth from January 08, 2009 onwards.

11. Will I be intimated my score in IBSAT 2008?

Yes you will be intimated your percentile in the IBSAT.

12. Will I be intimated my rank in IBSAT 2008. How do I know my rank?

IBSAT ranks are not disclosed but the top 200 performers of IBSAT-2008 will be intimated of the scholarship amount they are eligible for through the interview call letter.

13. Where do I contact for queries relating to IBSAT-2008?

14. I appeared for GMAT in recent past. Can I apply with my GMAT score instead of taking IBSAT?

15. What is the last date of application with the score of GMAT?

Eligibility Criteria

16. What is the eligibility criteria for admission into IBS?

		Graduation (10 + 2 + 3 or 10 + 2 + 4) from any discipline. (Candidates who have completed their graduation on a one time sitting basis or on a 2 year basis are not eligible).
		Medium of instruction should be English.
		A minimum of 50% and above aggregate marks (The percentage of marks will be calculated as per the procedure followed by respective Universities).
		The graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva/assignments (if any) are to be completed before April 30, 2009.

17. I do not meet the eligibility criteria of English medium and was advised to submit the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score. What is the deadline for submitting the same?

The deadline for submitting the TOEFL / NELT / IELTS score is May 01, 2009. The provisional admission of candidates who fail to submit these scores on or before May 01, 2009 will stand cancelled under non-eligibility criteria.

18. I am a final year graduate student. Am I eligible for admission to IBS program?

Yes. The graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva/assignments (if any) are to be completed before April 30, 2009. The candidates have to submit proof of graduation on or before October 01, 2009. The admission of the students who do not submit proof of graduation on or before October 01, 2009 will automatically stand cancelled.

19. My examinations are scheduled in the month of May 2009. Am I eligible for admission to IBS program?

Yes. You are eligible for admission to MBA program of IBS.

Selection Process (February 2009 at Hyderabad)

20. What does the Selection Process comprises of?

		Registration
		G K Test
		Micro-Presentation
		Interview
		Selection Decision

21. What is Registration?

		Interview Call Letter
		Application Form duly completed in all respects (will be forwarded with selection kit to the shortlisted candidates of IBSAT).
		Photocopy of CAT 2008 Scorecard (if applicable).

22. What’s the role of G K Test in the selection process?

23. What’s the role of Micro Presentation in the selection process?

24. Will I be provided computer/ OHP for the presentation?

25. What’s the role of interview in the selection process?

26. On what basis is the allotment of IBS Campuses done?

27. Do I stand a better chance of getting my preferred campus if I attend the selection process on the first day?

28. How many seats are available at each IBS Campus?

29. Is there any management quota of seats available?

Waitlisted Candidates

30. If I am waitlisted on the day of selection, do I have a choice to opt out of the waitlist?

31. If I am waitlisted, will I be informed the campus I am waitlisted for?

32. If I am a waitlisted student, when will you allot the confirmed seat to me?

Selection of IBS Campuses

33. Please give some information for selecting the best IBS Campus?

IBS follows a Hub and Spokes model. The hub is the IBS Head Office located at Hyderabad and the spokes are the individual IBS Campuses.

		The program structure as well as the syllabus is common for all IBS Campuses.
		Courseware is developed centrally and provided to all campuses.
		Faculty recruitment is centralized for all IBS Campuses i.e. the same norms are applied and uniform quality standards are maintained.
		Placement of students is centrally monitored at the hub by the Career Management Center (CMC) and executed at all the individual campuses by respective placement teams.

34. How do I intimate my preferences for the IBS Campus?

You may indicate your preferences of IBS Campuses in the Application Form sent to you along with the IBS Selection Kit.

35. Will I be considered for selection only for the campuses of my choice?

The Admissions Committee will consider the campus preferences indicated by you. However, the allotment of campus will be done only on the basis of your performance in IBSAT as well as based on your performance in the Selection Process.

36. After joining a particular IBS Campus, will I be given an option to change my campus in case of a valid reason?

No, There is no option available for the students for transfer between IBS Campuses.

