AJNIFM and JNU have signed a MoU for a two-year full-time MBA programme in Finance, where the MBA degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The programme is open to fresh graduates, government officials, PSU & corporate executives desirous of a career in Finance.
The MBA (Finance) is a two-year, full-time residential programme. Participants are enrolled with Jawaharlal Nehru University, which confers the degree. The programme is open to both fresh graduates and experienced candidates aspiring to build a career in diverse domains of finance. It is designed to develop well-rounded finance professionals capable of taking up responsible roles across corporate finance, banking and financial services, financial markets, public finance, taxation, auditing and assurance, investment management, risk management, Insurance and emerging areas such as AI, FinTech, data analytics, and sustainable finance. Graduates are equipped to work in regulatory bodies, financial institutions, corporates, consulting firms, and government organizations. The curriculum also includes academic and industry exposure visits, with both domestic and international attachments such as Gandhinagar and Malaysia, where participants interact with leading institutions providing valuable insights into the functioning of the financial ecosystem.
MBA (Finance) conducts Corporate Connect programmes and various other academic and co-curricular activities throughout the year. The details are as follows:
Corporate Connect Sessions
On 10 September 2025, a session on “Investment Banking” was conducted by CA Vishal Sancheti, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Galactico Corporate Service Limited.
On 23 September 2025, a session on “The Financial System” was conducted by Prof. (Dr.) P. Kanagasabapathi, Former Chairman, ICSSR & Professor, SASTRA University.
On 26 September 2025, a session on “Securities Market Trends and Digital Frauds via Social Media” was conducted by Mr. Varun Gupta, Deputy Vice President BSE, and Shri Ishpreet Singh, Regional Head (North) AGM, SEBI.
On 08 October 2025, a session on “Strategic Risk Management and Financial Derivatives” was conducted by Group Captain Rajendra Kumar Joshi (Retd.), Senior Vice President (Strategy & Planning), Jio Platforms Limited.
On 29 October 2025, a session on “Derivatives Trading with Special Reference to Commodities” was conducted by Mr. Mohd Fareed, Zonal Head – Commodities (North India), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
On 01 November 2025, a session on “Interview Decoded: What Recruiters Really Look For” was conducted by Mr. Tanuj Dutta, Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition, Wipro.
On 12 December 2025, a session on “Campus-to-Corporate Success” was conducted by Ms. Pooja Bisht, Head – Human Resources, Hisense India Pvt. Ltd.
On 19 December 2025, a session on “Audit & Assurance: A Profession for Finance Professionals” was conducted by Mr. Kumar Vikram Bhardwaj, Leader – Audit & Assurance, Deloitte US–India Offices.
On 19 January 2026, a session on “Why Startups Matter: Success Stories, Failures, and Career Opportunities” was conducted by Mr. Devendra Vishal Jaiswal, Co-founder, KidsChaupal.
On 13 February 2026, a session on “Wealth Management – A Business Opportunity in India and Startup Ecosystem” was conducted by Mr. Hardik Acharya, Managing Partner, Finolutions Pvt. Ltd.
On 25 February 2026, a session on “Investment Research Industry and Careers in this Industry” was conducted by Ms. Summan Gulliani, Managing Director, Societie Generle.
On 16 July 2026, a session on “Self-Motivation & Personal Development” was conducted by Dr. Suneel Keswani, Sr. Skill Development Trainer, Independent Trainer.
On 21 July 2026, a session on “Leading With Values: Ethics & Work Life Balance” was conducted by Dr. Nanditesh Nilay, Author & Speaker on Ethics, Alumnus, IIT Delhi.
On 27 July 2026, a session on “Finance In Power Sector: Emerging Trends & Career Opportunities” was conducted by Shri Simardeep Singh, DGM (Finance), REC Ltd.
On 05 August 2026, a session on “Digital Forensics & Cyber Security” was conducted by Shri Vibhu Anand, Founder & COO, and Shri Harsh Singhal, AGM Financial Crime & Fraud Analysis, Cyint Technologies.
On 07 August 2026, a session under the Indian Knowledge System on “Indian Theatre Tradition and Expression” was conducted by Dr. Mrityunjay Prabhakar, Associate Professor, School of Culture & Creative Expression.
