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National Institute of Bank ManagementPGDM
Banking & Financial Services

Admissions

PGDM (Banking & Financial Services)

Admissions to NIBM's two-year, full-time PGDM (Banking & Financial Services) programme.

Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), and a valid score in CAT or CMAT.

  • 5,461

    Applications received, 2025–27 cycle

  • 1,576

    Called for OC & PI, on merit

  • 80th

    CAT percentile cut-off

Not for candidates still choosing an industry, or seeking a part-time or distance programme.

CAT/GMAT score
35% weight
OC & PI
40% weight
Academic performance (SSC/HSC)
25% weight
Programme year
2027–29
Application window opens
November
Last date to apply
March 20
Oral test & interview
April / May
Results declared
May / June
Batch commences
July 2027

Selection Process

Admission is based on performance in recognised entrance examinations, followed by a comprehensive assessment through the Personal Interview process. Along with entrance test scores, the Institute considers academic performance and the candidate's overall suitability for the programme while preparing the final merit list.

Admission Process

  1. 01

    Application

    Apply to the PGDM (Banking & Financial Services) programme as per the prescribed application process.

  2. 02

    Shortlisting

    Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on the admission criteria prescribed by NIBM.

  3. 03

    Selection Process

    Shortlisted candidates participate in the selection process prescribed by NIBM.

  4. 04

    Final Selection

    The final selection list is prepared based on the prescribed admission criteria.

Applications for the 2027–29 batch open in November.

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