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CAIIB Exam Date 2026 Out, IIBF CAIIB Exam Schedule for Nov-Dec Session

The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) is responsible for conducting the CAIIB Exam 2026. The Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers is a flagship course that is offered twice a year to improve the performance of employees of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. The CAIIB Exam is held twice a year, i.e., June – July and November- December sessions. For the Nov- Dec cycle, the CAIIB Exam Date 2026 has been announced officially. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, and 27th December 2026. 

CAIIB Exam Date 2026 Out

JAIIB Qualified candidates can register for the CAIIB 2026 exam. The CAIIB Examination provides advanced knowledge in economic analysis, international banking, risk management, balance sheet management, and Treasury Management to help people make better decisions. To have a glance at the CAIIB Exam 2026, candidates can refer to the table below.

CAIIB Exam 2026- Important Dates
Events Dates
CAIIB Registration 2026 Dates 1st to 21st September 2026
CAIIB Admit Card 2026 November/December 2026
CAIIB Exam Date 2026 (For November – December Cycle) 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, and 27th December 2026

CAIIB Exam dates for the November – December cycles have been released on the official website of IIBF. Details regarding exam timing, shift timing, and examination venue will be released along with the CAIIB Admit Card 2026. Here we have shared the complete exam schedule for the CAIIB Exam 2026 for the ease of the candidates.

CAIIB Exam Schedule 2026 for November – December Cycle

The Certified Associate of the Indian Institute (CAIIB) exam dates for the November- December cycle have been announced for 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, and 27th December 2026. The CAIIB exam consists of 5 papers: Advanced Bank Management, Bank Financial Management, Advanced Business & Financial Management, Banking Regulations and Business Law, and Elective Papers. Check the CAIIB exam schedule for the December cycle in the table below.

CAIIB Exam Date for November – December Cycle
Papers Date
Advanced Bank Management 6th December 2026
Bank Financial Management 12th December 2026
Advanced Business & Financial Management 13th December 2026
Banking Regulations and Business Laws 20th December 2026
Elective Papers (choose any one)

  1. Rural Banking
  2. Human Resources Management
  3. Information Technology & Digital Banking
  4. Risk Management
  5. Central Banking
27th December 2026

CAIIB Exam Pattern 2026

The Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers(CAIIB) exam consists of four compulsory papers i.e. Advanced Bank Management, Bank Financial Management, Advanced Business & Financial Management, and Banking Regulations and Business Laws. There are 5 elective papers out of which candidates have to choose any one of their choices. Elective subjects include- Rural Banking, Human Resources Management, Information Technology & Digital Banking, Risk Management, and Central Banking.
Each Paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

CAIIB Exam Pattern 2026
Papers Total Questions Total Marks Time Duration
Advanced Bank Management 100 100 2 hours
Bank Financial Management 100 100 2 hours
Advance Business & Financial Management 100 100 2 hours
Banking Regulations and Business Laws 100 100 2 hours
Elective Papers (choose any one)

  1. Rural Banking
  2. Human Resources Management
  3. Information Technology & Digital Banking
  4. Risk Management
  5. Central Banking
100 100 2 hours

CAIIB 2026- Marking Scheme

The CAIIB Exam 2026 will be held for a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.  For each correct answer, 1 mark will be provided. There is no negative marking, so a candidate can attempt all the questions.

Particulars Marks
For Each Correct Answer 01 marks
Negative Marking Zero
Unanswered Questions No Marks

CAIIB 2026- Passing Criteria

  • A minimum score of 50 out of 100 is required to pass each subject of CAIIB.
  • Candidates who score a minimum of 45 marks in each subject and an overall aggregate of 50% in a single attempt will also be considered to have passed the examination.

CAIIB Exam Centre 2026

The CAIIB Exam 2026 will be conducted at the following exam centres:

S.No. Exam Centre S.No. Exam Centre
1 Adoni 25 Anantapur
2 Chittoor 26 Cuddapah
3 Eluru 27 Guntur
4 Hyderabad 28 Karimnagar
5 Kurnool 29 Nellore
6 Nizamabad 30 Ongole
7 Palakol 31 Secunderabad
8 Visakhapatnam 32 Warangal
9 Assam 33 Dibrugarh
10 Jorah 34 Tezpur
11 Bihar 35 Patna
12 Darbhanga 36 Muzaffarpur
13 Sasaram 37 Jharkhand
14 Dhanbad 38 Hazaribagh
15 Ranchi 39 Gujarat
16 Ahmedabad 40 Bhuj
17 Surat 41 Haryana
18 Hissar 42 Karnal
19 Himachal Pradesh 43 Simla
20 Jammu & Kashmir 44 Doda
21 Poonch 45 Karnataka
22 Bangalore 46 Belgaum
23 Kerala 47 Kollam
24 Bhopal 48 Gwalior

FAQs

Q1. What is CAIIB Exam Date 2026 for Nov- Dec cycle?

Ans. The CAIIB Exam 2026 for November - December cycle will be held on 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, and 27th December 2026.

Q2. Who is responsible to conduct the CAIIB Exam 2026?

Ans. The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) is responsible to conduct the CAIIB Exam 2026.

Q3. How many questions are asked in CAIIB Exam 2026?

Ans. A total 500 multiple choice questions are asked in CAIIB Exam 2026.

Q4. Is there negative marking in CAIIB Exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking in CAIIB Exam 2026.

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