Alumni Sessions
On 23 April 2025, an Alumni Session on “Equity & Derivative Markets” was conducted by Mr. Tapish Pandey, Research Analyst, Ambit Capital Limited.
On 02 May 2025, an Alumni Session on “Unlocking the Future of Commodity Markets” was conducted by Mr. Divyansh Kasana, Assistant Vice President, Metal book.
On 27 August 2025, an Alumni Session on “Career Journey in Investment Banking and Global Markets” was conducted by Mr. Vaibhav Kumar Khurana, CFA, Corporate in Canada.
On 12 September 2025, an Alumni Session on “Careers in Finance” was conducted by Mr. Bishwa Ratan, Assistant Manager, Phillip Capital India.
On 13 July 2026, an Alumni Session on “Practical Application of Financial Management in the Public Sector” was conducted by Commandant Usha Gaur, Commandant, Indian Coast Guard.
Bootstrap Battle 2.0 – National-Level Start-up Pitch Competition Date- 24th September 2026.
Bootstrap Battle 2.0 was a celebration of ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurial ambition, bringing together 70+ teams from 70+ colleges and institutions. From identifying real-world challenges to building viable solutions and pitching them with conviction, participants experienced the complete journey from idea to pitch under the theme “Innovating for Tomorrow.”
EUREKA! 2026 | 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Date- 24 August 2026
More than a competition, EUREKA! 2026 provided aspiring entrepreneurs with a platform to present their ideas, pitch their vision, tackle real-world questions, and gain valuable insights from accomplished industry leaders.
अर्थचित्र 2026 | 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 Drawing, Sketching & Painting Competition Date-21 July 2026
The competition provided students with a creative platform to express their perspectives and ideas through art, highlighting the connection between finance, creativity, imagination, and innovation. Participants showcased their artistic skills through drawings, sketches, and paintings inspired by diverse themes and ideas.
Affinity’25: Alumni Meet Date-15th November 2025
The programme was graced by Shri Dhirendra Kumar, Founder & CEO, Value Research, as the Chief Guest, who delivered a session on “Navigating the Investment Landscape,” while Shri Manish Bansal, Partner, Inifly SME Growth Fund, addressed the participants on “Success Sutras,” sharing practical insights and guiding principles for professional growth in the investment and finance domain. The event also featured engaging team-building activities led by Shri Deepak Kumar, which helped strengthen the bond between alumni and the Institute. Affinity’25 marked a proud moment for AJNIFM as it brought together distinguished alumni from the PGDM, PGEP, and MBA (Finance) programmes, with 54 alumni attending the event on campus.
A key highlight of the occasion was the launch of Vitt Manthan 1.0, the inaugural edition of the MBA (Finance) magazine, further reinforcing academic and alumni engagement and reflecting AJNIFM’s commitment to excellence.
- Vitt Manthan: The Intellectual Voice of AJNIFM
Vitt Manthan, the official magazine of MBA (Finance), serves as a distinguished intellectual platform for students to articulate their perspectives on finance, public policy, and the evolving global economic landscape.
Conceived and driven by the initiatives of Department of MBA (Finance), the magazine fosters analytical thinking, research-oriented discourse, and meaningful engagement with contemporary financial issues, thereby bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practice. The magazine was formal digital released by the Director, AJNIFM during prominent institutional events such as Affinity 2025 Alumni Meet, underscoring the scholarly rigor and creative expression of the student community. Beyond being an academic publication, Vitt Manthan encapsulates the collective ideas, achievements, and experiences of students, faculty, and alumni, strengthening institutional cohesion while reflecting AJNIFM’s commitment to academic excellence and the development of future finance professionals.
Skill Development Workshops & Conclaves
23rd–25th June 2025: Three-Day Hands-on Workshop on Microsoft Power BI; Facilitator: Mr. Talha P., Trainer, Havish M Consulting.
24th–25th September 2025: Two-Day Workshop on AI & Analytics in BFSI; Facilitator: Ms. Neha Jha, Consultant – Analytics & Microsoft Office Specialist.
3rd–4th August 2026: 12-Hour Hands-on Workshop on Power BI; Facilitator: Mr. Mohit Agrawal.
16th October 2025: Fin2Health Bridge Conclave; Panelists: Mr. Binod Sharma (Kailash Healthcare), Dr. Nitin Barekere (Omega Healthcare Management Services), Dr. Sajal Sen (AAHII, IIT Guwahati), Mr. Jitesh Mathur (Medikabazaar).
