Associate Examination

JAIIB/CAIIB
Rules and Syllabus
2007

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1. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE ............................................................. 1

1.1 Genesis ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Mission ..................................................................................... 1
1.3 Objectives ................................................................................. 1
1.4 Vision ....................................................................................... 1
1.5 Activities................................................................................... 1

2. EXAMINATIONS ........................................................................... 2
2.1 Associate Examination - Objectives ........................................ 3
2.2 Syllabus .................................................................................... 3
2.3 Subjects .................................................................................... 4
2.4 Scheme of Exemptions ............................................................ 4
2.5 Pattern ....................................................................................... 5
2.6 Periodicity and Examination Centres ...................................... 6
2.7 Eligibility .................................................................................. 7
2.8 Time limit for passing the examination .................................. 8
2.9 Examination fees ...................................................................... 8
2.10 Medium of Examination .......................................................... 9
2.11 Procedure for applying for examination ................................. 9
2.12 Admit Card ............................................................................. 10
2.13 Conduct and Dicscipling in the Examination Hall ............... 11
2.14 Penalties for unfair practices ................................................. 12
2.15 Passing Criteria ...................................................................... 13
July 2007 / 25,000 / Onlooker Press, Mumbai, (INDIA) 2.16 Declaration of results ............................................................. 13
2.17 Facility for verification of marks .......................................... 13
2.18 Issue of Certificates ............................................................... 14
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Associate Examination (JAIIB / CAIIB) - Rules & Syllabus
3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT .......................................................14
3.1 Tutorial / Contact Programmes ............................................. 14 1. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
3.2 Bank Quest ............................................................................. 14 1.1 GENESIS
3.3 IIB Vision ...............................................................................14 Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, a body of banks and financial
institutions and professionals in banking and finance industry in India, was
3.4 E-News Letter : Fin @ Quest ................................................ 14
established on 30th April, 1928, at the initiative of few eminent bankers,
3.5 Study Material ........................................................................ 14 businessmen and industrialists of India.

4.
PRICE LIST OF THE STUDY MATERIAL .................. 16 1.2 MISSION

ADDRESSES OF MACMILLAN INDIA LTD. .............. 17 The mission of the Institute is to develop professionally qualified and
competent bankers and finance professionals primarily through a process

ADDRESSES AND DETAILS OF TAXMANN of education, training, examination, consultancy / counselling and continuing
PUBLICATIONS ................................................................. 18 professional development programmes.
5. SYLLABUS FOR 1.3 OBJECTIVES
ASSOCIATE EXAMINATION ...................................................20 The objectives for which the Institute was established are :
JAIIB ................................................................................................ 20 1. To facilitate study of theory and practice of banking and finance
CAIIB ............................................................................................... 26 2. To test and certify attainment of competence in the profession of
banking and finance
6. LIST OF OFFICES OF THE INSTITUTE................................ 32 3. To collect, analyze and provide information needed by professionals
in banking and finance
4. To promote continuous professional development
5. 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.

1.4 VISION
“To be premier Institute for developing and nurturing competent
professionals in banking and financial field”.

1.5 ACTIVITIES
1. Design, develop and conduct examinations to test the proficiency of
bank / financial sector employees in various areas of
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operations of banks / financial institutions and finance related f) Certified Information System Banker (CeISB)
subjects.
g) Certificate Examination in Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your
2. Award certificates / diplomas to successful candidates. Customer (AML / KYC)
3. Provide necessary educational support services such as tutorial classes,
The Syllabi, Rules / Regulations, Examination forms and other information
contact programmes and study material.
pertaining to the examinations are available with Institute’s offices at
4. Dissemination of knowledge on banking and financial services through Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata and also at such other centres /
publication of quarterly journal “Bank Quest”, a monthly newsletter offices as may be notified from time to time. The same is also available at
“IIB VISION” and e-newsletter called ‘fin@quest’ and by organising our website www.iibf.org.in
lectures / seminars, workshops as a part of continuing professional
development programmes. 2.1 ASSOCIATE EXAMINATION (JAIIB/CAIIB) - OBJECTIVES
5. Conduct of seminars on topical matters across the country for the benefit JAIIB aims at providing maximum level of basic knowledge in banking
of members. and financial systems, banking technology, customer relations, basic
6. Any other activity incidental to and facilitating the achievement of the accountancy and legal aspects necessary for carrying out day to day banking
basic objectives of the institute. operations.

2. EXAMINATIONS CAIIB aims at providing advanced knowledge necessary for better decision
making covering risk, financial and general bank management.
The Institute conducts following examinations :
2.2 SYLLABUS
A. For Members The details of the prescribed syllabus are furnished elsewhere in the booklet.
a) Associate Examination : JAIIB / CAIIB Though a detailed syllabus has been prepared for all subjects, the same is
only indicative and not exhaustive.
b) Certificate Examination in Banking Oriented Paper in Hindi (BOPH)
Keeping in view the professional nature of examinations, all matters
B. For Non - Members : falling within the realm of the subject concerned will have to be studied
by the candidate as questions can be asked on all relevant matters
a) Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF) under the subject. Candidates appearing for the Associate
b) Certificate Examination for DSA / DMA Examination should particularly prepare themselves for answering
questions that may be asked on the latest developments taking place
C. For Members / Non - Members : under the various subjects of the said examination although those
a) Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management (DTIRM) topics may not have been specifically included in the syllabus. The
Institute also reserves to itself the right to vary the syllabus / rules /
b) Diploma in Banking Technology (DBT) fee structure from time to time. Any alterations made will be notified
c) Diploma in International Banking and Finance (DIBF) from time to time.

d) Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Advising (PGDFA)

e) Certificate Examination in Trade Finance (CTF)
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2.3 SUBJECTS Please note :

