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JAIIB /DBF exam pattern and syllabus 2022
JAIIB exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF). JAIIB exam is conducted by IIBF two times a year. Before starting the JAIIB exam’s preparation, one should must know the JAIIB Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Here, we are providing a fully updated and detailed JAIIB Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Here we will discuss the JAIIB syllabus which consists of three papers 1. Principles and Practices of Banking, 2. Accounting and Finance for Bankers, and 3. Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Banking.
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JAIIB Exam Pattern
SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:
1. Principles & Practices of Banking
2. Accounting & Finance for Bankers
3. Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking
- The exam is divided into three papers i.e. Principles and Practices of Banking, Accounting and Finance for Bankers, and Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Banking.
- Each paper is further divided into Modules, which is discussed below in the syllabus section.
- The JAIIB is an online exam comprising 120 objective questions (in each paper) of 100 marks.
- Candidates have to complete the computer-based test of each paper in 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes.
- IIBF reserves the right to vary the number of questions as required.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
| Principles and Practices of Banking | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Accounting and Finance for Bankers | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Banking | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
PASSING CRITERIA:
- Minimum marks for pass in the subject is 50 out of 100.
- Candidates securing at least 45 marks in each subject with an aggregate of 50% marks in all subjects of examination in a single attempt will also be declared as having completed the Examination.
- Candidates will be allowed to retain credits for the subject they have passed in an attempt till the expiry of the time limit for passing the examination as mentioned below:
TIME LIMIT FOR PASSING THE EXAMINATION:
- Candidates will be required to pass the examination within a time limit of 2 years (i.e. 4 consecutive attempts).
- Candidates not able to pass examination within stipulated time period of two years are
required to re-enroll themselves afresh. Such candidates will not be granted credit/s for
subject/s passed, if any, earlier. - Time limit of 2 years will start from the date of application for first attempt. Attempts will be counted irrespective of whether a candidate appears for any examination or otherwise.
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JAIIB Syllabus
JAIIB Syllabus – Paper I (Principles and Practices of Banking)
MODULE A – INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM
- Unit 1: Indian Financial System – An Overview
- Unit 2: Banking Regulation
- Unit 3: Retail Banking, Wholesale and International Banking
- Unit 4: Role of Money Markets, Debt Markets & Forex Market
- Unit 5: Role and Functions of Capital Markets, SEBI
- Unit 6: Factoring, Forfaiting Services and Off-Balance Sheet items
- Unit 7: Risk Management, Basel Accords
- Unit 8: CIBIL, Fair Practices Code for Debt Collection, BCSB
- Unit 9: Recent Developments in the Financial System
| Unit | Topics |
| Indian Financial System – Overview | Role of RBI, Commercial Banks, NBFCs, PDs, FIs, Cooperative Banks, CRR, SLR; Equity & Debt Market; IRDA |
| Banking Regulation | Constitution, Objectives, Functions of RBI; Tools of Monetary Control; Regulatory Restrictions on Lending |
