NIFM Faridabad Admission 2026 - Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

AJNIFM, a public institute under the Ministry of Finance since 1993, manages 2026 admissions for 60 MBA Finance seats (40 sponsored, 20 open) and PGDM programs, prioritizing public financial management. Admissions involve entrance scores, GDPI, and nominations for government officers, with a focus on regulatory and banking roles, supported by JNU degree affiliation.

• Campus: 42 acres, Faridabad, Haryana.
• Key Feature: No agency involvement; merit-based.

National Institute of Financial Management Highlights

AJNIFM stands out for its government backing and specialized finance training, with a CBC-NABET 4-star rating and international collaborations.

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Eligibility for 2026 requires a bachelor's degree with 50% marks for MBA Finance and PGDM programs; professional qualifications like CA/CMA/CS/CFA enhance PGDM applications. Sponsored government officers need ministry nomination.

Selections for 2026 combine entrance scores (70% weightage) with GDPI (30%), assessing finance aptitude. Sponsored MBA candidates bypass exams via nominations by June 20, 2026.

• Shortlisting: Based on CAT/XAT/CMAT scores.
• GDPI: Conducted in Faridabad for open seats.
• Merit List: Published post-interviews.

AJNIFM accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, and CUET(PG) for 2026 admissions, requiring valid 2025 scores with emphasis on quantitative and verbal sections.

• Primary Exam: CAT for MBA Finance.
• Alternatives: XAT/CMAT for flexibility.

Apply online at https://www.ajnifm.ac.in/user/register, submitting entrance scores, academics, and INR 2,000 fee via RTGS/NEFT or demand draft. Hard copies must reach Faridabad by May 31, 2026.

• Steps: Register > Upload documents > Pay fee > Mail form.

The 2026 admission form, available at https://www.ajnifm.ac.in/about-nifm/admission-procedure, requires academic details, entrance scores, and a declaration. Submit with INR 2,000 fee (DD to AJNIFM, Faridabad).

• Sections: Personal, education, test scores.
• Submission: Email mbafm@nifm.ac.in or post.

National Institute of Financial Management Admission Dates 2026

Applications open January 2026 post-CAT results, closing May 31, 2026, with GDPI in June and classes starting July 2026.

AJNIFM offers MBA Finance (60 seats), PGDM Financial Management (40 seats), and PGDM Financial Markets (30 seats) for 2026, all requiring entrance scores and 50% in bachelor's.

MBA Finance admits 40 sponsored officers via nomination (by June 20, 2026) and 20 open seats via CAT/XAT (75 percentile) plus GDPI, costing INR 15,00,000 with JNU degree.

• Sponsored: Direct admission for government/PSU.
• Open: Entrance-based; INR 2,000 application fee.

National Institute of Financial Management PGDM Admission

PGDM Financial Management and Financial Markets require 50% in bachelor's, CAT/XAT scores, and GDPI, with fees at INR 6,00,000, ideal for banking and regulatory roles.

• Eligibility Boost: CA/CS preferred.
• Intake: July 2026 start.

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