This examination has been divided into two parts, namely, JAIIB and CAIIB. 1. Candidates possessing any qualification other than the above will not
Members can appear for CAIIB only after passing JAIIB. Subjects under be granted exemption in above subjects.
each part are as under : 2. Exemption on the basis of prior qualification will not be granted for
any subject of JAIIB / CAIIB other than mentioned above.
JAIIB
3. Exemption Applications with incomplete documents will be liable for
Subject Name :
rejection.
1. Principles of Banking 3. Legal aspects of Banking
2. Accounting and Finance for Bankers How to apply for exemption
1. A candidate will be required to apply to the respective Zonal Office of
CAIIB the Institute (contact address given at the end of booklet) for exemption
Subject Name : along with copies of the following duly attested by the Branch Manager
1. Risk Management 3. General Bank Management or Sectional / Departmental Head :
2. Financial Management a) mark sheets of all years
b) syllabus relating to the acquired qualification
JAIIB and CAIIB have been equated with Part I and Part II respectively of
the Associate Examination under old syllabus. c) certificate
2. The candidate should apply for exemption one month before submitting
2.4 SCHEME OF EXEMPTIONS the examination application form for the examination.
The Institute will consider granting exemption from passing the following In case of professional qualification like CA / CS / ICWA,
subjects for candidates who possess the qualification/s noted against each the candidate may submit the attested copy of the certificate
subject: only.
3. The decision of the Institute in the matter of grant of exemption will
Subject Prior qualification
be final.
JAIIB 4. All communication in respect of exemptions should be made with the
Accounting 1. Candidates who have passed M.Com. Examination concerned Zonal office of the Institute. In any case, application for
and Finance with Accountancy as one of the subjects of any exemption should not be sent to the Corporate office of the Institute.
for Bankers University (including deemed University). 5. The decision in respect of exemption will be communicated to the
2. C.A. / I.C.W.A. / C.S. / PGDBA in Finance of IIMs candidate by the concerned zonal office.
Legal Aspects 1. Candidates who are LLM and working in banks as The term ‘A University in India’ mentioned above will also include an
of Banking Law Officers. institution recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.
2. C.A. 2.5 PATTERN OF EXAMINATION
CAIIB Questions for the JAIIB / CAIIB Examination will be asked calling for :
Financial C.A. / I.C.W.A. / C.S. / PGDBA in
Knowledge testing
Management Finance of IIMs
Conceptual grasp
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Analytical / logical exposition
Request for change in centre due to transfer or any other valid reason

Problem solving should be sent to the Institute 45 days before the commencement of

Case analysis the examination. Any request received thereafter will not be entertained.

No change of centre request will be accepted for personal reasons. All
Further, questions based on current developments in banking
the requests in case of change of centre due to transfer, training and
and finance may be asked.
deputation etc. should be accompanied by employer’s authentication.
Candidates are advised to refer to financial news papers /

The Institute reserves a right to close any of the existing centre/s
periodicals including ‘‘IIB VISION’’ and ‘‘Bank Quest’’ published
on account of less number of candidates appearing from that centre
by the Institute.
or any other reason which it may think fit. In such case, candidates
JAIIB will be advised to appear at the examination from the nearest
available centre.
1. The JAIIB Examination will be of fully objective type (multiple choice)
questions. Case study based questions may be asked. JAIIB
2. About 120 questions per subject will be asked for the duration of two
Examination will be held under online and offline mode. Online
hours. The Institute may, however, vary the number of questions to be examination will be held where necessary infrastructure facilities are
asked for a subject. available on three consecutive Sundays (one paper on each Sunday).
3. Each question paper will carry 100 marks. The Institute will conduct examination under offline mode also at the
centres selected for online mode examination.
CAIIB
Examination under offline mode will be conducted on two consecutive
1. The CAIIB Examination will be of fully objective type (multiple choice) Sundays (two papers on first Sunday and one paper on second Sunday).
questions. Case study based questions may be asked. CAIIB
2. About 90 questions per subject will be asked for the duration of two

Examination will be conducted under offline mode only on two
hours. The Institute may, however, vary the number of questions to be
consecutive Sundays (two papers on first Sunday and one paper on
asked for a subject.
second Sunday).
3. Each question paper will carry 100 marks.
2.7 ELIGIBILITY
2.6 PERIODICITY AND EXAMINATION CENTRES 1. The Examination is open only to the ordinary members of the Institute

JAIIB/CAIIB examination will be conducted normally twice a year in who are in employment of the Institutions which are Institutional
the months of May / June and November / December. Members of IIBF provided individual and institutional subscription is

Institute will conduct examinations at overseas centres provided there not in arrears.
are at least five candidates to appear from each of such centre. 2. New members are advised of the examination for which they are eligible

A list of examination centres will be provided alongwith the to appear while intimating their respective membership numbers.
Examination Application Form. 3. a) Candidates must have passed the matriculation examination or its

Candidates will have to appear at the centre which they choose while equivalent.
applying for the examination first time and for the subsequent b) The Institute may, however at its discretion, allow any candidate
examinations also. The venue for the examination will be advised while from clerical or supervisory staff cadre to appear at the examination
issuing the examination admit card / hall ticket. on the recommendation of the Manager of the bank / officer-in-charge
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of the bank’s office where the candidate is working, even if he/ However, in case of members whose employer bank / financial
she is not a matriculate or its equivalent. institution is not or has ceased to be a member of the Institute, fees
c) Subordinate staff of recognised Banking / Financial Institutions payable are as under :
in India, who are members of the Institute, are eligible to appear Examination Fees
at the examination, provided they have passed the matriculation
examination or its equivalent. JAIIB
4. A candidate applying for CAIIB must have completed JAIIB or Part I
1st Block of 2 attempts Rs.1800/-
of the Associate examination under old syllabus.
2nd Block of 2 attempts Rs.1800/-