| Role of Money Markets, Debt Market and Forex Market | Types of Money & Debt Market Instruments incl. G-Secs; ADs, FEMA, LIBOR, MIBOR, etc. |
| Role & Functions of Capital Markets, SEBI | Overview of Capital Market; Stock Exchange; Commonly used Terms; Types of Capital Issues; Financial Products/ Instruments including ASBA, QIP; SEBI; Registration of Stock Brokers, Sub brokers, Share Transfer Agents, etc. QIBs |
| Mutual Funds & Insurance Companies, Bancassurance & IRDA | Types of Mutual Funds, its Management & its Role; Role & Functions of Insurance Companies Bancassurance; IRDA |
| Factoring, Forfaiting Services and Off-Balance Sheet items | Types & advantages of Factoring & forfeiting services; Types of off-balance sheet items |
| Risk Management, Basel Accords | Introduction to Risk Management; Basel I, II & III Accords |
| CIBIL, Fair Practices Code for Debt collection, BCSBI | Role and Functions of CIBIL; Fair Practices Code for Debt Collection; Codes of BCSBI |
| Recent Developments in the Financial System | Structure, Reforms in the Indian Financial System; recent developments in Money, Debt, Forex Markets; Regulatory Framework; Payments and Settlement System |
MODULE B – FUNCTIONS OF BANKS
- Unit 1- Bankers-Customer Relationship
- Unit 2- KYC/ AML/ CFT norms
- Unit 3- Bankers’ Special Relationship
- Unit 4-Banking Ombudsman scheme and COPRA Act
- Unit 5- Payment and Collection of cheques and other Negotiable Instruments
- Unit 6- Opening accounts of various types of customers
- Unit 7- Ancillary Services
- Unit 8- Cash Management Services and its Importance
- Unit 9-Principles of Lending, Working Capital Assessment and Credit Monitoring
- Unit 10- Priority Sector Advances
- Unit 11- Agricultural Finance
- Unit 12- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise in India
- Unit 13- Government Sponsored Scheme
- Unit 14- Self Help Groups
- Unit 15- Credit Cards, Home Loans, Personal Loans, Consumer Loans
- Unit 16- Documentation
- Unit 17-Different Modes of Charging Securities
- Unit 18- Types of Collaterals and Their Characteristics
- Unit 19-Non- Performing Assets
| Unit | Topics |
| Banker Customer Relationship | Types; Different Deposit Products & Services; Services to Customers & Investors |
| KYC/ AML / CFT norms | PMLA Act; KYC Norms |
| Bankers’ Special Relationship | Mandate; POA; Garnishee Orders; Banker’s Lien; Right of Set-off |
| Consumer Protection – COPRA, Banking Ombudsman Scheme | Operational Aspects of COPRA Act & Banking Ombudsman Scheme |
| Priority Sector Advances | Targets; Sub-Targets; Recent Developments |
| Agricultural Finance | Types of Agricultural Loans; Risk Mitigation in agriculture (NAIS, MSP etc. ) |
| Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises | MSMED Act, 2006 Policy Package for MSMEs; Performance and Credit Rating Scheme; Latest Developments |
| Government Sponsored Schemes | SGSY; SJSRY; PMRY; SLRS |
| Payment and Collection of Cheques and Other Negotiable Instruments | NI Act; Role & Duties of Paying & Collecting Banks; Endorsements; Forged Instruments; Bouncing of Cheques; Its Implications; Return of Cheques; Cheque Truncation System |
| Opening accounts of various types of customers | Operational Aspects of opening and Maintaining Accounts of Different Types of Customers including Aadhar, SB Rate Deregulation |
| Ancillary Services | Remittances; Safe Deposit Lockers; Govt. Business; EBT |
| Cash Operations | Cash Management Services and its Importance |
| Principles of lending, Working Capital Assessment and Credit Monitoring | Cardinal Principles; Non-fund Based Limits; WC; Term Loans; Credit Appraisal Techniques; Sources of WC Funds & its Estimation; Operating Cycle; Projected Net WC; Turnover Method; Cash Budget; Credit Monitoring & Its Management; Base Rate |
