Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) provides comprehensive semester-wise coaching for the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) MBA programme — Master of Banking and Finance (MBF) — offered through the Online Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
This programme is specially designed to help fresh graduates as well as banking and finance professionals enhance their knowledge, skills, and career opportunities while continuing their job or higher studies.
Our coaching is delivered in a well-structured, semester-wise format, with a strong focus on conceptual clarity, exam-oriented preparation, and continuous academic support, ensuring students successfully complete the programme with confidence.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration from a recognised university
Minimum 50% marks in graduation
45% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST), as per Government of India norms
IBS Academic Support
IBS provides end-to-end academic support to make the programme manageable for working as well as non-working professionals and students who aim to build a future in banking and finance.
Who
Should Opt for MBF & MFM?
MBF is
useful for:
1. Banking
professionals seeking promotion and career advancement
2. Finance
professionals working in NBFCs and other financial institutions
3. Bank
clerks and officers preparing for higher roles and responsibilities
4. Working
professionals who require a recognized postgraduate qualification
5. Students
planning to build a long-term career in banking and finance
MFM is useful for:
1.
Professionals interested in financial management roles
2. Individuals
aiming for careers in corporate finance and administration
3. Students
seeking to build a strong foundation in finance and management
. Number
of Subjects & Course Load (Semester-wise)
| Semester | Subjects /
Courses |
| Semester
1 | 7 Theory
Subjects |
| Semester2 | 7 Theory
Subjects |
| Semester
3 | 7 Courses
(Including Project) |
| Semester
4 | 7 Theory
Subjects |
• The project is equivalent to 2 theory subjects
• Due to the project, the number of theory exams is reduced
• This lowers exam pressure and makes Semester 3 easier for studentsTotal
Programme 28 Courses (Including Project)
• Semester 3
consists of 7 courses in total
• Out of these, one project course is included
IBS Services
Live Classes
Recorded Classes
E-Books
IGNOU Registration Support
Assignment Assistance
Project Guidance
WhatsApp Group Support
Step-by-step IGNOU Updates
Exam, Assignment & Deadline Alerts
IBS Live Class Schedule
Days | Time |
Monday | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Wednesday | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Thursday | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
|
MBF & MFM – Programme Structure
| Semester | MBF | MFM |
| Semester 1 | Common Subjects | Common Subjects |
| Semester 2 | Common Subjects | Common Subjects |
| Semester 3 | Different (Project Included) | Different (Project Included) |
| Semester 4 | Different (Specialization Based) | Different (Specialization Based) |
Note:
Semester 1 and 2 are common for both programmes. Semester 3 and 4 differ due to project work and specialization.
1 Semester 3
consists of 7 courses in total
2 Out of these, one project course is included
3 The project is equivalent to 2 theory subjects
4 Due to the project, the number of theory exams is reduced
5 This lowers exam pressure and makes Semester 3 easier for students
Passing
Criteria (IGNOU Evaluation System)
Criteria | Requirement |
Assignment
Submission | Compulsory |
Minimum
Marks in Exam | 40% |
Final
Result | Assignment +
Written Exam both must be cleared |
Important
Note:
•
Assignments carry significant weightage
• Proper assignment submission makes passing easier
Written
Examination Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam
Type | Descriptive
(Theory-based) |
| Exam
Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium | English |
| Exam
Mode | Offline (Pen
and Paper) |
| Exam
Conducted | Twice a year
by IGNOU |
