PGDM Banking and Financial Services
Compared with its sister programmes, the PGDM (B&FS) costs almost the same but led Placement 2025 on average, median and highest CTC.
Parameter | PGDM | PGDM (HRM) | PGDM (B&FS) |
|---|---|---|---|
Focus | General management, with six career tracks | HR and people management | Banking and financial services |
Seats | 300 | 60 | 60 |
Total fee | Rs 23.54 lakh | Rs 23.54 lakh | Rs 23.55 lakh |
Average CTC, 2026 | Rs 18.64 LPA | Rs 16.11 LPA | Rs 17.36 LPA |
Median CTC, 2026 | Rs 17.38 LPA | Rs 15.35 LPA | Rs 15.66 LPA |
Highest CTC, 2026 | Rs 68.66 LPA | Rs 25.45 LPA | Rs 31.69 LPA |
Distinctive feature | Six career tracks; 100+ electives | Four-week NGO internship in the second year | Banking and financial services electives in the second year |
IMI Delhi PGDM BFS 2027: Banking and Financial Services Admission, Fees, Curriculum and Placements
IMI Delhi PGDM BFS 2027 is the two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Banking and Financial Services) offered by IMI Delhi, to Batch 2027-29. The programme trains managers for the banking and financial services industry. IMI Delhi PGDM BFS seats total 60 for the new batch. The total IMI Delhi PGDM BFS fees are Rs 24.03 lakh. In Placement 2026, the IMI Delhi PGDM BFS average salary was Rs 17.36 LPA, the highest of the three IMI Delhi programmes. The common admission rules are on IMI Delhi Admission 2027.
IMI Delhi PGDM BFS Programme Highlights 2027
The PGDM (B&FS) at IMI Delhi was designed for the growing need for management professionals in banking and financial services. Its aim is to build managers who combine technical and managerial skills with a global mindset. The programme runs for two years over six terms and is residential. Teaching mixes lectures, case discussions, presentations, assignments and project work, with the emphasis on interactive, participative learning. Most faculty members are drawn from the institute itself, and adjunct or visiting faculty may also teach. All students complete a compulsory Summer Internship Programme at the end of the first year. At the institute level, IMI is placed in the Global Top 69 of the FT Masters in Finance Ranking 2026.
The admission process for IMI Delhi PGDM, IMI Delhi PGDM HRM and IMI Delhi BFS is similar. IMI Delhi PGDM Banking and Financial Services admission process is given below.
Admission Process
IMI Delhi PGDM BFS admission can be divided into following stages:
- The candidates seeking admission to IMI Delhi PGDM BFS programme must appear in CAT 2026 , XAT 2027 and GMAT entrance exams.
- Then, candidate should apply separately for IMI Delhi admissions. IMI Delhi Admissions 2027 application process are expected to open in the first week of September.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the Personal Interview process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the IMI application form and their CAT/XAT exam scores.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, WAT-GD-PI, Behavioral Assessment test, Academic merit, Academic diversity, Work experience, and social diversity etc as per weightages given in Table below
The IMI Delhi PGDM BFS curriculum is spread over six terms and mixes compulsory and elective courses. Compulsory courses cover Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Operations, along with dedicated courses in banking and financial services. Economics, Statistics and Information Technology are also part of the compulsory set. In the second year, electives focus only on banking and financial services, which gives students a sharper specialisation within the sector.
Stage | Key components |
|---|---|
Compulsory courses | Marketing; Finance; Human Resources; Operations; banking and financial services courses; Economics; Statistics; Information Technology |
After the first year | Summer Internship Programme (compulsory) |
Second year electives | Focused only on banking and financial services |
Pedagogy | Lectures; case discussions; presentations; assignments; project work |
Across the programme | AI embedded across every course and ESG integrated across the curriculum, as stated by IMI for 2027 |
To apply for IMI Delhi PGDM BFS 2027, open the official IMI application form link on this page. Register, pick IMI Delhi as your campus (IMI Kolkata and IMI Bhubaneswar can be added to the same form) and fill in your education from Class 10 onwards. Add your CAT, XAT or GMAT score and your work experience, then sign the declaration and pay the fee online. Apply Now
The IMI Delhi PGDM BFS eligibility criteria for Admission 2027 are common to all three IMI Delhi programmes.
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent, from a recognised university.
- Final-year students graduating in 2027 may also apply.
- A valid CAT 2026 , XAT 2027 or GMAT score. GMAT scores from tests taken between January 2022 and January 2027 are accepted.
- Foreign nationals are eligible on the basis of GMAT scores.
The IMI Delhi PGDM eligibility rules are the same for all three IMI Delhi programmes. Read more on IMI Delhi eligibility and selection process.
The IMI Delhi selection process for the PGDM evaluates each applicant on academic record, test scores, work experience and performance in the Video Assessment and Personal Interview.
- Academic abilities: a consistent academic record.
- Test scores: valid CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT scores.
- Video Assessment: tests the candidate's thought process and communication skills.
- Personal Interview: shortlisted candidates from the Video Assessment are interviewed on general and business awareness, clarity of goals, attitude, people skills, communication skills, and personal, extra-curricular and professional initiatives.
- Category: the admission process is the same for all candidates, irrespective of category.
IMI Delhi offers two scholarships: the IMI Academic Excellence Scholarship and the IMI Professional Impact Scholarship. Eligibility rules and award amounts for both scholarships will be published soon. The IMI Delhi admissions FAQ also explains the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme, which covers up to 5% of seats for students whose parents' annual income is below Rs 8 lakh. IMI Delhi has tie-ups with several banks for education loans.