IIBF BC/BF Certification Exam preparation: Tips, syllabus, and passing cutoff
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Amit Vikram Verma
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My corporate BC partner has informed me that IIBF BC/BF certification is mandatory to maintain my Kiosk CSP ID.
Can anyone share:
- The complete syllabus
- Marking scheme
- Tips for clearing the exam on the first attempt?
How many attempts did it take you to clear the IIBF BC/BF Certification exam?
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1st attempt – cleared easily
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1st attempt – just barely passed
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29.6%
2nd attempt
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23.6%
3rd attempt
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9.3%
More than 3 attempts
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4%
Yet to appear
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IIBF BC/BF Exam Overview
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Passing Cutoff | 40 / 100 |
Key Modules
- Module A — Indian Financial System & Role of BC/BF
- Module B — KYC norms, PML Act, Aadhaar/PAN regulations
- Module C — Banking products (PMJDY, Savings, Micro-insurance, Overdraft)
- Module D — Government schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, PM-Kisan)
- Module E — Code of conduct, ethics, and cyber security basics
No negative marking makes this very forgiving — attempt every question.
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Study resources that work:
- Official Taxmann IIBF BC/BF handbook (available on Amazon, ~₹400)
- Mock tests on the CSC Academy portal — free for VLEs
High-yield topics to master:
- PMJDY overdraft rules: ₹10,000 OD limit, age 18–65
- PMJJBY insurance claim settlement: within 30 days
- PMSBY premium: ₹20/year, ₹2 lakh accidental cover
If you read carefully and practice 3 mock tests, 60+ marks is very achievable.
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