Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology
How to Apply
Eligible candidates interested in pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology need to apply online through the following links by paying the Registration Fee of Rs. 2000/- per candidate.
The Coordinator (PGDBT)
Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology
Castle Hills, Road No.1, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad-500 057.
EPABX: +91 (40) 2329 4000/4999
Direct Contact for queries: +91 89191 32013 / +91 98858 85024
Fax: +91 (40) 2353 5157
Email: pgdbtadmissions@idrbt.ac.in

The Course
The Indian Banking and Financial Sector is banking on technology to deliver efficient and effective customer service, reduce cost and improve profitability, to reach out to the unbanked, and implement their growth strategy. Therefore, there is a significant and urgent demand for talented people with expertise in technology and its management.
In order to meet this pressing demand, the Institute launched the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology (PGDBT) in July 2016. It is a unique programme designed to provide the Indian Banking and Financial Sector, on a regular basis, a pool of talented professionals with technology expertise to strongly support their technology deployment initiatives.
The PGDBT is a full-time regular one-year programme that provides essential learning inputs on technology implementation, integration and management so as to enable the candidates to meet the changing technology requirements of the Banking and Financial Sector.
The programme focuses on current as well as emerging technologies that can contribute to the growth of banks and financial institutions. The PGDBT aims to produce techno-savvy professionals, who would use the latest and best technologies, to fuel growth and make the Indian Banking and Financial Sector techno-efficient.

Pedagogy
The PGDBT banks on a highly-interactive method of learning. Apart from lectures and seminars, interactive sessions with experts from IT industry and senior bankers constitute an integral learning component. The programme depends heavily on hands-on practical learning in various state-of-the-art Research Centres of the Institute.
The Research Centres of the Institute are:
- Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Centre for Cyber Security and Data Privacy
- Centre for Emerging Networks and Cloud Computing
- Centre for Open and Digital Banking
- Centre for Quantum Computing
- Centre for Distributed Ledger & Innovation
There would also be case studies to ensure effective transfer of knowledge through sharpened analytical skills and induced innovative thought processes.
Faculty
IDRBT Faculty, researchers / academicians from reputed institutions including foreign universities; experts from organisations like CERT-In, C-DAC, Digital Forensics labs and senior officials from Reserve Bank of India, banks, IT Industry and FinTech companies.
Benefits for Students & Banks
- Intensive, in-depth exposure to the varied facets of Banking Technology
- In-depth understanding of various ways of applying technology for improved productivity in the Indian Banking and Financial Sector
- Exposure to hands-on Practical Learning and exclusive Case Studies on Technology Implementation in various banks in India and abroad
- A rigorous regimen which would enable students to stand apart in project planning and implementation in technology-related areas
- Technical and managerial mastery over the entire gamut of Banking Technology
- There is a strong demand for techno-savvy talent in the Banking and Financial Sector as well as in the IT companies, which work in the Banking and Financial Services domain. The PGDBT addresses precisely this need
- PGDBT will create well-groomed, talented executives who are well-versed with Technology and its management for Banking and Financial Services Industry (BFSI).

