Diploma Examination in Banking and Finance (DBF)

Rules and Syllabus 2003

THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKERS
World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005.
Website: http://www.iib-online.org

THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKERS

Committed to Professional Excellence

MISSION

The Mission of the Institute is to develop professionally qualified and competent bankers and finance professionals primarily through a process of education, training, examinations, consultancy/ counseling and continuing professional development programmes.

OBJECTIVES

□ To facilitate study of theory & practice of banking and finance. □ To test and certify attainment of competence in the profession of banking and finance. □ To collect, analyze and provide information needed by professionals in banking and finance. □ To promote Continuous Professional Development.

□ To promote and undertake research relating to Operations, Products, Instruments, Processes, etc., in Banking and Finance and to encourage innovation and creativity among finance professionals so that they could face competition and succeed.

PREFACE

With the advent of market-oriented approach, globalization, reforms and competition in the banking and finance sector, the Banking / Finance sector face the challenge to continuously innovate and improve and market their products and services. The need for continuous improvement in the service provided calls for excellence in the performance.

With a view to equipping the prospective banking /finance professionals to face the challenges ahead, the Institute has developed the Diploma in Banking and Finance exclusively for graduates who aspire to make a career in Banking / Finance. The Institute aims to fulfil the need of uninterrupted supply of qualified personnel to take up various positions in the Financial Services Industry.

The Institute has been offering a number of professional courses and conducting examinations to meet the requirement of the finance professionals in the country since 75 years and these examinations are widely recognised by the Banking Industry. Now the Institute has launched pre-entry level examinations (DBF) for the aspiring graduates who wish to build their career in Banking and Finance sector.

RULES AND SYLLABUS 2003

CONTENTS

1. About the Institute

Genesis ........................................................................................... Diploma Examinations ..................................................................... Diplomas / Subjects ..........................................................................

2. Diploma in Banking and Finance

Eligibility ......................................................................................... Periodicity of Examination ............................................................. . Registration ................................................................................. .. .. Benefit After Joining Banking / Finance Sector ............................... Pattern .......................................................................................... .. Examination Centres ....................................................................... Time Limit ....................................................................................... Examination Fees ............................................................................ Medium of Examination .................................................................. Procedure for Applying for the Examination .................................. Educational Support ....................................................................... Study Material ................................................................................ Photo Admit Card ........................................................................... Conduct and Discipline .................................................................. Duration of Examination ................................................................. Passing Criteria ............................................................................... Penalties for Unfair Practices .......................................................... Declaration of Results .................................................................... Facility for Verification of Marks .................................................... Issue of Certificates ........................................................................ Legal Proceedings ..........................................................................

3. Syllabus ....................................................................................

4. List of Offices of the Institute ..................................................

5. List of Examination Centres .....................................................

RULES AND SYLLABUS 2003

THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKERS

DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN BANKING AND FINANCE
(PRE-ENTRY)

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

GENESIS:

The Indian Institute of Bankers which is professional body of banks and financial institutions in India, was established on 30th April 1928 as a Limited Company under the Indian Companies Act, 1913 at the initiative of few eminent bankers, businessmen and industrialists of India.

VARIOUS DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS:

The Institute offers the following Diploma examinations to all the graduates of any stream:

1. Diploma in Banking and Finance
2. Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management
3. Diploma in Banking Technology
4. Diploma in Advanced Rural Banking
5. Diploma in International Banking and Finance
6. Diploma in Capital Markets and Merchant Banking
7. Diploma in Mutual Funds Management

Objectives/Benefits of the Diplomas:

• The candidate undertaking the course will have comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in the subject • The courses will offer a meaningful job role/opportunities for people in the organisation employing them • The courses are so designed that most employers would value it for talent scouting • The courses are cost effective and at the same time high in quality • The diplomas offer practical insights into the subjects while at the same time emphasis robust theoretical foundation • The diplomas carry professional recognition among the banking and finance community • The certification is backed by a system of high standard of accreditation • The diplomas offer career opportunities in the niche areas of Banking and Finance

DIPLOMAS / SUBJECTS:

1. Diploma in Banking and Finance

§ Indian Financial System & Commercial Banking
§ Business Communication and Customer Relations
§ Basic Accountancy
§ Introduction to Computers

2. Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management

§ Financial Markets - An Overview
§ Treasury Management
§ Risk Management

3. Diploma in Banking Technology

§ Information Technology, Data Communications & Electronic Banking § Design, Development and Implementation of Information Systems § Security in the Electronic Banking

4. Diploma in Advanced Rural Banking

§ Rural Economic Environment
§ Financing Rural Development
§ Rural Financial Institutions

5. Diploma in International Banking and Finance

§ International Banking Operations
§ International Banking, Legal and Regulatory Aspects
§ International Corporate Finance

6. Diploma in Capital Markets and Merchant Banking

§ Structure of Capital Markets
§ Operations and Regulation of Capital Markets
§ Merchant Banking

7. Diploma in Mutual Funds Management

§ Capital Market – Role and Structure
§ Investment Management
§ Mutual Fund Operations

In addition to the above, the Institute has also introduced a new “Certificate Examination in Bancassurance” for Life and Non- Life segments for bankers and “Certificate Examination in Life and General Insurance” for prospective Agents / Advisors of the Life and General Insurance companies in India.

DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE

ELIGIBILITY:

• Graduates from any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to write this examination. Prospective graduates from any discipline who are awaiting their results to be announced may also apply for this examination. They should, however, submit to the Institute their proof of passing the graduation immediately after getting provisional/ final certificate (duly attested).

PERIODICITY OF EXAMINATION:

• The examination will be held normally twice a year in July and January on Sundays (two papers on first Sunday and the remaining two on the next Sunday in the morning and afternoon sessions). For dates of the Examinations, visit the web-site of the Institute at http://www.iib-online.org or write to the Corporate Office or zonal offices.

REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATION:

• Applications for Registering for the Examination to be held in July will be accepted up-to 31st March. Applications for Registering for the Examination to be held in January will be accepted up-to 30th September. In no case applications received after the above dates shall be considered for the particular examination. Such late applications shall be considered for the subsequent examination and the said shall be advised to the candidate. Registration / Examination form can be downlo...

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