2.8 TIME LIMIT FOR PASSING THE EXAMINATION CAIIB

1st Block of 2 attempts Rs.2200/-
a) Candidates will be required to pass the examination (JAIIB/CAIIB)

2nd Block of 2 attempts Rs.2200/-
within a time limit of 2 years (i.e. 4 consecutive attempts). Initially a
candidate will have to pay examination fee for a block of one year i.e. As regards candidates appearing at overseas centres :
for two attempts. In case a candidate is not able to pass JAIIB / CAIIB
1. There should be minimum five candidates applying for examination at
Examination within a time limit of one year, he can appear for a further
any overseas centre, for conduct of Associate Examination at that centre.
period of one year i.e. two attempts on payment of requisite fee.
2. The Examination Fee is US Dollar 125 per attempt irrespective of
b) Candidates not able to pass JAIIB/CAIIB Examination within stipulated
number of subjects applied by the candidate.
time period of two years are required to re-enroll themselves afresh by
submitting a fresh Examination Application Form. Such candidates 3. The payment of examination fees must be made by a draft in US Dollar.
will not be granted credit/s for subject/s passed if any earlier. However, Such candidates have to apply afresh for each attempt.
they will continue to be granted exemption in certain subject/s based 4. Candidates should send the examination forms to the Western Zonal
on the qualifications acquired by them earlier. Office (address given under Contact Details) of the Institute at least
c) Attempts will be counted from the date of application irrespective of three months before the examination date.
whether a candidate appears at any examination or otherwise.
2.10 MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
2.9 EXAMINATION FEES Candidates are allowed to attempt the examination either in Hindi or English.
They should fill in the Examination Application Form and clearly indicate
The fees payable by members for appearing at the examination centres in
the choice of medium. In the absence of a clear indication, English will be
India for the Associate Examination.
presumed as the medium opted. In any case change of medium will not be
Examination Fees allowed at a later stage.

JAIIB 2.11 PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR EXAMINATION

1st Block of 2 attempts Rs.1500/- Examination Application Forms will be available at the Institute’s website

2nd Block of 2 attempts Rs.1500/- www.iibf.org.in which could be downloaded and filled in. The applications
will be available at the Institute’s zonal offices, Corporate Office and also
CAIIB at such other centres / offices as may be notified from time to time.

1st Block of 2 attempts Rs.1800/- Examination Application Forms duly filled in (for the detailed instructions

