DBF Examination 2025: Check Important Dates, Exam Registration Fees, Apply Online Steps

DBF Exam 2025 Registration Link has been activated: DBF Full Form is Diploma in Banking and Finance. The DBF exam, conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), is a professional qualification designed for individuals aspiring to enter the banking and financial services industry. It is expected that the candidates who clear the IIBF DBF examination will have a competitive edge and will be absorbed by banks and financial institutions. Candidates can check here the dates of the IIBF DBF exam 2025. Also, check this page for complete details regarding the IIBF DBF examination 2025, such as eligibility criteria, registration fees, apply online steps, etc. Check the FAQs section to clarify your doubts regarding DBF examination, registration steps, etc.

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DBF Examination 2025 - Important Dates

Here you can check the important dates of the DBF examination 2025. Also, check the DBF registration 2025 dates.

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DBF Full Form

• DBF Full Form is Diploma in Banking and Finance.
• Candidates passing the DBF examination will have excellent opportunities to enter the banking and financial services industry.

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Difference Between DBF and JAIIB

DBF is for freshers seeking jobs in the banking & financial sector. But JAIIB is for existing bank employees to improve their knowledge and get promotions.

DBF Eligibility Criteria

Here are the DBF exam eligibility criteria.

• The DBF examination is open only to non-members of the Institute.
• Candidates must have passed the 12th standard examination in any discipline or its equivalent or Candidate who have completed BC/BF examination conducted by IIBF

NOTE - Members of the Institute are not eligible for DB&F examination since they are eligible to appear for JAIIB examination. In case if any Member of the Institute appears for DB&F examination, their result/ certificate will be liable for cancellation.

DBF Registration 2025

DBF registration 2025 details are given here. Also, the DBF registration 2025 link is placed below for your convenience.

DBF Registration 2025 Link

1. Visit the official site of IIBF.
2. Click the “Examination/ Courses” tab.
3. Then, select the “Flagship Course” option.
4. Click the “DBF apply online” link.
5. Select the “Non-Members” option.
6. Fill out the application form and submit it.
7. Pay the DBF registration fees through online mode.
8. After DBF registration, you will receive the confirmation via SMS to your registered mobile number.

DBF Registration Fees 2025

DBF registration fees 2025 details are given here.

NOTE:

• Candidates are required to register for every attempt separately.
• The fee, once paid, will NOT be refunded or adjusted on any account.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Here is the pattern of the IIBF DBF exam 2025:

• No. of questions - approximately 100 objective type multiple choice questions for 100 marks. The Institute may however vary the number of questions to be asked for a subject.
• Exam Mode -  Online.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
• Time Duration of Exam - 2 hours.
• Medium of the exam - English.

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DBF Cut Off 2025 - Passing Criteria

Here are the details of DBF exam 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 the 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.
• First Class - 60% or more marks in aggregate and pass in all the subjects in the FIRST PHYSICAL ATTEMPT.
• First Class with Distinction - 70% or more marks in aggregate and 60% or more marks in each subject in the FIRST PHYSICAL ATTEMPT.

Note: The Institute will consider the FIRST PHYSICAL ATTEMPT of the candidate at the examination as first attempt for awarding class. It means, the candidate should not have attempted any of the subject/s pertaining to the examination concerned any time in the past and has to pass all the subject as per the passing criteria and secure prescribed marks for awarding class. Candidates re-enrolling for the examination after exhausting all permissible attempts as per the time limit rule will not be considered for awarding class.

Time Limit for Passing the DBF Examination

Here is the clear info regarding the Time limit for passing the DBF examination:

• Time limit for passing DBF Exam - 5 attempts, within a maximum period of three years, whichever is earlier, from the time he/she registers (These 5 attempts need not be consecutive).
• Candidates unable to pass the examination within the above-mentioned time limit must re-enroll afresh.  Such candidates will not be granted credit/s for subject/s passed, if any, earlier..
• The time limit of 3 years or 5 attempts, whichever is earlier, will start from the date of registration for the first attempt. Attempts will be counted when he/she applies for the exam, irrespective of whether the candidate appears for any exam or not.
• Thus, normally, a candidate will be eligible to apply for any five examinations out of the six examinations being conducted within the stipulated period of three years. If a candidate avails all five attempts before completion of three years, he/she will be required to re-enrol themselves afresh. Similarly, if a candidate does not avail five attempts but the stipulated period of three years is over, he/she will be required to re-enroll themselves afresh.

Provision for Conversion of DBF Certification to JAIIB

Candidates who have passed/completed the DB&F course and have later joined a Bank/FI and become ordinary life members of the Institute can apply for the conversion of their DB&F certification to JAIIB.

FAQs

Q: What is DBF Full Form?

DBF Full Form is Diploma in Banking & Finance.

Q: Which organization conducts the DBF examination?

The DBF examination is conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF).

Q: What are the jobs after DBF exam?

After clearing the Diploma in Banking and Finance (DBF) exam conducted by IIBF, you become well-prepared and more employable for a variety of entry-level roles in the banking and financial sector.

Q: Who is eligible for DBF?

The DBF exam is open only to non-members of the Institute. To apply for DBF, Candidates must have passed the 12th standard examination in any discipline or its equivalent, or candidates who have completed BC/BF examination conducted by IIBF.

Q: Can I convert DBF to JAIIB?

Candidates who have passed/completed the DB&F course and have later joined a Bank/FI and become ordinary life members of the Institute can apply for the conversion of their DB&F certification to JAIIB.

Q: What is the DBF registration fees?

For the 1st attempt, the DBF application fee is Rs.3500 during the 1st week of registration. In the next weeks, the fees will be slightly higher.

Q: DBF examination is conducted how many times per year?

The IIBF DBF exam is conducted two times in a year.

Q: What is the passing marks for DBF?

The minimum marks for passing 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 the examination in a single attempt will also be declared as having completed the Examination.