Another exam Sunday and another entrance exam gone now.  Except reading comprehension, all other sections were fairly difficult but the having grace was once again, no negative marking so that means you can flush accuracy down the drain while you attempt all goddamn questions in the exam. Quant was the toughest part of the exam, but even this part must have seemed as easier to those who have been preparing for XAT 2010. What is your take on the exam?

IBSAT introduced essay component last year and XAT has had essays almost since eternity. XAT essays are generally out of the box and hence give you lot of scope to use your knowledge rather effectively. Whereas with IBSAT, essay topics are general in nature and are directly related to what is happening around you.

Last years essay topics in IBSAT, were rather straight forward and one was supposed to write an essay on one of the five topics given. 400 words essay in 30 minutes should not be too difficult. Following …

IBSAT might have one of the most expensive fee structures around. But at the same time they also have one of the most elaborate scholarship programme in place.
Top 200 students in IBSAT written exam will be offered fee concession of Rs. 2 Lakh maximum. Then there is another Merit cum means scholarship of upto 2 lakh. In addition to this, 25% students of each campus are given scholarship of upto 50% concession in tuition fees. This is in addition to the merit scholarships. Then students can also work for IBS …

IBSAT 2009 is due this Sunday, 27th December 2009. The exam is, arguably, one of the easiest exams for entrance to B-school and has lots and lots of seats on offer, making entire competition way easier. Someone once said, “Good, Fast and Cheap. Pick any two”. I reckon he must have been referring to IBSAT exam. All said and done, IBSAT Hyderabad does offer some decent profiles and placements and so do their Mumbai and Gurgaon campuses.
 
The exam is on the easier side and holds 25% weightage in the final …