August 14, 2025

New Delhi is buzzing with fresh news from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)! On Wednesday, IBBI announced an exciting upgrade to its Continuing Professional Education (CPE) rules for insolvency professionals (IPs). The big twist? Starting from 2026, IPs must attend a chunk of their training face-to-face! According to the revamped guidelines, every insolvency professional has to complete at least 30 credit hours of CPE annually. But the spice is in the details — a minimum of 40% of these credits need to come from in-person programs next year. The bar rises to 50% in 2027 and hits a sizzling 60% starting 2028. Imagine, the calendar might soon be full of buzzing conferences, hands-on workshops, and lively seminars! This rule does not take a break even if an IP's registration is suspended or if they temporarily lose their assignment authorization. The learning party continues! Wondering how to earn these CPE credits? The options are as colorful as a festival: workshops, conferences, seminars, training programs, refresher courses, certificate courses, conventions, and symposia arranged by the IBBI, Insolvency Professional Agencies (IPAs), or other approved bodies. Plus, IPs can score bonus credits by writing articles, delivering lectures, authoring books, or pursuing advanced studies in relevant fields. But hold on! Before signing up for programs not run by IBBI or IPAs, professionals need a green signal from their respective IPA. These agencies have been asked to speed up approvals and keep the process smooth, ensuring everyone can keep learning without a hiccup. To sum it up, the IBBI, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is dialing up the professionalism and hands-on knowledge for India’s insolvency pros. The message is clear: face-to-face learning is back with a bang, and it's here to stay. So, ready to sharpen those skills and meet your peers eye-to-eye?

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Tags: Ibbi, Continuing professional education, Insolvency professionals, Cpe guidelines, In-person learning, Insolvency and bankruptcy board of india,