National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune Scholarships

NIBM Pune Scholarships 2025

1. Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship

• Offered to academically bright students from economically weaker backgrounds.

• Covers full tuition fees and hostel charges.

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Annual family income must be less than ₹4.5 lakhs.

  • Minimum 60% in graduation or equivalent CGPA.

  • Entrance exam score (CAT/XAT/CMAT) must be 70 percentile or above.

  • Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0 in each trimester.

2. NIBM Merit Scholarship

• Awarded to the top three students of the PGDM batch based on first-year academic performance.

• Scholarship Amounts:

  • 1st Rank: ₹50,000

  • 2nd Rank: ₹40,000

  • 3rd Rank: ₹30,000

3. NIBM Alumni Scholarship

• Awarded every trimester to the top two students based on CGPA.

• Scholarship Amount: ₹25,000 per trimester.

4. Research Fellowship

(For candidates enrolled in the Fellow Programme in Management – Banking & Finance)

• Monthly Stipend:

  • ₹35,000 during the first two years

  • ₹40,000 during the third and fourth years

• Additional benefits include:

  • Full waiver of tuition and hostel fees

  • Contingency grants and support for attending conferences

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks.

• Valid score in CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC‑NET/JRF or NIBM’s own entrance test.

• Strong interest in research related to banking and finance.

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Additional Notes

• Education loans are also available through tie-ups with major banks at student-friendly terms.

• External scholarships offered by central and state governments may also be availed separately.

• Scholarships are reviewed periodically and are subject to performance and compliance with program standards.