2nd Block of 2 attempts Rs.1800/- refer the Examination Application Form) alongwith requisite examination
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fee should be submitted to the respective zonal office at Mumbai, Chennai, 2.13 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE IN THE EXAMINATION HALL
New Delhi, Kolkata. The Institute accepts no responsibility for delay or 1. No candidate shall be permitted to enter the examination hall after the
inconvenience arising from the candidate’s failure to reach the Examination expiry of 15 minutes from the commencement of the examination and
Application Form in time or if the form is incomplete or failure to furnish no candidate shall be permitted to leave the hall before the expiry of
all the essential information about himself / herself and the details of his / one hour from the commencement of the examination. Candidates
her examination. should be present at the examination venue at least 15 minutes before
the commencement of the examination.
2.12 ADMIT CARD
2. Candidates should ensure that he / she signs the Attendance Sheet.
On - line Examination - JAIIB 3. Candidates should not possess and / or use books, notes, periodicals
1) The Institute’s corporate office will issue Examination Admit Card etc. in the examination hall at the time of the examination /or use
for every examination containing details of venue and time of the mathematical tables, slide rules, stencils etc. during the examination
examination as well as User ID, password to be used while appearing except for the examination for which such use is expressly permitted.
at the examination. User id will be the membership Number of the A candidate found in possession of such unauthorised material during
candidate. the examination is liable to be proceeded against for adoption of unfair
2) Permanent Membership Identity Card is issued by the respective Zonal means in the examination in addition to reporting the matter to his/her
Office at the time of admission as a member or renewal of membership employers for disciplinary proceedings for the misconduct. They should
or on receipt of examination application form whichever is earlier. hand them over to the Hall Superintendent before the commencement
of the examination. Candidates will be permitted to use calculators
3) The Examination Admit Card alongwith the Permanent Membership
while appearing for the Associate Examination subject to the following:
Identity Card should be produced to the Examination Authority each
time in the examination venue for identification. Calculators should :
4) In absence of the Admit Card / Permanent Membership Identity Card, a) be of pocket size and fully portable
the candidate is liable to be denied permission in the examination venue. b) be silent while in operation
Off - line Examination - JAIIB/CAIIB c) be battery operated
1) Institute’s zonal offices will send ‘Examination Admit Cards / Hall d) not be capable of being programmed by the insertion of tapes or
Tickets containing venue details, etc. otherwise
e) not have print out facilities
2) Permanent Membership Identity Card is issued by the respective Zonal
Office at the time of admission as a member or renewal of membership f) be of the type upto 6 functions and 12 digits
or on receipt of examination application form whichever is earlier. g) not be capable of retaining / storing data in memory when the
same is switched off
3) The Examination Admit Card alongwith the Permanent Membership
Identity Card should be produced to the Examination Authority each Calculators which do not comply with the above conditions and found in
time in the examination venue for identification. possession of candidate during the examination will be confiscated by
Examination Supervisors and returned to the candidate at the end of the
4) In absence of the Admit Card / hall ticket and Permanent Membership examination. In case a candidate is found using the calculator not complying
Identity Card, the candidate is liable to be denied permission in the with the above conditions in the course of the examination, it will amount
examination venue. to adoption of unfair practice at the examination by the candidate concerned
Examination schedule is given in the examination form and at our website and the Institute shall take such action against the candidate as may be
www.iibf.org.in deemed appropriate.
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4. Communication of any sort between candidates or with outsiders is In case any member including former member, desires to institute any legal
not permitted and complete silence should be maintained during the proceedings against the Institute in respect of anything done or proposed to
examination. be done by the Institute in relation to him / her, such legal proceedings
5. Copying answers from answer books of other candidates or permitting shall be instituted only in courts at Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and
others to copy from one’s answer book will attract the rules relating to Mumbai in whose jurisdiction the application is submitted by him /
unfair practices in the examination. her and not in any other court.
6. No candidate should leave the examination hall without handing over 2.15 PASSING CRITERIA
answer book to the Hall Supervisor / Invigilator. Once the answer book
a) Pass : Minimum marks for pass in any subject - 50.
is handed over to the Supervisor / Invigilator, the same will not be
given back to the candidate for any reason. b) Candidate securing atleast 45 marks in each subject with an
aggregate of 50% marks in all subjects of JAIIB / CAIIB in a
7. No candidate shall impersonate others or allow others to impersonate
single attempt would also be declared as having completed JAIIB
himself at the examination.
/ CAIIB Examination as the case may be. This benefit will not be
8. Candidates are not permitted to carry mobile phone in the available to canditates availing the facility of credit transfer as
examination hall. they would not be passing the examination in single attempt.
If any candidate violates any of the above rules, it will be considered to be c) First Class : 60% or more marks in aggregate and pass in all the subjects
an act of misconduct and he / she will be liable for punishment mentioned in the first attempt.
below.
d) First Class with Distinction : 75% or more marks in any individual
2.14 PENALITIES FOR MISCONDUCT / UNFAIR PRACTICES subject and 60% or more marks in the aggregate and pass in all subjects
in the first attempt.
The Institute shall have the right to impose penalties on any member for
committing an act of misconduct / unfair practice in respect of any matter e) First Class / First Class with Distinction will not be applicable to
affecting the Institute or at or in respect of any examination conducted by candidates availing the facility of credit transfer as they would not be
the Institute or disqualifying any candidate who, they have reason to believe passing the examination in first attempt.
has received or given unfair assistance at the examination and f) Candidates will be allowed to retain credits for the subject they have
a) to cancel the result of such candidate in all or any of the subjects of the passed in one attempt till the expiry of the time limit.
examination at which he / she may have appeared;
2.16 DECLARATION OF RESULTS
b) to exclude him / her from future examinations either permanently or
Provisional score card will be given to candidates after online examination.
for a specified number of examinations;
The final results of the examination along with the marks secured for each
c) to report his / her name to his / her employer and subject of the examination will be communicated to candidates by letter
d) to take such other action against him / her as the Institute shall in their two months after the closure of the examination.
sole discretion deem fit and the decision of the Institute shall be final
and binding on the candidate concerned. 2.17 FACILITY FOR VERIFICATION OF MARKS
The Institute shall also have right to cancel results of any subsequent No verification of marks will be done for on - line examination as evaluation
examination at which the candidate may have appeared if such examination is computerized.
falls within the exclusion period in the penalty, as by reason of imposition In case of off - line examination, however, if any candidate requires his / her
of such a penalty of exclusion from the future examination, the candidate marks to be verified, he / she may request the Chief Executive Officer
would not have been eligible to appear at such subsequent examinations. accordingly. Such verification will cover whether all answers have been valued.
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The request for verification of marks must be received in the Institute’s candidates by the Institute through its Zonal Offices. Candidates are hereby
Zonal office within one month from the date of the declaration of the informed that study materials for JAIIB / CAIIB (English/Hindi Medium)
examination results. The candidate will have to pay a sum of Rs.150/-per henceforth may be purchased directly from publishers. English Medium
subject. The payment should be made by means of crossed Demand Draft books will be available with M/s Macmillan outlets / showrooms /
drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Banking & Finance” and made distributors throughout the country and Hindi Medium books at outlets of
payable at the place of the Zonal Office. The candidate should write his / M/s Taxmann. (Detailed list of outlets of Macmillan and Taxmann and the
her membership number on the back side of the draft. cost price of each book is given overleaf). Candidates who purchase books
directly from outlets of publishers will be offered a discount of 20% on the
2.18 ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES cost price of the book. Candidates desirous of purchasing books by post
Candidates who complete JAIIB / CAIIB will receive a Certificate within will not be offered any discount. However the postage will be borne by
six months after the Examination. publishers. Candidates would be required to send their indent to publishers’
outlet alongwith a Demand Draft for the cost of books as mentioned overleaf.
3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of M/s Macmillan India Ltd.
/ M/s Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., as the case may be. (No cheques
3.1 TUTORIAL / CONTACT PROGRAMMES will be accepted).
Tutorial / Contact programmes will be organised by the Institute / accredited Candidates are requested not to send any request for the purchase of
institutions. For further details candidates may get in touch with Zonal books for JAIIB / CAIIB to the Institute’s Zonal Offices / Corporate
Office or log on to the Institute’s web site “www.iibf.org.in.” Office.
3.2 BANK QUEST
The Institute publishes quarterly journal Bank Quest, covering various
aspects of banking and allied subjects. This is a priced publication and the
annual subscription for the same is Rs.140/ -(for four issues) for the present.

3.3 IIB VISION

The Institute also publishes a monthly newsletter titled as “IIB VISION”
covering news on latest developments in banking and finance. This is sent
to all regular members free of cost.

