The National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune was established in 1969 by the Reserve Bank of India as an autonomous apex institution for research, training and consultancy in banking and finance. NIBM is also accredited as a ‘scientific and Industrial Research Organization’ by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. NIBM is also engaged in Research (policy and operations), Training & Education of senior executives of banks. NIBM Pune offers a 2 year full time residential flagship PGDM Program in the field of Banking and Financial Services approved by the AICTE. Based on industry requirements, this course is offered with modules on IFRS, NPA Management, and Business Analytics. NIBM Admission occurs through the merit scored in entrance exams of CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE followed by a Writing Ability Test / Oral Communication Test and Interview. NIBM is the first institute in India to offer a two-year specialisation program in Banking & Finance.

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Currently, NIBM is offering seven online programs Credit Management, Risk Management, Treasury Management, Accounts and Audit, Retail Credit Management, Credit Management for Small Finance Banks and Banking Operations Management for Payment Banks.

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NIBM Pune boasts of having 100% placement since its inception. During NIBM placement 2021-23, recruiters visiting the campus included companies like Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Accenture, ICRA, HDFC Bank, Catholic Syrian Bank, HSBC Bank and many more. The institute has also collaborated with National Insurance Academy (NIA), National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Association and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

NIBM Pune Important Dates

Events Dates
CAT 2023 Registration Starts August 02, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Ends September 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023
 Last date to apply March 20, 2024 (Tentative)
Writing Ability Test/Oral Communication and Personal Interview April 2024 (Tentative)
Declaration of Results May 2024 (Tentative)
Correction Window Opens to Update CMAT scores June 01 – 03, 2024 (Tentative)
CMAT Cut-off Release June 08, 2024 (Tentative)
Online OC and PI for CMAT candidates June 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes June/July, 2024 (Tentative)
Submission of mark sheet/degree certificate :
(for students currently in the final year		 October 31, 2024 (Tentative)
Payment of First Installment of Fees Within 2 weeks from date of offer of admission

Quick Facts

  • The Institute is engaged in Research (policy and operations), Training & Education of senior executives of banks, and provides Consulting support to the banking and financial sector.
  • Awarded Platinum Award for ‘Smart Governance’ for PGDM (B&FS) Program
  • The highest package during NIBM Pune placement 2023 was INR 23.50 LPA
  • Over 3200 participants, including about 250 from different developing nations attend NIBM training programmes every year.

NIBM Pune Awards & Ranking

  • NIBM Pune is ranked 76th position in the Management category by NIRF 2023.
  • ABP News awarded NIBM with Education Leadership Award in 2019-20
  • NIBM also received a Platinum award for ‘smart governance’ for PGDM (B&FS) Program
  • Accredited with Worldwide Achievers’ Award for outstanding B-School in Banking and Finance
  • Asia’s Best Leadership Award at World HRD Congress
  • received award for gold governance smart

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NIBM Pune Batch Profile

The below info-graph represents the details about the NIBM Pune Batch 2021-23:

Batch Profile

The 2021-23 batch comprised a total of 120 students, among which, 91 were male & 29 were female. Average work experience of the batch was 15 months. Average age of the students was 22.9 years. 72% of the batch was freshers who had no previous work experience. Most of the students had Engineering & Commerce background.

NIBM Pune Courses, Admissions, Fees Structure

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Course Fee( in INR)
PGDM Banking and Financial Services Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE scores
Intake: 130		 Rs 16 lacs

NIBM Pune Cutoff 2023

National level qualifying Exam Cutoff 2023
CMAT 93 percentile
XAT 94 percentile
CAT 80%

The weightages assigned for the final selection process are mentioned below.

National level qualifying Exam Weightage
CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE Scores 35%
Academic qualifications 25%
WAT/OC & PI 35%
Extracurricular activities, sports, etc 5%
Total 100%

NIBM Pune Placements 2023

NIBM Pune has recently concluded the placement drive for its 2021-23 PGDM batch. For the PGDM Batch 2021-23, 112 out of 122 students are placed. The institute has maintained its 100% placement record. Reputed recruiters like Accenture, Deloitte, Axis Bank, Cognizant, EY, HDFC Bank, Genpact, HSBC etc visited the campus. The major highlights of the placement drive are mentioned below:

  • 100% of the batch was placed.
  • The highest salary stood at INR 23.50 LPA.
  • An average salary of INR 15.22 LPA was offered to the students.
  • The average salary of top 10% of the batch stood at INR 22.44 LPA.
  • The average salary of top 25% of the batch stood at INR 21.09 LPA.
  • The average salary of top 50% of the batch stood at INR 18.25 LPA.
  • The average salary of top 75% of the batch stood at INR 16.87 LPA.
  • The median salary package stood at INR 15 LPA.
  • Total 25 recruiters participated in the placement drive.
  • 35 Pre-placement offers were also made.

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NIBM Pune Placements 2023 Info-graph

NIBM Pune Summer Internship Placements 2023

After completing three terms in the first year all students have to take up summer internship in an organization for a period of eight weeks. Total 37 students got summer internship offers; Average Stipend was offered at INR 27,200 per month, and the maximum stipend has been offered of INR 1.2 Lakh per month. Major recruiters included HDFC Bank, PwC, EY, Indian Bank, Union Bank, Edelweiss, Punjab National Bank and many more. The participating batch has achieved a 100% placement record.

NIBM Pune Scholarships

NIBM offers scholarships on Merit and need-based. The institute is backed by RBI and has a tie-up with SBI, so apart from scholarships, student loans can also be easily availed.

NIBM Pune FAQs

Ques. Why should I join NIBM?

Ans. NIBM is a good choice because:
  • Esteemed Governing Board
  • Renowned Faculty
  • Unique Curriculum
  • Real-life Application
  • Analytical Aptitude
  • High Faculty to Student Ratio

Ques. Does NIBM accept ATMA scores?

Ans. No, NIBM accepts scores of CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and GRE. ATMA scores are not valid for admission to NIBM

Ques. How can I apply for NIBM?

Ans. You can apply for NIBM from its official website (http://www.nibmindia.org).The institute has an intake of 130 seats. Admission is based on entrance exam scores and writing test and personal interview conducted by the institute.