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Walk Extra Miles for Success:

A Math Olympiad Winner got himself admitted into MIT. When he was asked about the secret of his success, he said he had studied 10,000 extra hours to get a medal in IMO that took him to MIT. So, your efforts must be extraordinary to achieve the best you wish to.

Key to Success on IBA MBA Admission Test:

>You must have a strong desire to achieve it.
>Practice and Practice - i.e. Sit for frequent Model Tests.
>Say, in a June session, IBA has taken 60 students but your final position was 61st. It means the 60th Person has tried something that you didn't try.
> So 3Ds: Desire, Doing(Practice), and Determination can make you through. Good Luck !

FAQ / IBA MBA

Q. Who can apply for IBA MBA Admission Test?
Solas: Anyone with at least a Bachelor Degree in any field of study.

Q: Any limit of CGPA?
Solas: Candidates with third division or GPA of less than 2.5 in SSC or HSC or GPA of less than 2.5 in O-Level or less than 2.0 in A-Level examinations are not eligible.

Q. How about candidates with Foreign Degrees?
Solas: A candidate with foreign degrees must determine equivalence by IBA before sitting for the admission test.

Q. Any age limit?
Solas: No. People got chance in regular MBA at the age of 38 years.

Q. Do only students from reputed institutions get chance in IBA? How about the students from National University or Private Universities?
Solas: No specific rules or pattern. Each year, some students from National University, Private Universities get chance in IBA MBA. IBA looks for competent students. IBA is extremely fair. No nepotism. That's why its legacy is still maintained. IBA is No.1 as it behaves like No.1--That's it ! Your performance will take you IN but not your identity.

Q. Frequency of admission tests?
Solas: Twice a year. June or July and Nov or Dec each year.

Q. How many seats?
Solas: About 60 seats in June Session, about 120 seats in December Session.

Q. How many students sit for the admission test and how many are selected in written test?
Solas: About 3,500 students sit for the written test. About 120 students are selected in written test of June Session, 120(Full Time)+120(Part Time) students are selected in the written test of December Session.

Q. Full time and part time options?
Solas: June session is for full time(day classes). December session has both full time(day classes) and part time classes(evening classes).

Q. Can a day batch switch to evening batch?
Solas: Yes, after doing one semester with CGPA of at least 2.5.

Q. Any difference in value between part time and full time MBA?
Solas: No. But if you wish to join IBA as a teacher, you need to complete only Full Time MBA. There are few issues regarding award, gold medal, etc. Please ask MBA office for details.

Q. Is there any fear of drop out?
Solas: Yes. If you fail in same subject twice or unable to maintain CGPA of at least 2.5 in two consecutive semesters, you are out from IBA.

Q. What is the difference between Drop Out and Withdrawal?
Solas: For IBA, Drop Out should mean that you are permanently out from MBA Program. Withdrawal means that you apply for a semester break for some reason, and once approved by MBA Chairperson, you're allowed to do the remaining semesters in due course.

Q. Maximum period of completion of MBA?
Solas: Maximum 8 academic years. But usually, you can't take withdrawal more than once.

Q.Fees for Full Time/Part Time MBA?
Solas: About 50K for Full Time MBA, and 100K for Part Time MBA.

Q.Written Test Structure?
Solas: Two Sections - Objective and Written. Objective 75 Marks. Written 25 Marks.

Q. Marks distribution in both Sections?
Solas: Objective: Maths 30, English 30, Analytical Ability 15. Written: 25 Marks.

Q. Question Types?
Solas: Please see the pass year questions.

Q. Pass Mark?
Solas: No specific pass mark. But if you can score at least 60% in each of Math(18), English(18), Analytical(9), and Written(15), you stand a chance. 60% in each section results in 45 in Objective Part and 15 in Written Part.

Q. Is it possible to know the pass marks in last years' admission tests?
Solas: No. But one can guess after doing some analysis.

Q.Duration of the Admission Test?
Solas: 90 Minutes for Objective Part, and 30 Minutes for Written Part.

Q. Any negative marking?
Solas: Yes. 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Q. Are both Objective and Written Parts checked for all students?
Solas: Let me start the answer saying that the following answer to this question is not verified by any authentic source.It is assumed that Objective Part is checked first. Perhaps few hundred students are selected from objective part, and then the written part of only those students are checked. So, even if your written test was just excellent but you are out during scrutiny of objective part, you're in fact out of the competition.

Q. Any tips on exam approach?
Solas: Get good sleep at least two days before the exam. It's wise to close your books two days before exam. It'll make you relax, and your brain is likely to play cool during the exam.
Try to correct 60% on each section first. If this is done, you may try to increase your score on the remaining part of all sections.
It's a poor idea to try and score almost 100% in your favorite section. This will lead to scoring less than 60% in other sections. Usually, 40-45 Minutes for Maths, 20 Minutes for English, and 25-30 Minutes for Analytical could be a rough time-plan. It'll depend on the difficulty level of questions.
Always try to answer the easy questions first. Remember, each question carries equal mark.

Q. What books are required for the test preparations?
Solas: You should first have a good look on the pass years' questions to get an idea about questions patterns. That's the key. There are many books in the market for test preparations. Admission Guides, and books on GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, etc. If you want to cover all these books, it would be a very difficult and unrealistic job. Please meet us for further details.

Q. Are pass years' questions available?
Solas: Yes, you can find Question Banks in Neelkhet, Dhaka.

Q. How should I prepare for the exam?
Solas: Know the question pattern. Improve your basics. Giving Frequent Tests is the key.

Best Practices for Admission Test of IBA MBA/BBA:

1. Don't just give it a try.
2. Make sure you really want it.
3. Don't keep yourself busy in seeing what others do.
4. Do only relevant studies.
5. Do not do unnecessary studies.
6. Discuss with right persons about preparations & exam approach
7. Identify your strengths and weaknesses.
8. Cultivate a habit of giving regular mock tests
9. Know the tricks, and short cuts
10. Improve on basics - rules, and formulas

IBA BBA/MBA Admission Test:
You need a strong desire to achieve BBA/MBA Degree of IBA. You should be in the state of mind that it will just open a new era in your career.
IBA makes you a leader. You start to do things confidently. IBA itself is a brand. It carries a legacy of over 5 decades.
It's understood that except some, most of the applicants for IBA BBA/MBA Admission Tests are serious customers. They are in the right direction as they at least opt for the best.
An aspirant goes through a tough competition. Finally, the winners smile. Once you're onto it, you've further prospects to move forward from there. It goes On and On. So, Hard Work, and Determination are the keys here.
In the Admission Test, you need to confront some adversities: Mind Game, Time Pressure, and Competitors. Few things are tested in the Admission Test: Planning and Approaching a Problem, Time Management, Skills & Effectiveness.
One can prepare for the Admission Test by himself/herself. But coaching could be very much helpful if you are able to make use of it properly.
We look forward to working with you soon. Good wishes from SOLAS Team !