Eligibility
The Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology (PGDBT) is open both to the Direct Candidates and Sponsored Candidates/Employees of Banks and Financial Institutions. The eligibility criteria for the PGDBT is as under:
Direct Candidates
A candidate must hold a first class (minimum of 60% marks) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR a first class Master's Degree in any subject with a minimum of 10+2+4 years of formal education. Candidates who are in the final year are also eligible to apply provided they complete the formal education as specified above latest by June 30, 2023.
All direct candidates need to possess a valid score of any one of the following test at the time of submitting the application form.
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
- Common Admission Test (CAT)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
- Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
- Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
- Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
- AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
The Institute would shortlist the candidates for Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) based on their GATE / CAT / GMAT / GRE / CMAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA scores. Thereafter, the actual selection for admission is based on the scores of the candidates in the GDPI.
Sponsored/Direct Candidates from Banks and Financial Institutions
Banks and Financial Institutions can sponsor their employees for the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology (PGDBT). Employees of Banks and Financial Institutions may also apply directly for the PGDBT. Candidates in both these categories too must hold a first class (minimum of 60% marks) Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR a first class Master's degree in any subject with a minimum of 10+2+4 years of formal education but NEED NOT have GATE / CAT / GMAT / GRE / CMAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA scores.
However, such candidates need to participate in Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) and the selection for admission is based on the scores of the candidates in the GDPI.
Sponsoring Banks and Financial Institutions / Employees of Banks and Financial Institutions may please note that the PGDBT is a full-time programme and accordingly, selected candidates would need to be relieved from their duties / granted leave, during the entire duration of the programme, i.e., one year. Employees of Banks and Financial Institutions who have directly applied would also need to submit a no-objection certificate from their Bank / Financial Institution to pursue the PGDBT.
All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognised universities/institutions in India or abroad. If grades are awarded instead of marks, candidates should clearly indicate their numerical equivalent.
Intake
The annual intake for the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology (PGDBT) is up to 40 (forty), of which up to 10 seats are earmarked for sponsored / direct candidates from banks and financial institutions.
Certification
Candidates, on successful completion of all the courses, including project work, will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology. This Diploma will be awarded to the students during the Annual Function at IDRBT.

Curriculum
Based on the developments in the technology space as well the changing technology requirements of the Indian Banking and Financial Sector, a comprehensive review of the course curriculum of the PGDBT was carried out during the year.
The PGDBT now consists of five terms spread over a year and the final term is devoted to Project Work in banks/ financial institutions under the guidance of a faculty member of IDRBT and an external guide from the financial institutions/banks. Students are required to submit a detailed project report and make a presentation.
The details of the courses, offered during various terms, from the ensuing batch onwards, are as under:
Term - I
- Banking Technology Management
- Database Management Systems
- Computer Networks
- Programming Languages
- Cryptography
Term - II
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Ledger Technology and Applications
- Internet Technologies
Term - III
- Financial Analytics
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Pervasive Computing
- Emerging Technologies for Banking and Finance
- Mobile Application Development
Term - IV
- Software Project Management & DevOps
- Digital Payment Systems & Lending
- Big Data & Cloud
- Projects
Term - V
Project Work in banks/ financial institutions under the guidance of a faculty member of IDRBT and an external guide from the financial institutions/banks. Students are required to submit a detailed project report and make a presentation.

Fee
The fee is to be paid in four equal installments at the start of the first four terms. The fee for the programme, per candidate, is as under:
S. No. | Particulars | Amount to be paid |
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1. | First Installment | Rs. 1,25,000/- plus taxes |
2. | Second Installment | Rs. 1,25,000/- plus taxes |
3. | Third Installment | Rs. 1,25,000/- plus taxes |
4. | Fourth Installment | Rs. 1,25,000/- plus taxes |
The above mentioned fee covers teaching, course material and shared-accommodation costs at the Institute's Quarters in Begumpet, Hyderabad.
Candidates also need to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 10,000/-, (Rupees Ten Thousand only), at the time of admission, which may be refunded after successful completion of the course on submission of no-dues certificate and a non-refundable Alumni Fee of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only). Students may avail the Institute's cafeteria facility by paying the additional applicable charges to the caterer directly.
Funding
Please note that the Indian Bank and Union Bank of India offer Education Loans for the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology.
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Placements
As this programme is specifically designed to meet the demands of the Banking and Financial Sector, successful students are likely to be placed in banks, financial institutions and IT companies serving the Indian Banking and Financial Sector. The Institute will facilitate placement for the PGDBT students by inviting the prospective employers to the Institute.
The Institute has achieved 100% Placements even before the completion of the third term of the PGDBT for all Six batches with an average package of 9 Lakhs per annum. The details of the placements of the six batches are given below:

How to Apply
Eligible candidates interested in pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology need to apply online through the following links by paying the Registration Fee of Rs. 2000/- per candidate.
The Coordinator (PGDBT)
Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology
Castle Hills, Road No.1, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad-500 057.
EPABX: +91 (40) 2329 4000/4999
Direct Contact for queries: +91 89191 32013 / +91 98858 85024
Fax: +91 (40) 2353 5157
Email: pgdbtadmissions@idrbt.ac.in
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