IFHE Admission 2026

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education

Hyderabad, Telangana · IFHE · Estd. 2008

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

IFHE 2026-27 admissions at ibsindia.org. IBSAT typically December 2025. Updated: 2026-05-11

About ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), established in 1984 as the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2008 under the UGC Act, is the flagship university of the IFHE-ICFAI Group. Located at Dontanapalli, Shankerpalli Mandal, Hyderabad, IFHE houses the IBS (ICFAI Business School) Hyderabad — one of India's well-known private business schools. IFHE is the parent institution of multiple ICFAI universities across India.

IFHE has 8 schools — IBS (Hyderabad — flagship MBA), Faculty of Management & Information Technology, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Law (IFHE Law School), Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Liberal Arts and IcfaiTech. NAAC A++ accredited.

MBA (IBS Hyderabad) through IBSAT (IBS Aptitude Test) or CAT/CMAT. B.Tech through JEE Main or IFHE Entrance. UG through merit + IFHE Entrance. PhD through IFHE PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹2,000 (General) / ₹2,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

IBSAT / JEE Main / IFHE Entrance

Conducted by IFHE / NTA

MBA (IBS Hyderabad) through IBSAT or CAT/CMAT. B.Tech through JEE Main or IFHE Entrance. UG through merit + IFHE Entrance. PhD through IFHE PhD entrance.

Eligibility

MBA: bachelor 50% + IBSAT/CAT. B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 60% + JEE Main/IFHE. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
IBSAT 2025 (held Dec 2025)	21 Dec 2025	—	ibsindia.org	Closed
IBS GD/PI 2026	20 Feb 2026	—	ibsindia.org	Closed
IFHE B.Tech Counselling 2026	25 Jun 2026	—	ifheindia.org	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

IFHE merit scholarships, ICFAI Foundation scholarships, TS state scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

NAAC A++; SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education?

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education admits students primarily through IBSAT / JEE Main / IFHE Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹2000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education accept IBSAT / JEE Main / IFHE Entrance scores?

IBSAT / JEE Main / IFHE Entrance is the primary basis for admission at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.