ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

IBS Hyderabad is one of the nine B-Schools affiliated with the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), recognized as a deemed-to-be-university by the UGC. It boasts a NAAC 'A++' rating and holds accreditations from AACSB & SAQS. The institution is well-known for its MBA program. Below are the key highlights of ICFAI Business School:

• Ranking: As per the NIRF Rankings 2025, the university secured the 46th position in the "Management" category. IBS Hyderabad is ranked 22 among MBA colleges by Media and 16 for MBA by IIRF 2026.
• Courses: The flagship course at IBS Hyderabad is the MBA.
• Fees: The MBA fees at IBS Hyderabad amount to INR 17 lakhs for a duration of two years.
• Placement: The placement data for IBS Hyderabad for 2026 has been released. According to the 2026 data, all campuses achieved an impressive placement rate exceeding 90%. The overall average CTC remained robust and stable, reaching 10.01 Lakhs for IBS Hyderabad.
• Admission: Admissions at IBS Hyderabad are based on merit or entrance exams, depending on the chosen course. MBA admissions are determined by IBSAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ NMAT scores, along with a Micro Presentation & Personal Interview.
• Cutoff: The expected minimum cutoff for receiving a micro presentation/ PI call at IBS Hyderabad is 72-80+ in IBSAT, 150+ in NMAT, and 60+ percentile in CAT/ XAT.
• The B-school has established international partnerships with universities such as the University of Maryland, Penn State, and Illinois Institute of Technology (USA), as well as Sheffield Hallam University (UK) for faculty/student exchange and joint research initiatives. Additionally, it offers a double-degree MBA in collaboration with Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia.
• In addition to Hyderabad, IBS has campuses located in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Dehradun.

For more information, please check the brochure: ICFAI_Brochure

IBS Hyderabad provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The available courses include B.A., B.Com, BBA, and more. With such a diverse range of options, students can choose their desired course without the need to look for another college or university. For more information about the courses, see the details below: