IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Dr Kalam University College Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch in KISHANGANJ, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0061241 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for State Bank of India – DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE is SBIN0061241. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 061241 map to this branch in KISHANGANJ, BIHAR.

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dr Kalam University College branch in Kishanganj. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, SBIN0061241.

Dr Kalam University College branch overview

Located at DR KALAM AGRICULTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS,ARRABARI,KISHANGANJ-855117- BIHAR, the Dr Kalam University College branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0061241 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how State Bank of India's DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0061241.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC SBIN0061241, money simply cannot be routed to the DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Dr Kalam University College branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0061241 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0061241

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC SBIN0061241 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0061241 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC SBIN0061241.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0061241 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0061241 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0061241 for State Bank of India – DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Dr Kalam University College branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at State Bank of India's DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch, the IFSC SBIN0061241 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Dr Kalam University College branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0061241 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of State Bank of India, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains SBIN0061241.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Dr Kalam University College branch can access most of State Bank of India's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC SBIN0061241

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0061241

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC SBIN0061241 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

How to reach the Dr Kalam University College branch

The branch is located at DR KALAM AGRICULTURE COLLEGE CAMPUS,ARRABARI,KISHANGANJ-855117- BIHAR, which puts it inside Kishanganj, the broader Kishanganj district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Dr Kalam University College branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0061241 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9771416203 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC SBIN0061241 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0061241

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to State Bank of India – DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: SBIN0061241.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Dr Kalam University College are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to SBIN0061241 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0061241 for State Bank of India – DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

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Final notes

To recap: SBIN0061241 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, DR KALAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE branch, in KISHANGANJ, BIHAR. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.