Academic Programmes

With the Indian Banking and Financial Sector riding on technology to make banking a comfort for the common person and to reach the unbanked areas of our country, the need and demand for Banking Technology specialists is on the rise. In order to address this continuing need, a key area of focus of the Institute is to develop fresh technical talent to contribute to and lead the technology initiatives of the Indian Banking and Financial Sector.

As part of these initiatives, the Institute offers a range of Academic and Research Programmes, designed specifically to meet both the existing and emerging requirements of the Banking and Financial Sector and for sharing knowledge in the niche area of Banking Technology. The Academic Programmes, currently being offered by the Institute, are:

Applications are invited for a unique joint Ph.D. programme offered by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), established by the Reserve Bank of India, in collaboration with the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH).

The one-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology (PGDFT) is a flagship program at IDRBT, focuses on current and emerging technologies that facilitate the growth of the BFSI sector, IT & ITES, data centers, cloud service providers, AI-enabled businesses, fintech, etc. The program aims to equip participants with the skills required in the statutory, regulatory, and public policy frameworks, as well as in corporate affairs.

IDRBT is the only Institute in India which exclusively focuses on Banking Technology and is the first choice of candidates interested to specialise in the domain of Banking Technology. Please explore the links beside to know more on the programmes, eligibility criteria, etc.