The MAT 2025 admit card for the Paper-Based Test (PBT) scheduled on September 21 is now available at mat.aima.in. Registered candidates can log in to their accounts to download the hall ticket.
The deadline for CAT 2025 registration has been pushed to September 20, 2025, while the exam is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
The CAT 2025 registration process is now live on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can register until September 13, 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025.
The registration process for CAT 2025 will begin on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards between November 5 and November 30. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.
Indian Institute of Finance, also known as IIF, is a private institute, established in 1987. Located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IIF campus spans over 4 acres. The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
IIF offers postgraduate and doctoral programs in the stream of Finance and Management. Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance (PGDM-Finance), PGDM in Financial Services, and Ph.D. in Finance are some of the popular courses. Admissions at IIF are based on entrance examinations. The institute accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT for PGDM-Finance and PGDM in Financial Services.
For placements, IIF placement rate is 70% as per the 2024 placement report. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 8 LPA and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about IIF are given in the table below:
Particulars | IIF Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Indian Institute of Finance |
Establishment Year | 1987 |
Campus Size | 4 acres |
Accredited by | AICTE, UGC |
Recognised by | AICTE, UGC |
Popular Courses | PGDM-Finance, PGDM in Financial Services, Ph.D. in Finance |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official Website | www.iif.edu |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹1,60,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score |
Executive M.B.A. | ₹2,20,000 | Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Minimum five years of work experience in managerial or executive roles |
The table below lists Indian Institute of Finance fees for all courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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Management of Business Finance (MBF) | INR 2,00,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
Basic Business Finance (BBF) | INR 1,00,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, merit-based admission |
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) | INR 1,50,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT score, followed by Personal Interview |
Executive Management of Business Finance (EMBF) | INR 1,80,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, minimum 2 years work experience, followed by interview |
Fellow Programme in Business Administration (FBA[Finance]) | INR 1,20,000 | Master’s degree with 55% marks, valid UGC-NET or equivalent, followed by presentation and interview |
Indian Institute of Finance admissions are based on national-level entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at Indian Institute of Finance must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the institute and appear for the entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for Indian Institute of Finance admissions:
Latest updates about Indian Institute of Finance admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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CAT Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
MAT Exam Date (PBT) | September 21, 2025 |
MAT Application Last Date (CBT) | September 22, 2025 |
MAT Exam Date (CBT) | September 28, 2025 |
CMAT Application Last Date | Second week of November 2025 (Tentative) |
Indian Institute of Finance provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The institute has a moderate placement record with top recruiters from finance and banking sectors. As per the Indian Institute of Finance Placement report 2024, a total of 42 students were placed in top-notch companies. Indian Institute of Finance Placements for 2025 has not been released yet. Once it is released, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year's placement data. Indian Institute of Finance placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Placement Rate | 70% |
Highest Package | INR 8 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.5 LPA |
Median Package | INR 4 LPA |
No. of Offers | 42 |
No. of Students Placed | 42 |
No. of Companies Visited | 30+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from Indian Institute of Finance are given below:
HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank |
Axis Bank | SBI |
Kotak Mahindra Bank | Deloitte |
KPMG | PwC |
EY |
Indian Institute of Finance PGDM CAT cutoff 2025 will be released soon. Indian Institute of Finance cutoff 2025 for PGDM will be released on the official website of the college. Indian Institute of Finance CAT cutoff 2025 is expected to range from 70-75 percentile for PGDM in Management of Business Finance (the most popular specialization) in the general category. The expected Indian Institute of Finance PGDM CAT cutoff 2025 is given in the table below:
Courses | CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
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PGDM in Management of Business Finance | 70-75 percentile |
PGDM in International Finance | 70-75 percentile |
PGDM in Banking and Finance | 70-75 percentile |
PGDM in Financial Markets | 70-75 percentile |
National Education Leadership Award by Vijayavani (September, 2015).
Best Financial Educational Institute in 2015 by the 2015 Leadership Awards (Education) by 24MRC (2015).
18th Dewang Mehta B-School Award for Best Academic Input (Syllabus) in Finance in India (November, 2010).
Best Institute ofor Financial Management Studies in India by Big Brands Academy (Big Brands Reearch), 2011,2012.
A++ Business School by Business India, 2010, 2011.
