IBS Hyderabad: Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement, Admission

Hyderabad, India


IBS ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Overview

Latest Updates

  • BBA, BBA (AI & DS), and BBA (Cloud Computing & Cyber Security) applications 2025 are open, and the last date to apply is Apr 4, 2025. The interviews will be scheduled from Apr 17 to Apr 20, 2025.
  • PhD (Full-time/Part-time) applications are open for the Jul 2025 session. The selection process will be scheduled during the second week of Apr 2025.

ICFAI Business School Hyderabad is a component of a deemed university, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education( IFHE), as per UGC. It was established in 1995. It has been accredited by NAAC with a grade of A + + and is recognised internationally. IBS, ICFAI Business School is recognized by AACSB while SAQS is recognized by AMDISA. CRISIL has given IBS Hyderabad base AAA 2022 ranking and TBS has given one position in South Zone Private Business School 2023 ranking. Times 2023 has ranked IBS Hyderabad 3rd for MBA while under Management Institutes it is ranked 6th and Business Today 2023 ranks it 23rd for MBA. 

ICFAI proposes undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD and certificate programs to its students in Management, Economics and many other fields. The popular courses are MBA, BBA and other programs. A candidate can be admission to the MBA of IBS Hyderabad after clearing the entrance test like IBSAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT have to go through a Micro Presentation and then a Personal Interview. The total MBA fee for the batch at IBS Hyderabad is estimated at ₹ 17.01 Lakhs, whereas the average package is INR 9.7 LPA and the highest package is INR 36.76 LPA, during the 2024 placement drive.


Quick Highlights

Check out the names of the top recruiters, rankings etc in the table below

Particular

Details

Top Recruiters

Deloitte, Google, EY, Oracle, KPMG,

HCL, Tata Capital, 

Wipr, ICICI Bank, PwC

Ranking(Overall ranking 2023)

  • 3rd by Times for MBA
  • 6th by Times under the Management Institutes category
  • 23rd by Business Today for MBA

Fees Range

₹ 3 L-₹17.01 L

University Type

Private College

Popular Courses

MBA, BBA

Top accreditations

AACSB, SAQS accredited by AMDISA

Entrance Exams

XAT ,CAT, NMAT ,IBSAT

Year of Establishment

1995

Application mode

Online


Ranking 

IBS Hyderabad is ranked across multiple categories by various eminent national ranking bodies, including India Today, Outlook-ICARE, Business Today, Times, etc. Students can check the following table to learn more about the ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad rankings:

Ranking Body

Year

Rank

India Today

2021

#21  Overall

India Today

2020

#25 Overall

India Today

2024

#22 (MBA)

India Today

2023

#23 (MBA)

The Week

2024

#46 (MBA)

IIRF

2024

#15 (MBA)

IIRF

2023

#19 (MBA)

The Times Of India

2021

#3 Overall

The Times Of India

2019

#12  Overall

The Times Of India

2024

#6  (MBA)

The Times Of India

2023

#6  (MBA)

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Programs

IBS Hyderabad, an ICFAI Business School provides B.Com, BBA, and B.A. Besides the UG courses. A few of the PG courses are MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, and M.A., etc. Those who wish to view the entire list of ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad courses, along with their fees, can check out the table below:

Courses

Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM

₹5.3 L akh - 17 Lakh

BBA

₹10 Lakh

B.A.

₹3 Lakh

Executive MBA/PGDM

₹5.3 Lakh

B.Com

₹4.8 Lakh

M.A.

₹3 Lakh

Ph.D.

₹5.2 Lakh

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

IBS ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Admissions

Admission to IBS Hyderabad in 2025 depends on the entrance test as well as the student's performance in class XII. The institute holds the IBSAT or IBS Aptitude Test for admitting students to MBA programs. Check out the table below to get the popular courses and their eligibility.

Courses

Eligibility

MBA/PGDM

Graduation: 50 %

BBA

10+2 50 %

B.A.

10+2: 50 %

Executive MBA/PGDM

Graduation 50 %

B.Com

CBSE 12thISC

M.A.

Graduation: 50 %

Ph.D.

-


Cutoff

The minimum admission CAT percentile last year to be admitted at IBS Hyderabad was 85. The minimum percentile in CAT that can get one into IBS Hyderabad also has not changed in the last three years. Candidates can check the closing Cutoff marks for CAT and NMAT for IBS Hyderabad in the table below:

Exam

2021

2022

2023

CAT (percentile)

85

85

85

NMAT (score)

– / –

150

150

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

PGPM applicants need a bachelor's degree (minimum 50%), a valid IBSAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT score, and preferably up to two years' experience.

IBS Hyderabad accepts CAT scores for MBA admission. Candidates with ≥60 percentile in CAT 2023 are exempt from IBSAT but must meet other criteria.

IBS Hyderabad's admission process begins mid-year, with forms available in June/July. IBSAT is in December, followed by interviews; classes start in June.

The IBS Hyderabad MBA cutoff for 2024 via CAT is unavailable. In 2023, the CAT cutoff was 85 percentile, and NMAT was 150.

IBS ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Placements

The students of IBS Hyderabad received the highest and average package in IBS Hyderabad placements 2024, worth ₹ 21 LPA and ₹ 9.71 LPA. Also, during the IBS Hyderabad placement in 2024, the reflected placement rate was 94%. Check out the table below to learn more:

Metric

Details

Placement rate

94%

Highest package

₹ 21 LPA (Domestic)

₹ 58.19 (International)

Average package

₹ 10.42 LPA

FAQS

IBS Hyderabad's placement process includes resume writing, practice interviews, and soft skills training. The Placement Cell organizes campus recruitment with GDs, interviews, and case studies.

IBS Hyderabad's flagship MBA program offers electives in the third and fifth semesters. In 2023, placements reached ₹21 LPA (national) and ₹58.19 LPA (international), with a median salary of ₹10.42 LPA.

IBS Hyderabad consistently achieves over 90% placements, though rates vary by batch and market conditions. The Placement Cell ensures strong recruitment in reputed companies.

IBS Hyderabad emphasizes internships, with SIP conducted after the first year. The Placement Cell secures internships, often leading to Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for high-performing students

IBS ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Infrastructure

For details students can view the below table details:

Category

Details

Hostel Type

Separate hostels for boys and girls

Accommodation

AC Rooms are on single/double occupancy basis;

Room Amenities

The hostels are well-equipped with amenities like Wi-Fi, geysers, and common areas.

Facilities

Wi-Fi is available in hostel rooms

Hostel Fees

₹1,50,000