160 - MSME-RP-Final - 20200527 PDF
160 - MSME-RP-Final - 20200527 PDF
Examination
1) Candidates will take examination under remote proctored mode on predetermined
date/time from a secured environment. (refer Do and Don’ts section for more
information)
2) Candidates should login to the system half an hour before the exam start time.
3) The examination proctor will verify the candidate’s face with the registered photo
image of the candidate.
4) Candidate will also be asked to display any valid original photo id-card (Aadhaar
card/e-Aadhaar/Employer's card/ PAN Card/ Driving License/ Election voter's
card/ Passport etc.)
for verification purpose. After successful verification the proctor will allow the
candidate to start the examination.
5) Candidate may be required to show 360° view of the exam area using the
webcam. So that the proctor can identify the object/check the suitability of the
exam area/environment. A clear desk/table has to be ensured for appearing for
the examination. No reference materials, books, notes, periodicals, mathematical
tables, slides rules, stencils, post-its, chits, mobile phones, headsets (wired/
wireless), any other electronic gadgets are allowed to be kept on the table or the
desk.
6) Both sides of the rough sheet (if it is going to be used) should be shown to proctor
before and after the examination.
7) Once the examination begins live remote proctoring of the candidate’s activities
will take place throughout the examination period.
8) Under remote proctoring candidate’s activities will be monitored using webcam,
mic etc. Computer screen, browser, mouse, keyboard etc. will be monitored.
9) Proctor, if required, can convey information/ instructions to the candidate using
chat box.
10) If a candidate indulges in unfair practices/suspicious acts, the proctor will
intervene and warn the candidate through chat box or can cancel/stop the
examination immediately as the case may be.
11) After completion of the examination/submission, provisional scorecard will be
displayed on the screen.
12) RESULT ADVICE/ CONSOLIDATED MARKSHEET/ FINAL CERTIFICATE
a. Result Advice of candidates will be hosted on Institute's website on
declaration of result, which can be downloaded by the candidates.
b. Consolidated mark sheet for candidates completing examination
having more than one subject, will be available on the Institute's
website after the declaration of results. Candidates can download the
same after entering login credentials using their membership number
and edit profile password.
c. For passed candidates, digitally signed certificate will be sent through
e-mail registered with the Institute within 3 weeks after the declaration
of result. The Paper Certificate issued by the Institute is discontinued.
Minimum System Requirement:
I) Desktop/Laptop:
Browser: Google Chrome version 75 & above, with cookies & popups
enabled
Video/Audio: Webcam and a good quality Mic is required
Operating system: Windows 8 or 10
RAM & Processor: 4 GB+ RAM, i3 5th Generation 2.2 Ghz or
equivalent/higher
Pop-up blocker: Disabled
II) Internet Connection:
Stable internet connection with at-least 512 kbps+ upload speed
Privacy
During the remote proctored examination, Images/Videos/Sounds of the candidates and their
computer systems will be captured and stored for examination proctoring purposes. It is
envisaged that candidates who register for the remote proctored examinations agree for the
same.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Non-members applying for Institute’s examinations/ courses are required to attach/ submit a
copy of any one of the following documents containing Name, Photo and Signature at the
time of registration of Examination Application. Application without the same shall be liable to
be rejected.
1) Photo ID Card issued by Employer or 2) PAN Card or 3) Driving License or 4) Election
Voter’s ID Card or 5) Passport 6) Aadhaar Card
STUDY MATERIAL/ COURSEWARE
The Institute has developed a courseware to cover the syllabus. The courseware (book) for
the subject/s will be available at outlets of publisher/s. Please visit IIBF website
www.iibf.org.in under the menu “Exam Related” for details of book/s and address of
publisher/s outlets. Candidates are advised to make full use of the courseware. However, as
banking and finance fields are dynamic, rules and regulations witness rapid changes.
Therefore, the courseware should not be considered as the only source of information while
preparing for the examinations. Candidates are advised to go through the updates put on the
IIBF website from time to time and go through Master Circulars/ Master Directions issued by
RBI and publications of IIBF like IIBF Vision, Bank Quest, etc. All these sources are important
from the examination point of view. Candidates are also to visit the websites of organizations
like RBI, SEBI, BIS, IRDAI, FEDAI etc. besides going through other books & publications
covering the subject/ exam concerned etc. Questions based on current developments relating
to the subject/ exam may also be asked.
E-LEARNING:
Institute facilitates e-learning to enhance the understanding of the concepts. Candidates can
access the e-learning (From Desktops and Laptops only) through our website www.iibf.org.in
at their convenience and from their place of choice.
At the time of registration, the candidate can register for e-learning/e-book, if required,
by paying the requisite additional fees.
The study material can be in the form of e-book and/or e-learning.
Based on the option selected (e-book/e-learning) the candidate will be provided login ID
password to access the study material.
CUT-OFF DATE OF GUIDELINES/ IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS FOR
EXAMINATIONS
The Institute has a practice of asking questions in each exam about the recent developments/
guidelines issued by the regulator(s) in order to test if the candidates keep themselves
abreast of the current developments. However, there could be changes in the developments/
guidelines from the date the question papers are prepared and the dates of the actual
examinations.
