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RAJEEV GANDHI FINTECH DIGITAL INSTITUTE (RGFDI) , JODHPUR

RAJEEV GANDHI FINTECH DIGITAL INSTITUTE (RGFDI) , JODHPUR is a pioneering initiative established by Gujarat International Finance Tech City Company Limited (GIFTCL) in partnership with Ahmedabad University, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, and the University of California San Diego.

Our mission is to drive India's financial services and fintech sector forward by providing cutting-edge education, research, and innovation for working professionals and young graduates, collaboratively with industry.

Announcements

May 29, 2025

A UK Delegation, led by British Deputy High Commissioner Stephen Hickling, visited RGFDI to explore strategic collaboration. Mr. Hickling noted, "Great day at RGFDI today. Developments at India’s offshore financial centre are really taking off."

September 09, 2025

FirstRand Group Delegation engages with RGFDI for fintech talent development and research initiatives, strengthening the Indo-South African fintech corridor.

May 22, 2025

Admissions are now open for Professional Certificate Programmes and PG Diploma in Fintech for the Academic Year 2025-26. Apply now to secure your spot.

RGFDI Building

Introduction to RGFDI

Established via Rajasthan State Legislature Act, 2023, RGFDI is India's first dedicated FinTech university. Operating as an autonomous degree-granting State Public University in public-private partnership mode, RGFDI is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Guided by principles of Autonomy, Lean Architecture, Flexibility, and Industry Alignment.

Globally Employable Youth

Creating future-ready graduates with skills aligned to global FinTech industry demands.

FinTech Entrepreneurship

Nurturing innovation and startup culture within the financial technology ecosystem.

Industry-Led Courses

Launching innovative programmes with real-time relevance to the FinTech domain.

The Impact
Greater Financial Inclusion

FinTech can bring 1.6 billion unbanked adults into the system.

Operational Efficiency

Reduce operational costs by 20-30%.

Innovation at Scale

Reached $110.3B in 2023, fueling the next wave.

Stronger Economic Growth

Projected to add $15.7 trillion to global GDP.

Jobs and Opportunities

Could create up to 95 million new jobs.

The FinTech Landscape

Global FinTech market size (2023)

$194.6B

Projected to reach $460.0B
by 2030 (CAGR 13.1%)

Digital payments transaction value (2023)

$9.0T

Projected to reach $20.3T
by 2028 (CAGR 17.8%)

Global unbanked adults

1.4 billion

FinTech can bring 1.6 billion
into financial system by 2025

Digital economy to global GDP

$11.5T

(11.5% of global GDP) in 2022;
projected to $15.7T (15.5%) by 2030

Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

The Majesty of the Blue City

The Strategic
Epicenter: Why
Rajasthan?

Rajasthan offers a robust academic ecosystem with 88 universities (53 private, 28 state-funded) and 78 engineering colleges producing 27,500+ graduates annually. The state leads India in producing CAs and ICWAs, creating a strong FinTech talent pipeline.

iStart Rajasthan: 7,800+ startups, $120M+ investment, 44,000+ jobs created.

Premier Jodhpur institutions: IIT Jodhpur, AIIMS Jodhpur, NLU Jodhpur.

Highest CA and ICWA production in India for FinTech talent.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Rajeev Gandhi Fintech Digital Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, offers a blend of urban connectivity and academic tranquility. Our campus provides refined learning spaces and top-tier facilities, ideal for those seeking an environment at the intersection of modernity and heritage.

ADDRESS

Rajeev Gandhi Fintech Digital Institute,
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
342001

Railway Station 11km
Airport 14km
Jalori Gate 11km
Shastri Nagar 8km
DPS Circle 1.5km
Locate Us

Programme Structure

RGFDI offers a comprehensive range of programmes designed to build India's FinTech talent pipeline. From immediate skill-building certifications to full degree programmes, our curriculum bridges industry needs with academic excellence.

Short-Term: Certificate & Diploma

Executive Education, Government Upskilling.

Long-Term: BBA & B.Tech, MBA & M.Tech

FinTech, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity.

Advanced: PhD Programmes

PGP in Entrepreneurship.

Physical Blueprint:
Main Campus

Official Masterplan v1.0
Campus Blueprint

RGDFI's ₹700+ Crore investment creates a 57.5 acre green smart campus under advanced construction in Jodhpur. Full operationalisation is scheduled for later this year.

Auditorium
Academic Block
Student Hostel
Faculty Block
Auditorium
Academic Block
Campus Roadmap 2026

Interim Campus
Operationalisation

RGFDI is proposed to commence partial operations from July/August 2026 through an interim campus, ensuring early ecosystem activation and immediate talent development in emerging fintech and digital economy domains.

01

Skill Building Pipeline

Short-term certificate and diploma programmes for immediate talent bridging.

02

Executive Excellence

Professional training for industry leaders and government officials.

03

Emerging Tech Certs

Advanced modules in AI, Blockchain, Payments, and RegTech.

04

FinTech Ecosystem Bridge

Connecting academic talent with strategic industry partnerships.

CAMPUS SPECIFICATIONS

Interim Campus Infrastructure

Equipped with modern classrooms, administrative offices, and high-speed tech labs to deliver immediate educational impact during the primary campus construction.

11

Total Classrooms

7 Lecture + 4 Tutorial Rooms

226

Total Student Capacity

Optimized multi-size seating

160

High-End Computers

Supported by 10 fast printers

65 KVA

Uninterrupted UPS Power

100% operational uptime guarantee

GROUND FLOOR

Primary Academic & Admin Hub

01
Academic Infrastructure
Lecture Rooms (5) Capacities: 16, 24, 24, 30, and 36 students
130 Seats
Tutorial Rooms (2) Capacities: 12 and 12 students
24 Seats
Administration & Facilities
  • 1 Director Room
  • 1 Principal Room
  • 1 Director PA Room
  • 1 Sr Faculty Room
  • 1 Pantry
  • 1 UPS/Battery Room

FIRST FLOOR

Academic & Faculty Wing

02
Academic Infrastructure
Lecture Rooms (2) Capacities: 24 and 24 students
48 Seats
Tutorial Rooms (2) Capacities: 12 and 12 students
24 Seats
Administration & Facilities
  • 1 Accounts Room (Capacity 16)
  • 6 Dedicated Faculty Rooms

News & Events

Institute Events

RGFDI Inauguration: Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, and UC San Diego to Bridge Fintech Talent Gap through Multidisciplinary Training and Research

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Newsletter

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Educational
Curriculum

Advanced Training

Upskilling professionals to meet the evolving needs of the global fintech ecosystem.

Applied Research

Addressing industry challenges through state-of-the-art innovative research solutions.

Industry Partnerships

Collaborating with market leaders to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Entrepreneurship Hub

Fostering talent and technical incubation for high-growth startups and ventures.

The Fintech Opportunity

The Fintech Opportunity

Seize the fintech revolution

Programme Philosophy

Programme Philosophy

Teaching: The Five Axes

Fintech Research

Fintech Research

Industry partnerships to solve problems

Industry Sandbox

Industry Sandbox

Nurturing fintech start-ups