GIM PGDM BIFS: What Is the Programme?
GIM's PGDM in Banking, Insurance & Financial Services is a two-year full-time residential programme focused on practical and application-oriented management learning for the BFSI sector. GIM says its course content is industry driven and designed to adapt to changes in banking, financial services, insurance and fintech.
No. GIM's BIFS FAQ explicitly says graduates from any background can apply if they meet the programme's general eligibility requirements. The programme does, however, have profile-specific Achiever's Round criteria for candidates with qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or FRM.
GIM BIFS Admission 2027-29
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduation | Minimum 50%; 45% for SC/ST under the stated criteria. |
| Accepted exams | CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or eligible GMAT. |
| First Mover | 22 October 2026 |
| Early Bird | 19 November 2026 |
| Achiever's Round deadline | 3 December 2026 |
| Last application date | 4 January 2027 |
GIM's common selection framework evaluates objective assessment, academics, work experience, face-to-face evaluation and profile/diversity. The BIFS Achiever's Round can be especially relevant to candidates with recognised professional qualifications or strong academic profiles.
GIM BIFS Fees & Scholarships
*The latest published 2026-28 academic fee for BIFS is ₹21.45 lakh. The 2027-29 fee is not yet published.
| 2026-28 component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Instalment 1a | ₹50,000 |
| Instalment 1b | ₹4,90,000 |
| Instalment 2 | ₹5,30,000 |
| Instalment 3 | ₹10,75,000 |
| Total | ₹21,45,000 |
GIM lists up to 7 BIFS ACCESS scholarships of ₹5 lakh each for candidates holding specified professional qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US) or FRM, subject to the detailed conditions.
BIFS Curriculum & Industry Focus
The programme is built around practical application in banking, insurance and financial services. Industry engagement, internships and placement support are integrated into the programme's positioning.
Core career areas
- Banking and financial services.
- Insurance.
- Fintech.
- Consulting and advisory.
- Risk and financial analysis.
Learning approach
- Industry-driven content.
- Applied projects and cases.
- Industry engagement.
- Internship exposure.
- Placement-focused preparation.
GIM BIFS Career Scope & Placements
For the 2024-26 BIFS batch, GIM lists 71 students. The published work-experience sector profile shows banking and ancillary services at 26.19%, financial services at 26.19%, consulting at 21.43%, fintech at 4.76% and insurance at 4.76%. The student profile shows 39% freshers.
| BIFS profile | 2024-26 published reference |
|---|---|
| Batch size | 71 |
| Banking & ancillary services | 26.19% |
| Financial services | 26.19% |
| Consulting | 21.43% |
| Fintech | 4.76% |
| Insurance | 4.76% |
| Freshers | 39% |
These figures describe the published student/sector profile rather than a guaranteed placement salary. Students should compare actual roles, employer quality and salary distribution before choosing BIFS over the flagship PGDM.
Read detailed GIM placement analysis →Who Should Choose GIM BIFS?
Strong fit if
- You want a career specifically in BFSI.
- You have a finance qualification or strong interest in financial services.
- You prefer applied sector-focused learning.
Compare the flagship PGDM if
- You want maximum flexibility across management functions.
- You are undecided about finance/BFSI as a long-term career.
- You want a broader elective mix.
GIM BIFS FAQs
What is the BIFS fee at GIM?
The latest published 2026-28 academic fee is ₹21.45 lakh. The 2027-29 fee is not yet published.
Can students from non-commerce backgrounds apply?
Yes. GIM states that graduates from any background can apply to BIFS subject to eligibility.
What is the BIFS intake?
GIM lists an intake of 120 for BIFS.
What professional qualifications are relevant to the Achiever's Round?
GIM lists qualifications including CA, CS, CMA, CFA (US), ACCA, CIMA, CPA (US) and FRM among programme-specific achievements.