3.4 E-NEWSLETTER : FIN@QUEST

The Institute publishes a daily e-newsletter through its portal, covering
various aspects of banking and finance and its subscription rate is Rs. 500/-
per annum. This newsletter will be supplied to the email address of the
subscriber on daily basis.

3.5 STUDY MATERIAL

The Institute has published its study materials through leading publishers
like M/s Macmillan and M/s Taxmann. Books were earlier supplied to
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PRICE LIST OF THE STUDY MATERIAL FOR ADDRESSES OF MACMILLAN INDIA LTD.
JAIIB / CAIIB BRANCHES & SHOWROOMS

ENGLISH MEDIUM For English Medium Books

NORTH Lucknow : 17/1 Mudra Building,
JAIIB
New Delhi : 2/19 Ansari Road, Madan Mohan Malviya Marg,
Name of the Book Price Daryaganj, Lucknow - 226 001
New Delhi - 110 002. Ph : (0522) 2209780 / 2208810,
Principles of Banking Rs. 240.00 e-mail : [email protected]
Ph : (011) 23244668,
Accounting & Finance for Bankers Rs. 260.00 e-mail : [email protected] Patna : Sinha Kothi,
Legal Aspects of Banking Rs. 275.00 Chandigarh : First Floor, Sinha Library Road,
SCO Number 449-450, Patna - 800 001
CAIIB Sector 35 C, Chandigarh - 160 022 Ph : (0612) 2232550 / 2224348,
Ph : (0172) 611561, e-mail : [email protected]
Name of the Book Price
e-mail : [email protected] WEST
Risk Management Rs. 195.00
Jaipur : B-48 Sankar Marg, Mumbai : Mercantile House,
Financial Management Rs. 225.00 Opp. Imliwala Phatak, Magazine Street Reay Rd. (East),
Lal Kothi Scheme, Jaipur - 302 015 Mumbai - 400 010
General Bank Management Rs. 340.00
Ph : (0141) 2741308, Ph : (022) 23724401 / 23726017,
e-mail : [email protected] 23741420 / 23741423,
HINDI MEDIUM
EAST e-mail : [email protected]
JAIIB Bhopal : 76 Malviya Nagar,
Kolkata : Unit No. 302,
Name of the Book Price L & T Chambers T T Nagar, Bhopal - 462 003
(3rd Floor), 16 Camac Street, Ph : (0755) 2553895,
Principles of Banking Rs. 285.00 e-mail : [email protected]
Kolkata - 700 017
Accounting & Finance for Bankers Rs. 290.00 Ph : (033) 2283 4481-5 / 3093 9761 Nagpur : House No. 158, 1st Floor,
Legal Aspects of Banking Rs. 300.00 e-mail : [email protected] Near Kasturba Library,
Cuttack : Maitree Vihar, Sadar Extension Area,
CAIIB Link Road, Cuttack - 753 012 Nagpur-440 001, Ph : (0712) 2531241
Ph : (0671) 2311979 / 2331979, e-mail : [email protected]
Name of the Book Price
e-mail : [email protected] Pune : 8 Shreenand Apartments,
Risk Management Rs. 200.00 2030 Sadashiv Peth, Tilak Road,
Guwahati : S.C.Goswami Road,
Pan Bazar, Guwahati -781 001 Pune - 411 030
Financial Management Rs. 235.00
Ph : (0361) 251-6564 / 263-3529, Ph : (020) 24329872 / 24329873 /
General Bank Management Rs. 400.00 e-mail : [email protected] 24329875
e-mail : [email protected]
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SOUTH Hyderabad : 104-105 Shakti Sai Law Point Krishna Law House
Complex, 1st Floor Chapel Road 6C, R. N. Mukherjee Road 35-36 Gokhale Market
Chennai : 21 Patullos Road, Abids, Hyderabad - 500 001 Opp. Birla Building Opp. Tis Hazari Court
Chennai - 600 002 Ph : (040) 23212867 / 55633233 Stephen House Delhi - 110 054
Ph : (044) 28520646 / 28522448 / e-mail : [email protected] Kolkata - 700 011 Tel : 23969866, 23919317
28526335, Tel : 22101821
e-mail : [email protected] Madurai : 6-A Sarojini Street, Puliani & Puliani
Chinna Chokkikulam, Book Corporation Ground Floor, Sujata Complex
Bangalore : 78 Church Street Madurai - 625002 108, Nandan Complex, 1st Cross Gandhinagar,
(Opp Foto Flash), Ph : (0452) 2530207 / 2527731 Near Mithkhali Rly. Crossing Bangalore - 560 009
Bangalore - 560 001 e-mail : [email protected] Mithakhali, Tel : 2265500, 2254052
Ph : (080) 25583777, Ahmedabad - 380 006
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For Hindi Medium Books Commercial Law House
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649 A Girgaum Road, 4 R.N. Mukherjee Road Delhi - 110 054
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5. SYLLABUS FOR ASSOCIATE EXAMINATION Module B - Functions of banks

JAIIB Deposits :
Banker - Customer relations - Know your Customer[KYC] - Different
Subjects deposit products - services rendered by banks - Mandate and Power of
attorney; Banker’s lien-Right of set off - Garnishee Order - Income Tax
1) Principles of Banking
Attachment Order etc.
2) Accounting & Finance for Bankers Payment and collection of Cheque - duties and responsibilities of paying
3) Legal Aspects of Banking and collecting banker-protection available to paying and collecting bankers
Objective : To provide basic knowledge in Banking and Financial Systems under NI Act-endorsements-forged instruments-bouncing of cheques and
and to help students in developing an extensive understanding of all aspects their implications.
of banking. Opening of accounts for various types of customers - minors - joint account
Level : At par with Graduation from any University in India. holders - HUF - firms - companies - trusts - societies - Govt. and public
Question pattern : Objective type bodies
Eligibility : Members of the Institute Credit :
Principles of lending - various credit facilities - working capital and term
PAPER 1 - PRINCIPLES OF BANKING loans - Credit Appraisal Techniques - Approach to lending; - credit
management - credit monitoring - NPA - Recommendations of various
Candidates would be able to acquire an in-depth knowledge of
Committees in the area of Credit - Different types of documents;

the legal and regulatory framework of the banking system. Documentation Procedures; Stamping of documents.

