JAIIB Exam Date 2026, May Cycle Reschedule Date

The IIBF JAIIB Exam Date 2026 have been released along with the official notification PDF for both the May and November exam cycles, covering all four compulsory papers. The May 2026 cycle has already been completed, while the November 2026 cycle will start from 1st November 2026. As per the official schedule, the IE & IFS paper will be conducted on 1st November, followed by PPB on 22nd November, AFM on 28th November, and RBWM on 29th November 2026. 

The Institute has announced a rescheduling of the JAIIB May 2026 examinations for certain affected Bengaluru centres. This decision has been taken following a review of the exam conduct, and only specific subjects and venues are impacted. The re-examinations will now be conducted in July 2026 for eligible candidates. Further details regarding dates and instructions are provided below.

This blog provides complete details about the exam dates, paper-wise schedule, registration process, and other important updates for banking professionals preparing for the JAIIB exam.

What is the re-examination schedule for the affected JAIIB candidates?

To ensure fairness and proper evaluation, the Institute will conduct a re-examination for the cancelled subjects. Only those candidates who appeared in the affected examinations at the specified venues and dates will be eligible to take the re-exam. The marks obtained in these re-examinations will be treated as final for result preparation.

Why has the JAIIB May 2026 exam been cancelled for certain Bengaluru centres?

IIBF has cancelled selected JAIIB and DB&F May 2026 examinations conducted at certain Bengaluru exam centres. The marks from these cancelled papers will not be considered in the final result, and affected candidates must appear for the re-examination for their scores to be counted.

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What important instructions should affected candidates keep in mind?

Candidates must appear for the rescheduled JAIIB/DB&F May 2026 examination for their marks to be considered. If they do not attend the re-exam, they will be marked absent, and the cancelled exam scores will not be counted. Only the marks obtained in the re-examination will be used for the final result. Candidates should also download their new admit card before the exam.

• Eligibility for re-exam: Only candidates who appeared in the cancelled examinations are eligible.
• Absence policy: Candidates who fail to attend the re-examination will be marked absent.
• Final result consideration: Only re-examination marks will be considered for the final result.
• Cancelled exam marks: Marks obtained in the cancelled examination will not be counted.
• Admit card availability: Admit letters will be available on the Institute's website one week before the re-examination.
• Notice date: 23 June 2026.
• Issued by: Joint Director – Examinations.

When will the IIBF JAIIB exam be held?

The JAIIB Exam Dates 2026 have been released by the IIBF. The May cycle exam was concluded on 17th May 2026, and the November cycle exam will be held from 1st to 29th November 2026, as per the official notification PDF. The exam will be conducted in online mode and includes four compulsory papers, with each paper held on a separate date. The exact exam date and shift timing for each paper will be mentioned on the candidate's admit card.

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What are the paper-wise JAIIB exam dates for November 2026?

IIBF JAIIB 2026 exam will be held from 1st to 29th November 2026. The schedule includes IE & IFS on 1st November, PPB on 22nd November, AFM on 28th November, and RBWM on 29th November. The exact exam timing for each paper will be mentioned on the admit card.

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What is the paper-wise JAIIB 2026 May exam schedule?

JAIIB Exam 2026 May cycle was conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance from 3rd May to 17th May 2026. The exam included four compulsory papers: IE & IFS held on 3rd May, PPB on 9th May, AFM on 10th May, and RBWM on 17th May.

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When will the registration process for the JAIIB 2026 exam start?

The JAIIB 2026 registration dates have been released by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) for both exam cycles. The registration for the November 2026 cycle will begin from 1st August 2026. The application process is conducted online, and candidates are advised to apply within the normal fee window to avoid paying late fees.

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The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance has released the JAIIB exam dates for the May and the November cycles directly on the official website. Aspirants can check the official information on the website or directly through the link provided below. 

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What is JAIIB exam pattern 2026?

The JAIIB exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. The JAIIB Exam Pattern is the same for each of the four subjects, with 100 questions for 100 marks in each paper. There is no negative marking in the exam, and a total of 2 hours is provided to complete each paper. The details of the JAIIB exam pattern are as follows:

What is the JAIIB 2026 passing criteria?

To pass the IIBF JAIIB 2026 exam, candidates must score at least 50 marks in each paper. However, they can also pass with a minimum of 45 marks per paper and an overall average of 50% across all papers. These rules ensure a fair evaluation for banking professionals.

• Minimum Passing Marks: 50/100 in each paper.
• Alternative Pass: 45+ in each paper with an overall 50% aggregate.

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What is the class of pass criteria for JAIIB 2026?

IIBF awards different classes of pass based on a candidate's first physical attempt in the IIBF JAIIB exam, such as Pass Class, First Class, and First Class with Distinction. Candidates who reappear for the exam or re-register after using all allowed attempts are not eligible for these class awards.

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