Examinations

Eligibility

Each candidate should have a valid active membership with respective to the flagship programme (IABF/DABF) and valid registration with respect to other programmes (Special Diplomas/Certificates) to be eligible to sit for the respective examination.

Mode of Examination

Assessment could be a combination of a continuous assessments and/or examination as per the requirements. Mode of examination will be closed book written examination based on a question paper/s, unless specified otherwise.

Language Media

Examinations are conducted in the three mediums of Sinhala, Tamil and English or only in one language as per the requirement.

General

The timetable related to each and every examination is announced in advance through the IBSL Website, Google Classroom and Facebook. Other common modes of communication are also used depending on the need.

Submission of Applications

Candidates can submit their applications online through IBSL website or manually with a duly completed application in the relevant form which can be downloaded from the website. The application should be supported with the proof of due payment for it to be valid and should reach the Director Examinations of IBSL, at No. 80 A, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08 on or before the specified deadline.

Facility to Submit the Applications after the Deadline

Late applications are accepted up to 14 calendar days after the closing date of applications subject to a 10% surcharge on the total exam fees payable, where applicable.

Changes for the Applications

If a Candidate wishes to make changes to the application that has been submitted with respect to subject, medium of the language and the examination centre, he/she can do so only within 21 calendar days from the first closing date for the submission of the application.

Withdrawal of Applications

If a candidate wishes to withdraw the examination application, he/she can do so within 21 calendar days from the closing date of applications subject to an administrative fee of 25% of the fees paid for the respective examination.

Admissions Cards

Admission card to sit for a given examination is issued within two weeks prior the respective examination. If the admission card is not received within 07 days before the respective examination, candidates can obtain the E admission by downloading it from the IBSL website.

The subjects in the IABF & DABF are expected to provide standard theoretical & and practical knowledge to improve the skills and competencies that can be effectively utilize on the Job.

Completion of IABF & DABF will develop the skills and competencies of professionals in the following areas:

• Conduct of Business
• Management of Institutions
• Policy/Regulatory Environment in Banking & Finance