National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Mumbai Admission Process

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Securities Markets)– PGDM(SM)

The New Age Financial Professional for New India

PGDM (SM) is an AICTE approved two-year post-graduate diploma programme (equivalent to MBA) where the students get exposure to varied subjects and verticals of securities markets including Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Equity Valuation, Fixed Income Securities, Derivatives& Risk Management, Investment Banking, Mutual Funds, and Wealth Management, benchmarked with the best and contemporary texts.

PGDM (SM) was first launched in 2017. Currently, first batch is undergoing its final term. The carefully crafted curriculum, along with applications based teaching pedagogy and industry internship, serves as a strong foundation for further grooming and growth into various career paths in securities markets.

PGDM (SM) students are positioned to take up a wide range of roles and responsibilities, such as Analysts, Investment Managers, Investment Bankers, Treasury Managers, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Financial Planners, Wealth Managers, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a University recognised by UGC or equivalent under 10+2+3 stream. Provisional admission will be granted to those in the final year of graduation and subject to confirmation of this criterion

Age

There is no age limit for pursuing PGDM (SM). However, applicants less than 28 years of age as on August 01, 2019 would be preferred.

Appearance in Competitive Examinations

The candidates are required to have qualified in anyone of the six all India Common Admission Tests i.e. CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT or MH-CET (Management) in Maharashtra and to submit valid test score.

The decision of the Selection Committee of NISM on cut-off scores for selection will be final in this regard.

Selection Procedure

It shall be based on the scores obtained in the common entrance test, weightage for educational qualifications, work experience, essay/test, GD, interview etc.

Important Dates

For more details such as programme architecture, fee structure etc visit:

www.nism.ac.in/pgdm

For PGPSM Course:

A fast-track career-oriented programme in securities markets

PGPSM is a one-year full time robust fast track program which includes capital market specific courses that are a balanced blend of theory, practice, project based course teaching and certification.

This programme is suitable for professionals aspiring to enhance or develop their skills in securities markets and for those who want to make a shift in their career to become securities market professional.

The program is supported by Finance Lab, Bloomberg terminal and other resources. PGPSM was launched in 2010-11 and currently the 9^th batch is preparing for its final term.

The program gives extensive coverage of various subjects related to securities market which will help the students to have a career as an Analyst in Equity research, Fixed Income research or trader, Derivatives and valuation desk, Client relationship, Portfolio management, Investment banking roles – fund raising, legal, compliance, surveillance, legal, Treasury, Forex and commercial banking roles, etc.

The programme will provide professionals to the various industries viz. AMCs, NBFCs, Commercial banks, Business news and media, IT sector companies, Corporate governance advisors, Investment Banks and other capital market intermediaries.

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic Qualification

Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a University recognised by UGC or equivalent under 10+2+3 stream.

In addition to the above, candidates should fulfil atleast one of the following three requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of full time work experience, or
• Post Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a University recognised by UGC, or
• Has completed at least intermediate or 2nd Level, of any of the professional qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, or CFA (offered by the CFA Institute).

Age

There is no age limit for pursuing PGPSM. However, applicants less than 30 years of age as on the date of application are preferred

Selection Procedure

Only the shortlisted applicants would be eligible for the second stage of essay writing/GD/personal interview.

Important Dates

For more details such as programme architecture, fee structure etc visit: www.nism.ac.in/pgpsm

Applicants are advised to visit NISM’s website regularly for updates.