the principles and importance of credit, documentation, monitoring Priority Sector Lending - sectors - targets - issues / problems - current
and control.
guidelines - Bank’s performance - recent developments New Products &

a broad understanding of other functions associated with banking. Services - Securitisation, Bancassurance, Mutual Funds etc.

An insight into marketing of banking services and banking technology.
Module C - Banking Technology
Module A - Indian Financial System Different approaches to bank mechanisation - Core Banking Solutions -
Introduction to financial system : ; evolution of financial systems; recent Stand alone computer systems - Wide area and local area networks - local
developments in the INDIAN financial system; market structure and processing and batch concepts; on - line systems - Mini computers and
financial innovation. Role and Functions of banks - Regulatory provisions main frame networking systems.
/ enactments governing banks - RBI Major functions Electronic Payment systems - Teller Machines at the Bank Counters -
Retail banking : wholesale and international banking : the nature of Cash dispensers - ATMs - Anywhere Anytime Banking - Home banking
wholesale banking; off-balance sheet business; international banking (Corporate and personal) - Online enquiry and update facilities - Personal
Financial Services Role and functions of Capital markets -Regulation identification numbers and their use in conjunction with magnetic cards
thereof / Role and Functions of Mutual Funds - SEBI, AMFI etc / Role and of both credit and debit cards, smart cards, signature storage and display
functions of Insurance Companies - IRDA Bancassurance, Factoring, by electronic means, cheque truncation, microfiche, note and coin
Securitisation etc. counting devices.
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Electronic funds transfer systems - plain messages (Telex or data 3. Capital Budgeting - Discounted cash flow - net present value - pay
communication) - structured messages (SWIFT, etc.) - RTGS back methods
Information Technology -Current trends - Banknet, RBI net, Datanet, 4. Depreciation - different types - methods of calculation
Nicnet, I-net, Internet, E-mail, etc. Role and uses of technology upgradation
-Global developments in Banking Technology - Information Technology Module B
in finance and service delivery. Impact of Technology on Banks - Protecting 1 Definition and scope and Accounting Standards. Nature and purpose
the confidentiality and secrecy of data-effect on customers and service
of accounting; historical perspectives - Origins of accounting principles
quality -Audit trails-Rangarajan, Saraf and Shere Committee
- accounting standards and its definition and Scope.
Recommendations.
2 Basic Accountancy Procedures Concepts of accountancy -entity going
Module D - Support Services - Marketing of Banking Services concern - double entry systems, Principles of conservatism -revenue
recognition and realization - accrual and cash basis.
MARKETING OF BANKING SERVICES
3 Maintenance of Cash / Subsidiary books and Ledger
a) Marketing Management - Meaning, importance and functions -
Record keeping basics - account categories - debit and credit concepts
Marketing of Services.
-account and columnar accounting mechanics - journalizing - writing
b) Production Planning - Product Research & Development - Test
cash books
marketing -Product Life Cycle-Product modification - New product
development -elimination - Packaging and Branding - Diversification. Module C
c) Pricing - Objectives, Strategies and Methods - Factors Influencing the
1 Bank reconciliation statement - Trial Balance - Adjustment and closing
Pricing Decisions, Importance of Pricing.
entries.
d) Distribution - Factors influencing - Direct and Indirect Channels
Physical Distribution - Channel Functions and Services. 2 Capital & Revenue Expenditure / Depreciation / Inventory Valuation /
Bill of Exchange / Consignment / Joint Venture
e) Promotion - Promotion Mix and Role of Promotion in Marketing -
Marketing Information Systems. 3 Special accounts - Leasing and Hire - Purchase Company accounts -
Accounts of Non-Trading Concerns - Receipts and Payments.
PAPER 2 - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR BANKERS
Module D
Objective : Balance Sheet Structure-accounts - categories - Assets, Liabilities and Net
To introduce the candidates to Basics of Financial Mathematics and Basics Worth Components / Partnership accounts - partner’s fixed capital accounts
of Accountancy and develop an understanding in the basic financial - Current accounts - loan accounts - treatment of intangibles like goodwill
concepts. - admission / retirement / death of partner-sleeping / quasi and Limited
partnership / Company accounts-Partnership vs. Limited Liability Company
Module A - Basics of Business Mathematics
accounts-classes of Share Capital - issue / forfeiture of Shares - non-voting
1. Calculation of simple Interest - Bank Discount -Compound Interest shares - issue of Bonus Shares.
- Ordinary Annuities - Other Annuities - Amortization and Sinking
Funds. Preparation of Final Accounts - Final Accounts of Banking Companies.
2. Bonds - Calculation of YTM - Duration - Bond Pricing - Premium and Accounting in a computerised environment - methods - procedures - security
Discount. -rectification
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PAPER 3 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF BANKING OPERATIONS 3. Module C : Banking related laws

