Overview

• Official Name: Indian Institute of Finance (IIF)
• Common Short Name: IIF New Delhi
• Type: Private institute specializing in finance education
• Year Established: 2003
• Campus Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
• Approvals & Affiliations:
  • Registered as a private institute under Societies Registration Act, Delhi
  • No formal UGC recognition as a university; operates as a management training and research institute
  • Not accredited by NAAC or AICTE as of 2024-06-05
• Official Website: https://www.iif.edu

Quick Facts

• Founder: Prof. S. Guhan (Founder Director)
• Chancellor/Director: Dr. S.Guhan (Current Director)
• Student Population: Approx. 1,000 (full-time and distance learning combined) (estimated)
• Departments/Faculties: Finance, Banking, Financial Markets, Risk Management, Accounting
• Contact:
  Phone: +91-11-43501000
  Email: info@iif.edu
  Address: Indian Institute of Finance, Plot No. 5, Sector - 18, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075, Delhi, India
• NAAC Grade: Not Accredited
• Rankings: No NIRF or other official rankings found as of 2024-06-05

Courses & Programs

• Faculty of Finance & Management
  • Popular Courses:
    • MBA in Finance (2 years, regular)
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Markets (1 year, regular/distance)
    • Certificate courses in Risk Management, Investment Banking (6 months, online/regular)
    • PhD in Finance & Economics (Research-based, selective)
  • Mode: Regular, Distance Learning, Online
  • Intake: Approximately 200 students per academic year (approximate)

Admissions

• Admission Modes: Merit-based; Management quota available for some programs
• Accepted Entrance Exams:
  • CAT, CMAT, XAT for MBA
  • No state or national engineering/medical entrance exams accepted
  • Institute conducts its own screening for PG diploma and certificate courses
• Admission Timeline:
  • Applications open: May-July each year
  • Admissions completed: August-September
  • Check official admissions page: IIF Admissions
• Application Process:
  1. Visit Official Admissions Portal
  2. Register with valid email ID and phone number
  3. Fill online application form with academic and personal details
  4. Upload required documents (marksheets, ID proof, photographs)
  5. Pay application fee online via payment gateway
  6. Submit the application and note the application number
  7. For offline submission, download the form from the website and send it by post with fee payment proof

Eligibility Criteria

• MBA in Finance:
  • Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university
  • For reserved categories, minimum 45% marks
• PG Diploma in Financial Markets:
  • Undergraduate degree in any discipline
• PhD:
  • Postgraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Management with 55% marks
  • Qualified NET/SET or institute research test
• Documents Required:
  • 10th, 12th mark sheets/certificates
  • Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/XAT/CMAT)
  • ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport)
  • Passport size photographs
  • Category certificate (if applicable)

Fee Structure & Scholarships

• MBA in Finance: ₹3,50,000 - ₹4,00,000 (Total program fee)
• PG Diploma: ₹50,000 - ₹70,000 depending on duration and mode
• Fee Heads: Tuition fee, examination fee, library fee, hostel charges (separate)
• Hostel Fee: ₹80,000 - ₹1,00,000 per year (optional)
• Scholarships & Financial Aid:
  • Merit-based scholarships offered by institute (Details here)
  • Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students based on central/state schemes
  • Education loan tie-ups with banks available via institute facilitation

Placements & Career Outcomes

• Placement Rate: Approx. 80% across MBA and PG diploma courses
• Average CTC: ₹6 LPA
• Highest CTC: ₹18 LPA (Finance domain roles)
• Top Recruiters: ICICI Bank, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra, Kotak Securities, Barclays, Deloitte
• Placement Cell: Official Placements Page, contact: placements@iif.edu
• Internships: 6-8 weeks internship mandatory for MBA, facilitated by the institute

Campus & Facilities

• Hostels: On-campus and affiliated hostels with mess facilities
• Mess: Multi-cuisine, hygienic food available
• Sports: Facilities for badminton, table tennis, cricket nets
• Labs & Libraries: Finance Lab with Bloomberg terminals, well-stocked library with digital resources
• Healthcare: On-campus medical room with doctor visits
• Transport: Shuttle services to nearby metro station Dwarka Sector 10/11
• Wi-Fi: High-speed campus-wide Wi-Fi access
• Research Centres: Centre for Financial Research & Analytics
• Student Clubs & Festivals: Finance Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, Annual Fest “Finanscend”

Faculty & Research

• Notable Faculty:
  • Dr. S. Guhan, Director, Finance Expert
  • Prof. Mala Chakraborty, Banking and Finance
• Research Centres: Centre for Financial Markets & Risk Management
• Major Grants: No major grants listed publicly as of 2024-06
• MoUs: Collaborations with SEBI Training Institute, BSE Institute for executive development programs

Rankings & Reputation

• NIRF Ranking: Not listed in NIRF university/college rankings (MoE NIRF site)
• NAAC Accreditation: Not accredited
• India Today/Outlook: No published rankings available
• QS India: No listing found

Results, Cut-Offs & Seat Matrix

• Results Publishing: Declared on official student portal student.iif.edu
• Seat Matrix:
  • MBA Finance: Approx. 120 seats
  • PG Diploma Financial Markets: Approx. 80 seats
• Cut-Offs:
  • MBA Admission via CAT: General category 70 percentile (approx.)
  • Category-wise data not officially published

How to Reach

• Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (Approx. 15 km)
• Nearest Railway Station: Delhi Cantt Railway Station (Approx. 6 km), also accessible via New Delhi Railway Station (20 km)
• City Connectivity: Well connected by Delhi Metro – nearest metro station Dwarka Sector 10 on Blue Line (approx. 2 km)
• Local Transit: Frequent buses, rickshaws, and app taxis (Ola, Uber) available

FAQs

1. Q: Does Indian Institute of Finance offer UGC-recognized degrees?
   A: IIF offers professional diplomas and management programs but is not a UGC-recognized university. Programs are industry-oriented.
2. Q: What entrance exams are accepted for MBA admissions?
   A: CAT, CMAT, XAT are accepted; institute may conduct personal interviews.
3. Q: Are scholarships available?
   A: Yes, merit-based and government scholarships for reserved categories are available. Details at IIF Scholarships.
4. Q: Is hostel accommodation available on campus?
   A: Yes, with mess and recreation facilities, subject to availability.
5. Q: What is the typical fee for MBA Finance?
   A: Approximately ₹3.5 to ₹4 lakh for the full 2-year program.
6. Q: How do I apply for courses?
   A: Online application is available at IIF Admissions Portal. Offline applications accepted by post.
7. Q: Are internships part of the curriculum?
   A: Yes, mandatory internships for MBA students are arranged through the placement cell.
8. Q: Does IIF have NAAC accreditation?
   A: No, currently the institute is not NAAC accredited.
9. Q: Can distance/online programs be pursued?
   A: Yes, select diploma and certificate courses have distance/online modes.
10. Q: Where can I check my results?
    A: Results are published on the student portal: https://student.iif.edu.
11. Q: What is the alumni network like?
    A: IIF has an active alumni network in finance and banking sectors across India.