| Self Help Groups | Need for & Functions of SHGs; Role of NGOs in Indirect Finance to SHGs; SHGs & SGSY Scheme; Capacity Building |
| Credit Cards, Home Loans, Personal Loans, Consumer Loans | Operational Aspects, Advantages, Disadvantages & Guidelines of Credit Cards; Procedure and Practices for Home Loans, Personal Loans and Consumer Loans |
| Documentation | Types of Documents; Procedure; Stamping; Securitization |
| Different Modes of Charging Securities | Assignment; Lien; Set-off; Hypothecation; Pledge; Mortgage |
| Types of collaterals and their characteristics | Land & Buildings; Goods; Documents of Title to Goods; Advances against Insurance Policies, Shares, Book Debts, Term Deposits, Gold, etc.; Supply Bills |
| Non Performing Assets | Definition; Income Recognition; Asset Classification; Provisioning Norms; CDR |
| Financial Inclusion | BC; BF; Role of ICT in Financial Inclusion, Mobile based transactions, R SETI |
| Financial Literacy | Importance of financial literacy, customer awareness |
MODULE C – BANKING TECHNOLOGY
- Unit 1- Essentials of Bank Computerisation
- Unit 2- Payment System and Electronic Banking
- Unit 3- Data Communications Networks and EFT Systems
- Unit 4- Role Of Technology Upgradation and Its Impact on Banks
- Unit 5- Security Considerations
| Unit | Topics |
| Essentials of Bank Computerization | Computer Systems; LANs; WANs; UPS; Core Banking |
| Payment Systems and Electronic Banking | ATMs; HWAK; PIN; Electromagnetic Cards; Electronic Banking; Signature Storage & Retrieval System; CTS; Note & Coin Counting Machines; Microfiche; NPC; RUPAY |
| Data Communication Network and EFT systems | Components & Modes of Transmission; Major Networks in India; Emerging Trends in Communication Networks for Banking; Evolution of EFT System; SWIFT; Automated Clearing Systems; Funds Transfer Systems; Recent Developments in India |
| Role of Technology Upgradation and its impact on Banks | Trends in Technology Developments; Role & Uses of Technology Upgradation; Global Trends; Impact of IT on Banks |
| Security Considerations | Risk Concern Areas; Types of Threats; Control Mechanism; Computer Audit; IS Security; IS Audit; Evaluation Requirements |
| Overview of IT Act | Gopala Krishna Committee Recommendations |
| Preventive Vigilance in Electronic Banking | Phishing; Customer Education; Safety Checks; Precautions |
MODULE D- SUPPORT SERVICES – MARKETING OF BANKING SERVICES/ PRODUCTS
- Unit 1- Marketing An Introduction
- Unit 2- Social Media Marketing
- Unit 3- Consumer Behavior and Product
- Unit 4- Pricing
- Unit 5- Distribution: Meaning, Functions, Factors and Types
- Unit 6- Channel Management
- Unit 7- Promotion
- Unit 8- Role of Direct Selling Agent/ Direct Marketing Agent in a Bank
- Unit 9- Marketing Information Systems
| Unit | Topics |
| Marketing – An Introduction | Concept; Management; Products & Services; Marketing Mix; Brand Image |
| Social Marketing/ Networking | Evolution, Importance & Relevance of Social Marketing/ Networking |
| Consumer Behavior and Product | Consumer Behavior; Product Planning, Development, Strategies, etc.; CRM |
| Pricing | Importance, Objectives, Factors, Methods, Strategies of Pricing; Bank Pricing |
| Distribution | Distribution Channels; Channels for Banking Services; Net Banking; Mobile Banking |
| Channel Management | Meaning, Levels, Dynamics, Advantages |
| Promotion | Role of Promotion in Marketing; Promotion Mix |
| Role of Direct Selling Agent/ Direct Marketing Agent in a bank | Definition; Relevance; Banker as DSA/ DMA; Delivery Channels in Banks; Benefits |
| Marketing Information Systems – a longitudinal analysis | Functions & Components of MKIS; MKIS Model; Use of Computers & Decision Models; Performance of MKIS; Advantages |
Module E- Ethics in Banks and Financial Institutions
- Unit 1- Ethics, Business Ethics & Banking: An Integrated Perspective