A3 Category Business School in India by Indian Management, Business Standard, 2010,2011.
A+++ Category Business School with 2nd Rank in Pedagogy, 1st Rank in Placements and 3rd Rank in Global Exposure by Yuva Magazine, 2011.
40th B-School of Excellence by Competetion Success Review, 2011.
78th (2011) and 66th (2010) Business School in India by The Week.
T3 (2011) and T4 (2010) by Career 360.
30th India's Top B-School by The Pioneer (2011).
11th Top of the Mind Institute by The Mail Today, September 2010.
A+++ Business School by Just Careers, January 2010 .
Global Ranking (35th in Indian Sub-continentout of 3456 Universities) by CINDOC-CSIC, Spain, January 2008.
A+ Business School with Avg Salary Rs. 10.2 Lakhs by Business India, October 2008.
24th Best Placement Offered Business School by Hindustan Times, June 2004.
The Best NICHE B-school FINANCE in India by outlook September 2003.
The Best Sectoral Business School in Finance in India by Outlook September 2002.
9th Best Sectoral School in India by MRDA Survey September 2001.
26th for Intellectual Captial by Indian Management (AIMA) December 2003.
21th Best placement offered Business school by Indian Management (AIMA) January 2003.
24th Best Placement offered Business School by Indian Manageent (AIMA) January 2003.
24th Best Placement offered Business School with moderate fee by Management Refresher September 2002
25th Best B-school for placements in Indian by outlook-Money September 2003
27th for Governance by Indian Management (AIMA) January 2003
27th World Wide amongst 79 finance institutions by American Statistical Assoiation based on ratings (Business & Economic Datalinks) in August 2002. Some of the other institution rated are IFC, JP Morgan, NBER,Journal of Finance, FRB at Louis, FRB, at Chicago,Mit- Harvard Datalink, Journal of Applied Economics, US Treasury, and others.
34th Best Placement offered Business School in India by Intelligent Investor October 2001
40th World Wide amongest 148 institution (of finance, macro-econpmic and labour & micro-economic) by American Statistical Association in August 2002 based on ratings for dissemination financial and corporate information.
IIF has pioneered the Business Finance education in India.
IIF has contributed in Human Resource Development through education. It's Alumni are holding senior positions in Government & Industry.
IIF research publications have tremendously contributed to the cause of nation building and quality of education and research.
IIF acts as a major think tank in the country. Its opinions and expert comments often appear on AIR, Television and leading newspapers and magazines in India & International media.
IIF has launched a Project Management Division and Financial & Tax Consultancy division to provide its expert and professional services to the small and large business corporations.
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – Over 15,000 books, e-resources, journals focused on finance.
Sports Complex – Facilities for basketball, volleyball, gym.
Hostels – Separate boys and girls hostels with 100+ capacity, AC/non-AC rooms.
Medical Facilities – On-campus health center with emergency services.
Innovation Hubs – Finance labs and research center.
Based on the institute's ongoing guidelines, the following table outlines key scholarships below:
Scholarship Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount (INR) |
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Merit-Based (Academic Achievement) | High scores in entrance exams (e.g., 80+ percentile in CAT/MAT) and academics (60%+ in 10th/12th/graduation); demonstrated potential in interviews | Up to 50% of tuition fees (e.g., INR 50,000–1,80,000 for MBF; awarded to top performers) |
University/College Toppers | Top 3–5 rank holders in university exams or college with distinction (minimum 70% aggregate) | 20,000 per semester (up to INR 80,000 for two-year programs; renewable based on performance) |
Need-Based (Financial Assistance) | Students from economically weaker sections (family income < INR 5 lakhs/year); combined with merit (50%+ academics); proof required | Partial fee waiver (up to 30–50% of fees; e.g., INR 30,000–1,00,000; includes fee-ships and fellowships) |
Category-Based (Defense/Sports/EWS) | Wards of defense/military/police personnel, sports achievers, EWS candidates, artists/actors; minimum 50% academics | 20,000–50,000 (one-time or per semester; special consideration for single categories like armed forces wards) |
Teaching Assistantships/Fellowships | For FBA/PhD or research-oriented students; based on academic merit and research potential | Full/partial tuition waiver + stipend (up to INR 1,00,000 + living allowance; limited to 5–10 students) |