Accommodation

		Hostel operated by Campus:   IBS Hyderabad: All the students are provided campus accommodation at IBS Hyderabad campus. The hostel is run by the institute and it is mandatory for students to stay at the campus accommodation. IBS Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar & Gurgaon hostel facility is available for limited number of students at IBS Bangalore and Bhubaneswar and for limited number of girls at Gurgaon.
		Hostel operated by Service providers: At IBS Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Noida and Pune. Hostel facility is being provided by service providers at these campuses.
		Off Campus accommodation: At Other IBS Campuses: Necessary assistance will be extended by the respective campus Administration to students to find suitable accommodation in the nearby areas. Generally few students share the flats and the number of students depends on the size of the flats.

Fee and Financial Assistance

38. Explain the fee Schedule for the Program.

The Fee structure for the regular program (2009-11) is as follows:

39. Why is the fee different at IBS Campuses?

Different fee structures are arrived at keeping in view the relative operating costs at those Campuses.

40. Please let me know the various options available for financing the education at IBS?

		Bank Loans: Educational loans up to Rs. 15 lakhs are provided by banks.
		IBSAT Merit Scholarship: The IBSAT Merit Scholarship up to Rs.2 Lakhs is awarded to the top 200 students based on IBSAT 2008 performance.
		Merit-cum-meansScholarship: Merit-cum-meansScholarship up to Rs.2 Lakhs based on past academic performance and financial need is offered to a total of 220 students (10 at each IBS Campus).
		Campus MeritScholarship: Campus MeritScholarship up to 50% of fee based on academic performance during the program is offered to 25% of students at each IBS Campus.
		Loan Scholarships: Loan Scholarships to 2000 students for up to Rs. 2.0 Lakhs are offered.
		Student assistantships: Student Assistantships are offered to students based on the need. Students can earn up to Rs. 6000/- per month based on the hours of work they put in at the IBS campus.
		Stipendiary Assignment Program: Stipendiary Assignment Program is a voluntary program and offers regular monthly stipend and attractive performance based incentives apart from practical exposure and skill development opportunities.

41. How to avail a bank loan facility? Which banks provide Educational loan facility to study at IBS ?

The students are required to approach the Banks in their own town for Educational loan facility. The maximum loan amount provided by the bank is Rs.10 Lakhs, the loan amount will be disbursed by the bank as per the fee schedule.

		State Bank of India
		Andhra Bank
		Oriental Bank of Commerce
		State Bank of Hyderabad
		Punjab National Bank
		Canara Bank
		Corporation Bank
		Syndicate Bank
		Union Bank of India

42. What type of Merit Scholarships are offered?

		The IBSAT Merit Scholarship upto Rs.2 Lakhs will be awarded to the top 200 students based on IBSAT 2008 performance. Category Eligibility Criteria at Admissions Stage Merit Scholarship (Rs.) IBSAT Ranks GMAT Scores I 01 to 40 701 and above 2,00,000 II 41 to 80 676 – 700 1,75,000 III 81 to 120 651- 675 1,50,000 IV 121 to 160 626 – 650 1,25,000 V 161 to 200 601 – 625 1,00,000
		IBS offers 220 Merit-cum-Means Scholarship in the form of concession in tuition fee up to Rs.2 lakhs. Under this scheme 220 students (10 at each campus) will be eligible to receive scholarships up to Rs. 2 Lakh based on past academic record and the financial need.
		Campus Merit Scholarship: IBS offers Campus Merit Scholarship up to 50% of tuition fee to 25% of students at each Campus based on academic performance in semesters. This is in addition to the IBSAT Merit Scholarship/ Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. The details of eligibility and conditions to be met for the campus merit scholarship will be provided in the Selection kit.

43. Can I avail the benefit of IBSAT Merit Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship and Campus Merit Scholarship?

At the admissions stage students can avail the benefit of IBSAT Merit Scholarship.

44. Can I avail the Campus Merit Scholarship in addition to IBSAT Merit Scholarship/ Merit cum Means Scholarship?

Yes, The Campus Merit Scholarship can be claimed in addition to IBSAT Merit Scholarship/ Merit cum Means Scholarship.

45. What is the maximum Scholarship a student can be eligible for?

The maximum Scholarship amount a student can be eligible for may be equal to the total tuition fee payable by the student.

46. What is loan scholarships?

IBS offers loan scholarships to around 2000 need-based students up to Rs.2.Lakhs. Students can apply for loan scholarships at the end of the first academic year by around March 31, 2009.