- Unit 2- Ethics at the Individual Level
- Unit 3- Ethical Dimension Employees
- Unit 4- Work Ethic and The Workplace
- Unit 5- Banking Ethics: Changing Dynamic
| Ethics, Business Ethics & Banking: An integrated Perspective | Business Ethics, Ethical Foundation and Banking Ethics in Global and Indian Contexts |
| Ethics at the Individual Level | Values, Norms, Beliefs, Morality, Conflict, Integrity, Golden Rule, Dilemmas, Decision-Making |
| Ethical Dimensions: Employees | Obligation to Bank/ Third Parties, Abuse of Official Position, Sexual Harassment, Conflict of Interest, Fair Accounting Practices, HRM Ethics, Employees as Ethics Ambassadors & Managers as Ethical Leaders |
| Work Ethics and the Workplace | Work Ethics, Benefits of Ethical Behavior, Unethical Behavior: Causes and Remedies, Code of Ethics Manual, Whistleblowing in Banks, Whistleblowing Laws in India |
| Banking Ethics: Changing Dynamics | Ethics and Technology, Data Security and Privacy, Intellectual Property Rights, Patents and Proprietary Rights, Ethics of Information Security, Cyber Threats, Digital Rights Management |
JAIIB Paper 2- Accounting & Finance for Bankers
Module A- BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND FINANCE
- Unit 1- Calculation of Interest and Annuities
- Unit 2- Calculation of YTM
- Unit 3- Capital Budgeting
- Unit 4- Depreciation and its Accounting
- Unit 5- Foreign Exchange Arithmetic
Module B- Principles of Bookkeeping & Accountancy
- Unit 1- Definition, Scope and Accounting Standards
- Unit 2- Basic Accountancy Procedures
- Unit 3- Maintenance of Cash/ Subsidiary Books and Ledger
- Unit 4- Bank Reconciliation Statement
- Unit 5- Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors and Adjusting & Closing Entries
- Unit 6- Capital and Revenue Expenditure
- Unit 7- Bills of Exchange
Module C- Final Account
- Unit 1- Balance Sheet Equation
- Unit 2- Preparation of Final Accounts
- Unit 3- Ratio Analysis: Advantages and Limitations of Ratio Analysis and Calculation
- Unit 4- Final Accounts of Banking Companies
- Unit 5- Company Accounts-1
- Unit 6- Company Accounts-2
- Unit 7- Accounting in Computerised Environment
Module D- Banking Operation
- Unit 1- Banking Operations
- Unit 2-Operational Aspects of KYC/Customer Service
- Unit 3- Operational Aspects of Accounting Entries
- Unit 4- Operational Aspects of Cash/Clearing
- Unit 5-Operational Aspects of Deposit Accounts
- Unit 6- Operational Aspects of Loan Accounts
- Unit 7- Operational Aspects of CBS Environment
- Unit 8- Back Office Operations/Handling of Unreconciled Entries in Banks
JAIIB/ DBF Paper 3 – Legal & Regulation Aspects of Banking
Module A- Regulations and Compliance
| No. of Unit | Topics Name |
| Unit 1 | Legal Framework of Regulation of Banks |
| Unit 2 | Control Over Organisation of Banks |
| Unit 3 | Regulation of Banking Business |
| Unit 4 | Returns, Inspection, Winding Up, Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Unit 5 | Public Sector Banks and Co-operative Banks |
Module B- Legal Aspects of Banking Operations
| No. of Unit | Topics Name |
| Unit 1 | Case Laws on Responsibility of Paying Bank |
| Unit 2 | Case Laws on Responsibility of Collecting Bank |
| Unit 3 | Different types of Borrowers |
| Unit 4 | Types of Credit Facilities |
| Unit 5 | Indemnities |
| Unit 6 | Bank Guarantees |
| Unit 7 | Letters Of Credit |
| Unit 8 | Deferred Payment Guarantee |
| Unit 9 | Law Relating to Bill finance |
| Unit 10 | Various Types of Securities |
| Unit 11 | Law Relating to Securities and Modes of Charge- 1 |
| Unit 12 | Law Relating to Securities and Modes of Charge 2 |
| Unit 13 | Registration and Satisfaction of Charges |
Module C: Banking Related Laws
| No. Of Unit | Topics Name |
| Unit 1 and 2 | SARFAESI ACT, 2002 |
