IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI): CAT Cutoff, Fees and Placements 2026
IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI) in Hyderabad has a total programme fee of about ₹17.01 lakh (2026-28). The average package was ₹9.82 LPA (2024-25), with a median of ₹9 LPA. It accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT. Our estimate of the cutoff for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 60 CAT percentile (roughly a 50% chance of an interview call).
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: published by more than one source (2024-25) · Cutoff: our estimate
IBS Hyderabad cutoff and entrance exams
Percentile at which a General-category candidate with an average profile has about a 50% chance of an interview call. This is an estimate: the college does not publish a fixed percentile.
| Exam | Cutoff estimate | Qualifying minimum |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 60 | 60 |
| XAT | 60 | 60 |
| GMAT | 29 | – |
How IBS Hyderabad selects students
Selection uses an entrance score, a micro-presentation and a personal interview. Weights are not published.
Eligibility
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, XAT, GMAT.
Is IBS Hyderabad worth the fees?
How long the fees take to pay back for two reference profiles, from the average and median package. Add your own current CTC in the predictor for your number.
| Reference profile | Pay after MBA (est.) | Pays back in |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year | ₹7.6–11.8L | 22.8 yrs |
| 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year | ₹10.6–16.6L | Not above current pay |
The fee equals about 1.8 years of the typical package. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. Estimates, not promises.
How we checked the fee and package
The fee was found on 3 independent sources that agree. The average package was found on 4 independent sources that agree. The figure shown above is the college’s own where it publishes one. Every figure we found is listed, so you can see how well they agree.
Total fee (₹ lakh)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibsindia.org | ₹17.01L | 2026-28 | College or official |
| pagalguy.com | ₹17.01L | 2027-29 | Third party |
| getmyuni.com | ₹17.01L | 2025, includes hostel | Third party |
| careers360.com | ₹17.01L | 2027 | Third party |
| pagalguy.com | ₹17.01L | 2026-28 | Third party |
| careers360.com | ₹12.5L | unspecified | Third party |
Average package (₹ LPA)
| Source | Figure | Batch or year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| careers360.com | ₹9.82L | 2024-25 | Third party |
| pagalguy.com | ₹9.82L | 2024-25 | Third party |
| getmyuni.com | ₹10.42L | 2023-24 | Third party |
| collegedunia.com | ₹9.82L | 2025 | Third party |
Sources
Fees: college's official page (2026-28) · Placement: published by more than one source (2024-25) · Cutoff: our estimate
IBS Hyderabad: frequently asked questions
What is the total fee at IBS Hyderabad?
The total programme fee at IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI) is about ₹17.01 lakh (2026-28). Check the college fee page for hostel, deposits and any change for your batch.
What percentile is needed for IBS Hyderabad?
Our estimate for a General-category candidate with an average profile is about 60 CAT percentile for a 50% chance of an interview call. The college does not publish a single fixed percentile, so treat this as an estimate. Your category, marks and work experience change the line.
What is the average package at IBS Hyderabad?
The average package at IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI) was ₹9.82 LPA (2024-25) and the median ₹9 LPA. Averages hide a wide spread, so also compare the median and the fee.
Who is eligible for IBS Hyderabad?
50% in graduation (45% for SC, ST and PwD). Final-year students can usually apply. Accepted: CAT, XAT, GMAT.
Is IBS Hyderabad worth the fees?
Our estimate of how long the fees take to pay back: for a professional with 2 years of experience on ₹8 lakh a year, about 22.8 years (pay after the MBA about ₹7.6 to ₹11.8 lakh a year); for a professional with 4 years of experience on ₹15 lakh a year, the typical package is not above current pay, so the case rests on a career change, brand or network more than pay. Payback is the fee plus the salary given up while studying divided by the extra pay a year after the MBA. These are estimates from the average and median package; your own result depends on your profile.