Loan scholarships are offered to students subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA.

47. What is Student Assistantship?

Assistantships are provided to need-based students assessed and recommended by the IBS Committee.

Students are required to work with IBS in the library, computer lab or assist faculty. Such students will be offered stipend up to Rs.6000/-per month.

Student assistantships are offered to students subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 5.5 during their course of study at IBS. The details will be provided in the student Handbook

48. What are the ‘Earn-while-you-learn’ options available to me through SAP?

The SAP (Stipendiary Assignment Program) is designed for the students of IBS allowing them to obtain practical work exposure while studying at IBS. SAP is a voluntary program and offers a regular monthly stipend and attractive performance based incentive.

		Flexible learning programs
		Full time programs
		Publications

49. When do I apply for Stipendiary Assignment Program (SAP)?

Electives

50. What are the elective streams offered?

51. When do I have to opt for the elective streams?

You have to select the specialization streams at the end of first year. The first year courses are common to all the students.

52. Do I have any flexibility in choosing an elective stream? Can I opt for dual specialization?

		Specialize in a single stream or
		Opt for dual specializations or
		Opt for electives in more than two elective streams and
		Additionally, choose two optional free electives from any stream.

Placements

53. What are the placement opportunities after completion of the MBA program?

		Finance: Management Accounting, Financial Risk Management, Strategic Financial Management,  Mergers & Acquisitions, Security Analysis, Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds, Investment, Banking & Financial Services, International Finance & Trade, Management of Financial Institutions, Financial Services, Project Appraisal & Finance, Financial Modeling, Commodity Markets & Risk Management, Quantitative Finance I, Quantitative Finance II, Financial Econometrics, Commodities & Commodity Derivatives, Financial Statement Analysis.
		Accounting: Accounting Standards & US GAAP, Taxation-I, Auditing-I, Auditing-II, Taxation-II, Economic Legislation-II, Advanced Management Accounting.
		Banking: Overview of Banking, Banking Service Operations, Retail Banking, Corporate and SME  Banking, Rural Banking & Micro Finance, Risk Management in Banks, Treasury Management, International Banking, Corporate and International Banking, Credit Management, Investment Banking.
		Insurance: Risk & Insurance, Insurance Law & Regulations, Life Insurance, General Insurance, Actuarial Principles, Health Insurance, Insurance Operations, Underwriting Management, Re-insurance, Claims Management.
		IT & Systems: Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Relational Database Management Systems, e-Business, Software Engineering & Quality Management, IT Enabled Services, Business Intelligence, System Analysis and Design.
		HRM: HR Planning, Strategic Human Resource Management, Managing Knowledge Worker, Global Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development: Diagnosis & Interventions, Performance Management & Reward Systems, Training & Development, Leadership Skills & Change Management, Employment Laws, Competency Mapping and Assessment, Quantitative Human Resource Management.
		Investment Analysis: Financial Markets, Wealth Management, Personal Financial Planning.
		Marketing: Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, B2B Marketing, Services Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communication, Sales & Distribution Management, International Marketing, Strategic Marketing Management, Retail Management, Product Management, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, International Business Environment, Advanced Marketing Management.
		International Business: Accounting Standards & US GAAP, International Banking, International Business Environment, Management of MNCs, Global Capital Markets.
		Operations: Services Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing Management, Structured System Analysis & Design, TQM and Six Sigma Quality, Operations Research, Operations Strategy, Business Modeling & Simulation, Production & Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management.
		Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Development, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance and Managing & Growing a new business.

54. What are the placement prospects for students at IBS?

The placement prospects for the students who graduate from IBS are excellent. Several leading organizations conduct campus recruitments during the final year.

The Career Management Center (CMC) has developed strong networks with more than 1000 companies over the years and has been able to successfully achieve 100% placements for all IBS Campuses year after year.