| Unit 3 | Regulation of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets of Banks and Financial Institutions |
| Unit 4 | Enforcement of Security Interest |
| Unit 5 | Central Registry |
| Unit 6 | Offences and Penaltie |
| Unit 7 | Miscellaneous Provisions |
| Unit 8 | The Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006: Purpose, Extent, Definitions, Establishment and Powers |
| Unit 9 | Procedure for Redressal of Grievances |
| Unit 10 | Jurisdiction, Powers and Authority of Tribunals |
| Unit 11 | Procedure Of Tribunals |
| Unit 12 | Recovery of Debts Determined by Tribunal and Miscellaneous Provisions |
| Unit 13 | The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 |
| Unit 14 | The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: Lok Adalats |
| Unit 15 | The Consumer Protection Act, 1986: Preamble, Extent and Definitions |
| Unit 16 | Consumer Protection Councils |
| Unit 17 | Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies |
| Unit 18 | The Law of Limitation |
| Unit 19 | Tax Laws |
Module D: Commercial Laws with Reference to Banking Operations
| No. of Unit | Topic Name |
| Unit 1 | Meaning and Essentials of a Contact |
| Unit 2 | Contracts of Indemnity |
| Unit 3 | Contracts Of Guarantee |
| Unit 4 | Contract Of Bailment |
| Unit 5 | Contracts of Pledge |
| Unit 6 | Contracts Of Agency |
| Unit 7 | Meaning and Essentials of a Contract of Sale |
| Unit 8 | Conditions and Warranties |
| Unit 9 | Unpaid Seller |
| Unit 10 | Definition, Meaning and Nature of Partnership |
| Unit 11 | Relations of Partners to One Another |
| Unit 12 | Relations of Partners to Third Parties |
| Unit 13 | Minor Admitted to the Benefits of Partnership |
| Unit 14 | Dissolution Of a Firm |
| Unit 15 | Effect of Non-Registration |
| Unit 16 | Definition and Features of Company |
| Unit 17 | Classifications Of Companies |
| Unit 18 | Memorandum Of Association & Articles Of Association |
| Unit 19 | Doctrines of Ultra vires/Constructive Notice/Indoor Management |
| Unit 20 | Membership of Company |
| Unit 21 | Prospectus |
| Unit 22 | Directors |
| Unit 23 | Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 |
| Unit 24 | Transfer Of Property Act, 1882 |
| Unit 25 | The Right to Information Act, 2005 |
| Unit 26 | Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities |
| Unit 27 | The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 |
JAIIB / DBF exam pattern and syllabus 2021 FAQs
Q. Which organization decides the syllabus and exam pattern for JAIIB / DBF Exam?
Ans. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) decides the syllabus and exam pattern for JAIIB / DBF Exam.
Q. What are the names of the papers of JAIIB / DBF exam?
Ans. JAIIB / DBF exam has three papers namely Principles & Practices of Banking, Accounting & Finance for Bankers, Legal & Regulation Aspects of Banking.
Q. JAIIB / DBF exam is of how much marks?
Ans. The JAIIB is an online exam comprising 120 objective questions (in each paper) of 100 marks.
Q. What is the minimum passing marks in the subject in JAIIB/DBF?
Ans. Minimum marks for pass in the subject are 50 out of 100.
Q. When will JAIIB / DBF exam be conducted?
Ans. The JAIIB / DBF exam is conducted twice in a year once in May / June and again in November/ December.
Q. How is JAIIB / DBF Exam conducted?
Ans. JAIIB / DBF Exam has comprised three papers: Principles and Practices of Banking, Accounting and Finance for Bankers, and Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Banking.
Q. How can I get study materials related to the JAIIB / DBF exam 2021?
Ans. You can get the JAIIB / DBF study capsules from our website.
Q. Can I get the module wise study material?
Ans. Yes, you can download the module-wise PDF of Paper I, Paper-II and Paper III.
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