In order to address these issues effectively, it has been decided that:
(i) In respect of the examinations to be conducted by the Institute for the period February to
July of a calendar year, instructions/ guidelines issued by the regulator(s) and important
developments in banking and finance up to 31st December will only be considered for
the purpose of inclusion in the question papers".
(ii) In respect of the examinations to be conducted by the Institute for the period August to
January of a calendar year, instructions/ guidelines issued by the regulator(s) and
important developments in banking and finance up to 30th June will only be considered
for the purpose of inclusion in the question papers.
The table given below further clarifies the situation.
SYLLABUS
The details of the prescribed syllabus which is indicative are furnished in the booklet.
However, keeping in view the professional nature of examinations, all matters falling within
the realm of the subject concerned will have to be studied by the candidate as questions can
be asked on all relevant matters under the subject. Candidates appearing for the examination
should particularly prepare themselves for answering questions that may be asked on the latest
developments taking place under the various subject/s of the said examination although
those topics may not have been specifically included in the syllabus. The Institute also
reserves to itself the right to vary the syllabus/ rules/ fee structure from time to time. Any
alterations made will be notified from time to time. Further, questions based on current
developments in banking and finance may be asked.
Candidates are advised to refer to financial newspapers/ periodicals more particularly “IIBF
VISION” and “BANK QUEST” published by the Institute.
I. Setting up MSME
Evolution, Definition of SMEs, Characteristics, Advantage of MSME & Its role &
Significance in economic development, Role in Economic Development., Needs of
SMEs. Forms of Organizations; Proprietary, Partnership, HUFs, LLP, Company etc.,
Establishing SMEs: Environmental Scanning, Market Assessment, Technology,
Selection of Site, etc., - Organizational Structures – Rules &Regulations - Gender &
Entrepreneurial Development.
II. MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework
Policy Framework for SMEs - Policy Shifts since 1991 – Regulatory Framework - Laws
and Regulations for SMEs - SME Development Bill, 2005 – LLP Act, Changing Policy
Framework & SME Strategies, Registration of SME Unit – Procedure, CIBIL, CERSAI, D
& B report, MIRA report.
III. Institutional Framework & MSME Financing
Institutions - Central Government - SSI Board, SIDO, SISI, PPDCs, RTCs, CFTI, NISIET,
NIESBUD, NSIC - State Government: Directorate of Industries, DICs, SFCs, SIDC/ SIIC,
SSIDC - Financial Institutions & Banks; SIDBI, Commercial Banks, RRBs and Co-op.
Banks etc., - Enterprise Perspective - Banker's Perspective.
IV. Financing Options & Modes
Sources of finance and methods of financing SMEs, relevance of quasi capital and own
money in business - Venture Capital, Hybrid Capital, special financial products for SMEs,
Assessment of Term Finance/ Working Capital for SMEs - Credit Risk Management of
SMEs - Appraisal, assessment, collaterals, documentation, inspection, follow-up and
monitoring and review, Credit Scoring models, Standing and liquidity assessment, Credit
pricing of SMEs, Micro Enterprise finance, P.S. guidelines related to MSME, Mudra
Bank, Factoring, Structure Approach to financing SME
a. Daheja Committee
b. Chore Committee
c. Tandon Committee
d. Nayak Committee
e. Kapoor Committee
V. MSME Development
Business Development Service Providers - Role & Responsibilities -Improving
Competitiveness of SMEs through Enhancing Productivity - Market Promotion and
Development - technological Development in SMEs -Environmental Impact Assessment,
Modernization issues (technological and quality up gradation), Role and Functions of
Credit Guarantee Trust for small industries (CGTSI), CGTMSE, PMEGP, TUFS, NEF
VI. Clusters and Cluster Development
What are Clusters? - Why Clusters - Types of Clusters - Advantages and Disadvantages
- Role of Clusters - Setting up of Clusters - Approaches to Develop Cluster Strategies -
Measuring Cluster Development – Critical Success Factors (lending economics to
clusters from the angle of bankers and borrowers) - Policy Environment - Successful
Clusters; India and Global.
VII. MSME: Rehabilitation
Sickness-symptoms, warning signals, diagnosis and prescriptions, rehabilitation,
restructuring, holding on operations, work out, NPA management, recovery options, legal
aspects/ options, securitization and exit options/ alternatives.
VIII. Future of MSMEs
Micro Finance Approach to SMEs - Linkages with Agriculture and industry - IT and SMEs
- Relationship banking and its impact in SME development - WTO issues, impact on
SMEs - BASEL-II – globalization issues, impact, intermediation opportunities and
Emerging issues affecting SMEs. Challenges & opportunities of MSME under current
scenario.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQS) AND ANSWERS
“The Institute conducts its examinations through Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). These
MCQs are part of the Question Bank of the Institute and its Intellectual Property. As a matter
of policy, these MCQs and their answers will not be shared by the Institute with the
candidates or others and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained."
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