55. Please let me know the Center-wise placement details of students graduated in the year 2008?

56. Can I know the names of the organizations that are among the top recruiters at IBS? 

IBS Advantage

57. High quality of education has been the hallmark of IBS. It has been achieved through

Committed Faculty
		More than 500 faculty having rich experience in industry, teaching, research and consulting.
		Over 350 books and 650 case studies have been published by our faculty in the past one year.
		Faculty members do consulting and research assignments for various corporates.
Curriculum
		Innovative program design
		Up to date curricula with the latest body of knowledge in tune with the changing business environment.
		Program / curriculum designed in consultation with industry and academic experts.
Electives offered in various streams as
		Marketing Operations Investments Finance Accounting International Business IT & Systems Banking Entrepreneurship HRM Insurance
		Students can opt for single specialization or dual specialization or multi-specialization
		Over 100 electives to choose from.
Good Infrastructure
		Well-stocked library
		Electronic business and financial databases
		Latest Software like SAP R/3, IBM –Rational Software, SAS, SPSS, iThink etc.
		Laptops provided to all students
		Internet and dedicated leased lines
		State-of-the-art classrooms
Case Methodology of Teaching
		Case method of teaching is given a lot of importance at IBS.
		This method stimulates the real-life business environment in a class room.
		IBS among top 10 contributors of cases to European Case Clearing House [ECCH]
Summer Internship Program (SIP) and Management Research Project (MRP)
		SIP is 14 weeks program with a business organization which helps sensitize students to the nuances of a work place. It provides a platform to network with industry professionals.
		MRP is semester long faculty directed independent study undertaken during the final semester. Students are required to work on a comprehensive research project under the guidance of faculty involving application of concepts tools and techniques to the real world problems or research on the latest developments in the chosen fields of management.

58. Brand Equity of the B-School

*- Top Private B Schools

59. Placements

		100% placement record for the past several years
		More than 16000 alumni working in more than 850 blue chip companies
		Strong industry interface.
		Career Management Center comprising of placement managers and executives to help students in their efforts of final placements.

60. All India Presence

		IBS-campuses located in 22 cities through out India.
		Can join at a convenient location, can pursue project in any of the 22 cities.

61. All round personality development

		Soft Skills Labs
		Team building and Communication workshops
		English labs
		Presentations and Seminars
		Projects
		Regular interaction with alumni who are well placed in all sectors.

62. Financial Aid

		Educational loans from banks up to Rs. 15 lakhs.
		Merit Scholarship from IBS up to Rs. 2 lakhs.
		Merit cum Means Scholarship up to Rs. 2 lakhs.
		Campus Merit Scholarships upto 50% of the fee for 25% of students at each campus.
		Student Assistantship program where a student can earn upto Rs 6000/-per month by working for few hours at the school lab, library etc.
		Stipendiary Assignment program (SAP).

63. International Networking

Accreditation IBS is one of the three accredited schools from South Asia under Asia Link Program SAQS sponsored by EFMD (European Federation for Management Development) and AMDISA and funded by European commission. SAQS is the South Asian system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.

IBS has applied for accreditation to AACSB. IBS’s eligibility application has been accepted by AACSB International and the process of accreditation has commenced.

Networking with International Academic Institutions

McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.   Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA.   Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management, France.   ICN Graduate School of Business, University of Nancy, France.   University of Johannesburg, South Africa.   Group ESC Chambery Business School, France.   College of Business Administration, The University of Toledo, Ohio, USA.   Monash University, Melbourne. Australia   International University of Monaco, Monaco

General

64. Could you please tell us something about the faculty?

A large team of full-time faculty members from diverse fields with a unique blend of academic research of industrial experience are available at each campus. Our faculty members are also involved in Management Development Programs and consultancy activities besides teaching of research.

IBS has established Icfai Institute for Management Teachers (IIMT) to train the faculty members in research, pedagogy and industry interaction.

65. Is IBS approved by AICTE?

IBS does not award any degrees/ diplomas, it merely extends academic support and placement assistance to the students interested in pursuing MBA & Executive PG Programs of the ICFAI University, Dehradun as private candidates. Hence IBS has not sought any approval from AICTE.

66. Are all the IBS campuses same? If so why are all the campuses of IBS not ranked in the business school surveys?

All the IBS campuses are provided with the same academic and physical infrastructure.

It is only the students perception which differs. It is because of this perception that there is variation in students joining different campuses and hence the variation in placements.

The organizations recruit candidates based on their performance and not campus. Hence if the students performance is good they can be assured of good placement irrespective of whichever campus they study in.

The banks provide loans to students of all campuses as they feel that the students of all campuses are equally competent.