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INDIA’S FIRST IIT DEGREE IN ECONOMICS, FINANCE & FINTECH

Online BS in Economics & FinTech

A fully online degree from IIT Kharagpur, with multiple exit credentials, NEP 2020 dual enrolment, and a curriculum built for India's financial future.

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What Is This Programme Programme About?

India’s first IIT-issued online degree that brings together Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, and FinTech in one future-focused learning experience.

Designed for learners who want more than a traditional finance degree, the programme blends analytical thinking, financial expertise, and technology-driven decision-making, skills shaping the next generation of global finance careers.

With a fully online, modular structure, learners can progress flexibly while earning a recognised credential at every stage, without any residential requirement. From financial markets and economic systems to data-driven insights and emerging FinTech applications, the curriculum is built to prepare professionals for the evolving world of finance.

160Total Credits
1 – 8Years to complete

Eligibility

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Four Levels. Five Credentials. One Powerful Degree.

Total 32 credits across 3 terms per year. Every level is a standalone, stackable credential, you keep what you earn.

DEFINE

Foundation Certificate in Economics, Finance & AI

End-to-end system design

BSc in Economics & Applied Finance

Full-Stack - ML + GenAI + Agentic AI + RAG

Diploma 1 + Diploma 2 in Economics & Data Analytics / Diploma in Applied Finance

BS in Economics & FinTech

The IIT Degree That Fits Around Your Life

100% Faculty-Led Learning

Real IIT KGP Degree

A full BS/BSc degree issued by IIT Kharagpur, with alumni status, official CGPA grading, and the IIT seal on your transcript.

100% Faculty-Led Learning

Real IIT KGP Degree

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A full BS/BSc degree issued by IIT Kharagpur, with alumni status, official CGPA grading, and the IIT seal on your transcript.

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DEPTH OVER BREADTH

Multi-Exit Flexibility

Earn credentials at every stage, Foundation → Diploma 1 + 2 → BSc → BS, with the flexibility to pause and continue anytime.

DEPTH OVER BREADTH

Multi-Exit Flexibility

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Earn credentials at every stage, Foundation → Diploma 1 + 2 → BSc → BS, with the flexibility to pause and continue anytime.

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BUILD REAL-WORLD AI SYSTEMS

Stack It With Any Degree

Under NEP 2020, you can enrol while pursuing CA, CFA, BCom, or BBA. Add IIT KGP to your education, no need to drop what you're doing.

BUILD REAL-WORLD AI SYSTEMS

Stack It With Any Degree

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Under NEP 2020, you can enrol while pursuing CA, CFA, BCom, or BBA. Add IIT KGP to your education, no need to drop what you're doing.

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PRODUCTION FOCUS

Finance + AI First

Econometrics, ML for Finance, derivatives, algorithmic trading, FinTech policy, built for the jobs that actually exist in 2025 and beyond.

PRODUCTION FOCUS

Finance + AI First

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Econometrics, ML for Finance, derivatives, algorithmic trading, FinTech policy, built for the jobs that actually exist in 2025 and beyond.

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AGENTS NOT JUST CHAT BOTS

100% Online Delivery

No relocation. No hostel fees. No lost income. Study from Tier 2/3 cities, from home, or from your office, on a schedule that fits your life.

AGENTS NOT JUST CHAT BOTS

100% Online Delivery

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No relocation. No hostel fees. No lost income. Study from Tier 2/3 cities, from home, or from your office, on a schedule that fits your life.

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CAPSTONE THAT SHIPS

Industry-led Curriculum

Built for real-world careers across finance, consulting, banking, FinTech, analytics, and global investment sectors.

CAPSTONE THAT SHIPS

Industry-led Curriculum

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Built for real-world careers across finance, consulting, banking, FinTech, analytics, and global investment sectors.

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Did you know?

India’s fintech market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030

Admission Process

Your journey to IIT KGP begins here

  • 1

    Register & Share Your Details

  • 2

    Upload Documents for Verification

  • 3

    Confirm Admission with Fee Payment

How You'll Be Evaluated

20% - Monthly Assignments
20% - Monthly Assignments
Submitted online. Marks carry forward for future End-Term attempts.
20% - Quiz (1 per Subject)
20% - Quiz (1 per Subject)
1-hour centre-based quiz. Missed quizzes require a project submission. Marks carry forward.
60% - End-Term Examination
60% - End-Term Examination
2-hour centre-based exam. Supplementary exams and re-attempts available for up to 2 years per level.
Your Capstone: Build Agentic AI Systems in Your Chosen Domain

Who Should Apply

Whether you're a fresh Class 12 graduate or a working professional, there's a pathway designed for your goals.

JEE-Mains Students

JEE-Mains Students

You scored well but didn't clear the cutoff. Now you can earn an IIT KGP degree without clearing JEE, just the KGP-CET entrance exam.



Commerce / PCM Students

Commerce / PCM Students

Interested in Finance, Markets, or Economics? Get a credible, technical-yet-domain-specific degree that sets you apart from regular commerce grads.


CA / CFA / FRM Students

CA / CFA / FRM Students

Already pursuing a professional qualification? Stack an IIT KGP degree on top under NEP 2020 dual enrolment, no need to give anything up.



IT Professionals in Finance

IT Professionals in Finance

You understand the systems but lack formal Economics/Finance grounding. Bridge that gap and get the IIT credential for senior or client-facing roles.

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Programme Faculty - Fintech & AI

Abhijeet Chandra

Abhijeet Chandra

Programme Director, Associate Professor ✦ Vinod Gupta School of Management Ph.D., JMI New Delhi || Research Areas  - Financial Markets and Risk Management | Financial Economics and related Studies | Behavioral Finance | Corporate Finance | Accounting and Corporate Governance

Programme Faculty - Fintech & AI

Chandra Sekhar Mishra

Chandra Sekhar Mishra

Professor ✦ Vinod Gupta School of Management || Research Areas  - Financial Management | Financial Reporting and Analysis | Mergers and Acquisitions | Earnings Management | Business Valuation | Accounting Analytics

Programme Faculty - Fintech & AI

Ajay Kumar Mishra

Ajay Kumar Mishra

Assistant Professor ✦ Vinod Gupta School of Management || Research Areas  - Market Microstructure | Asset Pricing | Banking Regulations | Corporate Finance

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