Provisions of Bankers Book Evidence Act
Objectives :
Special features of Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial
The candidates would be able to acquire knowledge in
Institutions Act, 1993

the legal & regulatory framework of the banking system
The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement

various laws and enactments affecting day to day banking operations of Security Interest Act, 2002 The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Definition, Consumer Protection Councils
1. Module A : Regulations and Compliance :
Chapter II (Sections 4-8) Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies (Sections
The questions in this section will be with reference to legal issues and
9-15) District Forums, State Commission and National Commission, their
problems
powers etc
A. Provisions of RBI Act 1935, Banking Regulation Act 1949 Banking
Banking Ombudsman
Companies (Acquisition and transfer of undertakings Act 1970 & 1980).
B. Government and RBI’s powers 4 . Module D : Commercial Laws with reference to banking operations

Opening of new banks and branch licensing Indian Contract Act, 1872 Chapters VII, IX and X : (Indemnity, Guarantee,

Constitution of board of directors and their rights Bailment, Pledge and Agency)

Banks share holders and their rights The sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale and Agreement to Sell, Definitions,

CRR / SLR concepts Conditions and Warranties, Express and Implied, Rights of unpaid seller)

Cash / currency management The Companies Act, 1956 Definition, features of company, Types of

winding up - amalgamation and mergers Companies, Memorandum, Articles of Association, Doctrines of Ultravires,
Indoor Management and Constructive Notice, membership of company -

powers to control advances - selective credit control - monetary
acquisition - cessation, rights and duties of members and register of members.
and credit policy
Prospectus and directors.

Audit and Inspection
Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Definition and types of partnership, relation

supervision and control - board for financial supervision - its scope
of partners to one another - Relation of partners to third parties (Section 18
and role
to 29) Minor admitted to the benefits of Partnership (Section 30) Dissolution

disclosure of accounts and balance sheets of firm (Section 39 to 45) Effect of non - registration (Section 69) Transfer

submission of returns to RBI etc of Property Act FEMA 2000.

2. Module B : Legal aspects of banking operations

Case laws on responsibility of paying / collecting banker Indemnities /
guarantees-scope and application - obligations of a banker - pre cautions
and rights - laws relating to bill finance, LC and Deferred Payment
Guarantees - Laws relating to securities - valuation of securities - modes of
charging securities - lien, pledge, mortgage, hypothecation etc - registration
of firms / companies - creation of charge and satisfaction of charge
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CAIIB Credit risk terminology - credit ratings - default probabilities - credit spreads
-credit migration, transition matrices and creditmetrics - counterpart risks :
Subjects exposures, recovery rates, risk mitigation techniques including rating
1. Risk Management triggers, collateral clauses - credit derivatives
2. Financial Management Operational & Integrated Risk Management
3. General Bank Management Module C : Treasury Management :
Objective : To provide advanced knowledge in banking and financial Treasury management; concepts and functions; instruments in the treasury
systems for better decision - making. market; development of new financial products; control and supervision of
Level : At par with Post - Graduation from any University in India. treasury management; linkage of domestic operations with foreign
Question Pattern : Objective type. operations
Eligibility : 1. Members of the Institute. Asset - liability management; interest rate risk; interest rate futures;
2. Pass in JAIIB. Stock options; debt instruments; bond portfolio strategy; risk control and
hedging instruments
PAPER 1 - RISK MANAGEMENT
Investments - treasury bills - money market instruments such as CDs, CPs,
Objectives IBPs; Securitisation and Forfaiting; Refinance and Rediscounting facilities
The candidates would be able Module D : Capital Management and Profit Planning
1. to acquire a basic knowledge of various aspects of risk management Prudential Norms - Capital Adequacy - Basel II - Asset Classification-
2. to understand different dimensions of risk and its impact Provisioning
Profit and Profitability - Historical Perspective of the approach of Banks to
Module A : Asset Liability Management
profitability - Effects of NPA on profitability - A profitability Model -
Banks Balance Sheet - components of assets/ liabilities and their management Share holders value maximization on Economic Value Added (EVA) -
Liquidity Management - definition - dimensions of liquidity management - Profit Planning - measures to improve profitability
role of liquidity risk management in asset liability management -measurement
of liquidity through ratio analysis PAPER 2 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT :
Interest Rate Management - factors affecting interest rates - management
of Interest Rate Risk Objectives :
Management of exchange risk - identification, measurement etc : The students would be able to acquire in depth knowledge of :
ALM Implementation - RBI Guidelines (a) Principles of financial management and quantitative techniques.
(b) Techniques of analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
Module B : Risk Management
Market Risk Measurement and Management Module A : Quantitative Techniques and Financial Mathematics.
Value at Risk : definition, measurement, limitations and alternative risk Concept of time value of money - Net Present Value - Discounted Cash
measures, e.g., conditional value at risk - stress testing - back testing Flow - Sampling methods - Presentation of data - Analysis and Interpretation
of sample data - Hypothesis testing
Credit Risk Measurement and Management
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Time series analysis - Mean - Standard Deviation - Co relation - Regression PAPER 3 - GENERAL BANK MANAGEMENT
- Covariance and Volatility
Probability Distribution - confidence interval analysis - estimating parameters Objectives
of distribution The candidates will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of
Bond Valuation - Duration - Modified Duration a range of areas such as, International Banking, HRM , Marketing, Banking
Technology related subjects specific to their career needs and to develop
Linear programming - Decision Making - Simulation skill and competences to successfully manage the diverse range of situations
Statistical analysis using spreadsheets which occur in a dynamic banking environment

