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JAIIB Exam Dates 2026: May-June & October-November Cycle
The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) conducts the JAIIB exam twice a year, first in May/June and again in Oct/Nov every year. Now announcement of the JAIIB 2026 Registration and Exam Date schedule released.
The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) is expected to release the exam dates for both sessions—May/June 2026 and October/November 2026—very soon.
IIBF has not released any official notification regarding the JAIIB 2026 exam dates. However, looking at past years, the institute usually publishes the full exam schedule for both sessions in December every year.
JAIIB 2026 Exam Dates: May-June Session
The official JAIIB exam dates have not been announced yet. However, based on the previous exam pattern, the JAIIB May/June 2026 session is likely to start on the first Sunday of May 2026. This means the exam may begin on 3 May 2026.
The dates for the JAIIB May/June 2026 session:
| Event | Important Dates |
| Online Registration | 2nd – 22nd February 2026 |
| JAIIB 2026 Exam Dates | 3 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 |
| Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE & IFS) | 3 May 2026 |
| Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | 9 May 2026 |
| Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | 10 May 2026 |
| Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) | 17 May 2026 |
JAIIB 2026 Exam Dates: October/November Session
The official JAIIB exam dates have not been announced yet. However, based on the previous exam pattern, the JAIIB May/June 2026 session is likely to start on the 1st Sunday of November 2026.
The expected dates for the JAIIB Oct/Nov 2026 session:
| Event | Important Dates |
| Online Registration | Early Aug/Sep 2026 |
| JAIIB 2026 Exam Dates | 01 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026 |
| Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE & IFS) | 01 November 2026 |
| Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | 22 November 2026 |
| Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | 28 November 2026 |
| Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) | 29 November 2026 |
JAIIB 2026: Exam Fees
The JAIIB 2025 registration fee is paid online.
- For the 1st attempt, the fee is ₹4,000.
- For the 2nd attempt, the fee is ₹1,300.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the JAIIB exam conducted?
The JAIIB exam is held twice a year:
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May/June
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October/November
The next JAIIB exam will be held in May/June 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official IIBF website for the latest updates on exam dates and admit cards.
Q2. What is the fee for the JAIIB exam
JAIIB Exam Registration Fee (per attempt): First attempt: ₹4,000 + GST (approx). Subsequent attempts: ₹1,300 + GST each time. You pay this fee each time you register for the exam.