National Level Case Competitions
- Strategix 1.0 – Inter-College Strategy and Finance Competition, Date: 22 May 2025.
Bootstrap Battle – National-Level Start-up Pitch Competition, Date: 23rd January 2026.
Bootstrap Battle 2.0 – National-Level Start-up Pitch Competition, Date: 24th September 2026.
Eureka 2026 – Campus Pitching Competition, Date: 24th August 2026.
Inter College Sports Meet
Aarambh’26, Date: 30th January 2026
The MBA (Finance) 2025–27 cohort at Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), Faridabad, hosted Aarambh’26, an Inter College Sports Meet bringing together around 200 students from multiple institutions.
The event promoted teamwork, leadership, resilience, sportsmanship, and inter-institutional collaboration, creating a vibrant platform for students to compete, connect, and learn beyond the classroom.
Building Stronger Academic and Industry Linkages
AJNIFM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore.
AJNIFM has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat International Finance Tech-city Company Limited Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Learning beyond the Classroom – Domestic Attachment, International Attachment, Industry Visit and Social Outreach Visit
University of Reading, Malaysia from 22 February to 28 February.
Domestic academic and industry attachment scheduled from 16 February to 20 February at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
Visit to The Earth Saviours Foundation on 30 October 2025
India International Trade Fair (IITF) on 21st November 2025.
Visit to 505 Army Base Workshop at Delhi Cantt on 20th December 2025.
Visit to Goonj NGO on 15 July 2026.
Students Achievement throughout the Year
Case Competitions & Corporate Challenges
• Winner – Eureka 2026 Campus Pitching Competition.
• Winner – Sanchalam 2026 Case Competition, Army Institute Of management Kolkata
• Winner – Strategix 1.0, AJNIFM
• Winner – Bootstrap Battle, AJNIFM
• National Semi-Finalist – Tata Imagination Challenge 2025
• Second Prize – Bootstrap Battle, AJNIFM
• Rank 6 – Finsight Case Competition, Great Lakes Institute of Management (among 120+ teams)
• Top 7 Teams – The M&A Masterminds, IIT Delhi
• Top 13 out of 120 – Capital Quest, Finance Case Competition, IIT Delhi
• Top 10 out of 211 – Forensic Audit Case Competition, Sri Venkateshwara College, University of Delhi
• Participant – Rapido Case Study Competition
• Participant – Reliance TUP X: The Ultimate Pitch, Season 10
• Participant – MnAnalyse 2025 (M&A Case Competition), IIT Guwahati
• Participant – ConsulTISS, Case Challenge of Manthan 2025, TISS Mumbai
• Participant – L’Oréal Sustainability Challenge 2025
Research & Academic Excellence
• Winner – Best Research Paper Award (National), Lady Shri Ram College, 2025
• Case Study Presentation – IIM Raipur, 2026
Sports & Extracurricular Activities
• Silver Medal – Table Tennis at IBS Gurgaon
• Winner – College-Level Debate Competition, 2024
• Third Prize – College-Level Debate Competition, 2025
• Participation – Marathon at ISB Gurgaon
Domestic Attachment
AJNIFM has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited with the objective of fostering academic collaboration industry interface, and experiential learning opportunities for students of MBA (Finance) Program.
As part of the academic curriculum and in pursuance of the MoU, a Five Day immersion Program was conducted from 16-20 February, 2026 at GIFT City, Gujarat. The program was structured to provide, Conceptual Understanding, Regulatory Insights, and Institutional Exposure, Interaction with Industry Experts and Panel Discussions and practical demonstrations. During the domestic attachment, the students visited NSE, India INX, Bombay Stock exchange etc.
International Attachment
An international attachment is a crucial component of the course curriculum. As such, the institute arranged for a visit to The University of Readings, Malaysia for the participants from 21st – 27th February, 2026 (inclusive of travel time).
The partnership with University of Reading, Malaysia enabled effective coordination, structure academic engagement and a professionally organized learning environment.
The program offered insights into global finance, sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and international academic collaboration through interactions with institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank, Bank Negara Malaysia and the British Council. The participants visited University of Readings, Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Nagara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery and British Council.