Module B : Study of Financial Statements. Module A : International Banking

Factors determining exchange rates - national / international, political and
Scope functions and objectives.
economic - direct and indirect quotations - spot rates, forward rates premium
Capital Expenditure, Decision on capital Investments and profitability Study and discount and cross rates.
Sources of finance and cost of capital - Long term and Short term. Basics of Derivatives - forward exchange rates, contracts, currency options,
Study of Financial Statements - Relationship between items in Balance Swaps and Interest Rate Swaps. Major recommendations of the various
Sheet and Profit and Loss Account. Trend Analysis, Comparative Statement Expert Groups on Forex Markets.
- Common size Statement - Preparations of projected Financial Statements. Documentary Letters of Credit - UCPDC 500)
Various facilities to exporters and importers including Forfeiting and
Module C : Ratio Analysis Factoring.
Ratio analysis - Balance Sheet Ratios. Current Ratio - Liquid Ratio - Correspondent Banking -Bank accounts - NOSTRO and VOSTRO
Proprietary Ratio - Debt Equity Ratio - Stock Working Capital Ratio - accounts SWIFT, CHIPS, CHAPS, FEDWIRE.
Gross Profit Ratio - Operating Ratio - Expenses Ratio - Stock Turnover - NRI accounts - Indian rupee and foreign currency accounts.
Ratio Composite Ratios - Return on Capital Employed - Return on
Role of Exim Bank - Role of RBI and Exchange Control Regulations of
Proprietor’s Funds - Return on Equity Capital - Return on Capital Employed
India, Role of FEDAI and FEDAI rules, Risk in Foreign Trade, Role of
- Turnover of debtors - Debt Service Coverage Ratio.
ECGC, Types of insurance and guarantee covers of ECGC.
Statement of Sources and Applications of Funds. Interpretation and analysis
of different ratios, Limitation of the use of ratios. Module B : Human Resources Management
Fundamentals of Human Resources Management; relationship between
Module D : Working Capital and Term Lending. HRM and HRD; structure and functions; role of the HRD professional;
Working Capital - concept and management - appraisal techniques - trade development of HRM in India.
cycle - credit rating HRM and information technology; Information and database management;
HR research; Knowledge Management -
Marginal Costing - Break Even Analysis
Development of Human resources; HRD sub systems; Training and
Capital Budgeting - net present value - discounted cash flow etc
Development; attitude development; role and impact of training; career
Cash Budget - profit planning - Risk based pricing of products path planning and counselling; .
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Human implications of organisations; learning and instruction; employee RECOMMENDED READING

behaviour; diversity and gender issues; theories of Motivation and their “The Institute has prepared comprehensive study material in the form of
practical implications; Role concepts and analysis. kits modelled on IGNOU pattern to facilitate preparation for the examination
Self development; personnel research and survey; employee feedback without intervention of teacher. An attempt has been made to cover fully in
survey; Reward and compensation system. the write - ups the syllabus prescribed for each subject / paper. The
Performance Management and Appraisal Systems; Performance Review presentation of topics in the self study material may not always be in the
and Counselling - HRM issues in banks same sequence as given in the syllabus. The course materials will be
available at M/s Macmillan Ltd (English Medium) & M/s Taxmann Ltd
Module C : Technology Management (Hindi Medium) outlets. Candidates are also expected to take note of all
the latest developments relating to the subjects covered in the syllabus by
RTGS - Infrastructure requirement - RTGS transactions - security features
referring to Economic Journals, Financial Papers, latest books and
SFMS - fomats of SFMs - SFMS transactions - security aspects publications on the subjects concerned.”
RAS - requirements for RAS - Application - Security feature of RAS
Digital Certificate - what is PKI,CCA,CA,RA - Types of digital certificate
-application of digital certificate - legal status
IT Act - electronic records - digital signature - application of electronic
transactions
Cyber Law - its application - e commerce
IP Addressing - IP Addresses - Subnet mask
Core Banking - concept - benefits - branch coverage - schedules - creation
of primary data centre - disaster recovery site - formation of steering
committee - core committee - primary functions - formation of project
management teams - implementation team - specialised consultancy-
infrastructure - software - hardware - networking
Operating System - data base management - information system audit

Module D : Marketing Management

Introduction to Marketing management and key concepts - strategic
marketing process - situation analysis - market segmentation - marketing
information and research - marketing mix - competition analysis - product
strategy - product life cycle - product mix - branding - pricing strategy -
pricing decisions - distribution strategy - channels of distribution - their
functions - ATM - telebanking - direct marketing - promotion strategy -
Advertising and sales promotion - communication - publicity - public
relations-selling - HRD and marketing
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6. LIST OF OFFICES OF THE INSTITUTE

: Corporate Office :
Director of Examinations
Indian Institute of Banking & Finance
The “Arcade”, World Trade Centre, 2nd Flr,
East Wing, Cuffe Parade
Mumbai - 400 005
Tel : 2218 7003 / 4 / 5
Fax : 022-2218 5147 / 2215 5093
E-mail : [email protected]

Northern Zonal Office : Western Zonal Office :

Indian Institute of Banking & Finance Indian Institute of Banking & Finance
11th Floor, Atmaram House, Maker Tower, ‘F’ Wing, 19th Floor,
1, Tolstoy Marg, Cuffe Parade, Colaba
New Delhi - 110 001 Mumbai - 400 005
Tel : 011-2335 4316 / 2335 4921 Tel : 022-2218 3302 / 2218 5134
Fax : 011- 2335 1165 Fax : 022-2218 0845
E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected]

Eastern Zonal Office : Southern Zonal Office :

Indian Institute of Banking & Finance Indian Institute of Banking & Finance
‘Anandlok’, 3rd Floor, 76, Arya Gowda Road,
227, Acharya J. C. Bose Road, West Mambalam,
Kolkata - 700 020 Chennai - 600 033
Tel : 033-2280 9681 / 82 / 83, Tel : 044-2474 6961 / 2471 5990,
Fax : 033-2280 9680 Fax : 044-2474 6966
E-mail : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected]